NSW Planning Portal

Find information, access services and have your say.

Find out more about the NSW Planning Portal

Planning Panels

Find out more about Sydney and Regional Planning Panels

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 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

22 April 2025

17 April 2025 minor release

This minor release includes enhancements to existing digital services and fixes to address

News

17 April 2025

Clarification on certification data reporting

The CertAbility App will not be available after 1 July 2025.

Release Notes

31 March 2025

28 March 2025 release

This release includes enhancements to existing digital services.

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.