Planning Act 1999
79Investigation of complaint
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79 Investigation of complaint (1) The consent authority may investigate a complaint lodged under section 78. (2) The consent authority may refuse to investigate the complaint if satisfied that: (a) the complaint is trivial, frivolous or vexatious; or (b) no grounds exist for the complaint. (3) Within 14 days after making a decision to investigate the complaint, the consent authority must give the person who is the subject of the complaint written notice of: (a) the substance of the complaint; and (b) the consent authority's intention to investigate the complaint; and (c) the person's right to respond to the complaint under subsection (4). (4) The person may respond in writing to a complaint, which must be lodged with the consent authority within 14 days after being given the notice referred to in subsection (3).