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New legislation to crackdown on ‘factories of hate’

The NSW Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament to strengthen councils’ enforcement powers to shut down unlawful places of worship.

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NSW cities to get greener and cooler with $10 million tree planting boost

The Minns Labor Government is delivering close to $10 million to plant around 24,000 trees which will green our streets and reduce the impacts of urban heating across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Hunter, and Central Coast.

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New one-stop shop to deliver faster and simpler planning system

A single front door for all major planning projects is taking shape with the Minns Labor Government putting the proposed regulatory changes to create the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) on public exhibition.

NSW Housing Pattern Book

Explore pre-approved, sustainable housing designs that can fast-track your planning approval for terraces, townhouses, manor homes and mid-rise apartments.

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Street view of 4 storey apartment with two apartment blocks on left and right. Credit: Choi Render

The Sydney Plan

Guiding how the NSW Government manages growth in the Sydney region over the next 20 years.

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Sydney Park skate park at Alexandria with the Sydney CBD in the background. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Sydney Park skate park at Alexandria with the Sydney CBD in the background.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Government Architect NSW

Strategic design leadership in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture.

Family enjoying a picnic by the Edward River, Deniliquin in the state's Riverina Murray Region. Credit: Destination NSW
Family enjoying a picnic by the Edward River, Deniliquin in the state's Riverina Murray Region.
Credit: Destination NSW
Open space

Creating quality parks and open spaces for your community to enjoy.

Located in the southern end of Darling Harbour, nestled between Darling Quarter and Darling Square, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is a collaborative effort between Sister States of NSW and Guangdong of China.
Located in the southern end of Darling Harbour, nestled between Darling Quarter and Darling Square, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is a collaborative effort between Sister States of NSW and Guangdong of China.
Credit: Placemaking NSW
Placemaking NSW

Creating and caring for iconic places where people can connect and celebrate.

Jai Ord and Minjari Ohara in Waterloo Estate in Redfern, Sydney CBD NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Jai Ord and Minjari Ohara in Waterloo Estate in Redfern, Sydney CBD NSW.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Supporting Aboriginal people in Planning

Recognising culture, Country and community in every stage of planning.

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Find out what’s being planned across NSW, share your feedback on projects or reforms, and find ways to get involved in your community. 

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