24 hour trading hours could soon be introduced in Sydney after the city’s first planning review in over a decade.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore says the proposed changes are in response to “overwhelming” public favour for a night-time economy that is safe, exciting and doesn’t shut down with the sun.

Sydney City Council’s plan sees local businesses like hairdressers and bookstores trading around the clock, but excludes the clubs and pubs who are subject to 1:30am lockout laws.