61ANomination of works start date

61A Nomination of works start date (1) An owner of land who makes an application under section 61 may nominate a date on which the owner undertook any of the activities specified in subsection (2) in respect of the construction or renovation of a residence on the land. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the following activities are specified— (a) obtaining a quote for the renovation or construction; (b) consulting an architect, a builder or a planner in respect of the renovation or construction; (c) the preparation of an application for a permit under the **Planning and Environment Act 1987** for the development of the land that includes the construction or renovation; (d) the preparation of an application for a building permit for the construction or renovation; (e) any other similar preparatory activity for the construction or renovation. (3) A nomination under subsection (1) must— (a) be given to the Commissioner at the same time as the application; and (b) be in writing; and (c) include evidence of the activity. (4) On receipt of a nomination under subsection (1), the Commissioner must decide— (a) to accept the nomination, if the Commissioner is satisfied the nomination includes sufficient evidence that the specified activity has been undertaken; or (b) to reject the nomination in any other case. S. 61B inserted by No. 23/2022 s. 21.