Dog Local Law 2022
2208GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 March 2022
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2208 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 March 2022 3.5 When application can be determined An application for a licence is not to be determined by the local government until— (a) any approvals required under the local planning scheme have been obtained by the applicant; (b) the applicant has complied with clause 3.2; (c) the applicant submits proof that the notices referred to in clause 3.3(1) have been given in accordance with that clause; and (d) the local government has considered any written submissions received within the time specified in clause 3.3(2)(a) on the proposed use of the premises. 3.6 Determination of application In determining an application for a licence, the local government is to have regard to— (a) the matters referred to in clause 3.7; (b) any written submissions received within the time specified in clause 3.3(2)(a) on the proposed use of the premises; (c) any economic or social benefits which may be derived by any person in the district if the application for a licence is approved; (d) the effect which the approved kennel establishment may have on the environment or amenity of the neighbourhood; (e) whether the approved kennel establishment will create a nuisance for the owners and occupiers of adjoining premises; and (f) whether or not the imposition of and compliance with appropriate conditions of a licence will mitigate any adverse effects of the approved kennel establishment identified in the preceding paragraphs. 3.7 Where application cannot be approved The local government cannot approve an application for a licence where— (a) an approved kennel establishment cannot be permitted by the local government on the premises under a local planning scheme unless prior valid planning approval has been issued by the local government and the application for a licence is consistent with that approval; or (b) an applicant for a licence or another person who will have the charge of the dogs will not reside on the premises, or, in the opinion of the local government, sufficiently close to the premises so as to control the dogs and so as to ensure their health and welfare. 3.8 Conditions of approval (1) The local government may approve an application for a licence subject to the conditions contained in Schedule 2 and to such other conditions as the local government considers appropriate. (2) In respect of a particular application for a licence, the local government may vary any of the conditions contained in Schedule 2. 3.9 Compliance with conditions of approval Penalties applicable where a licensee does not comply with the conditions of a licence are contained in the Act and Regulations. 3.10 Fees (1) On lodging an application for a licence, the applicant is to pay a fee to the local government. (2) On the issue or renewal of a licence, the licensee is to pay a fee to the local government. (3) On lodging an application for the transfer of a valid licence, the transferee is to pay a fee to the local (4) The fees referred to in subclauses (1) to (3) are to be imposed and determined by the local government under sections 6.15 to 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995. 3.11 Form of licence The licence is to be in the form determined by the local government and is to be issued to the licensee. 3.12 Period of licence (1) The period of effect of a licence is set out in section 27(5) of the Act. (2) A licence is to be renewed if the fee referred to in clause 3.10(2) is paid to the local government prior to the expiry of the licence. (3) On the renewal of a licence the conditions of the licence at the time of its renewal continue to have effect. 3.13 Variation or cancellation of licence (1) The local government may vary the conditions of a licence. (2) The local government may cancel a licence— (a) on the request of the licensee; (b) following a breach of the Act, the Regulations or this local law; or (c) if the licensee is not a fit and proper person.