NSW Planning Portal

Find information, access services and have your say.

Find out more about the NSW Planning Portal

NSW Planning Portal Online Services

Some users may be experiencing difficulty completing development applications, complying development certificates and post consent certificates. We are aware of the issue and are working to rectify the situation. We apologise for any inconvenience and delays this may cause.

Planning Panels

Find out more about Sydney and Regional Planning Panels

Planning Performance Dashboard

View the latest council performance data

Housing Evidence Centre

Access information and data with the Housing Evidence Centre

Planning NSW

Visit the Planning site for more information

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

Planning Administration

Learn more about the administrative bodies and legislation that supports the NSW planning system. This includes links to the Greater Sydney Commission, NSW Land and Environment Court, Sydney and Regional Planning Panels.

Plan-making

Find everything you need to know about State and local planning instruments and how they might affect a proposed development. This includes State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) and Local Environmental Plans (LEPs).

Development Assessment and Consent

Understand the different planning approval pathways in NSW. From development applications through to complying development certificates and integrated developments.

Building and Subdivision

Learn more about the approvals necessary for a proposed development under the Building Code of Australia. This includes information on Construction Certificates (CCs) and Occupation Certificates (OCs).

Contributions and Payments

For those developments that may require a financial contribution towards the cost of new and upgraded infrastructure or amenities. This includes information on Special Infrastructure Contributions (SICs).

Compliance

Find the relevant publications and reporting tools to ensure your next development is compliant. This includes Ministerial Orders, the Open Data service and the Cladding Registration tool.

News and Announcements

Release Notes

01 September 2023

August 2023 Release: Development Applications, Complying Developments, eConstruction, Post-Consent Certificate and more

August 2023 Release: Development Applications, Complying Developments, eConstruction, Post

Case Study

18 August 2023

Experiences from NSW councils

View the success stories from Inner West and Shellharbour City councils

Release Notes

21 July 2023

July 2023 Release: Development application and major projects

This latest technical release includes important enhancements to an existing digital

Aboriginal Planning Space

A dedicated digital space for the community to come together and find information about planning matters and resources to help guide you through the planning process.