250GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 23 February 2024

250 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 23 February 2024 (c) the suitability of the zoning of the premises under any scheme which applies to the premises for the proposed use; (d) the environmental sensitivity and general nature of the location surrounding the premises for the proposed use; (e) the structural suitability of any enclosure in which any cat is to be kept; (f) the likelihood of a cat causing nuisance, inconvenience, or annoyance to the occupiers of adjoining land; (g) the likely effect on the amenity of the surrounding area of the proposed use; (h) the likely effect on the local environment including any pollution or other environmental damage, which may be caused by the use; (i) any submissions received under subclause (2) within the time specified in subclause (2); and (j) such other factors which the local government may consider to be relevant in the circumstances of the particular case. (2) The local government may require an applicant to— (a) consult with nearby landowners; or (b) advise nearby landowners that they may make submissions to the local government on the application for a permit within 14 days of receiving that advice, before determining the application for the permit. (3) The local government may specify the extent of consultation with nearby residents, as specified in subclause 3.7(2)(a) and may specify which properties should be consulted. 3.8 Decision on application (1) The local government may— (a) approve an application for a permit as it was submitted, in which case it shall approve it subject to the conditions in clause 3.9 and may approve it subject to any other conditions it sees fit; (b) approve an application but specify an alternative number of cats permitted to be housed at the address; or (c) refuse to approve an application for a permit. (2) If the local government approves an application under subclause (1), then it shall issue a permit to the applicant in the form determined by the local government. (3) If the local government refuses to approve an application under subclause (1), then it shall advise the applicant accordingly in writing. (4) A permit may only be issued by the local government for a maximum of 6 cats on any premises other than a cattery or cat management facility or a premises specified in clause 3.4(2). 3.9 Conditions of permit (1) Every permit is issued subject to the following conditions— (a) each cat kept on the premises to which the permit relates shall comply with the requirements of the Act; (b) the permit holder will provide adequate space for the exercise of the cats; (c) the premises shall be maintained in good order and in a clean and sanitary condition; and (d) those conditions contained in Schedule 1. (2) In addition to the conditions subject to which a permit is to be issued under this clause, a permit may be issued subject to other conditions, as the local government considers appropriate. 3.10 Compliance with conditions of permit Where an application for a permit has been approved subject to conditions, the permit holder shall comply with each of those conditions, as amended. 3.11 Duration of a permit Unless otherwise specified in a condition on a permit, a permit commences on the date of issue and expires— (a) if it is revoked; or (b) the permit holder ceases to reside at the premises to which the permit relates. 3.12 Renewal of permit (1) A permit holder may apply to the local government for the renewal of a permit for an application under clause 3.4(1)(c). (2) An application for renewal shall— (a) be in the form determined by the local government; (b) be signed by the permit holder; (c) provide the information required by the local government; (d) be forwarded to the local government no later than 28 days before the expiry of the permit, or within a shorter period that the local government in a particular case permits; and (e) be accompanied by any set fee.