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Plans in NSW

Find out what’s planned for your community, from local developments to major statewide projects and how planning is shaping the future of NSW.

Lindfield Station, Lindfield NSW – Transport Oriented Development. Credit: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick

State significant plans

Panoramic view of Western Sydney Parklands - M7 M4 Motorway Intersection, Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Panoramic view of Western Sydney Parklands - M7 M4 Motorway Intersection, Sydney NSW.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
State significant projects

Explore major projects shaping NSW’s economy, environment and communities, and understand how they're assessed.

Artist impression aerial view of Central Precinct, Sydney.
Artist impression aerial view of Central Precinct, Sydney.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
State-significant precincts

Find out how precincts are planned to deliver new homes, jobs, services and open space in growing communities.

Plans in your area

Family walking through Central Coast Sunflower Farm NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Lisa Madden
Family walking through Central Coast Sunflower Farm NSW.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Lisa Madden
Plans by region

Explore how regional plans set long-term visions for housing, jobs, thriving communities, and the environment across NSW. 

Artist impression of the proposed Cherrybrook Precinct Neighbourhood 4 park.
Artist impression of the proposed Cherrybrook Precinct Neighbourhood 4 park.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
Priority growth areas and precincts

Learn how planning shapes priority areas to support housing, transport and infrastructure investment.

Application trackers

NSW Planning Portal application tracker

Search and track development applications in NSW with real-time status updates by project name, address, or council.

Council application trackers

Check what’s being planned in your area. Select your council to search and track applications.

Strategic planning guides and resources

Transport Oriented Development, Gordon Station, Gordon NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick
Transport Oriented Development, Gordon Station, Gordon NSW.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick
View property and land use details

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.

Have your say

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

View plans and proposals
Transport Oriented Development, Gordon Station, Gordon NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick
Transport Oriented Development, Gordon Station, Gordon NSW.
Credit: NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick