148Notice to neighbours of commencement of work

148 Notice to neighbours of commencement of work

148 Notice to neighbours of commencement of work

(1) This section applies to a complying development certificate for development involving—

(a) the erection of a new building, or

(b) an addition to an existing building, or

(c) the demolition of a building.

(2) This section applies only if the development will be carried out on a lot that has a boundary within 20 metres of the boundary of another lot on which a dwelling is located.

(3) A complying development certificate must be issued subject to a condition that the person having the benefit of the certificate must give each neighbour written notice of the person’s intention to commence the work authorised by the certificate—

(a) for development on relevant land—at least 7 days before commencing work, or

(b) otherwise—at least 2 days before commencing work.

(4) In this section—

neighbour and relevant land have the same meaning as in section 134.