Compliance Action Notices
Homeowners cross the NSW waterways are receiving ‘Compliance Action’ notices. With the advent of Google Earth and Near Maps unauthorised works are now much more easily monitored by both Crown and Maritime.
Previously, lease anomalies were detected by the authorities through neighbour complaint or property sale/purchase. This is still the case, however, now paired with new technology is making it easier for issues to be revealed. All government stakeholders are currently focused on non-compliant, unauthorised or illegal facilities on all waterways of NSW. These structures come to the attention of the stakeholders through a variety of avenues. Needless to say, when a homeowner receives a ‘Compliant Notice’ from any of the stakeholders their directives are very clear.
1. Show cause i.e., is there a consent?
2. Remove and rehabilitate
3. Provide evidence as to the history of the structure
4. Prepare submissions and lodgements of works as executed certification (Building Certificates/Complying Development Certification
So what do I do if I have received a Compliance Notice?
It’s not all bad news, as in the majority of cases, the stakeholders want the same outcome as the owners – being a compliant waterfront. The navigation and lodgements of these submissions are normally more specialised as they come under a closer level of scrutiny. This is where our specialist team shine! By far, the largest percentage of our submissions deal with waterfront non-compliance. We provide you both our experience and knowledge in being able to offer negotiated solutions.
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