The NSW Government is committed to ensuring that new and renovated buildings are sustainable, resilient for the future climate and bring NSW closer to net zero emissions.
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 encourages the design and construction of more sustainable buildings across NSW. This is important to help us meet our climate change targets, especially as we adapt to more extreme weather, such as hotter and drier summers.
Read more about the policy in the overview of the Sustainable Buildings SEPP (PDF, 2.3 MB). You can also read Planning Circular PS 23-001 (PDF, 162 KB) for advice on assessing sustainable performance in buildings.
Sustainable Buildings SEPP review
The Department has commenced a review of the Sustainable Buildings SEPP development standards. The review aims to identify opportunities to improve the sustainability, performance and comfort of buildings in NSW.
The findings will inform future updates to the development standards within the Sustainable Buildings SEPP, ensuring alignment with whole of Government priorities.
Building sustainability standards
Different sustainability standards apply for residential and non-residential buildings.
Webinar – Introduction of the Sustainable Buildings SEPP
Watch our webinar from 2023 explaining how the Sustainable Buildings SEPP applies to buildings. The webinar features a panel of Government experts who provide an overview of the key sustainability measures for residential and non-residential development.
Resources
More information
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