How to have your say in developments across NSW

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This factsheet outlines public rights to participate in development decisions in NSW. It will be useful for anyone who wants to comment on a development application or exercise other public participation rights, such as appealing development decisions. 

Key takeaways

– Outlines the legislative framework for planning and development in NSW, which includes the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (NSW) and environmental planning instruments

– Distinguishes the processes for developments that need consent and developments that do not require consent

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