Buildings and works ancillary to a dwelling
12 Buildings and works ancillary to a dwelling
The construction of a building is an exempt activity if it is ancillary to—
an existing dwelling; or
the construction of one or 2 dwellings on a lot or allotment.
The construction or carrying out of works is an exempt activity if it is ancillary to—
an existing dwelling; or
the construction of one or 2 dwellings on a lot or allotment.
Without limiting subregulations (1) and (2), the following activities are exempt activities if they are ancillary to an existing dwelling or the construction of one or 2 dwellings on a lot or allotment—
constructing or maintaining a garden, including constructing a retaining wall, and removing, lopping, destroying or planting vegetation;
constructing and maintaining a garage, workshop or shed;
constructing and maintaining a driveway or path;
constructing and maintaining a fence;
installing a swimming pool or spa;
installing a water tank.
In this regulation, a reference to the construction of one or 2 dwellings on a lot or allotment does not include a construction that is part of a high impact activity referred to in regulation 47.
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