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NSW seeks to simplify granny flat approvals to boost rural housing, cut costs, but faces council pushback over land and environmental concerns.
NSW is reviewing planning law changes to allow secondary dwellings like granny flats to be built using a simplified "complying development certificate" process, bypassing detailed council applications.
The goal is to increase rural housing supply, support multi-generational living, and provide homes for seasonal workers, potentially cutting development costs by up to $15,000.
While backed by the government and NSW Farmers Association, some councils, including Hornsby, raise concerns about impacts on rural land, environmental protection, and infrastructure, urging local flexibility.
The inquiry, expected to report in February 2026, aims to balance housing needs with sustainable land use.
Nueva Gales del Sur busca simplificar las aprobaciones de pisos para abuelas para impulsar la vivienda rural, reducir costos, pero se enfrenta al rechazo del consejo por preocupaciones sobre la tierra y el medio ambiente.