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NSW Government

2 July 2026

The world’s best and brightest in housing are invited to help build more high-quality homes, faster for the people of NSW using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

NSW Government

2 July 2026

Families in Sydney's south-west have a new place to relax, play, and connect with nature, with the Minns Labor Government today opening Toggerai Park in Appin, as part of the Parks for People program.

NSW Government

2 July 2026

A new interactive digital tool that guides homeowners through the process of lodging a development application (DA) is the centrepiece of a new package of reforms designed to make it faster and easier to build a home.

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