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You are absolutely correct JT. But for how long will the status quo remain … that’s the big question. City of Sydney Council appears pretty keen to change the status quo, not only for itself but for the whole of NSW. From their site:
“Under current planning controls tourist and visitor accommodation is not allowed in residential zones and residential and tourist accommodation in the same building must be on separate floors accessed by separate lifts.
We are recommending a new definition for short-term rentals and a consistent approach across NSW – premises could be classified as ‘exempt’ development where they meet certain requirements, such as limiting the number of days they can be let in a year and the number of people staying. If short-term letting does not meet the requirements it would not be permitted.”
If the City of Sydney has this attitude towards the existing planning laws would they then be prepared to vigorously prosecute those who do not comply, or would they instead ‘slow walk’ these cases until they get the result that they want?