From 1 July 2026, the Development Coordination Authority will manage all applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Find out more on their webpage Development Coordination Authority.
We provide guidance for local councils to manage heritage items and understand when to refer development applications.
How to follow the integrated development application process for Aboriginal cultural heritage and environmental heritage.
Local councils are required to refer pertinent development applications to us via the NSW Planning Portal.
We can provide heritage comments for certain development approvals referred by local councils.
The Heritage Council and Heritage NSW provide comments on State significant development and infrastructure (also referred to as major projects), which are important to New South Wales for economic, environmental or social reasons.