Local Government Prosecutions

Concordia Pacific has a wealth of experience in dealing with regulatory enforcement actions brought by local councils.

Concordia's expertise in local government spans a wide range of issues. We can help you respond to enforcement actions involving claims by council that:

• Construction activities have been undertaken without consent.
• Property is being used for a business purpose without necessary development approval.
• Construction activities have been undertaken contrary to the terms of a development consent.
• Construction work has been undertaken outside approved hours.
• Wastewater from a construction site has been unlawfully discharged to a stormwater drain.
• Buildings or other structures on land are in unsafe condition.
• Buildings have not been provided with adequate fire safety measures.
• Heritage items or buildings in heritage conservation areas have been altered or demolished without consent.
• The operation of plant and equipment such as exhaust fans has resulted in a noise nuisance.
• A premises has been operated as a Place of Public Entertainment without the necessary approval under the Local Government Act.
• Trees protected under Tree Preservation Orders have been pruned or removed without prior approval.
• Advertising signs or banners have been displayed without approval.
• Food businesses have failed to comply with applicable Food Safety Standards.