Commissioner Andrew Mills, Chair
Andrew Mills is Chair of the NSW Independent Planning Commission.
Commissioner Terry Bailey
Terry Bailey has over 35 years’ experience working in the public sector and tertiary education.
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.