Naval Base Shacks

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About the Naval Base Holiday Park

The Naval Base Holiday Park comprises six rows of campsites and 176 holiday shacks settled on the mainland, along Cockburn Road in Henderson.

The Naval Base Holiday Park has a continuous history as a holiday destination since 1933, and has been used by generations of families from Cockburn and the wider area, there are a number of extended families that have a long association with the site.

The shacks have no internal running water and no externally supplied electricity. Lessee’s cook and power refrigerators with gas, use solar panels for electrical power and get their water from nearby communal taps. Two ablution blocks are onsite. Although individual shacks have changed since 1933, as a holiday destination, the overall site has a high level of integrity and authenticity. The Naval Base Holiday Park Heritage Area is designated as a ‘Heritage Area’ under the City of Cockburn Town Planning Scheme No. 3 (TPS 3).

A formal lease has been in place since 2012 for the sites on Reserve 24308. The lease allows the shack owner to use it for a maximum of 120 days per year. The shacks are not for short term lease, hire or use by anyone but the shack owner/s. Information relating to the sale of shacks can be found below.

Shack Transfer Process

To transfer your shack there are several steps that you will need to undertake.

Execution of the Request to Undertake Assignment Form

This step requires both the Vendor and Purchaser to fill out the required details and sign the form.
This can be completed at the City’s offices when you verify your identity or posted to PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC WA 6965
To request a copy of this form please email or call 08 9411 3444

Document name	Downloadable files
Naval Base Shack - Buy or Sell - checklist PDF document	105.58KB Word document 105.58KB PDF document

Verification of Identity
Both the Vendor and Purchaser to attend the City’s offices and provide:
- One (1) form of photographic identification (passport, drivers license, proof of age card); or
- Two (2) forms of original non-photographic identification.
Payment of Fees
Requires the payment of a $250 transfer fee and any outstanding Shack fees
- Arrangements should be made between the buyer and seller as to who will pay this fee.
- Outstanding fees should be factored into any negotiations as the Shack cannot be transferred while any fees are outstanding.
Public Liability Insurance
Requires the purchaser to provide a certificate of currency to evidence public liability insurance.
Gas Certificate or Declaration
Requires a gas safety certificate to be provided if gas is connected to the Shack
- If gas is not connected to the Shack the Vendor and Purchaser must make declarations confirming this.
Evidence of a Smoke Alarm
Requires evidence of a smoke alarm at the shack to be provided
- This takes the form of a photo of the smoke alarm installed at the Shack
Occupancy Log
Requires the City officer to explain the use of an occupancy log at the Shack.
- Occupancy logs are required as the Shack cannot be occupied for over 120 days in any 12 month period.
Vendor and Purchaser Execution of Assignment Document
The Vendor and Purchaser to sign the Assignment Document
City/Ministers Consent and Execution
Requires the City to execute the Assignment Document and the Minister to Consent to the assignment.
Advice to Vendor and Purchaser that Assignment has been finalised.
A copy of the executed assignment documents will be provided to the Vendor and Purchaser.

Naval Base Shacks Lease Expiry August 2022

Reserve 24308 where the Naval Base Shacks are located is managed by the City of Cockburn. The reserve land is owned by the Crown (State of WA). The Lease between the City and the current shack owners expired in August 2022. The City has requested advice from the State as to the future development of the port, particularly in relation to the future of the shacks. When the City has received a response from the State the City and Council will consider the future for the leases on the land where the shacks are located.

The following are the indicative time frames for the new Naval Shack lease details, advertisement, and consideration by Council.

March 2023 – Notification to all owners of the proposed lease terms and conditions.
March 2023 – Advertisement of public notice of the City’s intention to enter leases with Shack Owners (this is required in line with s3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995)
May 2023 – Ordinary Council Meeting – approval of lease terms.
May/June 2023 – Approval of Lease by Minister for Lands
June 2023 – Lease to Shack Owners for signing.

It is the City’s internal policy not to enter a community consultation process over the holiday period of December and January. It is at this time of year that the community is not as engaged as normal and primary parties often miss out on their opportunity to make comment.
The City does not have an Ordinary Council meeting in January. Due to agenda capacities, the new lease would not go any earlier to Council than March 2023 for consideration even if the City did enter community engagement earlier.

We understand the delay of the invoices being issued for the 2022/2023 rental period has caused Shack Owners concern. We will be working with Shack Owners to ensure that arrangements are put in place such as direct debit payment plans if required once these invoices are issued. We can confirm this will not occur until after the new Lease has been issued.

Moving forward through the lease process this webpage will be utilised as a primary information point. As queries are received from Shack Owners, we will be updating information and FAQ’s on the webpage so that information is available for all Shack Owners.

CCTV

Security and public safety have been identified as one of the top priorities for residents in Cockburn. As a result, we are improving CCTV coverage throughout Cockburn, and have installed CCTV at the Naval Base Shacks. CCTV reduces the incidence of anti-social behaviour, protects the amenities in the area, makes residents feel safer, and can be used to support investigations by WA Police.

CCTV footage is controlled through a Code of Practice that is consistent with State and Commonwealth legislation. Footage is securely stored, and may be provided to authorised authorities such as the WA Police, if anti-social or criminal behaviour has occurred. Images may also be used to direct CoSafe or other City staff to areas that require attention, for example, maintenance. Members of the public will not have access to images or footage recorded by the City’s CCTV systems unless provided through a Freedom of Information Request, or police request.

Maintaining the privacy of residents and businesses is a priority for the City when operating video surveillance. All City installed cameras focus on public spaces, not private property.

The City has developed the Community Safety and CCTV Strategy 2017-2022 that reflects its continued commitment to improving security throughout Cockburn.

New swipe cards to access bathrooms

The City is replacing residents keys to the two communal bathrooms with swipe cards to increase security and safety. The City is asking if all residents can please collect their two new cards by 12 December 2022 from the City’s Operations Centre at 52 Wellard St, Bibra Lake, Monday-Friday, 8-11am or 1-3pm.

Please note:

There is a limit of two swipe cards per owner
The initial two cards are complimentary
Residents must hand in keys to receive their new cards
Photo ID is required to collect the cards.

Obtaining a Building Permit

The below guidelines provide some general information for the size and design of any proposed structure.

A holiday accommodation (shack) may be constructed on each lease site area. The accommodation may be an enclosed building and shall have an overall floor dimension of no greater than 5.2m x 5.2m, and a maximum height no greater than 2.7m (wall) and 3.0m (ridge).

Patio/pergola - A patio or pergola may be constructed on the east or west side of the shack. The patio or pergola shall be attached to the shack and be no greater than 1.8m wide. The patio or pergola must be open on three sides and not be longer than the shack it is attached to. No building/structure will be permitted to be located closer than 1.8m to another building/structure on an adjacent site area, regardless of the maximum dimensions prescribed for a shack or patio or pergola.

Please note that a building permit must be obtained before any development commences.

Process to obtain a Building Permit

If you are proposing to build a structure or carry out works you will generally be required to obtain a Building Permit from the City’s Building Services Division prior to carrying out the building works onsite. Please follow the process below when applying for a Building Permit:

The completed Certified Building Permit Application Form is required to be executed by the Minister for Planning, Lands & Heritage as the owner of the land. The City's Property and Lands Officer will arrange for this when the application is submitted to the City.
You MUST obtain a Certificate of Design Compliance from a registered independent building surveyor. The Certificate of Design Compliance confirms that if the building or works are carried out in accordance with the certified plans, the building works will be compliant with each building standard that applies to the building.

Application to carry out works

You will need to have a registered consultant building surveyor of your choice carry out this process for you. Please note that this service is at commercial rates as negotiated by you with the independent building surveyor. The City of Cockburn cannot offer this service. A list of registered consultant building surveyors is available from the Building Commission website opens in a new window.

Request to Carry out works

General Building Information - Site Overview

The City of Cockburn is of the opinion the shacks are best compared to a Class 3 building for the purposes of the Building Code of Australia Volume 1 (BCA - Part A3)
The applicable building standards are as defined in Specification A1.3 of BCA Volume 1
It is to be noted that the City’s Health and Engineering requirements must all be met prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.

Obtaining a Demolition Permit

You need to obtain a demolition permit from the City’s Building Services for demolition work on a whole or part of a building or structure. In addition, there are health requirements that would need to be complied with, particularly for removing asbestos and the decommissioning of septic tanks. Service providers (ie. Water Corporation, Western Power etc.) need to be notified before demolition work is started.

Under the Building Act 2011, a demolition permit is required before any demolition work can commence on a property.

Process to obtain a Demolition Permit

The Demolition Permit Application Form (BA5) is required to be executed by the Minister for Planning, Lands & Heritage as the owner of the land. The City's Property and Lands Officer will arrange for this when the application is submitted to the City. You MUST have a valid Planning/Development Approval for the proposed demolition works.

To apply for a demolition permit, you need to submit the following:

A completed Demolition Permit application form (BA5) and prescribed application fee (refer to Building Application Fee Schedule).
The Demolition permit application form (BA5) opens in a new window is available on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website.
A scaled (min 1:200) site plan clearly indicating the building/s or section/s of the building/s to be demolished and the structures to be retained
Demolition Contractor Worksafe Registration or proof of a valid legislative exemption
A rat baiting certificate from a licensed pest control company.

You may need to submit a Notice and Request for Consent of Work Affecting Other Land (Form BA20) if the proposed demolition work is likely to adversely affect adjoining land or buildings. In the event that you are unable to gain consent from the affected adjoining land owners, a Court Order to carry out the proposed demolition work must be obtained instead and lodged with your demolition permit application.

For further information, Visit the City's Demolition Permit webpage opens in a new window.

Request to Carry out works

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Demolition permit application/demolition of buildings Information sheet PDF document	97.66KB Word document 97.66KB PDF document

Other Works

Other works may be defined as works that do not fall within the definition of building/development work. Such work generally will not require development approval or a building permit. However, the City’s consent is required for other works, and a Form NBHA 1 must be submitted to the Property & Lands Officer. The detailed scope of work/specification for the proposed other works. Subject to the level of works the City’s Property & Lands Officer will advise you if you will be required to submit any further applications. Some examples of other works are:

Recladding of existing walls.
Recladding of an existing roof.
Replacing/repairing gutters/downpipes.
Antenna (less than 1.8m above roofline if fixed to a roof)
Repainting

Request to Carry out works

General Information

Naval Base Holiday Park Management Plan

The Naval Base Shacks Management Plan was developed in conjunction with shack lessees, City of Cockburn staff and Elected Members. The management plan sets out the administration of future improvements to the site.

Some infrastructure works have commenced under the management plan, including:

Improved street lighting
Bench seats installed
Line markings.
Ablution upgrades

The City will continue to progress the various works and upgrades identified in the Management Plan.

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Naval Base Shacks Management Plan PDF document	3.35MB Word document 3.35MB PDF document

Naval Base Holiday Park planning policies

Local Planning Policy 5.1 – Public Open Space and Local Planning Policy 4.5 Naval Base Holiday Park – Heritage Area guide development at the site. They can be viewed on the Local Planning Policies page.

Local Planning Policy 5.1 provides a strategic overview of how public open space should be managed in relation to structure plan and subdivision application assessments.

Local Planning Policy 4.5 is a statutory policy that will guide development at the Naval Base Holiday Park including future additions or changes to existing structures, and how new structures should be built.

Rules In Relation to the Reserve

Boats, Caravans, or Trucks
(i) The Lessee must not and must not suffer or permit a person to park a boat, caravan or motor vehicle exceeding 3.5 tonnes in gross weight or 1.9 metres in height on the Land unless prior permission has been provided by the Lessor.

(ii) The Lessee must not and must not suffer or permit a boat to be parked on any other site within the Reserve, any boat parked must be parked within the lease area of the owner or users site.

(iii) The Lessee must not and must not suffer or permit a boat to be parked on any other site within the Reserve, any boat parked must be parked within the lease area of the lessee or users site.

(iv) The Lessee must not and must not suffer or permit a person to store a boat, caravan or motor vehicle on the Land

Dogs
(i) The Lessee acknowledges and agrees that it must at all times comply with the Dog Act 1976, including without limitation the requirement for all dogs to be on a leash at all times.

ii) City of Cockburn Rangers are to be contacted on 08 9411 3444 or in an emergency after hours 1300 658 877.

Anti-social or Noisy Behavior
(i) The City’s CoSafe service regularly patrols the area for noisy or antisocial behaviour.

(ii) Concerns regarding the Naval Base Shacks can be reported to CoSafe on 1300 267 233 (24 hours), the Police on 131 444 or 000 in the event of an emergency.

Grassed Areas
(i) It is the Lessees responsibility to maintain the areas surrounding each shack.

(ii) All grassed areas must be kept clear to enable people to walk through with ease.

(iii) Vehicles, boats etc may only be parked on one side of each shack unless agreed to by the neighboring property.

(iv) Every site must be surrounded by grass unless prior written approval has been provided by the neighboring Lessees and formal approval provided by the City to replace the grass.

Water
(i) The Lessee must not and must not suffer or permit any person to extend the City’s reticulated water system. Any illegal plumbing will be removed by the City at the cost of the Lessee.

Fire Restrictions
(i) No open fires are permitted on the Reserve at any time.

(ii) Wood Fired BBQ's are permitted during low fire risk times however any fire warnings must be strictly adhered too.

(iii) No rubbish is to be burnt off at anytime.

Roads
(i) The internal roads are to be used for the movement of licensed vehicles only. Any boat, caravan or motor vehicle exceeding 3.5 tonnes in gross weight or 1.9 metres in height will NOT be permitted on the roads unless prior permission has been provided by the Lessor.

Emergency Procedure
(i) These will be displayed on the Notice Boards installed at both the northern & southern ablution blocks.

Disposition of Property - Section 3.58 of Local Government Act 1995

The City of Cockburn is considering a lease disposal of sites to multiple lessee’s at 1136 Cockburn Road, Henderson on the following conditions:

Term: Five (5) years commencing on 1 September 2023, with an option of a further term of five (5) years
Rent Fee: $3,250 per annum
Demolition Levy: $330
Rent Reviews: annually to Consumer Price Index

The lessee’s and site numbers are stated in the document titled 'Disposition of Property Naval Base Shacks' below under 'Related Documents'. The document can also be viewed at the City’s libraries and Administration Building.

The grant of the lease is subject to and conditional on the City satisfying all the requirements of section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995 and, all necessary approvals being obtained under relevant legislation for the grant of the lease/ licence.

Any submissions on the proposal can be submitted in writing to the City of Cockburn, PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake, WA 6965or by email to [email protected] by 5pm on Thursday, 30 March 2023.

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Disposition of Property Naval Base Shacks PDF document	69.85KB Word document 69.85KB PDF document
Naval Base Shack - Certificate of Title PDF document	100.89KB Word document 100.89KB PDF document
Naval Base Shacks-layout plan PDF document	226.6KB Word document 226.6KB PDF document
Naval Base Holiday Park Lease Agreement PDF document	644.72KB Word document 644.72KB PDF document

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the City come to the rental value of the new lease?

An independent licensed property valuer has provided the City with a market valuation. Licensed valuers are bound under the Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978 and they operate under a stringent framework. A land valuer determines market value of land which is based on current market evidence. This opinion is recognised as an expert opinion by financial institutions, state and local government departments.

What is the breakdown of the lease fee? What does it cover?

The lease fee is used to cover the following costs associated with the Naval Base Shacks:

General maintenance to facilities
Capital improvements
Cleaning
Utilities – water and electricity
CCTV and security
Waste removal
Emergency Service Levy

The lease fee does not include Council Rates. The shack owners do not pay Council Rates.

Why has the cost of the leases and the demolition levy gone up so much?

The City has only increased the cost of the lease twice in 10 years and the market has risen during that time. The proposed fee increase equates to $27 per day for the 120 permitted days.
The demolition levy has been increased by Consumer Price Index only so that the fee is in line with inflated costs should demolition be required.

What is the demolition levy?

The demolition levy was introduced in 2010-11 to cover the City’s costs in instances where a shack had to be removed and the leaseholder does not pay for its removal. This was implemented so that the City would not have to resort to expensive civil litigation to recover any outstanding debt. The City quarantines these funds. At the end of a lease, if the owner removes their shack and makes good they receive the total of the levy they have paid back. Otherwise, the City will use the levy for the demolition of shacks.

I’ve paid the demolition levy for 10 years, why do I need to keep paying it?

The costs of any works continue to increase each year in line with inflation, supply and demand. The payment of an annual demolition levy ensures that the funds the City holds in quarantine for the purpose of demolition (if required) will adequately cover costs incurred.

Is the Naval Base Shacks Management Plan being updated as well?

Yes. This will be submitted to Council for approval.
The proposed changes in the Management Plan include administrative changes and inclusions to the sites history as well as the new lease details.
The Plan also details potential items for upgrades or development including:

Roads
Drainage
Street lighting
Beach Access
Pontoon
Laundry building demolition; and
Redeveloped ablution buildings

A draft of the updated Management Plan will be included in the item to Council in May 2023. The Agenda will be published on the City’s website 4^th May 2023. The Council agenda and attachments are available on the City's website

Why are we limited to using our Shacks for only 120 days of the year?

Kwinana is the State‘s major heavy industrial area. Many of these industries are located in Kwinana because they are potentially dangerous and they could not be located anywhere else in/near Perth. The recommended (by EPA) buffer from residences to a typical heavy industry is 1km to 5km. This is to provide protection to the residents by ensuring that any emissions are able to be diluted in the atmosphere before they reach the residential areas. It is also to provide some protection to these major industries of state and sometimes national significance so that they are not required to invest significant funds in excessive emission control and operational safety systems. The City's requirement is that the Shack is to be used for 120 days in any year no matter who is staying in the shack. The City is not supportive of some lessees using their shack for longer than 120 days in any year whatsoever, based on public health reasons.

Is any redevelopment of the ablution amenities planned?

Redevelopment of the northern and southern ablution blocks is planned and will be assessed for financial year 2023/2024.

Will the future port impact any future lease?

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and Westport have indicated that there is currently no impact of Westport to the Shacks site.

Will portable toilets be allowed?

There are no dumping facilities for portable toilets at Naval Base Shacks. There have been incidents of inappropriate dumping of portable toilet contents on site and as a result, portable toilets will not be approved.

Why are sprinklers now included in the lease?

Abiding to sprinkler days set by the Water Corporation have always been a condition of the Naval Base Shack leases as it’s a statutory obligation.
The reason they have now been included in the lease under their own section is to make clear tenants obligations when it comes to using Sprinklers.
The water usage at the Naval Shacks has been excessive with a total of 19,222,000 being used in the last 12 months (equal to 8 Olympic swimming pools). Sprinkler usage outside of the boundaries of approved watering days has contributed to that usage.

I can’t be at my shack on the days sprinklers are allowed, how do I water my lawn?

Like any ownership of holiday accommodation, you will need to make arrangements to maintain the surrounding area of your shack within the boundaries of the lease conditions.

I can’t get my hose to connect to the tap so why should I get in trouble for it leaking?

The City understands that there are taps on site that are aged and it’s hard to find hose connections that fit and do not leak. The City is working through replacing and updating taps.

What is a persistent breach?

A persistent breach means that if you break the conditions of your lease three times and receive a breach notice from the City for breaking the lease conditions. Three breaches provides the City with the option of terminating the lease if it is considered in the best interests of the site and community as a whole.

In what circumstances can the City terminate my lease?

If you are continually breaching the conditions of your lease and those actions are causing damage to the site or hardship to other tenants then the City will consider terminating the Lease.
A breach of lease can include breaking of any condition of your lease, such as failing to pay your lease fee and demolition levy; not annually providing public liability or other insurance documents and breaking of any other condition in your lease.

Are all shack owners getting new leases?

No. Shack Owners who have not maintained a compliant profile (such as failing to pay their lease fees or provide their annual insurance documents) will not be offered new leases.

What sort of insurance do I require?

Under the conditions of the new lease Shack Owners will be required to have Public Liability; building and contents insurance for holiday accommodation.
Most providers do offer these three insurances in a package for holiday accommodation.

I already have Public Liability Insurance, do I need to update to include the other requirements when my lease starts?

Yes. Shack Owners will need to update their insurance to include building and contents insurance if they do not already have that coverage in their insurance. They will then need to provide an updated Certificate of Currency for their insurance to the City. Insurance providers can provide further guidance if required.

What happens if I didn’t provide my Public Liability Insurance? Can I still get a lease?

All Shack Owners should be aware of their obligation under the lease to provide annual insurance documents to the City. If a Shack Owner has failed to do this then a new lease will not be offered. The City has attempted to assist Shack Owners in this regard by requesting that a copy of their Public Liability insurance be provided. If the City has not received a copy of your current Public Liability insurance, then a new lease will not be offered.
In order to ensure that as many Shack Owners are offered a lease as possible, the City has extended the deadline for Public Liability documents one final time until 28 March 2023. This will not be extended.

What will happen to shacks where leases are terminated?

If a lease is terminated the Shack Owner will be required to remove their shack from the site as required under the lease conditions. If the Shack Owner does not remove their shack the City will use the demolition levy to demolish the shack and make good the land

Why can’t the City keep an owners shack and sell it instead of demolishing it?

The City has sought legal advice regarding this which has determined that the Shacks belong to the Shack Owners and are not the City’s property to keep and sell regardless of a lease being terminated.

The City’s Local Planning Policy 4.5 (LPP 4.5) states that the shacks have heritage character, how does that affect shacks being demolished?

The intention of LPP4.5 is to protect the heritage nature of the whole the shacks at Naval Base Holiday Park with regard to their uniformity of scale that creates a unique landscape, and gives the place significant aesthetic appeal, especially when combined with the coastal setting. LPP4.5 does not remove or minimise the need to manage the site with regards to demolishing unleased shacks.

What will happen with vacant land cause by demolished shack?

The Naval Base Management Plan will include consideration of engaging an independent planning consultant to advise the most appropriate use of vacant shack sites.
The outcome could provide advice on what sites could be considered for releasing as well as potential alternate uses that are suitable and consistent with the use of the whole site.

How do I sign my new lease?

If you have supplied your email address to the City then you will receive a digital version of your lease to sign. Once you sign the document City Officers will be able to finalise and you will then receive a fully signed copy.
The City is using this method of signing leases to make sure you get your lease as quickly as possible once fully signed and to minimise the use of paper.
We will be offering hard copy paper leases to those who prefer to sign the document in this way. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise if you want a paper copy of your lease.

When will the lease go to Council for approval? Can I see a copy of the report to Council?

At this stage we plan to have a report go to Council on 11 May 2023.
You will be able to access a copy of the report and Council agenda via the City's website

Why was my name and shack number in the City’s public notice that was advertised?

The City is required to publicly advertise when it is entering into a lease with a third party for City managed land. This requirement is part of section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995.
The public advertisement must include the names of all parties concerned, the fees, the agreement length, and address of the property.

Why didn’t I get any letters or correspondence from the City regarding the new lease delay?

The City has been in contact with Shacks Owners regarding the new lease with 4 letters/emails sent to all Shack Owners over the last 12 months. The correspondence has been sent by post and email.
If you have not received any correspondence with the City it is possible that the contact details the City has on file are not up to date.
Please contact us at [email protected] with your updated address, email address and phone number.

Can I sell my shack now?

The current timeline for the new lease to be finalised and signed is approximately June 2023. The City will not approve any lease transfers for shack sales until the new lease has been signed.
In the interim, Shack Owners can advise the City if they are seeking to sell their shack if they would like more information regarding this process.

What am I supposed to do every year with my lease?

Shack Owners do have certain obligations and tasks under their lease that they are required to do each year. While the City will remind Shack Owners when possible, we encourage Shack Owners to take responsibility for these obligations without the City having to follow it up.
The annual obligations will include:

Payment of lease fee and demolition levy
Providing a copy of current Public Liability, Building and Contents insurance

Can I just come in to the City and speak to someone?

Property Services Officers are available by appointment. To make an appointment please email [email protected]
We discourage you attending the City without an appointment as its likely that an Officer won’t be available to meet with you without advance notice.

What if I don’t agree to the new lease conditions?

If you do not agree with the new lease conditions we encourage you to email [email protected] with your concerns so we can discuss them with you.

Why did someone get a new lease when they have unapproved works?

The City has prioritized the completion of the new lease for 2023 to prevent any further delay and to ensure that Shack Owners feel secure in their tenure. Due to resourcing, a comprehensive analysis of each shack and their additions was not possible but will be undertaken in the future. The City encourages all Shack Owners who have undertaken unapproved works at the site to seek retrospective Planning and Building Approval to ensure that their lease is not jeopardized when such works are uncovered in due course.

What is retrospective approval?

Retrospective approval is when you submit an application for approval of your works after they have been completed. This means you will need to submit an development application and/or building permit application for approval of the works you have completed.
The outcome of retrospective approvals could require additional works requested for approval to be granted. It is also possible that approval is not granted and you will be required to remove any additions that have been made without approval.

Why can’t I use my generator at the Shacks?

It is a common requirement at holiday sites where users are located in a close proximity to one another that generator use be limited as it affects the enjoyment of the site by others. The restriction on the generators was agreed to during consultation with the original Naval Base Shack Community Reference Group (NBSCRG) as it was recommended by the group that the noise level was intolerable due to the close proximity of the shacks. Alternative power sources (solar and wind) that do not affect the enjoyment of the site by others are permitted.

Who do I talk to if I don’t know what to do?

If you have any questions about lease conditions or what you need to do please email [email protected] and a Property Services Officer will assist you with your questions.

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Execution of the Request to Undertake Assignment Form

Verification of Identity

Payment of Fees

Public Liability Insurance

Gas Certificate or Declaration

Evidence of a Smoke Alarm

Occupancy Log

Vendor and Purchaser Execution of Assignment Document

City/Ministers Consent and Execution

Advice to Vendor and Purchaser that Assignment has been finalised.

Naval Base Shacks Lease Expiry August 2022

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