❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on whether local governments can require planning approval for the installation of certain systems, and if any government bodies currently require prior approval. The answer clarifies the circumstances under which planning approval may be needed.
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(b) if yes, are fees or charges required to be paid and, if so, how much; (c) does the power exist for individual local government authorities to require planning approval before such systems are installed; and (d) do any local government bodies or State government agencies currently require prior approval before the installation of such systems?
(c) does the power exist for individual local government authorities to require planning approval before such systems are installed; and (d) do any local government bodies or State government agencies currently require prior approval before the installation of such systems?
(d) do any local government bodies or State government agencies currently require prior approval before the installation of such systems?
(d) As stated above, some local authorities may require planning approval, however a building license will not normally be required if a proposed installation does not alter a building such that compliance with the Building Code of Australia is maintained. This question should be directed to other relevant Ministers to determine if other State Government agencies require approval.
(c) does the power exist for individual local government authorities to require planning approval before such systems are installed; and (d) do any local government bodies or State government agencies currently require prior approval before the installation of such systems?
(d) do any local government bodies or State government agencies currently require prior approval before the installation of such systems?
(d) As stated above, some local authorities may require planning approval, however a building license will not normally be required if a proposed installation does not alter a building such that compliance with the Building Code of Australia is maintained. This question should be directed to other relevant Ministers to determine if other State Government agencies require approval.
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Answered
31 July 2001
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
49 days
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Councils may require planning approval to install such systems if the installation has an impact on surrounding properties, such as high light reflectance or colour.
(d) As stated above, some local authorities may require planning approval, however a building license will not normally be required if a proposed installation does not alter a building such that compliance with the Building Code of Australia is maintained. This question should be directed to other relevant Ministers to determine if other State Government agencies require approval.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Councils may require planning approval to install such systems if the installation has an impact on surrounding properties, such as high light reflectance or colour.
(d) As stated above, some local authorities may require planning approval, however a building license will not normally be required if a proposed installation does not alter a building such that compliance with the Building Code of Australia is maintained. This question should be directed to other relevant Ministers to determine if other State Government agencies require approval.
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