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(3) In 1992: (a) in the order of 100 complaints were received and
investigated.
(b) the complaints were satisfactorily resolved as follows:
- approximately 60 were classified as hobbies or other residential activities which do not constitute a home business;
- approximately 30 were approvable activities and lessees were advised to submit an application; and
- the remainder were required to cease or relocate their activities to commercial premises.
As for part (c) of your question, no prosecutions were commenced because of successful negotiation with lessees and complainants.
(4) In 1992: (a) 4; (b) In 2 cases the negotiation process resulted in
compliance with conditions. In the third case, the resident moved the
business to commercial premises, and in the fourth case the approval was
revoked and the business ceased operating; (c) no prosecutions were
necessary.
(5) In 1992, 47 new businesses sought approval to operate from a residential
address. Of these, 42 applications were approved, 3 were refused and 2
applicants withdrew.
In addition to new applications in 1992, 217 existing businesses sought and were granted approval to continue operating from their residence. A further 51 existing businesses failed to make application to renew their approval. They were formally advised that the continued operation of the business would constitute a breach of their lease.
(6) The $300 fee only applies to new approvals for privately owned
premises. The fee to renew approval is $150. The ACT Housing Trust .
is responsible for issuing home business. approvals for its own properties.
This is done at no charge to the applicant.
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