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Victoria glamping planning dispute prompts calls for regulatory reform

14.07.2026 08:50 1 min 1 source
Short Term Rentals ENG
Victoria glamping planning dispute prompts calls for regulatory reform
Original source: Short Term Rentals

Four luxury safari tents at NRMA Bright Holiday Park must be removed after a five-year planning dispute, as Alpine Shire Council classified them as buildings rather than temporary structures. Each tent cost between A$80,000 and A$100,000 to install, remained unused during the dispute, and will be relocated interstate. Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria (CRPV) said Victoria is the only Australian state without legislated guidance for glamping, causing inconsistent decisions among local councils. The Victorian government is developing updated planning guidance for glamping and other alternative accommodation, expected later this month.

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