Strategic land use plans

Managing long-term change by providing a consistent approach for how we use and develop our area.

A bird's eye view of Sydney that encompasses the ferry wharves at Circular Quay, tall buildings in the city centre and large areas of parkland at the Royal Botanic Garden.

Planning proposal

Our planning proposal for the draft Central Sydney planning strategy balances opportunities for development while meeting the demands of a growing number of workers, residents and visitors, and their changing needs in Central Sydney.

Built environmentLand-use planning
View from a top floor to other apartment buildings alongside Sydney harbour, an arm of which is crossed by the Anzac Bridge.Local environmental plans
A children's playground is the foreground to a wide view of newly-constructed apartment buildings.Development control plans
People sit around a low water feature in a city square with a large building in the background.Development guidelines & policies