Question: An owner in our 46 unit strata scheme wishes to add a room to his lot. Work involving reconfiguring internal walls is classified as minor works in the scheme’s by-laws, but is planning or additional permission required in respect of the strata plan or from the local council?
Answer: The proposed changes are effectively a change in use. Council approval will be required as well as approval of the Owners Corporation. A by-law would also need to be prepared and submitted for approval by the Owners Corporation. Approval may include development consent or complying development consent to proceed depending on the scope of works.
The proposed changes are effectively a change in use. Council approval will be required as well as approval of the Owners Corporation. A by-law would also need to be prepared and submitted for approval by the Owners Corporation. Approval may include development consent or complying development consent to proceed depending on the scope of works.
This post appears in Strata News #568.
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