Biodiversity and Conservation SEPP
Our updated planning framework for protecting and managing our natural environment supports the community’s health, economic security and cultural identity.
Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner scheme
A new system will be established for recognising certain accredited professional schemes for environmental assessment practitioners.
State significant development warehouses and data centres
Temporary changes to SSD thresholds for warehouses and data centres to facilitate these development types and support economic recovery following COVID-19.
Standard conditions of consent
The department is developing new standard conditions which will provide greater consistency, alleviate pressure on councils and speed up assessment timeframes.
Harbourside Shopping Centre Development
Concept plans for the Harbourside Shopping Centre included a new retail shopping centre, residential apartment tower, and public domain improvements.
Dark sky
We have teamed up with Siding Spring Observatory and Dubbo School of Distant Education to help protect the dark sky night from light pollution.
Dark Sky Planning Guideline
We created the Dark Sky Planning Guideline to help protect one of the world's most important observatories from light pollution.
Bespoke conditions and writing guide
Councils and planning panels will continue to be able to prepare bespoke conditions for site-specific issues that are not addressed by the standard conditions.
Dark sky education
We created a fun education unit so teachers, students and kids can all help protect the night sky.
Community feedback sought on first stage of Hills Showground Station Precinct development
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is encouraging the community to have its say on the construction of a new residential, commercial and community hub at the Hills Showground Station Precinct in Castle Hill.