Once an application has been received, the applicant will receive an email acknowledging that the application for a Multiple Cat Permit has been submitted.
The applicant will then receive further correspondence with information of the requirement for them to publish a notice advising of their intention to hold a
Multiple Cat Permit by displaying/publlishing the notice:
at the main entry points to the property for no less than 14 days from the identified date, and/or
in a newspaper that circulates in the municipality of which the relevant property resides (this is at the applicants cost).
A notice on behalf of the applicant will also be placed on the NRE Tas website:
Objections to an Application for a Multiple Cat Permit
An authorised person from the relevant municipal council or Biosecurity Tasmania, may conduct an inspection during the 14 days that a person has the notice displayed at the main entry point of their property.
In assessing an application, objections to the issuing of the Multiple Cat Permit from owners or residents of properties within 200m of the boundary of the applicant’s property, will be taken into consideration.
An authorised person from the relevant municipal council or Biosecurity Tasmania, may make contact with the applicant if there are any details that need to be clarified.
The NRE Tas Secretary will consult wiht the general maanager of the relevant municipal council when considering a multiple cat permit application, and vice versa if council is considering issuing a multiple cat permit.
As deemed appropriate, any other relevant stakeholder may be contacted to ensure the issuing of a multiple cat permit is appropriate under the circumstances.
The granting of a
Multiple Cat Permit must not be in contravention of any relevant by-laws or other legislation.
How will a decision be reached?
In reaching a decision as to whether to grant a
Multiple Cat Permit and what conditions will apply, either the Agency Secretary or the General Manager of the relevant municipal council will consider:
any relevant objections;
the site visit report (as required);
if the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a
Multiple Cat Permit;
if it is appropriate in all circumstances to grant the application;
the welfare of the cats and the suitability of the living conditions;
the ability of the applicant to comply with the conditions of the permit;
the likelihood of the cats creating a nuisance;
an applicant's capacity to care for the specified number of cats.
Once a decision has been made, the applicant will be notified, in writing, of the outcome of their application.
How long will my Multiple Cat Permit be valid for?
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Multiple Cat Permit may be valid for up to three years. This will be determined by the Agency Secretary or the General Manager of the relevant
municipal council.
Can an application for a Multiple Cat Permit be refused?
An application for a
Multiple Cat Permit may be denied if it is the opinion that:
If an application is refused, the applicant will be provided with a notice of the refusal and written reasons for the refusal.
Can a Multiple Cat Permit be cancelled before its expiry date?
A permit may be cancelled or varied at any time if the Agency Secretary or the General Manager of the relevant
municipal council is satisfied that: