Our correspondence management
We encourage participation from our community on State significant development applications. Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing written correspondence to Commission.
Our performance
The Minister’s Statement of Expectations outlines the requirements for the Independent Planning Commission. Learn more.
What we do
Learn what the Independent Planning Commission does and doesn’t do.
Our process overview
Understand key stages of the IPC’s decision-making process.
Our public meeting and hearing processes
Here’s an overview of what you can expect at a public meeting or hearing.
Our submission process
Before you make a submission to the Commission, there are a few things to keep in mind.
About the Commission
The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) was established to make independent decisions as the consent authority for certain State significant development (SSD) applications across New South Wales.
Our role in the planning system
Learn how the IPC works with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and DPHI under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
Mining and Petroleum Gateway Panel
The Mining and Petroleum Gateway Panel is a subcommittee of the Independent Planning Commission. It forms part of the NSW Government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy.
Mixed use development including affordable housing at Crows Nest approved subject to conditions
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has today approved a 22-storey mixed use development with affordable housing in Crows Nest (SSD-66826207). The site, located at Five Ways in Crows Nest (bounded by the Pacific Highway, Falcon and Alexander Streets) is within the North Sydney local government area and North Sydney Council had objected to the proposed development.
