Dealing with Council

A cross-notice (Form 3) under Fences Act 1975 to a neighbour in the State of South Australia of objection to the neighbour's intention to erect a dividing fence defining a common boundary (Form 1) or the neighbour's intention to perform replacement, repair or maintenance (Form 2). This notice is to be served on the neighbour personally or by registered post. This a more detailed look at Form 3. A free copy of a simple Form 3 is available at the SA Government's website.

Dealing with the council in Australia often involves a statement of environmental effects, or a development application, in which all aspects of the proposal are discussed to allow passage through the council. This document contains a model of the likely headings and a compliance checklist.