Standard conditions of development consent
Standard conditions of consent must be used by NSW councils and local, regional and district planning panels when determining a development application.
Standard format for notices of determination
Amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 made in September 2022 will require consent authorities to prepare development consents.
Improving assessment guidance
The department has developed a set of guidelines to improve the quality of environmental assessments and documentation for state significant projects.
Horizon projects
The department has established the Horizon projects program to continue to deliver quality assessments across major projects and planning proposals.
Key features and frequently asked questions
These frequently asked questions relate to the exhibition of the concept proposal for the redevelopment of the Harbourside Shopping Centre.
South West Growth Area
We are providing new homes in southwest Sydney close to jobs, schools, amenities and essential services such as main roads, water mains and sewer carriers.
Orchard Hills
The Orchard Hills state-led precinct is part of the NSW Government's National Housing Accord commitment to deliver new homes and jobs growth close to transport, services and public spaces.
Hunters Hill Remediation
The Hunters Hill remediation project relates to three Government owned properties at 7-11 Nelson Parade, Hunters Hill.
Have your say on Warragamba Dam
The community is being encouraged to have its say on a WaterNSW proposal that would future-proof the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley against flooding by raising the Warragamba Dam wall.
Exempt and complying development policy
The state policy for exempt and complying development is contained in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.
