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Practical articles on approvals, trading hours, reviews and appeals, written from an assessor's perspective.
Reviews & appeals
Refused? How a section 8.2 review works, and when to appeal instead
A refusal notice feels final. Often it is not. Here is how the two main pathways work, and how to choose between them.
Read articleHospitality
Extended trading hours in the City of Sydney: making a trial permanent
Many venues win later hours on a trial basis. Keeping them depends on what you do during the trial, and when you apply.
Read articleGyms & fitness
Opening a gym in a commercial tenancy: change of use explained
The right tenancy can still be the wrong site for a gym. What to check before you sign, and what council will want to see.
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