Page 3644 - Week 12 - Thursday, 19 September 1991

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Member ,s question is as follows:

(1) Plans were approved on 15 June 1989, 2 November

1989, 17 June 1991 and 24 June 1991.

(2) Plans for a garage were approved on 17 June 1991.

It appears that work on the garage was in process

on 21 May 1991 prior to approval of plans.

(3) Dispensation was granted by the ACT Planning Authority for the location of the garage near the side boundary.

(4a) The basis for the dispensation was "to achieve greater opportunities for the use of the land without adversely affecting the neighbouring land".

(b) Letters or instructions from neighbours permitting the dispensation are not required.

(5) No action has been taken, pending further

investigation.

(6) No, however, the builder must obtain a housing indemnity insurance policy. The housing indemnity insurance was obtained.

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