Major Planning Changes Are Coming to NSW — and We’re Ready
- Plan BE
- Nov 24, 2025
- 3 min read
NSW is about to experience some of the most significant planning system reforms in decades. These upcoming changes are large in scale, far reaching in effect, and set to reshape how development is assessed, approved, and managed across the state.
The details are still emerging, but one thing is certain. Major planning changes are coming to NSW and the planning landscape will shift quickly. Specialised guidance, accurate interpretation, and strategic preparation will matter more than ever.
At PlanBE Planning Consultancy, our priority is ensuring that our clients feel informed, supported, and ahead of the transition. We are already preparing for what is coming and we are ready to guide you with confidence as the new planning system unfolds.
Why PlanBE is Positioned for This Next Era of NSW Planning Changes
The direction of NSW planning reform aligns with the specialised work we have been doing for many years, especially in climate resilience, natural hazard assessment, and risk based, outcomes focused planning.
My background in climate adaptation and resilience planning: A word from Kristy, PlanBE Town Planner.
Before launching PlanBE, I worked extensively across NSW on climate adaptation and resilience initiatives. This included developing climate adaptation plans for NSW Local Land Services and contributing to early stage work exploring how communities respond to extreme climate events.
This background provided:
a detailed understanding of how communities cope with natural hazards
insight into the systems that protect land, people, and environments
the ability to translate resilience concepts into practical planning outcomes
strong working relationships with agencies, land managers, and regional stakeholders
These capabilities are no longer value add skills. They are becoming core expectations within the new planning framework.
As NSW moves toward a resilience focused, outcomes driven planning system, this experience becomes a direct advantage for every PlanBE client.
Your Advantage in a Changing NSW Planning System
We are already preparing our internal processes to align with the planning changes coming to NSW.
This includes:
reviewing and updating processes and templates
refining our strategic approach to development pathways
adjusting the way we analyse risk, site constraints, design responses, and environmental impact
positioning clients to benefit from faster and more streamlined approvals as the system modernises
We do not wait for the reforms to arrive. We prepare early.
As soon as commencement triggers, transitional arrangements, or updated assessment pathways are announced, we will communicate exactly what they mean for your project and how to optimise your strategy under the new rules.
You Do Not Need to Understand the Reforms. That Is Our Job.
Most applicants will not have the time to unpack the complexities of the upcoming planning changes in NSW. That is where we step in.
Our commitment is clear.
We stay ahead of the reforms so your project stays ahead of delays.
Whether you are preparing a rural dwelling, a subdivision, a commercial development, a change of use, or something more complex, we will guide you through the evolving NSW planning system with clarity and confidence.
Major Planning Changes Are Coming to NSW: We Are Here to Support You Through What Comes Next
The NSW planning system is entering a new chapter.
With the right guidance, this period of change can bring faster approval pathways, clearer expectations, and stronger outcomes for your project.
If you are preparing a development, exploring future options for your land, or want to understand how the major planning changes coming to NSW might affect your project, PlanBE is here to support you through every step.
Major changes are on the horizon. And we are in your corner.
