New South Wales Consolidated Acts

RURAL LANDS PROTECTION ACT 1998 - SECT 109

109 Appeals concerning the issue, cancellation or suspension of permits

(1) An applicant for a permit may appeal to the local land board against a decision of a responsible authority to refuse to issue a permit.

(2) The holder of a permit may appeal to the local land board against a decision of a responsible authority to cancel or suspend the permit.

(3) The appeal must be made within 28 days of the refusal or receipt of the notice of cancellation or suspension.

(4) A decision of a responsible authority to refuse to issue a permit or to cancel or suspend a permit is effective and operates (subject to any final determination on appeal) from the date of the decision.

(5) On hearing the appeal, the local land board may:

(a) revoke the decision to refuse to issue the permit and issue the permit (whether or not subject to conditions), or

(b) confirm the decision to refuse to issue, or

(c) revoke the decision to cancel or suspend the permit, or

(d) confirm the decision to cancel or suspend the permit.

(6) A decision of the local land board on appeal is final and is to be given effect as if it were a decision of the authority concerned.