Land
NSW DPI's involvement in the planning process is to promote the interests of sustainable agriculture in the context of state government policies. NSW DPI’s Policy for the Protection of Agricultural Land aims to retain good options for sustainable agriculture through keeping the best land available for agricultural use. This policy is represented in over 60% of new LEPs and is well recognised by planning professionals statewide.
NSW DPI
General information
- 'Sydney's agriculture - Planning for the future' (Forum Outcomes Report)
- Living and working in rural areas: A handbook for managing land use conflict issues on the NSW North Coast
- Some precautions when buying rural land
Land classification
- Agricultural land classification
- Agricultural land classification study - Taree shire
- Agricultural land classification study - Walgett shire
Land use planning
- Farm subdivision assessment guideline
- Intensive agriculture and the development control process
- Livestock flood refuge mounds
- Minimum lot size methodology
- Planning for horse establishments
- Planning for the future of rural land - conference proceedings
- Preparing a development application for intensive agriculture in NSW
- Rural workers dwellings
- Strategic plan for sustainable agriculture in the Sydney region
- Understanding the social context of land-use in the Boorowa catchment
Policies
Contaminated sites
Research
The Resources Research Branch undertakes research into forest resources, salinity, catchment hydrology, soils, recycled organics, remediation technologies, climate science and irrigation.
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Laboratory services
Related websites
- NSW Department of Planning
NSW Government is currently implementing reforms to the planning system. - Hawkesbury Harvest
- Landmark Project (Murray Darling Basin Commission)