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Posted 17 November 2022
Category: Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals
Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are exempt development, but some of the reasons why it may not be exempt include (not exhaustively):
A minor external non-structural building alteration, such as the followingā
(e) the repair to or replacement of a balustrade,
There is a significant exclusion in the above, being ānon-structuralā.
Barriers, including parapets, balustrades and railings, together with members and connections that provide structural support, shall be designed to sustain the imposed actions given in Table 3.3. (emphasis added)
So the upshot is, the scheme will be looking to see what type of approval is required, if any.Ā Itās also likely that this works are not excluded from compliance with the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020. For more information, check out our articleĀ Existing Construction Projects: Do they Need to comply with the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020?
We can assist with advice, applications and town planning certificates to support relevant applications.
Why is it important to get planning approval? Thereās many reasons, including to avoid:
oĀ Ā Ā Substantial penalties and stop work, removal or remediation orders can be issued under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1989;
oĀ Ā Ā Stop work, removal or remediation orders under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 can be imposed on the building practitioner;
oĀ Ā Ā The likely contractual ability of a contractor to terminate the contract; and
oĀ Ā Ā Exclusion from insurance in respect of the illegal works.
***The information contained in this article is general information only and not legal advice. The currency, accuracy and completeness of this article (and its contents) should be checked by obtaining independent legal advice before you take any action or otherwise rely upon its contents in any way.