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The NSW Government is implementing a new regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation (STRA). This includes a state-wide planning framework, a mandatory Code of Conduct and changes to strata legislation. The NSW Government is also considering the introduction of a new industry-led STRA property register.
The framework intends to ensure local communities enjoy the economic benefits of STRA, while managing potential adverse impacts.
Have your say on the draft Code, draft amendment regulations and STRA property register by 11 September 2019.
The Department of Customer Service and Department of Planning, Industry and Environment welcome feedback from the community, government agencies, councils, industry and other stakeholders during consultation.
Read these key documents via the planning portal:
Please address the specific issues raised in the documents and provide supporting evidence where possible.
Att: Director, Housing and Infrastructure Policy
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39
SYDNEY NSW 2000
We will publish your submission unless told otherwise. Please note that there may be circumstances where the government is required by law to release information in a submission. We will not include contact details such as email addresses, postal addresses and telephone numbers.
The Department of Customer Service and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment are seeking feedback on the draft framework, including the mandatory Code of Conduct between 14 August and 11 September 2019. This includes:
Feedback is also sought on the potential scope of a new industry-led STRA property register.
The Government has investigated policy options in response to the growth of STRA in NSW.
This included a Parliamentary Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Regulation of Short-term Holiday Letting in New South Wales in 2015-16 and inviting feedback on an Options Paper between 21 July and 21 October in 2017. Submissions made in response to the Options Paper can be viewed at Department's Plans and Policies website.
On 5 June 2018, the NSW Government announced a new regulatory framework for STRA in NSW, including a state-wide planning framework, changes to strata legislation and a mandatory Code of Conduct.
None of the new rules have come into force yet.
On 14 August 2018, the NSW Parliament passed the Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) Act 2018 (the Act). The Act allows for:
Following this, the Department of Customer Service developed a draft Code with input from key government agencies and an advisory committee consisting of:
On 5 October 2018, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment exhibited an Explanation of Intended Effect which outlined proposed amendments to planning rules to introduce the STRA planning framework.
The proposed amendments to planning rules included:
The Department has published submissions received at Department's Plans and Policies website.
On 11 February 2019, the former Minister for Planning announced a new Ministerial Direction that invites Byron Shire Council to prepare a Planning Proposal that could introduce a 90-day threshold in the most impacted towns of the Local Government Area.
The Direction is in response to the high concentration and unique impacts of STRA on some parts of the Byron Shire. The Planning Proposal process will include impact assessment and consultation with communities.
Page last updated: 14/08/2019