Improving the NSW planning system
The NSW Government's latest reforms include a proposed NSW Housing Code and NSW Commercial Building Code to improve the planning system, particularly for families and small businesses.
On Exhibition
View the latest items currently on exhibition for public comment, including development proposals.
Notices of Determination
View decisions on the latest development proposals.
ENews@Planning
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Sydney Metropolitan Strategy
The Metropolitan Strategy is the NSW Government's long term plan to maintain Sydney's role in the global economy and to plan for growth and change.
BASIX
Introduced as part of the NSW planning system, BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index), is a web-based planning tool that measures the potential performance of new residential dwellings against sustainability indices.
Heritage
The Department's heritage specialists advise government and work with the community to know, value and care for our heritage.
Smoke Alarms
Owners of homes and other buildings where people sleep need to be aware of NSW Government smoke alarm installation requirements which take effect from May 1, 2006.
NSW State Plan
A new direction for the delivery of government services to the community. NSW a better place to live, work and do business.