Building Act 2004
7AMeaning of site work
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7A Meaning of site work site work is development that is— (a) building work; and (b) work other than building work that— (i) physically affects the place (the building site) where the building work is being carried out; and (ii) if not carried out at the building site, is carried out near, and connected with, the building site. Examples of site work 1 putting up temporary fencing to protect trees growing on a road verge 2 building a house 3 damaging or removing a significant tree 4 laying paving for driveways and parking areas