COVID-19 response
Temporary measures in place to support the state’s economy and jobs will be made permanent.
Alfresco Restart Package
The Alfresco Restart Package brought NSW back to life with many initiatives and $66 million in funding for outdoor dining, live music and entertainment.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides the regulatory framework for planning decisions, including the assessment of development applications, making of planning instruments, and strategic environmental planning.
New Act sections guide
The new Act is easier to navigate and understand. It has 10 principal parts, with decimal numbering of all provisions.
Sydney Metro Northwest: proposed SEPP amendment
An amendment to the State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 is proposed for the development of government-owned land.
Place-based cultural immersion opportunities
The Department of Planning and Environment has launched a statewide expression of interest to identify local Aboriginal service providers that can offer place based cultural immersion training for employees as part of the department’s Aboriginal Cultural Capability Framework.
2023 January formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in January 2023.
2023 February formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in February 2023.
2023 March formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in March 2023.
New look panels to combat lobbying risk
Independent planning panels that make decisions on development applications and provide advice on rezoning proposals will be bolstered under new rules to reduce corruption risks and improve decision-making.