To apply for an internal review of a remedial notice visit Review a remedial notice.
You can apply to us for an extension of time to comply with a remedial notice we issued to you.
If your local council issued the remedial notice, you should contact them.
Apply to extend or amend your remedial notice
You can apply if you are:
- The person who received the notice.
Another person who is authorised to act for the person or company that received the notice.You need to provide:
- the reason why you're seeking an extension or amendment
- an outline of your proposed changes to the notice requirements including proposed new timeframes
- an explanation of actions you have taken to comply with the notice
- documents, information, data or evidence to support your explanation.
To help us make a decision, tell us if the proposed amendment would:
- give better long-term results – for example, if you could achieve a lot more with more time (Increase environmental protection)
- better manage or control risks (Reduce risks more effectively)
- help clarify what is required to comply with the notice
- factors beyond your control are stopping you from complying – for example, weather is holding up critical works or there are supply delays
We will also consider if you are making all efforts to comply with the notice
If you cannot apply online or you need help to apply, contact us on 1300 372 842.
We will aim to let you know the outcome of your application within 5 business days of receiving it.
You must continue to comply with your remedial notice until we let you know whether it has changed.
When to apply
For all remedial notices except prohibition notices, apply at least 10 business days before the requirement due date.
For prohibition notices, apply at least 3 business days before the requirement due date.
For more information about remedial notices, visit Remedial notices and directions.
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