Granny flat ban lifted for some residents under airport flight path
The NSW government has lifted the ban on granny flats in certain areas near the Western Sydney International Airport. This change allows residents in Wollondilly, Fairfield, Camden, Liverpool, and Penrith to build secondary dwellings under specific noise-proofing conditions. The amendment aims to provide more housing options while still managing noise impacts from the airport.
- ▪The ban on granny flats was lifted for areas around Western Sydney International Airport.
- ▪Residents can now build secondary dwellings up to 85 square metres in size with noise-proofing measures.
- ▪The change applies to specific local government areas while maintaining restrictions in high noise impact zones.
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Granny flats allowed again in parts of Sydney’s south-west near Western Sydney airportBBy Brooke ChandlerABC IllawarraTopic:Urban Development and PlanningTue 19 May 2026 at 5:46amTue 19 May 2026 at 5:46amTue 19 May 2026 at 5:46amSecondary dwellings were banned in LGAs such as Wollondilly and Penrith to mitigate noise impacts and population growth. (ABC News: Penny Travers)In short:The NSW government has reinstated rules allowing secondary dwellings such as granny flats and studios in areas around Western Sydney International Airport.The change means Wollondilly, Fairfield, Camden, Liverpool and Penrith locals can now build another residence less than 85 square metres in size, provided certain noise-proofing measures are complied with.What's next?Wollondilly MP Judy Hannan said she will…
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