Environmental matters
Environmental assessment policies provide information for a better understanding of important environmental matters related to development assessment.
Faster Local Assessment Grant Program
The NSW Government has developed a new program to support 14 selected councils across the state in development application and planning proposal assessments.
Geographic areas
Some areas have unique qualities that need special planning and development assessment provisions to ensure assessment properly addresses those qualities.
Environmental Impact Statement guidelines
The department assesses applications for many different industries including mines, quarries and wind farms.
NSW/SA electricity connection
The Department of Planning and Environment is calling for community feedback on plans to construct the eastern section of the EnergyConnect interconnector between NSW and South Australia.
Frequently asked questions – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Hunter Regional Plan 2041 frequently asked questions.
Economy – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Our plan to support economic renewal and innovation and create opportunities for new land uses in the Hunter region.
Connections – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Our plan to improve rail, freight and public transport connections in the Hunter region and better connect communities to services.
Environment and lifestyle – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Our plan to create inter-connected coastal and active open spaces and national parks to act as the lungs of the Hunter region and promote biodiversity.
Sustainability – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Planning for sustainable land uses and infrastructure in the Hunter region and building climate resilience into communities, the environment and the economy.