Have your say on NSW's new approach to strategic planning

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NOTE – this is not a Mosman Council project. All submissions and enquiries must be directed to the NSW Government via their project page.

Closes 27 February

The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on proposed changes to the state's strategic planning system that will shape how our region grows over the coming decades.

A discussion paper titled "A New Approach to Strategic Planning" has been released for public comment, proposing a simpler three-tiered strategic planning framework to guide land use planning across NSW.

The proposed framework aims to:

  • reduce duplication across the strategic planning system
  • align housing, jobs and infrastructure planning
  • support councils with clearer guidance and direction
  • make planning priorities and policies easier to navigate and implement.

The new framework introduces seven statewide priorities covering housing delivery, job creation, infrastructure coordination and environmental protection. These priorities will influence where new homes are built, how employment areas develop and how our natural environment is protected.

Council will be considering a report on the proposed changes at its March Council meeting.

The Sydney Plan

As part of these reforms, the draft Sydney Plan is the first regional strategic plan being developed under the new framework. It demonstrates how statewide priorities will be applied at a regional level to our area over the next 20 years.

Make a submission

Public consultation is open until 5pm Thursday 27 February, 2026.

The community can provide feedback by:

  • Completing an online survey to share thoughts on housing, infrastructure and environmental priorities
  • Making a formal written submission through the NSW Planning Portal

Access the documents

Visit the NSW Planning Portal to read the full discussion paper, review the draft Sydney Plan and watch a video overview explaining the proposed changes.

Enquiries

For more information about the discussion paper, contact the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure at nsw-strategic-planning-projects@planning.nsw.gov.au

NOTE – this is not a Mosman Council project. All submissions and enquiries must be directed to the NSW Government via their project page.

Closes 27 February

The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on proposed changes to the state's strategic planning system that will shape how our region grows over the coming decades.

A discussion paper titled "A New Approach to Strategic Planning" has been released for public comment, proposing a simpler three-tiered strategic planning framework to guide land use planning across NSW.

The proposed framework aims to:

  • reduce duplication across the strategic planning system
  • align housing, jobs and infrastructure planning
  • support councils with clearer guidance and direction
  • make planning priorities and policies easier to navigate and implement.

The new framework introduces seven statewide priorities covering housing delivery, job creation, infrastructure coordination and environmental protection. These priorities will influence where new homes are built, how employment areas develop and how our natural environment is protected.

Council will be considering a report on the proposed changes at its March Council meeting.

The Sydney Plan

As part of these reforms, the draft Sydney Plan is the first regional strategic plan being developed under the new framework. It demonstrates how statewide priorities will be applied at a regional level to our area over the next 20 years.

Make a submission

Public consultation is open until 5pm Thursday 27 February, 2026.

The community can provide feedback by:

  • Completing an online survey to share thoughts on housing, infrastructure and environmental priorities
  • Making a formal written submission through the NSW Planning Portal

Access the documents

Visit the NSW Planning Portal to read the full discussion paper, review the draft Sydney Plan and watch a video overview explaining the proposed changes.

Enquiries

For more information about the discussion paper, contact the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure at nsw-strategic-planning-projects@planning.nsw.gov.au

Page last updated: 18 Feb 2026, 10:15 AM