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You can search this page for cases completed since the Independent Planning Commission was established on 1 March 2018. 

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Request for advice
In progress

A request to provide advice to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces on the potential State or regional planning significance of proposed site rehabilitation works at Bombo Quarry.

Mining and resources
In progress

Modification to limits on approval condition to allow for decommissioning, rehabilitation and other requirements in relation to mining operations to continue beyond the consent lapse date.

Urban development
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 09/09/2025 at 5.00pm

A development application for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a 46-storey shop-top housing development comprising of 390 build-to-rent units, four levels of basement parking and a podium with a pedestrian through-site link and retail tenancies.

Industrial development
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 05/09/2025 at 5.00pm

A modification application for an approved open-air cargo storage facility to permit the storage of lithium-ion batteries.

Request for advice
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 10/09/2025 at 5.00pm

The Minister for Heritage has requested the Commission to undertake a review of a recommendation from the Heritage Council of NSW to list Woolley Townhouse, Paddington on the State Heritage Register pursuant to section 32(2) of the Heritage Act 1977.

Energy
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 04/09/2025 at 5.00pm

A development application for a 500 MW solar farm and 500 MW / 1,000 MW-hour battery energy storage system.

Energy
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 18/08/2025 at 5.00pm

A development application for the conversion and restart of the dormant Redbank Power Station to generate energy with the use of up to 700,000 dry tonnes per year of biomass as a fuel source.

Urban development
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 23/07/2025 at 5.00pm

An Amending Concept development application for alterations and additions to the Concept building envelopes approved via SSD-8784 to accommodate additional apartments, including increased building heights, additional gross floor area, an additional basement car parking level and minor alterations to building footprints. An Amending Detailed Design development application for alterations and additions to the development approved via SSD-31576972 for the construction of the development in accordance with the Concept amendments proposed.

Social infrastructure
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 08/07/2025 at 5.00pm

A development application for the demolition of existing buildings and structures construction of seniors housing development, comprising a two to three storey residential care facility with 148 beds, ancillary services and two basement levels.