NSW Planning Portal

Find information, access services and have your say.

Starting December 2025, the NSW Planning Portal and Planning websites will merge into a single site. Initially, you’ll see a new homepage and landing pages which provide access to the information and services you already use. We’ll keep you updated.

myHome Planner

Explore guides that walk you through the process of different build projects

Council league table

View the latest council performance data

Housing Targets

View the housing targets for 43 councils

Planning NSW

Visit the Planning site for more information

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

Planning administration

Learn about the administrative bodies, legislation and Land and Environment Court that supports the NSW planning system.

Construction site in Sydney Metro North West, Showgrounds Precinct NSW

Plan-making

Discover how State and local planning instruments may affect a proposed development.

Development, assessment and consent

Learn about different planning approval pathways in NSW.

Post consent certificates

View the different types of certificates required for a build after obtaining development consent.

Artist impression of Western Sydney's Aerotropolis

Infrastructure contributions and payments

Certain developments require a financial contribution towards the cost of new and upgraded infrastructure or amenities.

Publications

View Ministerial Orders, contributions plans and other planning publications.

News and Announcements

Release Notes

28 November 2025

28 November 2025 release

This release includes stakeholder requested enhancements to the development application

Release Notes

30 October 2025

31 October 2025 release

This minor release includes enhancements to the Major Projects and NSW Planning Portals.

News

07 October 2025