Extension of building permit This Regulation is required to allow an owner to avoid costs Enables an application to be made to the associated with a lapsed permit by seeking an extension of a ✓ 315(4) 67 RBS for an extension to either the required relevant regulatory time limit. Current Regulation 315(4) has been commencement or completion dates for revised to clarify the process to apply for such an extension. approved building work. Pt 6—Siting Div 1—Introduction Proposed regulatory change 2006 2017 Short description of the Regulation Change Revoke Reduce Updated Strengthen No Application This Regulation removes duplication with the planning system. It has been updated to clarify that the exemption only applies if the matter This Regulation exempts the operation of pt ✓ 401 68 has been assessed as part of a planning permit application. 6 to building work that has had the same matter assessed under the planning scheme. What is an existing building? This Regulation ensures consistency in the interpretation of the term Defines building’ for the purposes of ✓ ‘existing 404 69 building’ for the purposes of this part of the Regulations. pt 6, to clarify how the reference is to be ‘existing treated in relation to an adjoining property. What is a single dwelling? Clarifies that the Ministerial Guidelines only This Regulation ensures consistency in interpretation between the ✓ 405 70 apply to a single dwelling and structures Act and Regulations. associated with those dwellings, such as sheds and carports.
315(4) 67 Extension of building permit Enables an application to be made to the RBS for an extension to either the required commencement or completion dates for approved building work. ✓ This Regulation is required to allow an owner to avoid costs associated with a lapsed permit by seeking an extension of a relevant regulatory time limit. Current Regulation 315(4) has been revised to clarify the process to apply for such an extension. Pt 6—Siting Div 1—Introduction 2006 2017 Short description of the Regulation Proposed regulatory change Revoke No Change Updated Reduce Strengthen 401 68 Application This Regulation exempts the operation of pt 6 to building work that has had the same matter assessed under the planning scheme. ✓ This Regulation removes duplication with the planning system. It has been updated to clarify that the exemption only applies if the matter has been assessed as part of a planning permit application. 404 69 What is an existing building? Defines ‘existing building’ for the purposes of pt 6, to clarify how the reference is to be treated in relation to an adjoining property. ✓ This Regulation ensures consistency in the interpretation of the term ‘existing building’ for the purposes of this part of the Regulations. 405 70 What is a single dwelling? Clarifies that the Ministerial Guidelines only apply to a single dwelling and structures associated with those dwellings, such as sheds and carports. ✓ This Regulation ensures consistency in interpretation between the Act and Regulations.
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