Get professional advice if you’re thinking about appealing the decision. A lawyer, planning consultant, or someone with similar expertise can tell you if you are likely to be successful, and the risks of taking an appeal. Seeking advice early can save you time and costs later.

With the right to appeal to the Environment Court comes a responsibility to act in a proper manner and not be “frivolous or vexatious”. Otherwise, there can be pointless costs and delays for everyone.

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