Recently introduced changes will significantly increase approval times as the certifier must now notify the Council and all occupants of dwellings within 20 metres of the site 14 days prior to the issue of a CDC (except in defined residential release areas).
In addition, the person having the benefit of a CDC must give 7 days notice prior to the commencement of works to all occupants of dwellings within 20 metres of the site (2 days in defined residential release areas). The person must provide evidence to the PCA that compliance with this condition has been met before construction begins.
Other changes include:
Further information about the changes can be found at http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/exemptandcomplying
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