Granny Flat & Housing News
Confirmed planning updates, state policy changes and housing supply news for Australian homeowners. We link to primary sources only.
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We only publish Tier A planning and housing updates with a named primary source: NSW Planning, state ministers, councils or reputable outlets. Opinion pieces and rumour threads stay out.
This weekWhat Are the Latest Stories?
Check Your Certifier Before Building a Granny Flat in Airport Noise Zones
Landowners in Western Sydney should confirm ANEC contour eligibility and engage a certifier experienced with airport SEPP acoustic rules before committing to…
27 Jun 2026Housing SEPP Secondary Dwellings: Context After Western Sydney Airport Change
can 2026 Western Sydney airport granny flat headlines sit on top of existing NSW Housing SEPP secondary dwelling rules that still govern…
26 Jun 2026Secondary Dwellings Allowed: Penrith, Liverpool and Western Sydney LGAs
Parts of Penrith, Liverpool, Fairfield, Camden, and Wollondilly LGAs can again host secondary dwellings up to 85 sqm within the ANEC 20–25…
25 Jun 2026Airport Noise Contours Explained: ANEC 20-25 and Granny Flat Rules
The Australian Noise Exposure Concept (ANEC) maps long-term aircraft noise around Western Sydney International Airport and determines where NSW now allows 85…
24 Jun 2026Western Sydney Granny Flat Ban Lifted in Lower Airport Noise Zones
The Western Sydney granny flat ban lifted on 19 May 2026 for eligible land in the ANEC 20–25 contour, allowing secondary dwellings…
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