NSW Government will increase support for flood affected communities
The NSW Government has established a new $150 million Community Restoration Flood Fund in the 2023-24 Budget to support disaster impacted communities in the Northern Rivers and Cen

2022 May formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in May 2022.

Local infrastructure contributions policy
Contributions for local infrastructure are charged by councils when new development occurs.

2022 April formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in April 2022.

2022 March formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in March 2022.

Flood-prone land package
The department is proposing to strengthen planning rules to better protect and manage new development in areas that could be at risk during floods.

Community invited to have their say on future of Broadmeadow
The NSW Government and the City of Newcastle are seeking community feedback on a new shared vision for the Broadmeadow Regionally Significant growth precinct in the Hunter region.

$10.35 million to support 2,000 new homes for Nowra
Today the NSW Government and Shoalhaven City Council will together invest $10.35 million to fast-track infrastructure supporting the delivery of 2,000 new homes for the West Nowra community.

Lismore Flood Recovery Planning Package
The NSW Government has released the Lismore Flood Recovery Package to support the community as they rebuild and get people safely in homes sooner.

Council league table
We have released an interactive council league table to track the time it takes councils to lodge and determine development applications.
