Residents of two high-end apartment buildings in Sydney say CCTV footage played a decisive role in stopping proposed rooftop changes for a nearby hostel. Across reports, tenants describe years of complaints about sleep disruption and argue that surveillance footage helped demonstrate the impact of the hostel’s rooftop activity on nearby residents. The articles state that the dispute turns on night-time noise and associated disturbances, with residents seeking enforcement or restrictions affecting how the hostel can use its rooftop area. They also say the CCTV evidence supported their case during the relevant process, which ultimately results in a significant outcome for residents who had been trying to improve conditions. The coverage characterises the matter as a community-driven effort backed by video evidence rather than as a purely administrative decision. While the outlets focus on residents’ experience and the role of the CCTV, none of the provided summaries give detailed technical specifics of what is shown in the footage or the exact nature of the restrictions imposed. The common thread is that CCTV evidence is cited as a key factor in limiting the hostel’s rooftop “visions” and improving residents’ ability to sleep.