Commentary on Sections Temporary stop notices Section 118 – Restrictions on power to issue temporary stop notice
314.This section provides that a temporary stop may not prohibit the use of a building as a dwelling and any activity or circumstances which may be specified in regulations.
315.Temporary stop notices may also not prohibit any activity which has been carried out, or is being carried out, for at least 4 years before the date on which a temporary stop notice is first displayed, with the exception of an activity consisting of, or incidental to, building, engineering, mining or other operations, or the deposit of waste.