Hi Lady K
I’m not sure that in this case NCAT will be sympathetic with you.
Living in a Strata development means that you can’t do anything you want, especially to common property which is owned by the Owners Corporation.
The right to a Major Renovation, especially one where there are structural modifications, and a priviledge granted to an Owner, not a right.
If you have been to an AGM and had your request for the Major Renovation rejected, you have two practical options.
(Forget the Strata Committee (but not its members) as they can’t approve or disapprove your major Renovation. It requires the vote at a GM)
1) Just accept the vote. Your great idea is not shared by a sufficient number of your fellow owners
2) Be nice to your neighbours. Have a word with them and convince them that your great idea is really not going to affect them, the value of their property or the structural integrity of the building.
Often Owners will vote against a motion because they fear the worst. Assure them all will be good.
Then put it to another GM if you can rally enough support
And remember that the motion fails (its different to passes) if 25% of the Owners voting at the meeting oppose the motion.
Make sure the people voting are financial (that may knock out a few) and maybe call a poll vote. But be sure you have the numbers first.
I wish I could be more positive about your dilemma and say you are right, but the SSMA limits your rights
Robert