Policy and Government

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NSW Government’s Climate Planning Response

March 2, 2025

The NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee No. 7 reviewed the planning system’s response to climate change risks.

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NSW Fast-Tracks 18 More Housing Projects in Round Two

February 27, 2025

The NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) has approved 18 large-scale residential developments as State Significant Developments (SSD).

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NSW Fast-Tracks Housing Approvals in Major Planning Overhaul

February 24, 2025

The NSW Government has introduced new legislation, aiming to fast-track housing approvals and reshape the way development is managed.

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City of Sydney Pushes for Public Space at Wentworth Park

February 21, 2025

The fate of Wentworth Park remains uncertain as the NSW Government reconsiders extending greyhound racing beyond 2027.

New Housing Policy Paves the Way for 112,000 Homes in NSW

February 21, 2025

The NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy increases residential density across key urban areas.

Housing Delivery Authority Backs 12 Major Developments in NSW

February 19, 2025

The Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) has reviewed 28 applications under the newly established State Significant Development (SSD) Criteria.

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Burwood Council Adopts Reduced-Density Plan for Croydon

February 6, 2025

Burwood Council has finalised its response to the NSW Government's Transport-Oriented Development (TOD) Program.

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Parramatta North Precinct Rezoning Now Open for Public Input

January 13, 2025

The Parramatta North Precinct draft rezoning proposal, delivering 12,000 jobs and 2,000 homes, is now open for public exhibition.

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Canterbury-Bankstown Set to Welcome Thousands of New Homes

January 12, 2025

The Belmore and Lakemba Transport Oriented Development (TOD) SEPP sites, now submitted to DPHI, are set to deliver over 18,000 new homes.

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Housing Delivery Authority Expressions of Interest Now Open

January 8, 2025

The NSW Government has launched a streamlined process for major housing developments to boost housing supply and affordability.

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Policy and Government

NSW Government’s Climate Planning Response

NSW Fast-Tracks 18 More Housing Projects in Round Two

NSW Fast-Tracks Housing Approvals in Major Planning Overhaul

City of Sydney Pushes for Public Space at Wentworth Park

New Housing Policy Paves the Way for 112,000 Homes in NSW

Housing Delivery Authority Backs 12 Major Developments in NSW

Burwood Council Adopts Reduced-Density Plan for Croydon

Parramatta North Precinct Rezoning Now Open for Public Input

Canterbury-Bankstown Set to Welcome Thousands of New Homes

Housing Delivery Authority Expressions of Interest Now Open

NSW Government’s Climate Planning Response

NSW Fast-Tracks 18 More Housing Projects in Round Two

NSW Fast-Tracks Housing Approvals in Major Planning Overhaul

City of Sydney Pushes for Public Space at Wentworth Park

New Housing Policy Paves the Way for 112,000 Homes in NSW

Housing Delivery Authority Backs 12 Major Developments in NSW

Burwood Council Adopts Reduced-Density Plan for Croydon

Parramatta North Precinct Rezoning Now Open for Public Input

Canterbury-Bankstown Set to Welcome Thousands of New Homes

Housing Delivery Authority Expressions of Interest Now Open

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