The review of NSW’s 33-year-old planning system has involved unprecedented consultation, receiving just under 5000 submissions on the White Paper and Exposure Bills. Executive Summary: In April 2013, the White Paper and Exposure Bills were released for consultation, building on the outcomes of the earlier stages of engagement in the development of a new planning...

This discussion paper explains the current policies and strategies designed to deliver sustainable growth for the Lower Hunter. It looks at the elements that have shaped the Lower Hunter in the past, the trends that are expected to shape the Lower Hunter in the future, and how we can facilitate and manage growth in a...