Farmers in NSW are able to open their gates for weddings, glamping and other tourism-related businesses to diversify their incomes, but some say a headache is brewing for local governments.
abc.net.au/news/nsw-farmers-go-ahead-agritourism-diversify-farm-business/101717830Farmers in New South Wales are able to open their gates for agritourism to diversify their incomes, but some say a headache is brewing for local governments.From December 1, simplified NSW planning rules apply for farmers to conduct tourism-related businesses
However, the president of Local Government NSW, Darriea Turley, said the planning reforms were "rushed" and created a "heightened potential for land use conflict". "Given these concerns, LGNSW is calling for the government to allow councils to opt out of these reforms until suitable mitigations are in place," Ms Turley said.Added pressure on councils
Clarence Valley Councillor Deborah Novak, centre, says the new farm rules are going to be an issue for councils. A NSW Department of Planning and Environment spokesperson said it would meet with councils to work through concerns and monitor the policy over the next 12 months.Rose Wright has spent her life lobbying for farmers and welcomes planning regulations that favour farmers after long being restricted by red tape.
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