The aim of Better Planning Network (BPN) is for a robust and visionary planning system for NSW – one that fosters best practice environmental, heritage, social sustainability and design outcomes.
BPN advocates for the following:
- Community well-being (which goes beyond just economic growth) must be at the heart or our planning system.
- Involving communities in planning and decision-making is essential at every stage of the planning process.
- Protecting our environment, natural and cultural heritage is fundamental to the well-being of our communities.
- Development must comply with evidenced-based strategic planning
- Infrastructure including education, health, green spaces, rail and road must go hand in hand with development.
- Minimising corruption and developer influence must be a priority for our new planning system.
Here is our Constitution.
BPN membership and affiliation is open to community groups and individuals.

