Flanet – I agree with Scotty and Jimmy, but as a failure by the Executive Committee (E/C) to respond to your 14/10 request may not be regarded as a refusal, I just thought of another approach that may motivate them, albeit a bit more heavy handed.
That’s where if an E/C (acting for the Owners Corporation) fails to “exercise a function” such as making a decision on your request after 2 months, then an Order may be sought under Sect 138 of the NSW Strata Schemes Management Act for an Adjudicator to make that decision for them.
So perhaps let the E/C know that you intend to apply for those Orders on 14/12/14 (2 months after your last letter re the dog); that may motivate them to at least make a decision and place you in a stronger position if, as Jimmy suggested, your Plan’s Pet By-Law incorporates that reasonableness provision.