City of Nedlands Airbnb & Short Term Rental Approval

At a glance

Key facts for City of Nedlands

Approval type	Change of Use — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation
Night threshold	90 nights per year — council approval required if you exceed or plan to exceed this
Initial approval period	12 months — source: LPP 2.2. A subsequent DA is required for renewal, with the City considering any substantiated complaints before granting renewal.
Key policy	Local Planning Policy 2.2 — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (adopted 19 November 2025)
Scheme amendment	Scheme Amendment No. 19 — STRA. Initiated May 2025, advertised August–October 2025. Check current adoption status with the City.
State registration	Required for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
Strata	Written support from the strata body required where the property is in a strata development — source: LPP 2.2
Contact	planning@nedlands.wa.gov.au — 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands WA 6009

What to submit

Documents required for your application

✓ Development Application form
✓ Management Plan — LPP 2.2 includes a management plan template; Urban Approval Group uses this to ensure the submission meets what the City expects. Must include property manager contact details, parking arrangements, noise management, complaints procedure — source: LPP 2.2
✓ Certificate of Title (from Landgate — landgate.wa.gov.au)
✓ Site plan and floor plans
✓ Written support from strata body if the property is in a strata scheme — source: LPP 2.2 clause 5.6.2
✓ Payment of the Development Application fee

Things to know

Before you apply

LPP 2.2 was formally adopted by Council on 19 November 2025 — this is a confirmed, operative policy. Source: City of Nedlands public notice, 28 November 2025.
The initial 12-month approval means you'll need to reapply after your first year. The City's policy (LPP 2.2 clause 5.4.3) states it will consider any substantiated complaints against the operation before granting renewal — so keeping your complaint log clean matters.
The City covers a wide area including Nedlands, Swanbourne, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, and Floreat. Advertised DA applications on the City's YourSay portal confirm real unhosted short-term rental DAs are being processed — e.g. DA26-110894 at 8 Odern Crescent, Swanbourne.
If your property is in a strata complex, you need written support from the strata body before the City will assess your application. Check your by-laws first — strata bodies can restrict or refuse STRA independently of the council process.
There's a display number requirement — the current contact telephone number for the property manager must be displayed at the property.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need DA if I'm under 90 nights?

No. LPP 2.2 and the City's own Scheme Amendment No. 19 documentation both confirm the 90-night exemption applies in Nedlands as a Perth metro council. Under 90 nights, state registration is all that's required.

What happens after my 12-month approval expires?

You need to submit a new DA for renewal before the approval expires. The City will review any complaints received during the approval period. If there have been substantiated complaints, renewal may not be granted or may come with additional conditions.

My property is in Swanbourne — does that fall under Nedlands?

Yes. Swanbourne, along with Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, and Floreat, is within the City of Nedlands local government area.

I'm in a strata unit — what does 'written support from the strata body' mean?

You need a letter or resolution from your Owners Corporation or strata management company confirming they support the use of your lot for unhosted short-term rental. This is separate from and in addition to any strata by-laws — check your by-laws first, as some strata schemes prohibit STRA entirely.

Next step

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Information on this page is based on City of Nedlands's published guidelines and is updated as council policies change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the council before lodging. View City of Nedlands's official STRA guidance →

City of Nedlands Airbnb & short term rental approval

Key facts for City of Nedlands

Documents required for your application

Before you apply

Common questions

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