Australia's leading source for planning & development news

About OpenPlanning

OpenPlanning is Australia's dedicated aggregator for town planning and urban development news, bringing together development applications, planning scheme amendments, rezoning proposals, and council decisions from across the country into one place. This is my new update!!!

What We Cover

  • Development applications (DAs) from local councils
  • State and local planning scheme amendments
  • Rezoning proposals and outcomes
  • Major infrastructure announcements
  • Housing policy and affordability news
  • Commercial and industrial development
  • Heritage and conservation matters
  • Community facility announcements

Our Coverage

We track planning news across all eight Australian states and territories, monitoring hundreds of local councils for significant planning decisions, exhibition periods, and development approvals.

Contact

Have a tip, correction, or want to advertise? Get in touch with our editorial team.