In short:

The NSW Land and Environment Court has ruled that a couple's caravan requires development consent under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

Bega Valley Shire Council has welcomed the ruling but says tiny homes can play a role in providing diverse housing options.

What's next?

The Australian Tiny House Association says the decision may have implications for all tiny home owners in NSW.

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[-] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 5 days ago

Fuck this. This exact thing happened to me. I live in the PNW, Washington State, USA, to be exact. I spent a year or more building my place to spec. Lived in it from 2020 to 2023, when I was informed that I was in violation of local laws.

When asked how I was discovered, they said a neighbor reported me.

Fuck this idiotic world. I was living a good life. I've been in the middle of the city since and can't say I'm better for it.

[-] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago

Damn, what were the laws? Been wanting to do the tiny house / nice land thing in the PNW for ages...

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