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NSW Government

10 April 2026

The Minns Labor Government will unlock up to 4300 new homes as part of a proposed plan to transform 210 hectares of beachfront land on Kurnell Peninsula with new open space, residential, retail and tourism opportunities.

NSW Government

10 April 2026

A further 15 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

NSW Government

8 April 2026

The Minns Labor Government is making it easier to have your say on planning proposals and ending confusion by developing a single Community Participation Plan, that will give communities a clearer way to have their say on planning decisions, no matter where they live.

Latest from the NSW Planning Portal

Learn about changes to NSW Planning Portal digital services and explore the 2-year feature and technology roadmap.

Discover the latest digital enhancements designed to improve the customer experience and support key policy initiatives.

Planning reforms

Discover how planning reforms are speeding up assessment timeframes, cutting red tape, and supporting projects that deliver jobs and community benefits across NSW.

New housing at Cameron Park, Lake Macquarie NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Jaime Plaza Van Roon