Common development pathways
Get fast-track approval for straightforward building projects. This pathway combines planning and construction consent in one simple process.
Many minor renovations and low-impact building works don’t need planning or construction approval. Find out if your project qualifies as exempt.
Apply for local development consent for projects like home extensions or commercial builds through a development application.
Use the NSW application tracker to search and track the real-time status of development applications in your local area.
Find answers to common questions about using the NSW Planning Portal, uploading documents, and tracking your application online.
Explore guides, FAQs and videos to help you lodge and track approvals or learn how to use the NSW Planning Portal.
Find the right approval for your project
Not sure what you can do on your property? Use our interactive house tool to see what kinds of building or renovation work may need approval – from decks and fences to carports, and pools. Navigate around the house see what rules apply before you start your project.
myHome Planner makes it easier to plan, build, and move into a new home with step-by-step guides that walk you through the entire process.
Enter your address in the NSW Planning Portal Spatial Viewer to see maps with zoning, planning controls, and other property details that guide how your land can be used or developed.
Certificates and approvals
If you're building a new home, undertaking renovations of $50,000 or more, or installing a pool or spa of more than 40,000 litres, you will need a BASIX certificate.
View the different types of certificates required after receiving development consent.
