I believe the other owners only needed a simple majority to approve the application to council but, as you rightly say, they will require a unanimous vote (effectively) to pass a special resolution.
Obviously they’ll be hoping that council approval with strengthen their case if this ever goes to NCAT for orders either to allow the change or to block it.
It’s a tactical move rather than an illegal act.
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