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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 the proposed Parkes Energy Recovery Facility.

Energy
In progress

A development application for a 800 MW solar farm and 356 MW / 1,574 MW-hour battery energy storage system.

Energy
In progress

A 270-megawatt (MW) / 1,080 MW-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system and associated infrastructure.

Energy
In progress

A development application for a 100 MW solar farm and 100 MW / 400 MW-hour battery energy storage system.

Mining and resources
In progress

A development application to extend open cut mining operations at the Moolarben Coal Complex. The application proposes to extend the existing OC3 open cut pit as well as develop four new open cut pits along the floor of the Moolarben Valley.

Mining and resources
In progress

Consolidation of Chain Valley Colliery (SSD-5465) and Mannering Colliery (MP06_0311) consents. The consolidation includes the surrender of SSD-5465 and MP06_0311 and will continue underground coal operations within the existing approved mine boundaries until 31 December 2029.

Urban development
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 10/02/2026 at 5.00pm
Public meeting 06/02/2026 at 10.00am

Construction of a build-to-rent development with ground and first floor retail premises, 260 BTR units, communal facilities and two levels of basement.

Social infrastructure
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 10/02/2026 at 5.00pm
Public meeting 03/02/2026 at 10.00am

A development application for a new two-storey educational establishment (school) for 980 Kindergarten to Year 12 students (Minarah College), inclusive of a 30-student school for specific purpose and a 60-student early learning centre. The development is proposed to be constructed in four stages.

Urban development
In progress
Key dates
Submissions end 15/12/2025 at 5.00pm

A development application for the construction and operation of a 5 to 14 storey multi-use development comprising build-to-rent, affordable housing, co-living, retail and a park.