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Newtown renovation guide

Newtown HCA blanket coverage means PD almost never applies. Baily picks one builder who lodges DAs cleanly.

Permit authority
Inner West Council
Dominant typology
Victorian and Federation terrace
Conservation / heritage
Heritage Conservation Area
Regulatory overlay
Inner West LEP HCA (Newtown West, Camperdown) · LEP Schedule 5 listings · Tree Preservation Order · BASIX certificate
Median property value (2026)
A$1,950,000
Typical renovation spend
A$120K-A$450K
Ask Baily instead of Hipages

Hipages publishes a directory — you still have to call 3–5 contractors, chase quotes, and vet licensing yourself. AskBaily scopes your Newtown project with AI, then routes you to one builder who has already cleared Inner West Council permit + overlay checks for the victorian and federation terrace your home likely is.

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