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Last updated: 24/07/2025
Contents
Contents
BASIX
Changes to development types
Community Housing Concierge
Post Consent Certificates
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Online Section 10.7 Planning Certificate Service
Site Compatibility Certificates (SCC)
Activation Precincts Certificate
Additional approvals for applications
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Section 125 of the Roads Act 1993
Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993
Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993
The Codes SEPP
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Greenfield Housing Code
Housing Code
Inland Code for NSW
Low Rise Housing Diversity Code
NSW Outdoor Dining Trial
Neighbourhood Centres
Planning Approval Pathways
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Complying Development
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Demolition
Earthworks and structural supports
Fences
Fire safety
Granny Flats
Home Renovation
Home-based enterprises
Strata subdivision
Swimming pools
Temporary uses and structures
Tree removal and protection
Waterway structures
Change of use of a Building
What to tell your neighbours
Permitted without consent projects
Exempt Development
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Advertising and Signage
Security for places of public worship
Aerials, antennae and communication dishes
Balconies, decks, patios, pergolas, terraces and verandahs
Carports
Change of use
Demolition
Driveways, pathways and paving
Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Fences
Footpath dining and mobile food vending
Home-based enterprises
Hot water and solar energy systems
Privacy Screens
Rainwater Tanks
Shade structures
Temporary uses and structures
Waterway structures
Interactive House
Renovator's Checklist
Integrated Development
Local Development
Local Development
Regional Development
The Government Property Index
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Government Property Index
Planning Panels
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About Planning Panels
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Meeting Details
Planning Panel Boundaries and Members
Planning Panel Publications
Sydney and Regional Planning Panels register
Changes to Planning Panels
Part 5 – Review of Environmental Factors
Planning Proposals Online
State Development Applications
Other Energy Uses
State Significant Projects
Assessment
State Significant Development
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SSD Projects
The SSD process
Modifications
State Significant Infrastructure
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SSI Projects
The SSI Process
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Request for SEARs
Prepare EIS
Exhibit EIS
Respond to Submissions
Assess SSI
Determine SSI
Amend SSI
Preferred Infrastructure Report
Judicial Review
SSI application forms
Modifications
REAP Scheme
Agency Directory
Community
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Community Participation in Assessment
Community Consultative Committees
Contributions
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Local Infrastructure Funding
Housing and Productivity Contribution
SIC Online Service
State Voluntary Planning Agreements
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