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What's Next?
This section will assist applicants and residents understand a consent and any matters required in a consent.
Information about other steps that must be taken after a consent is issued and information regarding Modification, Reconsideration or Appeal.
- Consent Granted an overview of the next few steps before works commence and understanding how a consent is structured....
- Deferred Commencement is information that is required to be reviewed by Council before the consent becomes operative....
- Positive Covenant is a legal document that a solicitor can prepare if it is required in the conditions of consent....
- Long Service Levy is payable for any application with an estimated cost over $25,000 ...
- Principal Certifiying Authority may either be Council or a Private Certifier....
- Construction Certificate is required before works can commence....
- Notification of Commencement is required a minimum of 2 days prior to works commence....
- Modification of Consent is required if the consent or plans need to be altered....
- Reconsideration of Council decision is required if you want Council to reconsider the application again usally if the decision is refusal....
- Appeal Process Legal process through the Land & Environment Court....
- Final Inspection/Occupation Certificate must be obtained when all works are complete and prior to occupation of the works....