Dual occupancy in R2 zones across NSW: the July 2024 rule change
On 1 July 2024 dual occupancies became permissible in every NSW R2 zone. What changed, what did not, and how Sydney councils assess duplex…
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Townhouses and terraces in R2 near town centres: the 2025 reforms
Townhouses and terraces are now permitted in R2 zones within 800 m of nominated Sydney centres and stations. The 2025 standards and exclusions explained.
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