Does each dwelling need its own Certificate of Occupancy?
Yes, for a unit-titled dual occupancy. Each dwelling must be covered by a Certificate of Occupancy and Use. ACT Planning specifically requires the most recent certificate for each unit before the unit-title application can be approved.
Reference: ACT Planning: Guide to Unit Titling Process – https://www.planning.act.gov.au/community/buy/leasing-and-titles/unit-titles/guide-to-the-unit-title-application-process
Short Answer
Yes, for a unit-titled dual occupancy. Each unit must be covered by a Certificate of Occupancy and Use.
Detailed Explanation
Yes, for unit titling purposes. ACT Planning requires the most recent Certificate of Occupancy and Use for each unit, and for any relevant structures on common property, before approval of the unit-title application. Section 69 of the Building Act 2004 provides for certificates of occupancy for qualifying completed building work.
No minimum block size does not remove the need for planning assessment.
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