Overgrown Properties

What is an overgrown property?

An overgrown property may be vacant, residential, or commercial land which, in the opinion of an authorised Council Officer:

  • Likely to be a breeding place or harbourage for vermin because of grass, weeds, plants, or other vegetable growth in large quantities.
  • A fire hazard.
  • Can Look unsightly while un kept.

What action does Council take?

A Council officer will regularly carry out inspections. If the officer deems necessary a Notice may be served to the owner or occupier. This notice will require the owner or occupier to carry out works to clear and remove the vegetation to Council's satisfaction.

What happens in the event of non-compliance?

If the owner or occupier does not clear the land within the time frame specified on the Notice, Council may issue a Penalty Infringement Notice.

What happens if I receive a Notice?

If you receive a Notice, you will be required to carry out all work within the time specified in the Notice. You can contact the Council and advise them on your proposed course of action.
If not completed council may arrange for the sight to be cleaned up with fees payable by the person who received the notice.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Bogan Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wongaibon people.
We acknowledge that Bogan Shire covers the Wongaibon, Ngiyampaa, and Weilwan Nations.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples present today.