Neighbours no longer told about DAs for new homes, pools and demolitions next door.

Key points

• Under new NSW Government rules now in force, residents will no longer be told when a neighbour lodges plans for a home extension, swimming pool or demolition.
• Every council in the state, including Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby, must follow a Community Participation Plan.
• The plan removes some development applications from public exhibition altogether.