Some areas have unique qualities that need special planning and development assessment provisions

The Department regularly monitors the performance of the NSW planning system to ensure it is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible for the public, small and large-scale developers and industry professionals such as council planners.

Building works can cause disruption, but talking about designs and timeframes with neighbours can help alleviate concerns

Granny flats offer a diverse and affordable housing solution and are a popular development option.

The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) method is a web-based Deemed-to-Satisfy method for completing the Thermal comfort section of BASIX.

The heating load is the amount of heat energy that would need to be added to a space to maintain the temperature in an acceptable range.

The options included on the "Other energy systems" page vary between single dwelling and multi-dwelling projects.

BASIX assesses the energy used by lighting based on whether there will be direct natural light available to bathroom/toilets and kitchen
and if there is artificial lighting, which rooms will be primarily lit by fluorescent or LED lamps and if these rooms have dedicated fluorescent or LED fitting.

Certain works to waterway structures may be done as complying development (fast-track approval process)

Removing trees to develop a site may be complying development (fast-track approval process) if it meets the relevant standards