Mining and resources
We manage mining and extractive industries sustainably for the long-term benefit of the people of NSW.
Coal and petroleum exploration assessment
Preliminary Regional Issues Assessment for Potential Coal and Petroleum Exploration Release Areas.
Housing SEPP
The Housing State Environmental Planning Policy will meet the changing needs of the people of NSW by delivering more affordable, choice and types of homes.
Coal seam gas
The NSW Gas Plan sets out the regulations for all coal seam gas (CSG) activities in the state.
Integrated Mining Policy
The Integrated Mining Policy is a whole-of-government project that aims to improve the regulation and assessment of major mining projects.
Mine rehabilitation
We ensure major mining projects rehabilitate previously mined land so it can be used for other purposes.
Mining in the Greater Sydney catchment
The NSW Government established a panel of independent experts and commissioned a review of mining’s effects to protect Sydney’s drinking-water catchment.
Safeguarding our agricultural land
We’re working to protect high-quality agricultural land from the effects of mining and coal seam gas activity.
Greenfield Housing Code
The Greenfield Housing Code will speed up the delivery of new homes to meet the needs of the growing population and improve housing affordability.
Inland Code
The Inland Code is part of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, simplifying the planning process for regional homeowners and farmers.
