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NSW Planning Portal

Find information, access services and have your say.

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

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What would you like to do?

Lodge a development application Get a BASIX certificate Get a complying development certificate Have your say on a DA View planning proposals Register STRA Track an application Access the latest APIs View current Environmental Planning Instruments

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

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Planning administration

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

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Construction site in Sydney Metro North West, Showgrounds Precinct NSW read more
Plan-making

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

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Low Rise Medium Density Housing read more
Development, assessment and consent

Learn about different planning approval pathways in NSW. 

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Community Participation plan exhibition read more
Post consent certificates

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

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Artist impression of Western Sydney's Aerotropolis Read more
Infrastructure contributions and payments

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

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Publications

View Ministerial Orders, contributions plans and other planning publications. 

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News and Announcements

Release Notes
30 May 2025

30 May 2025 release

This minor release to the development application service.

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News
28 May 2025

BASIX Newsletter May 25

We have released the first BASIX newsletter featuring important updates and information

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News
13 May 2025

NSW Planning Portal and Major Projects Portal platform upgrade

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is upgrading the NSW Planning

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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.

NSW Planning Portal Roadmap

View the journey of the NSW Planning Portal and milestone releases of key digital services.

State Significant Projects

View information and have your say on projects that are classified as State significant.