Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016

A person may, with the approval of a council, occupy a building on a temporary basis without a certificate of occupancy.

An approval under subsection (1)—

may only be given if the council is satisfied that the relevant building complies with any requirements prescribed by a practice direction issued for the purposes of this paragraph; and

may be given on such conditions (if any) as the council thinks fit to impose.

A council which refuses an application must notify the applicant in writing of—

the refusal; and

the reasons for the refusal; and

the applicant's right of appeal under this Act.

Any appeal under this section must be commenced within 28 days after a notice is given to the applicant under subsection (3) unless the Court allows an extension of time.