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Changes to temporary worker accommodation permits allow for faster planning approvals

The Regional Council of Goyder says the town's housing shortage was being exacerbated by the influx of employees of major renewable projects. (Supplied: Ian Kenins)

Companies seeking to house workers in temporary accommodation across regional South Australia could have their building works fast-tracked thanks to recent changes to the state planning approval process.

The South Australian government announced amendments to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Regulations that would allow temporary accommodation to be built in regional areas without the need for planning approval, where temporary was defined as up to two years. 

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