1. For the reasons given above, the decision of the responsible authority is affirmed. No permit is granted.

[1] The submissions and evidence of the parties, any supporting exhibits given at the hearing and the statements of grounds filed have all been considered in the determination of the proceeding. In accordance with the practice of the Tribunal, not all of this material will be cited or referred to in these reasons.

[2] 'A KOA is a permit issued by Council's Local Laws team pursuant to Division 21, Clause 110.1 of Latrobe City Council Local Law No. 2 - Community Amenity 2016 when a property owner wishes to keep more than two dogs'. Extract of council VCAT submission.