The Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 and Spatial Planning Act 2023 were repealed in December 2024. These Acts’ provisions do not apply. This publication can be accessed for research. Please refer to Legislation passed to repeal the Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act for information on the changes.

This factsheet describes the suite of compliance and enforcement provisions that commence on the day after Royal assent of the Natural and Built Environment Act. Changes to the compliance system that occur immediately include amendments to penalties, time periods, abatement notice provisions and excessive noise orders.

The Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 and Spatial Planning Act 2023 were repealed in December 2024. These Acts’ provisions do not apply. This publication can be accessed for research. Please refer to Legislation passed to repeal the Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act for information on the changes.

This factsheet describes the suite of compliance and enforcement provisions that commence on the day after Royal assent of the Natural and Built Environment Act. Changes to the compliance system that occur immediately include amendments to penalties, time periods, abatement notice provisions and excessive noise orders.

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