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

For former Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) or historical Mining and Petroleum Gateway cases, please search Major Projects on the NSW Planning Portal. 
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Mining and resources
Public Hearing request received

Development applications for the continuation of the HVO North and HVO South open cut coal mines and associated infrastructure, including the extraction of approximately 430 million tonnes of ROM coal through to 2042 and 2045 across both mines, amended twice since public exhibition.

Industrial development
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 04/06/2026 at 11.59pm

Modification to Port Kembla Outer Harbour Concept Plan and Stage 1 approval to realign reclamation area, reconfigure terminal layout, relocate rail infrastructure, enable potential new uses including offshore wind support, and revise project staging.

Mining and Petroleum Gateway Panel
In progress

Application to obtain a Gateway Certificate to allow the extension of open cut mining at Wilpinjong Coal Mine, including on biophysical strategic agricultural land, and proceed to State Significant Development assessment

Request for advice
In progress

Review of a gateway determination for a planning proposal to amend the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LEP 2022 to reduce building height from 12m to 8.5m and allow seniors housing and multi dwelling housing as additional permitted uses at 21 Alpine Ash Way and 5 Melliodora Place, Tralee.

Urban development
Determined – approved

The modification seeks approval to expand the size of the site development area and stormwater drainage basins, undertake additional vegetation clearing, reduce and reconfigure lots, consolidate public open spaces, amend road layouts, development staging, timing of works and bushfire requirements and associated amendments to conditions.

Urban development
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 14/04/2026 at 11.59pm

Demolition of existing residential care facility and construction of a new 100-bed, four storey residential care facility with one level of basement parking.

Urban development
Determined – approved
Key dates
Submissions end 20/03/2026 at 5.00pm

A development application for the detailed design and construction of a 122 dwelling residential tower above the completed Crows Nest Metro Station.

Energy
Public Hearing request received

A development application for construction and operation of a wind farm with up to 143 wind turbines and associated infrastructure.

Energy
Public Hearing request received

A development application for a wind farm with up to 119 wind turbines, energy storage and associated infrastructure.