A groundbreaking local trial of new planning rules for mobile tiny homes could pave the way for future approvals across the country.

Navigating varied regulations for tiny homes across Australia has proved a complex and difficult task for residents and councils grappling with assessment processes.

Shellharbour Council’s two-year pilot program affords a planning pathway that could provide a streamlined statewide framework and affordable housing opportunity.

Designed as small, movable homes built in trailers, mobile homes can be registered like a vehicle under the Road Transport Act 2013 if they comply with specific regulations.

According to Shellharbour Council, for the trial to proceed, a Planning Proposal must be prepared to amend the Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 that wo

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