QueenslandPlanningAct2016Current as at [Not
applicable]Indicative reprint noteThis is anunofficialversion of a
reprint of this Act that incorporates allproposed
amendments to the Act included in the Economic Developmentand
Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. This indicative
reprinthasbeen prepared for information
only—it is not an authorised reprint of
theAct.Amendments to this
Act are also included in the Plumbing and Drainage Bill2018.Theseproposedamendmentsarenotincludedinthisindicativereprint.The
point-in-time date for this indicative reprint is the introduction
date forthe Economic Development and Other
Legislation Amendment Bill 2018—19 September
2018.DetailedinformationaboutindicativereprintsisavailableontheInformationpage of the
Queensland legislation website.
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Planning Act
2016Chapter 1 Preliminary[s 1]AnActprovidingforanefficient,effective,transparent,integrated,coordinatedandaccountablesystemoflanduseplanninganddevelopmentassessmenttofacilitatetheachievement of ecological
sustainabilityChapter 1Preliminary1Short
titleThis Act may be cited as thePlanning Act 2016.2CommencementThis Act, other
than section 324, commences on a day to befixed by
proclamation.3Purpose of Act(1)The
purpose of this Act is to establish an efficient, effective,transparent, integrated, coordinated, and
accountable systemof land use planning (planning),
development assessment andrelated matters that facilitates the
achievement of ecologicalsustainability.(2)Ecological sustainabilityis a
balance that integrates—(a)theprotectionofecologicalprocessesandnaturalsystems at
local, regional, State, and wider levels; and(b)economic development; andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Preliminary[s 3](c)the
maintenance of the cultural, economic, physical andsocial wellbeing of people and
communities.(3)For subsection (2)—(a)protectingecologicalprocessesandnaturalsystemsincludes—(i)conserving,enhancingorrestoringthelife-supportingcapacitiesofair,ecosystems,soiland
water for present and future generations; and(ii)protecting biological diversity; and(b)achievingeconomicdevelopmentincludesachievingdiverse,efficient,resilientandstrongeconomies,including local,
regional and State economies, that allowcommunities to
meet their needs but do not compromisethe ability of
future generations to meet their needs; and(c)maintaining the cultural, economic, physical
and socialwellbeing of people and communities
includes—(i)creatingandmaintainingwell-serviced,healthy,prosperous,liveableandresilientcommunitieswithaffordable,efficient,safeandsustainabledevelopment;
and(ii)conservingorenhancingplacesofspecialaesthetic,
architectural, cultural, historic, scientific,social or
spiritual significance; and(iii)providing for integrated networks of
pleasant andsafepublicareasforaestheticenjoymentandcultural, recreational or social
interaction; and(iv)accountingforpotentialadverseimpactsofdevelopmentonclimatechange,andseekingtoaddresstheimpactsthroughsustainabledevelopment(sustainablesettlementpatternsorsustainable urban design, for
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Preliminary[s 4]Notauthorised—indicativeonly4System for achieving ecological
sustainabilityThesystemtofacilitatetheachievementofecologicalsustainability
includes—(a)Stateplanningpolicies(includingtemporaryones)settingoutplanninganddevelopmentassessmentpolicies about
matters of State interest; and(b)regionalplanssettingoutintegratedplanninganddevelopment assessment policies about
matters of Stateinterest for particular regions of the
State; and(c)planning schemessetting out
integrated State, regionaland local planning and development
assessment policiesfor all of a local government area;
and(d)temporarylocalplanninginstruments(TLPIs)settingoutplanninganddevelopmentassessmentpolicies to
protect all or part of a local government areafromadverseimpactsinurgentoremergentcircumstances;
and(e)planning scheme policiessetting out policies, for all orpart
of a local government area, that support—(i)planninganddevelopmentassessmentpoliciesunder planning schemes; and(ii)actionbyalocalgovernmentinmakingoramending local planning instruments;
and(iii)actionbyalocalgovernmentunderthedevelopment assessment system;
and(f)adevelopmentassessmentsystem,includingSARA,forimplementingplanninginstrumentsandotherpolicies and
requirements about development by—(i)categorising development; and(ii)categorisingtypesofassessmentforparticulardevelopment;
and(iii)statingtheprocessesformaking,receiving,assessing and
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Preliminary[s 5](iv)establishingrightsandresponsibilitiesinrelationto development
approvals; and(g)arrangementstoexpeditiouslyidentifyandauthorisedevelopment of
key infrastructure; and(h)planning,
development assessment, charging and otherarrangements for
infrastructure, to promote—(i)integratedlanduseandinfrastructureplanning;and(ii)thecost-effectiveprovisionofinfrastructuretoservice development; and(i)avarietyofoffencesandenforcementarrangements;and(j)Ministerialpowerstoprotect,orgiveeffectto,theState’sinterestsrelatingtoplanninganddevelopmentassessment;
and(k)dispute resolution (including appeals
and declarations)for administrative decisions.5Advancing purpose of Act(1)AnentitythatperformsafunctionunderthisActmustperform the
function in a way that advances the purpose ofthis Act.(2)Advancing the purpose of this Act
includes—(a)following ethical decision-making
processes that—(i)take account of short and long-term
environmentaleffects of development at local, regional,
State andwider levels; and(ii)apply the precautionary principle, namely
that thelack of full scientific certainty is not a
reason fordelaying taking a measure to prevent
degradationof the environment if there are threats of
serious orirreversible environmental damage;
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Preliminary[s 6](iii)seektoprovideforequitybetweenpresentandfuture generations; and(b)providingopportunitiesforthecommunitytobeinvolved in making decisions;
and(c)promotingthesustainableuseofrenewableandnon-renewablenaturalresources,includingbiological,energy,extractive,landandwaterresourcesthatcontributetoeconomicdevelopmentthroughemployment creation and wealth generation;
and(d)valuing,protectingandpromotingAboriginalandTorres Strait Islander knowledge, culture
and tradition;and(e)conserving
places of cultural heritage significance; and(f)providingforhousingchoice,diversityandaffordability; and(g)encouraginginvestment,economicresilienceandeconomic diversity; and(h)supplying infrastructure in a coordinated,
efficient andorderly way; and(i)applying amenity, conservation, energy use,
health andsafetyinthebuiltenvironmentinwaysthatarecost-effective and of public benefit;
and(j)avoiding,ifpracticable,orotherwiseminimisingtheadverse environmental effects of development
(climatechange, urban congestion or declining human
health, forexample).6DefinitionsThe dictionary
in schedule 2 defines particular words used inthis Act.Note—For the meanings
of some defined words used in particular contexts, seesection 280.Current as at
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Planning[s 7]7Act binds all
persons(1)This Act binds all persons,
including—(a)theState,otherthantheCoordinator-Generalwhenperforming
functions under the State Development Act;and(b)the Commonwealth and theother States, to the extentParliament’s legislative power
allows.(2)However, the Commonwealth or a State
can not be prosecutedfor an offence against this
Act.Chapter 2PlanningPart
1Introduction8What
are planning instruments(1)Aplanning instrumentis an instrument
that sets out policiesfor planning or development
assessment, and is either—(a)a State planning
instrument; or(b)a local planning instrument.(2)AState planning
instrumentis a planning instrument madeby
the Minister to protect or give effect to State interests,
andis either—(a)aStateplanningpolicy(includingatemporaryStateplanning policy); or(b)a
regional plan.(3)Alocal planning
instrumentis a planning instrument madeby a
local government, and is either—(a)a
planning scheme; or(b)a TLPI; orPage 22Current as at [Not applicable]
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Planning[s 9](c)a
planning scheme policy.(4)To the extent of
any inconsistency—(a)a State planning policy applies
instead of a regional planor local planning instrument;
and(b)aregionalplanappliesinsteadofalocalplanninginstrument; and(c)a
planning scheme applies instead of a planning schemepolicy; and(d)a
TLPI applies instead of a planning scheme or planningscheme policy.Note—ATLPImayalsosuspend,orotherwiseaffect,theoperationofaplanning scheme or planning scheme
policy—see section 23(3).(5)Alocalplanninginstrumentmustnotincludeaprovisionaboutbuildingwork,totheextentthebuildingworkisregulatedunderthebuildingassessmentprovisions,unlessallowed under the Building Act.(6)Totheextentalocalplanninginstrumentdoesnotcomplywithsubsection (5),thelocalplanninginstrumentisofnoeffect.9When planning instruments and
designations have effect(1)Thissectionexplainswhencertaininstrumentsmadeunderthis chapter
start to have effect.(2)Theeffective dayis the day when
the following instrumentsstart to have effect—(a)a planning instrument or
designation;(b)anamendmentorrepealofaplanninginstrumentordesignation.(3)If
this chapter requires public notice of the instrument to bepublished, the effective day is—(a)the day on which the notice is
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Planning[s 10](b)a
later day stated in—(i)the notice;
or(ii)the
instrument.(4)However,withtheMinister’sagreementinwriting,theeffective day for the making or amendment of
a TLPI is theday when the local government, at a public
meeting, resolvedto give the TLPI or amendment, and the
request for an earliereffective day, to the Minister for
approval.(5)Also,ifunderthischapteraplanninginstrumentmayberepealedbyalaterplanninginstrument,therepealstartstohave effect when the later planning
instrument starts to haveeffect.Part 2State planning instruments10Making or amending State planning
instruments(1)ThissectionappliesiftheMinisterproposestomakeoramend a State planning instrument.(2)The Minister must publish a public
notice that states—(a)where copies of the proposed State
planning instrument,orproposedamendment,(theinstrument)maybeinspected or
purchased; and(b)aphonenumberoremailaddresstocontactforinformation about the instrument; and(c)anypersonmaymakeawrittensubmissionabouttheinstrument to the Minister; and(d)the requirements for properly making a
submission; and(e)theperiod,afterthepublicnoticeisgazetted,withinwhich a submission may be made.(3)The period for subsection (2)(e) must
be at least—(a)for making a State planning policy—40
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Planning[s 10](b)foramendingaStateplanningpolicy—20businessdays; or(c)for
making a regional plan—60 business days; or(d)for
amending a regional plan—30 business days.(4)TheMinistermustgiveacopyofthepublicnoticeandinstrument to each affected local
government.(5)After the Minister considers all
submissions that are made asrequired under
the public notice, the Minister must decide—(a)to
make the instrument; or(b)tomaketheinstrumentwiththechangesthattheMinister considers appropriate;
or(c)not to make the instrument.(6)IftheMinisterdecidestomaketheinstrument(withorwithout changes), the Minister
must—(a)publish the decision by a public
notice that states—(i)the day when the instrument was made;
and(ii)where a copy of
the instrument may be inspectedor purchased;
and(b)give a copy of the notice, and the
instrument, to eachaffected local government.(7)AStateplanninginstrumentthatismadeoramendedsubstantially in
compliance with this section is valid, as longas any
noncompliance does not—(a)restrictthepublic’sopportunitytoproperlymakesubmissions about the instrument; or(b)adversely affect public awareness of
the existence andnature of the instrument.(8)IftheMinisterdecidesnottomaketheinstrument,theMinister must publish the decision by a
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Planning[s 11]11Minor
amendments to State planning instruments(1)TheMinistermaymakeaminoramendmenttoaStateplanning instrument without complying with
section 10.(2)Instead,theMinistermaymakeaminoramendmentbypublishing a public notice that
states—(a)the day when the amendment was made;
and(b)where a copy of the amended State
planning instrumentmay be inspected or purchased.(3)Aminoramendment,ofaStateplanninginstrument,isanamendment that—(a)corrects or otherwise changes—(i)a spelling, grammatical or mapping
error; or(ii)an explanatory
matter about the instrument; or(iii)the
format or presentation of the instrument; or(iv)a
factual matter incorrectly stated; or(v)a
redundant or outdated term; or(vi)inconsistent numbering of provisions;
or(vii) a cross-reference in the instrument;
or(b)the Minister considers only
reflects—(i)a part of another State planning
instrument, if theMinisterconsidersadequatepublicconsultationwascarriedoutinrelationtothemakingofthatpart of the
other State planning instrument; or(ii)this
Act or another Act; or(c)is prescribed by
regulation.(4)The Minister must give a copy of the
public notice, and theamendment, to each affected local
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Planning[s 12]12Making temporary State planning
policies(1)This section applies if the Minister
considers a State planningpolicy is urgently required to protect
or give effect to a Stateinterest.(2)The
Minister may make a State planning policy (atemporaryState planning policy) that has only
temporary effect.(3)A temporary State planning policy may
suspend or otherwiseaffect the operation of, but does not
amend or repeal, a Stateplanning instrument.(4)Instead of complying with section 10,
the Minister may makeatemporaryStateplanningpolicybypublishingapublicnotice that
states—(a)the name of the temporary State
planning policy; and(b)ifthetemporaryStateplanningpolicysuspendsorotherwise affects the operation of another
State planninginstrument—thenameoftheotherStateplanninginstrument; and(c)if
the temporary State planning policy has effect only ina
part of the State—the name, or a description, of thepart
of the State; and(d)whereacopyofthetemporaryStateplanningpolicymay
be inspected or purchased.(5)TheMinistermustgiveacopyofthenotice,andthetemporaryStateplanningpolicy,toeachaffectedlocalgovernment.(6)ThetemporaryStateplanningpolicyhaseffectfor2yearsfrom the
effective day, or a shorter period stated in the policy,unless repealed sooner.13Repealing State planning instruments(1)The Minister may repeal a State
planning instrument by—(a)makinganotherStateplanninginstrumentthatspecifically repeals the instrument;
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Planning[s 14](b)publishing a public notice that
states—(i)the name of the State planning
instrument; and(ii)if the State
planning instrument has effect only in apart of the
State—the name, or a description, of thepart of the
State; and(iii)that the State
planning instrument is repealed.(2)The
Minister must give a copy of the public notice to eachaffected local government.14Advice to Minister about regional
plans(1)The Minister may establish a regional
planning committee fora region by a gazette notice that
states the committee’s nameand
membership.(2)Whendevelopingandimplementingaregionalplan,theMinistermustconsidertheadviceofanyregionalplanningcommittee for the region.Part
3Local planning instrumentsDivision 1Introduction15What
part is about(1)This part sets out—(a)the process for making, amending or
repealing a localplanning instrument; and(b)theState’spowersinrelationtolocalplanninginstruments.(2)Alocalplanninginstrument,oramendmentofalocalplanninginstrument,(theinstrument)thatismadesubstantially in
compliance with the process in division 2 isvalid, as long
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Planning[s 16](a)forthemakingoramendingofaplanningschemeorTLPI—restricttheMinister’sopportunitytoconsiderwhethertheinstrumentwouldadverselyaffectStateinterests;
or(b)if the process provides for public
consultation about theinstrument—(i)restrict the public’s opportunity to
properly makesubmissionsabouttheinstrumentunderthatprocess;
or(ii)adversely affect
public awareness of the existenceand nature of
the instrument.16Contents of local planning
instruments(1)A planning scheme must—(a)identifystrategicoutcomesforthelocalgovernmentarea to which
the planning scheme applies; and(b)include measures that facilitate the
achievement of thestrategic outcomes; and(c)coordinateandintegratethemattersdealtwithbytheplanningscheme,includingStateandregionalaspectsof
the matters.(2)Aregulationmayprescriberequirements(theregulatedrequirements) for the
contents of a local planning instrument.(3)The
contents prescribed by regulation apply instead of a localplanning instrument, to the extent of any
inconsistency.Note—For the
application of this section to a planning instrument changeunder the Economic Development Act 2012, see
also sections 40L(3),41(4) and 42K(2) of that Act.17Minister’s guidelines and rules(1)The Minister must make an instrument
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Planning[s 18](a)guidelines setting out the matters that the
chief executivemust consider when preparing a notice about
making oramending planning schemes; and(b)rules about—(i)makingamendmentsincludingamendmentstoLGIPs,ofatypestatedintherules,toplanningschemes;
and(ii)makingLGIPs,whetheraspartofaproposedplanning scheme
or as an amendment of a planningscheme;
and(iii)reviewing LGIPs;
and(iv)makingoramendingplanningschemepolicies;and(v)making or
amending TLPIs; and(vi)making a
planning change of a type mentioned insection
30(4)(e)(i),whetheraspartofaplanningscheme or as an
amendment of a planning scheme.(2)Sections10and11applytomakingoramendingtheguidelines or rules as if the guidelines or
rules were a Stateplanning policy.(3)The
guidelines and rules start to have effect when a regulationprescribes the guidelines and rules.Division 2Making, amending
or repealinglocal planning instruments18Making or amending planning
schemes(1)This section applies if a local
government proposes to make oramend a planning
scheme.(2)Thelocalgovernmentmustgivenoticeoftheproposedplanning scheme, or proposed amendment,
(theinstrument)to
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Planning[s 18]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(3)Afterconsultingwiththelocalgovernment,thechiefexecutive—(a)mustgiveanoticeabouttheprocessformakingoramending the planning scheme to the local
government;and(b)maygiveanamendednoticeabouttheprocessformaking or amending the planning scheme to
the localgovernment.(4)The
chief executive must consider the Minister’s guidelineswhen
preparing the notice or an amended notice.(5)The
notice, or amended notice, must state at least—(a)thelocalgovernmentmustpublishatleast1publicnotice about the
proposal to make or amend the planningscheme;
and(b)the local government must keep the
instrument availableforinspectionandpurchaseforaperiod(theconsultationperiod)statedinthepublicnoticeofatleast—(i)for a proposed planning scheme—40
business daysafterthedaythepublicnoticeispublishedinanewspapercirculatinginthelocalgovernmentarea; or(ii)for a proposed
amendment—20 business days afterthedaythepublicnoticeispublishedinanewspapercirculatinginthelocalgovernmentarea; and(c)the public notice must state that any
person may make asubmission about the instrument to the local
governmentwithin the consultation period; and(d)acommunicationsstrategythatthelocalgovernmentmust implement
about the instrument; and(e)the local
government must consider all properly madesubmissions
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Planning[s 19](f)thelocalgovernmentmustnotifypersonswhomadeproperlymadesubmissionsabouthowthelocalgovernment dealt with the submissions;
and(g)thelocalgovernmentmustgivetheMinisteranoticecontainingasummaryofthemattersraisedintheproperlymadesubmissionsandstatinghowthelocalgovernment dealt
with the matters; and(h)after the
planning scheme is made or amended, the localgovernment must
publish a public notice about makingor amending the
planning scheme.(6)Thelocalgovernmentmustmakeoramendtheplanningschemebyfollowingtheprocessinthenoticeoramendednotice.(7)If the notice requires the Minister to
approve the instrument,theMinistermayapprovetheinstrumentiftheMinisterconsiderstheinstrumentappropriatelyintegratesState,regionalandlocalplanninganddevelopmentassessmentpolicies,
including policies under an applicable State planninginstrument.(8)A
planning scheme replaces any other planning scheme thatthe
local government administers.19Applying planning scheme in tidal
areas(1)Alocalgovernmentmayapplyaplanningschemeasacategorising
instrument in relation to prescribed tidal works inthe
tidal area for its local government area—(a)even
if the tidal area is outside its local government area;and(b)totheextentprescribedundertheCoastalAct,section 167(5)(c).(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply to
the extent the tidalarea for the local government’s local
government area is alsothe tidal area for strategic port
land.(3)In this section—Page 32Current as at [Not applicable]
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Planning[s 20]strategicportlandseetheTransportInfrastructureAct,section 286(5).tidal
area, for a local government area or strategic
port land,means—(a)the
part or parts of a river, stream or artificial waterwaythat
are—(i)tidal water in or next to the area or
land; and(ii)between the high
water mark and the middle of theriver, stream or
artificial waterway; and(b)to the extent
the boundary of the area or land is, or isseawardof,thehighwatermarkandoutsideariver,streamorartificialwaterway—tidalwaterthatisseaward and within 50m of the high water
mark.tidal watersee the Coastal
Act, schedule.20Amending planning schemes under
Minister’s rules(1)This section applies to an amendment
of a planning schemethat the Minister’s rules apply
to.(2)Instead of complying with section 18,
a local government mayamendaplanningschemebyfollowingtheprocessintheMinister’s rules.(3)The
Minister’s rules must provide for the local government topublishapublicnoticeabouttheplanningschemebeingamended.21Making or amending LGIPsDespite sections 18 and 20, a local
government must followthe process in the Minister’s rules
for making or amending anLGIP, if the local government—(a)proposes to include an LGIP in a
planning scheme; or(b)amends a planning scheme to include an
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Planning[s 22]22Making or amending planning scheme
policies(1)A local government may make or amend a
planning schemepolicy by following the process in the
Minister’s rules.(2)The Minister’s rules must provide for
the local government topublish a public notice about the
making or amendment of aplanning scheme policy.23Making or amending TLPIs(1)A local government may make a TLPI if
the local governmentand Minister decide—(a)thereissignificantriskofseriousadversecultural,economic,
environmental or social conditions happeningin the local
government area; and(b)the delay
involved in using the process in sections 18 to22 to make or
amend another local planning instrumentwould increase
the risk; and(c)the making of the TLPI would not
adversely affect Stateinterests.(2)AlocalgovernmentmayamendaTLPIiftheMinisterdecidestheamendmentoftheTLPIwouldnotadverselyaffect State
interests.(3)ATLPImaysuspendorotherwiseaffecttheoperationofanotherlocalplanninginstrument,butdoesnotamendorrepeal the instrument.(4)ThelocalgovernmentmaymakeoramendaTLPIbyfollowing the process in the Minister’s
rules.(5)The Minister’s rules must provide
for—(a)the Minister to approve a TLPI or
amendment before theTLPI or amendment is made; and(b)thelocalgovernmenttopublishapublicnoticeaboutthe making of a
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Planning[s 24](6)TheTLPI,withorwithoutanamendment,haseffectfor2years after the effective day, or a
shorter period stated in theTLPI, unless
repealed sooner.(7)A TLPI—(a)does
not create a superseded planning scheme; and(b)is
not an adverse planning change.24Repealing TLPIs or planning scheme
policies(1)A local government may repeal a TLPI,
or planning schemepolicy, (theinstrument) by
resolution.(2)However, if the instrument was made
by, or at the direction of,theMinister,thelocalgovernmentmustgettheMinister’swritten approval
before making the resolution.(3)As
soon as practicable after the local government makes theresolution, the local government must
publish a public noticethat states—(a)the
name of the local government; and(b)the
name of the instrument being repealed; and(c)the
day when the resolution was made.(4)The
local government must give a copy of the public notice tothe
chief executive.(5)AlocalgovernmentmayrepealaTLPIbymaking,oramending, a planning scheme to specifically
repeal the TLPI.(6)The planning scheme policies for a
local government area arerepealed by making (but not amending)
a planning scheme forthe local government area.25Reviewing planning schemes(1)A local government must—(a)review its planning scheme within 10
years after—(i)the planning scheme was made;
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Planning[s 26](ii)iftheplanningschemehasbeenreviewed—theplanning scheme
was last reviewed; and(b)decide,basedonthatreview,whethertoamendorreplace the planning scheme.(2)If the local government decides not to
amend or replace theplanning scheme, the local government
must—(a)givewrittenreasonsforthedecisiontothechiefexecutive;
and(b)publish a public notice, in the
approved form, about thedecision; and(c)keep
a copy of the public notice in a conspicuous placein
the local government’s public office, for a period of atleast 40 business days after the notice is
published.(3)Despite subsection (1), a local
government must review anyLGIP (anLGIP
review) in its planning scheme within 5
yearsafter—(a)the
LGIP was included in the planning scheme; and(b)iftheLGIPhasbeenreviewed—theLGIPwaslastreviewed.(4)When conducting an LGIP review, the
local government mustfollow the process in the Minister’s
rules.(5)An LGIP review is not a review for
subsection (1).Division 3State powers for
local planninginstruments26Power
of Minister to direct action be taken(1)Thissectionappliestothefollowingmadebyalocalgovernment—(a)an
existing local planning instrument or designation;(b)a proposed local planning instrument
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Planning[s 26](c)a
proposed amendment of a local planning instrument ordesignation.(2)IftheMinisterconsidersthelocalgovernmentshouldtakeaction—(a)to ensure an instrument is consistent
with the regulatedrequirements; or(b)to
protect, or give effect to, a State interest;theMinistermaygivethelocalgovernmentanoticethatcomplies with subsection (3).(3)The notice must state—(a)theactionthattheMinisterconsidersthelocalgovernment
should take; and(b)the reasons for taking the action;
and(c)thatthelocalgovernmentmay,withinthereasonableperiodstatedinthenotice,makeasubmissiontotheMinister about the local government
taking the action.(4)After the Minister considers all
submissions made as requiredunder the
notice, the Minister must decide—(a)to
direct the local government to take the action stated inthe
notice; or(b)to direct the local government to take
other action; or(c)not to direct the local government to
take any action.(5)Without limiting subsection (4), the
Minister may direct thelocal government—(a)toreviewaplanningscheme,asrequiredundersection 25,andreporttheresultsofthereviewtotheMinister; or(b)toreviewadesignation,andreporttheresultsofthereview to the Minister; or(c)to make, amend or repeal a local
planning instrument asrequired under sections 18 to 24;
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Planning[s 27](d)to
amend a designation as required under the process inthe
designation process rules or to repeal a designationunder section 40.(6)If
the Minister decides to direct the local government to takeaction, the Minister must give the local
government a noticethat states—(a)the
nature of the action; and(b)a reasonable
period within which the local governmentmust take the
action.(7)If the local government does not take
the action, the Ministermay—(a)take
the action; and(b)recover any expense the Minister
reasonably incurs intaking the action from the local
government as a debt.(8)The action taken
by the Minister has the same effect as if thelocal government
had taken the action.27Power of Minister
to take urgent action(1)This section
applies if the Minister considers—(a)action should be taken under section
26(2)(b) to protect,or give effect to, a State interest;
and(b)the action must be taken
urgently.(2)TheMinistermaygivethelocalgovernmentanoticethatstates—(a)the
action that the Minister intends to take; and(b)the
reasons for taking the action.(3)After giving the notice, the Minister may
take the action asrequired under the process in the Minister’s
rules without—(a)givingadirectiontothelocalgovernmentundersection 26; or(b)consulting with any person before taking the
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Planning[s 28](4)The
action taken by the Minister has the same effect as if thelocal government had taken the
action.(5)AnyexpensetheMinisterreasonablyincursintakingtheaction may be recovered from the local
government as a debt.Notauthorised—indicativeonly28Limitation of liabilityA
local government does not incur liability for anything thelocalgovernmentdoesordoesnotdoincomplyingwithadirection of the Minister, or any action
taken by the Minister,under this division in relation
to—(a)an existing local planning instrument
or designation; or(b)a proposed local planning instrument
or designation; or(c)a proposed amendment of a local
planning instrument ordesignation.Part 4Superseded planning schemesDivision 1Applying
superseded planningscheme29Request to apply superseded planning
scheme(1)This section applies if a person wants
a superseded planningschemetoapplytoaproposeddevelopmentapplicationorproposed development.(2)Asupersededplanningschemeisaplanningscheme,togetherwithrelatedplanningschemepolicies,thatwasineffectimmediatelybeforeanyofthefollowingevents(aplanning change)
happens—(a)the planning scheme was amended or
replaced;(b)anyoftheplanningschemepolicieswereamended,replaced or
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Planning[s 29](c)anewplanningschemepolicywasmadefortheplanning scheme.Note—For
a planning instrument change under the Economic DevelopmentAct
2012, see also sections 40L(3), 41(4) and 42K(2) of that
Act.(3)A person may, within 1 year after the
planning scheme andrelated policies become a superseded
planning scheme, makeasupersededplanningschemerequestinrelationtothesuperseded planning scheme.(4)Asuperseded
planning scheme requestis a written request toa
local government—(a)to accept, assess and decide a
development application(asupersededplanningschemeapplication)underasuperseded planning scheme; or(b)to apply a superseded planning scheme
to the carryingoutofdevelopmentthatwasaccepteddevelopmentunder the
superseded planning scheme.(5)Aregulationmayprescribethefollowinginrelationtoasuperseded planning scheme
request—(a)that the request must be made in an
approved form;(b)the information that must be given
with the request;(c)how the local government may set a fee
for consideringthe request;(d)the
period for deciding the request, and how the periodmay
be extended;(e)whenandhowalocalgovernmentmustnotifythepersonmakingtherequestofthelocalgovernment’sdecision;(f)another matter related to deciding the
request.(6)The local government must decide
whether or not to agree to asupersededplanningschemerequestwithintheperiodprescribed by,
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Planning[s 29]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(7)Thelocalgovernmentmust,within5businessdaysaftermaking the
decision, give a decision notice to the person whomade
the superseded planning scheme request.(8)If,
within 5 business days after the end of the period or of theperiodextendedundersubsection
(6),thelocalgovernmentdoesnotgiveadecisionnoticetotheperson,thelocalgovernmentistakentohaveagreedtothesupersededplanning scheme
request.(9)If the local government decides to
agree, or is taken to haveagreed, to a request under subsection
(4)(a)—(a)thesupersededplanningschemeapplicationmustbemade within 6 months after the local
government—(i)gives a decision notice to the person
who made therequest; or(ii)is
taken to have agreed to the request; and(b)despite section 45(6) to (8), the assessment
manager forthesupersededplanningschemeapplicationmustassesstheapplicationasifthesupersededplanningschemetowhichtheapplicationrelateswasineffectinstead of—(i)the
planning scheme; and(ii)a planning
scheme policy for the local governmentarea.(10)If the local
government decides to agree, or is taken to haveagreed, to a request under subsection
(4)(b)—(a)thedevelopmentmaybecarriedoutunderthesuperseded planning scheme; and(b)thefollowingapplytothedecisionasifthedecisionwereadevelopmentapproval,givenbythelocalgovernment as
the assessment manager, that took effecton the day when
the decision notice was given or thelocalgovernmentistakentohaveagreedtotherequest—(i)chapter 3, part 5, division 4;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Planning[s 29A](ii)schedule 1, table 1, item 3.29AWhen superseded planning scheme
application forprohibited development may be made(1)This section applies if—(a)a local government agrees, or is taken
to have agreed,to a request under section 29(4)(a) to
accept, assess anddecide a superseded planning scheme
application undera superseded planning scheme; and(b)thesupersededplanningschemeapplicationisfordevelopmentthatiscategorisedasprohibiteddevelopment
under the planning scheme.(2)Despitesection50(2),thesupersededplanningschemeapplicationmaybemadeifitdoesnotincludedevelopmentcategorised as
prohibited development under—(a)the
superseded planning scheme; or(b)acategorisinginstrumentotherthantheplanningscheme.Division 2Compensation30When
this division applies(1)Thisdivisionappliesinrelationtoanadverseplanningchange.(2)Anadverseplanningchangeisaplanningchangethatreduces the
value of an interest in premises.Note—For
a planning instrument change under the Economic DevelopmentAct
2012, see also sections 40L(3), 41(4) and 42K(2) of that
Act.(3)Anadverseplanningchangeincludesaplanningchange(apublic purpose change)
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Planning[s 30]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(a)the purpose for which the premises
were lawfully beingused when the change was made; or(b)a public purpose.(4)However,anadverseplanningchangedoesnotincludeaplanning change that—(a)hasthesameeffectasanotherstatutoryinstrument,otherthanaTLPI,forwhichcompensationisnotpayable; or(b)is
made to comply with the regulated requirements; or(c)includes infrastructure in a planning
scheme, or removesorchangestheinfrastructureshowninaplanningscheme, including under a designation;
or(d)is about matters included in a LGIP;
or(e)is made—(i)to
reduce a material risk of serious harm to personsor
property on the premises from natural events orprocesses (bush
fires, coastal erosion, flooding orlandslides, for
example); and(ii)underaprovisionoftheMinister’srulesthatappliesspecificallytothemakingofaplanningchange to reduce
the risk; or(f)is about the relationships between,
the location of, or thephysicalcharacteristicsof,buildings,worksorlots,ifthe
yield achievable is not substantially different fromthe
yield achievable before the change; or(g)is
made under section 276(1)(c) to identify all or part ofa
local government area as a party house restriction area.(5)For subsection (4)(e), the Minister’s
rules must require a localgovernment to prepare a report
assessing feasible alternativesforreducingtheriskstatedinsubsection (4)(e),includingimposing development conditions on
development approvals.(6)For subsection
(4)(f), the yield achievable is not substantiallydifferentfromtheyieldachievablebeforethechange,inCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Planning[s 31]relation to
building work for a residential building, if the grossfloor area of the residential
building—(a)is not more than 2,000m2; and(b)is
reduced by not more than 15%.(7)In
this section—gross floor areameans the sum of
the floor areas, includingall walls, columns and balconies,
whether roofed or not, of allstories of every
building located on premises, other than—(a)theareasusedforbuildingservices,agroundfloorpublic lobby or a public mall in a shopping
centre; or(b)theareasassociatedwiththeparking,loadingandmanoeuvring of motor vehicles.yieldmeans—(a)forbuildingsandworks—thegrossfloorarea,thedensityofbuildingsorpersons,ortheplotratio,achievable for premises; or(b)forreconfiguringalot—thenumberoflotsinaparticular area of land.31Claiming compensation(1)This section is about when a person
(anaffected owner) withan
interest in premises, at the time an adverse planning changestarts to have effect for the premises, may
claim compensationbecause of the adverse planning
change.(2)Anaffectedownermayclaimcompensationiftheadverseplanning change
is a public purpose change.(3)Anaffectedownermayclaimcompensationinrelationtodevelopment that becomes assessable
development after theadverse planning change has effect,
if—(a)thelocalgovernmentrefusesasupersededplanningscheme request in relation to the
development; and(b)adevelopmentapplicationhasbeenmadeforthedevelopment;
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development application is—(i)refused; or(ii)approved with development conditions;
or(iii)approvedinpart,withorwithoutdevelopmentconditions.(4)Anaffectedownermayclaimcompensationinrelationtodevelopment that becomes prohibited
development after theadverse planning change has effect, if
the local governmentrefuses a superseded planning scheme
request in relation tothe development.(5)However,anaffectedownermaynotclaimcompensationbecause of an
adverse planning change—(a)to the extent
that compensation—(i)is payable under another Act;
or(ii)has been paid to
a previous owner of the interest;or(b)for anything done in contravention of
this Act.(6)An affected owner must make a claim
for compensation to alocal government within—(a)forsubsection
(2)—2yearsaftertheadverseplanningchange has effect; or(b)for
subsection (3) or (4)—6 months after notice of thedecisionundersubsection (3)(c)or(4)isgiventotheaffected
owner.32Deciding compensation claim(1)If an affected owner makes a
compensation claim to a localgovernment, the
local government must decide—(a)to
approve all or part of the claim; or(b)to
refuse the claim; or(c)if the claim
relates to a public purpose change—to giveanoticeofintentiontoresumetheaffectedowner’sCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Planning[s 33]interestinpremisesundertheAcquisitionAct,section 7.(2)Iftheclaimrelatestoapublicpurposechange,thelocalgovernment may
also decide to amend the planning scheme toallow premises
to be used for the purposes that the premisescould be used
for under the superseded planning scheme.(3)The
local government’s chief executive officer must, within70businessdaysaftertheclaimismade,givetheaffectedowner—(a)ifsubsection
(1)(c)applies—thenoticeofintentiontoresume; or(b)otherwise—a notice that states—(i)the local government’s decision;
and(ii)if the local
government decides to approve all orpart of the
claim—the amount of compensation tobe paid;
and(iii)the affected
owner’s appeal rights.(4)If a notice of
intention to resume is withdrawn or lapses, thelocal
government’s chief executive officer must comply withsubsection (3)(b), within 20 business days
after the notice ofintention to resume is withdrawn or
lapses.(5)If the local government approves all
or part of the claim, thelocalgovernmentmustpaythecompensationwithin30business days after—(a)if the decision is not appealed—the
appeal period ends;or(b)if the decision
is appealed—the appeal ends.33Amount of compensation payable(1)The amount of compensation payable to
the affected owner isthedifferencebetweenthemarketvalueoftheowner’sinterestinpremisesimmediatelybefore,andimmediatelyafter, the
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Planning[s 33](2)Whendecidingthemarketvalueimmediatelyaftertheadverseplanningchange,thelocalgovernmentmustconsider—(a)any
benefit to the owner’s interest in the premises, or inneighbouring premises, because of the
adverse planningchange; andExample—thelikelihoodofimprovedamenityinthelocalityofthepremises(b)anybenefittotheowner’sinterestinneighbouringpremises
because, after the adverse planning change butbefore the
compensation claim was made—(i)another planning change started to have
effect; or(ii)infrastructure,otherthaninfrastructurethattheowner funds, was constructed or
improved on theneighbouring premises; and(c)any conditions or other limitations
that might reasonablyhave applied to development of the
premises under thesuperseded planning scheme; and(d)for an adverse planning change that
was the subject of asuperseded planning scheme
request—(i)the effect of any other planning
change that startedto have effect after the adverse planning
change butbeforethesupersededplanningschemerequestwas
made; and(ii)the effect of
any development approval mentionedin section
31(3)(c)(ii) or (iii).(3)However, the
local government must not consider the effectof—(a)any TLPI; or(b)thelandbeingjoinedwith,orseparatedfrom,otherland.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Planning[s 34]34Recording payment of compensation on
title(1)Thissectionappliesifthelocalgovernmentpayscompensation to the affected owner of an
interest in premises.(2)The chief
executive officer of the local government must givenotice of the payment of the compensation to
the followingperson (therecorder)—(a)to the extent
the interest in the premises is recorded onthe freehold
land register under the Land Title Act—theregistrar of
titles under that Act;(b)to the extent
the interest in the premises is recorded on aregister under
the Land Act—the chief executive underthat Act.(3)The notice must be in the form
approved by the recorder.(4)The recorder
must keep the information in the notice under—(a)to
the extent the interest in the premises is recorded onthefreeholdlandregisterundertheLandTitleAct—section 34 of
that Act; or(b)to the extent the interest in the
premises is recorded on aregister under the Land Act—section
281 of that Act.Part 5Designation of
premises fordevelopment of infrastructure35What is a designation(1)AdesignationisadecisionoftheMinister,oralocalgovernment,(adesignator)thatidentifiespremisesforthedevelopmentof1ormoretypesofinfrastructurethatareprescribed by regulation.(2)A designation may include requirements
about any or all ofthe following—(a)worksfortheinfrastructure(theheight,shape,bulk,landscaping, or
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use of premises, for example—(i)vehicular and pedestrian access to, and
circulationon, premises; and(ii)operating times for the use; and(iii)ancillary
uses;(c)lessening the impact of the works or
use (environmentalmanagement procedures, for example).(3)Thechiefexecutivemay,bynotice,requirealocalgovernmenttoincludeamatterinsubsection (2)inadesignation made by the local
government.Note—For the effect
of a designation on the categorisation of development, seesection 44(6)(b).36Criteria for making or amending
designations(1)To make a designation, a designator
must be satisfied that—(a)the
infrastructure will satisfy statutory requirements, orbudgetarycommitments,forthesupplyoftheinfrastructure; or(b)thereisorwillbeaneedfortheefficientandtimelysupply of the
infrastructure.(2)Tomakeoramendadesignation,ifthedesignatoristheMinister,theMinistermustalsobesatisfiedthatadequateenvironmentalassessment,includingadequateconsultation,has been carried
out in relation to the development that is thesubject of the
designation or amendment.(3)The Minister
may, in guidelines prescribed by regulation, setouttheprocessfortheenvironmentalassessmentandconsultation.(4)TheMinisteristakentobesatisfiedofthemattersinsubsection (2) if the process in the
guidelines is followed.(5)However,theMinistermaybesatisfiedofthemattersinanother way.Current as at
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Planning[s 37](6)Sections 10 and 11 apply to the making or
amendment of theguidelines as if the guidelines were a State
planning policy.(7)Tomakeoramendadesignation,adesignatormusthaveregard
to—(a)all planning instruments that relate
to the premises; and(b)anyassessmentbenchmarks,otherthaninplanninginstruments,thatrelatetothedevelopmentthatisthesubject of the
designation or amendment; and(c)if
the premises are in a State development area under theStateDevelopmentAct—anyapproveddevelopmentscheme for the
premises under that Act; and(ca)if
the premises are in a priority development area undertheEconomic Development Act 2012—any
developmentscheme for the priority development area
under that Act;and(d)anyproperlymadesubmissionsmadeaspartoftheconsultation carried out under section
37; and(e)the written submissions of any local
government.37Process for making or amending
designation(1)This section is about the process
for—(a)making a designation for premises;
or(b)amendingadesignationforpremises,includingbyamending—(i)the
area of the premises; or(ii)thetypeofinfrastructureforwhichthepremiseswere designated;
or(iii)arequirementincludedinthedesignationundersection 35(2).(2)If
the Minister proposes to make or amend a designation, theMinistermustgivenoticeoftheproposaltotheaffectedparties.Page 50Current as at [Not applicable]
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Planning[s 38](3)However, the Minister need not give the
notice to an owner ofpremises if—(a)a
notice has already been given to the owner as part ofthe
consultation for an assessment under section 36(2);or(b)theMinistercannotnotifytheowneraftermakingreasonable
efforts.(4)A notice under subsection (2) must
state the following—(a)that a
submission about the proposal may be given by anaffected party to the Minister;(b)the period, of at least 15 business
days after the notice isgiven, in which the submission may be
made;(c)the requirements for a properly made
submission.(5)If,afterconsideringanyproperlymadesubmissions,theMinisterdecidesnottoproceedwiththeproposal,theMinister must give a decision notice to the
affected parties.(6)Ifalocalgovernmentproposestomakeoramendadesignation, the local government must
follow the process inthedesignationprocessrules,beforethelocalgovernmentmakes or amends
the designation.(7)Sections 10 and 11 apply to the making
or amendment of thedesignation process rules as if the
designation process ruleswere a State planning policy.(8)In this section—designation
process rulesmeans rules made by the Ministerand
prescribed by regulation.38Process after
making or amending designation(1)If,afterconsideringanyproperlymadesubmissions,thedesignatordecidestomakeoramendadesignation,thedesignator must publish a gazette notice
that states—(a)that the designation has been made or
amended; and(b)a description of the designated
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Planning[s 39](c)the
type of infrastructure for which the premises weredesignated; and(d)for
an amendment—the nature of the amendment.(2)The
designator must give the following things to each affectedparty and the chief executive—(a)a copy of the gazette notice;(b)a notice of any requirements included
in the designationunder section 35(2);(c)a
notice of how the designator dealt with any properlymade
submissions.39Duration of designation(1)Adesignationstopshavingeffectontheday(theendday)thatis6yearsafterthedesignationstartstohaveeffect,unless—(a)on
the end day—(i)a public sector entity owns, or has an
easement forthesamepurposeasthedesignationover,thedesignated premises; or(ii)another entity
owns, or has an easement over, thedesignatedpremisesandconstructionoftheinfrastructureforwhichthepremisesweredesignated started before the end day;
or(b)before the end day—(i)a public sector entity gave a notice
of intention toresumethedesignatedpremisesundertheAcquisition Act, section 7; or(ii)a public sector
entity signed an agreement to takedesignated
premises under the Acquisition Act orto otherwise buy
the premises; or(iii)the designator
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Planning[s 40](2)The
designator may extend the duration of a designation, forupto6years,bypublishingagazettenoticeabouttheextension before the designation stops
having effect.(3)Thedesignatormustgivenoticeoftheextensionofthedesignation
to—(a)ifthe
Ministeristhedesignator—eachoftheaffectedparties and the
chief executive; or(b)ifalocalgovernmentis thedesignator—theownerofthe premises and the chief
executive.(4)If a public sector entity discontinues
proceedings to resumedesignatedpremises,eitherbeforeoraftertheendday,thedesignationstopshavingeffectonthedaywhentheproceedings are discontinued.40Repealing
designation—designator(1)A designator may
repeal a designation made by the designatorby publishing a
gazette notice that states—(a)that
the designation is repealed; and(b)a
description of the designated premises; and(c)the
type of infrastructure for which the premises weredesignated; and(d)the
reasons for the repeal.(2)The designator
must give a copy of the notice to—(a)ifthe Ministeristhedesignator—eachoftheaffectedparties and the
chief executive; or(b)ifalocalgovernmentis thedesignator—theownerofthe premises and the chief
executive.(3)Anydevelopmentstartedunderthedesignationmaybecompleted as if the designation had
not been repealed.(4)Subject to any requirements under
section 35(2), a use of thepremises that is
the natural and ordinary consequence of thedevelopment is
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Planning[s 41]41Repealing designation—owner’s request(1)An owner of an interest in designated
premises may request adesignator to repeal a designation
made by the designator onthe basis that the designation is
causing the owner hardship.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if—(a)thepremisesaresubjecttoaneasementfortheinfrastructure for which the premises
are designated; or(b)thedesignationalsoappliestootherpremisesandrelates to a land corridor for the
infrastructure; or(c)the premises are a road.(3)The request must be in writing, and
contain any informationthat the guidelines made under section
36(3) require.(4)The designator must, within 40
business days after receivingthe
request—(a)repealthedesignation,usingtheprocessundersection 40; or(b)decide to refuse the request; or(c)decide to take other action that the
designator considersappropriate in the
circumstances.(5)The designator must, within 5 business
days after making adecision under subsection (4)(b) or (c),
give a decision noticeto the owner.42Noting designation in planning scheme(1)This section applies if a local
government—(a)makes, amends, extends or repeals a
designation; or(b)receives a notice about the Minister
making, amending,extending or repealing a designation.(2)The local government must include a
note about the making,amendment, extension or repeal
in—(a)the local government’s planning
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planning scheme that the local government makesbefore the
designation stops having effect.(3)The
note must—(a)identify the premises that were
designated; and(b)describethetypeofinfrastructureforwhichthepremises were designated; and(c)statethedaywhenthedesignation,amendment,extension or
repeal started to have effect.(4)The
local government must include the note in the planningschemeinawaythatensurestheotherprovisionsofthescheme that apply to the designated
premises remain effective.(5)To remove any
doubt, it is declared that—(a)the
note is not an amendment of a planning scheme; and(b)a designation is taken to be part of a
planning scheme;and(c)a designation is
not the only way that a planning schememay identify
infrastructure; and(d)adesignationdoesnotaffecttheprovisionsofaplanning scheme that apply to
designated premises, evenafter the designation stops having
effect.42AAmending and repealing designations
under old ActToremoveanydoubt,itisdeclaredthattheMinistermay,under this part, amend or repeal a
designation of land underthe old Act made by another
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Development assessment[s 43]Chapter 3Development assessmentPart 1Types of development andassessment43Categorising instruments(1)Acategorisinginstrumentisaregulationorlocalcategorising
instrument that does any or all of the following—(a)categorisesdevelopmentasprohibited,assessableoraccepted development;(b)specifiesthecategoriesofassessmentrequiredfordifferent types of assessable
development;(c)sets out the matters (theassessment benchmarks) thatanassessmentmanagermustassessassessabledevelopment
against.(2)An assessment benchmark does not
include—(a)a matter of a person’s opinion;
or(b)a person’s circumstances, financial or
otherwise; or(c)forcodeassessment—astrategicoutcomeundersection 16(1)(a); or(d)a
matter prescribed by regulation.Examples of
assessment benchmarks—a code, a standard, or an expression
of the intent for a zone or precinct(3)Alocal categorising instrumentis—(a)a planning
scheme; or(b)a TLPI; or(c)a
variation approval, to the extent the variation approvaldoes
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Development assessment[s 44](4)A
regulation made under subsection (1) applies instead of alocalcategorisinginstrument,totheextentofanyinconsistency.(5)A
local categorising instrument—(a)maystatethatdevelopmentisprohibiteddevelopmentonlyifaregulationallowsthelocalcategorisinginstrument to do
so; and(b)maynotstatethatdevelopmentisassessabledevelopmentifaregulationprohibitsthelocalcategorising
instrument from doing so; and(c)may
not, in its effect, be inconsistent with the effect of aspecified assessment benchmark, or a
specified part ofanassessmentbenchmark,identifiedinaregulationmade for this
paragraph.Note—Assessment
benchmarks are given effect through the rules for assessingand
deciding development applications under section 45, 59 or
60.(6)To the extent a local categorising
instrument does not complywith subsection (5), the instrument
has no effect.(7)Avariationapprovalmaydosomethingmentionedinsubsection (1) only in relation
to—(a)development that is the subject of the
variation approval;or(b)developmentthatisthenaturalandordinaryconsequenceofthedevelopmentthatisthesubjectofthe variation approval.(8)Subsections (4) and (6) apply no
matter when the regulationandlocalcategorisinginstrumentcommencedinrelationtoeach
other.44Categories of development(1)Thereare3categoriesofdevelopment,namelyprohibited,assessable or
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Development assessment[s 45](2)Prohibiteddevelopmentisdevelopmentforwhichadevelopment application may not be
made.(3)Assessabledevelopmentisdevelopmentforwhichadevelopment approval is required.(4)Accepteddevelopmentisdevelopmentforwhichadevelopment approval is not required.(5)A categorising instrument may
categorise development.(6)However—(a)ifnocategorisinginstrumentcategorisesparticulardevelopment—thedevelopmentisaccepteddevelopment;
and(b)developmentinrelationtoinfrastructureunderadesignation is—(i)totheextentthedevelopmentisbuildingworkundertheBuildingAct—thecategoryofdevelopment stated for the building work
under aregulation; or(ii)otherwise—accepted development.45Categories of assessment(1)Thereare2categoriesofassessmentforassessabledevelopment,
namely code and impact assessment.(2)Acategorisinginstrumentstatesthecategoryofassessmentthat must be
carried out for the development.(3)Acode assessmentis an assessment
that must be carried outonly—(a)againsttheassessmentbenchmarksinacategorisinginstrument for
the development; and(b)havingregardtoanymattersprescribedbyregulationfor this
paragraph.(4)Whencarryingoutcodeassessment,section
5(1)doesnotapply to the assessment manager.Page
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Development assessment[s 45]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(5)Animpact
assessmentis an assessment that—(a)must
be carried out—(i)againsttheassessmentbenchmarksinacategorising instrument for the
development; and(ii)havingregardtoanymattersprescribedbyregulation for this subparagraph; and(b)maybecarriedoutagainst,orhavingregardto,anyotherrelevantmatter,otherthanaperson’spersonalcircumstances, financial or
otherwise.Examples of another relevant matter—•a planning need•the
current relevance of the assessment benchmarks in thelight of changed circumstances•whether assessment benchmarks or other
prescribed matterswere based on material errorsNote—See section 277
for the matters the chief executive must haveregardtowhenthechiefexecutive,actingasanassessmentmanager, carries
out a code assessment or impact assessment inrelation to a
State heritage place.(6)Subsections(7)and(8)applyifanassessmentmanageris,undersubsection(3)or(5),assessingadevelopmentapplication
against or having regard to—(a)a
statutory instrument; or(b)anotherdocumentapplied,adoptedorincorporated(with or without
changes) in a statutory instrument.(7)Theassessmentmanagermustassessthedevelopmentapplicationagainstorhavingregardtothestatutoryinstrument,orotherdocument,asineffectwhenthedevelopment application was properly
made.(8)However,theassessmentmanagermaygivetheweighttheassessmentmanagerconsidersisappropriate,inthecircumstances, to—(a)ifthestatutoryinstrumentorotherdocumentisamended or replaced after the
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document; or(b)another statutory instrument—(i)thatcomesintoeffectafterthedevelopmentapplicationisproperlymadebutbeforeitisdecided by the assessment manager;
and(ii)thattheassessmentmanagerwouldhavebeenrequiredtoassess,orcouldhaveassessed,thedevelopment application against, or having
regardto,iftheinstrumenthadbeenineffectwhentheapplication was properly made.46Exemption certificate for some
assessable development(1)Adevelopmentapprovalisnotrequiredforassessabledevelopment on
premises if there is an exemption certificatefor the
development.(2)The following persons may give an
exemption certificate—(a)for development
for which a local government would bethe prescribed
assessment manager if the development,andnootherdevelopment,werethesubjectofadevelopment application—the local
government;(b)otherwise—the chief executive.(3)The person may give an exemption
certificate if—(a)for development for which there is a
referral agency—eachreferralagencyhasagreedinwritingtotheexemption certificate being given;
and(b)any of the following apply—(i)the effects of the development would
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that no longer apply;(iii)thedevelopmentwascategorisedasassessabledevelopment
because of an error.(4)The person must
give a copy of the exemption certificate to—(a)each
owner of the premises; and(b)each referral
agency for the development; and(c)ifthepersonisthechiefexecutive—thelocalgovernment for the premises.(5)The person must publish a notice about
the person’s decisionto give the exemption certificate on
the person’s website.(6)The notice must
state—(a)a description of the premises for
which the exemptioncertificate was given; and(b)a description of the development to
which the exemptioncertificate relates; and(c)the
reasons for giving the exemption certificate; and(d)any matter prescribed by
regulation.(7)Theexemptioncertificateattachestothepremisesandbenefits each of the owners, the
owners’ successors in title andany occupiers of
the premises.(8)The exemption certificate has effect
for 2 years after the daythe certificate was given, or a later
day stated in the certificate.(9)However,theexemptioncertificatemaystateaperiod,orperiods, within which—(a)stated development must be completed;
or(b)a use that is the natural and ordinary
consequence of thedevelopment must start; or(c)aplanforreconfiguringalotthatisrequiredunderaregulationtobegiventothelocalgovernmentforitsapproval must be given.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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(9),theexemptioncertificate has
no effect.(11)Subject to a
requirement stated under subsection (9)—(a)anydevelopmentsubstantiallystartedundertheexemptioncertificatemaybecompletedasifthecertificate had
not expired; and(b)a use that is the natural and ordinary
consequence of thedevelopment is taken to be a lawful use;
and(c)a development approval is not required
for reconfiguringalotthatisthe subjectoftheexemptioncertificateifworksforthereconfigurationsubstantiallystartedbefore the certificate expires.Part
2Development applicationsDivision 1Introduction47What
part is aboutThispartexplainshowapersonmakesadevelopmentapplicationtoanassessmentmanagerforadevelopmentapproval to
carry out assessable development.48Who
is theassessment manager(1)Theassessment managerfor a
development application is thepersonprescribedbyregulationastheassessmentmanagerfor
the application.(2)Subjecttopart6,division3,theassessmentmanagerforaproperly made
application is responsible for—(a)administering and deciding the application;
and(b)assessing all or part of the
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Development assessment[s 48](2A)Withoutlimitingsubsection(1),aregulationmayprescribethatapersonistheassessmentmanagerforadevelopmentapplicationthatisforpartofaparticulartypeofdevelopment.Example—For
building work that must be assessed against the building
assessmentprovisions and is assessable development
under a local government’splanning scheme, a regulation may
prescribe that—(a)a private certifier is the assessment
manager for a developmentapplication for the part of the
building work that must be assessedagainst the
building assessment provisions; and(b)the
local government is the assessment manager for a developmentapplicationforthepartof thebuildingworkthatis
assessabledevelopment under the planning
scheme.(2B)Subsection (3)
applies to a development application that—(a)is
for development that requires code assessment only;and(b)does not include
a variation request.(3)If—(a)a regulation prescribes a local
government or the chiefexecutive (eachthe
entity) to be the assessment managerfor
the development application; and(b)the
entity keeps a list of persons who are appropriatelyqualified to be an assessment manager in
relation to thedevelopment the subject of the application;
and(c)theentityhasmadeoramendeditscodeofconductunderthePublicSectorEthicsAct1994toapplythecode
of conduct, including provisions about conflicts ofinterest, to persons on the entity’s list;
and(d)theentityhasenteredintoanagreementwitheachperson on the
entity’s list about the person’s functions asan assessment
manager that—(i)requiresthepersontocomplywiththecodeofconduct; andCurrent as at
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entity to remove the person fromthe entity’s
list if the person fails to comply withthe code of
conduct; and(e)apersonontheentity’slistentersintoanagreementwithanotherpersontoacceptthedevelopmentapplication;the person on
the entity’s list is the assessment manager forthedevelopmentapplicationinsteadoftheprescribedassessment
manager for the application.(4)Assoonaspracticableafterthepersonacceptstheapplication, the person must give a
copy of the application tothe prescribed assessment
manager.(5)Ifapersononanentity’slistofpersonskeptundersubsection (3)
is removed from the list because the person hasnot complied
with an agreement under that subsection—(a)theentityimmediatelybecomestheassessmentmanager,insteadoftheperson,foranydevelopmentapplicationforwhichthepersonwastheassessmentmanager;
and(b)no extra fee is payable for the
application; and(c)the development assessment process for
the applicationcontinues from whichever of the following
points in theprocess is the earlier—(i)the
point the application had reached immediatelybefore the
person was replaced as the assessmentmanager;(ii)10businessdaysbeforethedayonwhichtheassessmentmanagerisrequired,underthedevelopmentassessmentrules,todecidetheapplication.(6)Ifaregulationdoesnotprescribewhoistheassessmentmanagerforaparticulardevelopmentapplication,theMinister may—(a)decide who is the assessment manager;
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referral agency forthe application; and(b)imposelimitsonthereferralagency’spowers(tothepower to only
give advice, for example).(8)TheMinistermustgivenoticeoftheMinister’sdecisionsunder this section to—(a)the
applicant; and(b)apersonthattheMinisterdecidesistheassessmentmanager;
and(c)a person that the Minister decides is
a referral agency.(9)Foranapplicationfordevelopmentthatisprescribedtidalworks,alocalgovernmentmayexerciseanassessmentmanager’sfunctionsdespiteanylimitsonthelocalgovernment’s
powers under—(a)the City of Brisbane Act, section 11;
or(b)the Local Government Act, section
9.49What is adevelopment
approval,preliminary approvalordevelopment permit(1)Adevelopment approvalis—(a)a preliminary
approval; or(b)a development permit; or(c)acombinationofapreliminaryapprovalanddevelopment permit.(2)Apreliminary
approvalis the part of a decision notice for
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but(b)doesnotauthorisethecarryingoutofassessabledevelopment.(3)Adevelopment permitis the part of a
decision notice for adevelopment application that
authorises the carrying out of theassessabledevelopmenttotheextentstatedinthedecisionnotice.(4)Subject to section 66(2), a preliminary
approval that is still ineffectappliesinsteadofalaterdevelopmentpermitforthedevelopment, to
the extent of any inconsistency, unless—(a)the
development application for the development permitstatesthewaythedevelopmentpermitistobeinconsistent with the preliminary approval;
or(b)after the application for the
development permit is made,the applicant
and, if the applicant is not the owner of thepremises,theowneragreeinwritingtotheinconsistency.(5)In
this Act, a reference to a development approval—(a)means the development approval as
changed from timeto time; and(b)includesthedevelopmentconditionsimposedontheapproval.(6)In this section—decision
noticemeans—(a)a
decision notice under section 63(1); or(b)a
decision notice under section 64(6); or(c)anegotiateddecisionnotice,otherthananegotiateddecision notice
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2016Chapter 3 Development assessment[s
50]Making or changing applicationsNotauthorised—indicativeonly50Right to make development
applications(1)A person may make a development
application, including fora preliminary approval.(2)However,adevelopmentapplicationmaynotbemadeforprohibited development.(3)Adevelopmentapplicationforapreliminaryapprovalmayalso include a variation
request.51Making development applications(1)A development application must
be—(a)made in the approved form to the
assessment manager;and(b)accompanied
by—(i)thedocumentsrequiredundertheformtobeattached to, or given with, the
application; and(ii)the required
fee.(2)The application must be accompanied by
the written consentof the owner of the premises to the
application, to the extent—(a)the
applicant is not the owner; and(b)the
application is for—(i)amaterialchangeofuseofpremisesorreconfiguring a lot; or(ii)works on
premises that are below high-water markand are outside
a canal; and(c)the premises are not excluded
premises.(3)If,undertheEnvironmentalProtectionAct,section 115,adevelopment application is taken to be an
application for anenvironmentalauthority,thedevelopmentapplicationmustcomply with section 125(1)(c) to (3) of that
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application.(4)An assessment manager—(a)must accept an application that the
assessment manageris satisfied complies with subsections (1)
to (3); and(b)mustnotacceptanapplicationunlesstheassessmentmanagerissatisfiedtheapplicationcomplieswithsubsections (2)
and (3); and(c)mayacceptanapplicationthatdoesnotcomplywithsubsection (1)(a) or (b)(i); and(d)mayacceptanapplicationthatdoesnotcomplywithsubsection (1)(b)(ii)totheextenttherequiredfeehasbeen waived under section
109(b).(5)Anapplicationthatcomplieswithsubsections (1)to(3),orthat
the assessment manager accepts under subsection (4)(c)or
(d), is aproperly made application.52Changing or
withdrawing development applications(1)Anapplicantmaychangeorwithdrawadevelopmentapplication,beforetheapplicationisdecided,byanoticegiventotheassessmentmanagerand,forawithdrawnapplication, any
referral agency.(2)However—(a)if
the change is, or includes, a change of applicant, thenoticemaybegivenbythepersonwhoproposestobecome the applicant if the notice is
accompanied by theconsent of the current applicant; and(b)section 51(2) applies for making the
change as thoughthe change were an application if—Page
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applicant no longer owns the premises or thechangeistoincludepremisesthattheapplicantdoes not own;
and(ii)were the
application to be remade with the change,section 51(2)
would apply to the application; and(c)the
change may not include prohibited development.(3)If
the change is a minor change, the change does not affect thedevelopment assessment process.53Publicly notifying certain development
applications(1)An applicant must give notice of a
development applicationif—(a)any
part of the application requires impact assessment;or(b)the application
includes a variation request.(2)Thenoticemustbegiveninthewayorwaysstatedinthedevelopment
assessment rules.(3)However,theassessmentmanagermayassessanddecideadevelopment application even if some of the
requirements ofthe development assessment rules about the
notice have notbeen complied with, if the assessment
manager considers anynoncompliance has not—(a)adverselyaffectedthepublic’sawarenessoftheexistence and
nature of the application; or(b)restrictedthepublic’sopportunitytomakeproperlymade
submissions about the application.(4)The
notice must state that—(a)a person may
make a submission about the applicationto the
assessment manager; and(b)any submission
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Development assessment[s 53]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(i)foranapplicationthatincludesavariationrequest—30
business days after the notice is given;or(ii)foranapplicationofatypeprescribedbyregulation—the period, ofmore
than 15 businessdaysafterthenoticeisgiven,prescribedfortheapplication; or(iii)for
any other application—15 business days afterthe notice is
given.(5)However,ifthedevelopmentassessmentrulesrequirethenotice to be given in more than 1 way, the
period mentioned insubsection (4)(b) starts on the day after
the day when the lastnotice is given.(6)Any
person, other than the applicant or a referral agency, maymake
a submission about the application.Notes—1In order for a submitter to have
appeal rights under schedule 1, thesubmitter's
submission must be a properly made submission.2An
advice agency, in its referral agency’s response, may tell
theassessmentmanagertotreattheresponseasaproperlymadesubmission.Seeschedule 2,definitioneligibleadviceagency,paragraph (a).(7)Submissions made about the application
remain effective evenif the notice is given again under the
development assessmentrules.(8)If,
within 1 year after a development application (theoriginalapplication)lapsesoriswithdrawn,anotherdevelopmentapplication that
is not substantially different from the originalapplication (thelater
application) is made, any properly madesubmissionfortheoriginalapplicationistakentobeaproperly made
submission for the later application.(9)Thissectionappliesevenifareferralagencyhasdirectedrefusal of all
or part of the development application.(10)The
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if—(a)avariationapprovalhasbeengivenforthepremises;and(b)thevariationrequestdoesnotseektochangethecategory of development or category of
assessment forthe development stated in the earlier
variation approvalor, if the request does, the request seeks
to change only 1or more of the following—(i)accepted development to assessable
development;(ii)assessable
development requiring code assessmenttoaccepteddevelopment,iftheaccepteddevelopmentissubstantiallyconsistentwiththeassessment benchmarks for the
development underthe earlier variation approval;(iii)assessable
development requiring code assessmenttoassessabledevelopmentrequiringimpactassessment;
and(c)foravariationrequestthatproposesassessmentbenchmarks—the
proposed assessment benchmarks aresubstantially
consistent with assessment benchmarks inthe earlier
variation approval.(12)In this
section—business daydoes not include
a day between 20 December ofa year and 5
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applicationsNotauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 1Referral
agency’s assessment54Copy of application to referral
agency(1)An applicant for a development
application must, within theperiod required
under the development assessment rules, givea copy of the
application and, subject to section 109(b), therequired fee, to
each referral agency.(2)Areferral agency, for a
development application, is—(a)the
person prescribed by regulation as a referral agencyfor
applications of that type; or(b)ifthatperson’sfunctionshavebeendevolvedordelegated to another person—the other
person; or(c)iftheMinisterhasdecidedthatapersonisareferralagency under
section 48(7)—that person.Note—For additional
referral agencies for change applications, other thanchange applications for a minor change to a
development approval, seealso section 82A.(3)However,ifapersonistheassessmentmanagerforadevelopment
application, and would be a referral agency forthe application
because of subsection (2)—(a)the person is
not a referral agency for the application,buttheperson’sfunctionsandpowersasassessmentmanager include
those the person would have had as areferral agency;
and(b)theperson’sfeeforthedevelopmentapplicationincludes the fee
under subsection (1).(4)Despite
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applicant gave the assessment manager the referralagency’sresponsestatedinsection 57(3)withtheapplication; and(b)the
referral agency’s response states that—(i)the
referral agency does not require the applicant togive
a copy to the agency; or(ii)the referral
agency does not require the applicant togiveacopytotheagencyifstatedconditions,including a time
limit within which the applicationmust be made,
are satisfied; and(c)any conditions stated in paragraph
(b)(ii) are satisfied.(5)The assessment
manager may, if asked by the applicant, give acopy of the
application to a referral agency for the applicant,for
a fee of no more than the reasonable costs of doing so.55Referral agency’s assessment(1)A referral agency decided by the
Minister under section 48(7)mustassessadevelopmentapplicationasrequiredundersection 45, as if the agency were the
assessment manager.(2)For any other referral agency, a
regulation may prescribe thematters the
referral agency—(a)may,must,ormustonlyassessadevelopmentapplication
against; and(b)may,must,ormustonlyhaveregardtofortheassessment.Note—See
also sections 82A and 277.(3)Subsections(4)and(5)applyifareferralagencyis,undersubsection(2),assessingadevelopmentapplicationagainstor
having regard to—(a)a statutory instrument; or(b)anotherdocumentapplied,adoptedorincorporated(with or without
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referral agency must assess the development applicationagainst or having regard to the statutory
instrument, or otherdocument, as in effect when the
development application wasproperly
made.(5)However, the referral agency may give
the weight the referralagency considers is appropriate, in
the circumstances, to—(a)ifthestatutoryinstrumentorotherdocumentisamended or replaced after the
development applicationisproperlymade—theamendedorreplacementinstrument or
document; or(b)another statutory instrument—(i)thatcomesintoeffectafterthedevelopmentapplication is
properly made; and(ii)that the
referral agency would have been requiredto assess, or
could have assessed, the developmentapplicationagainst,orhavingregardto,iftheinstrument had been in effect when the
applicationwas properly made.56Referral agency’s response(1)Afterassessingthedevelopmentapplication,thereferralagency must
decide—(a)to tell the assessment manager that
the agency has norequirements for the application; or(b)to direct the assessment manager to do
any or all of thefollowing—(i)to
give any development approval subject to stateddevelopment
conditions;(ii)to give any
development approval for only a statedpart of the
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is a variation request,thereferralagencymust,insteadofadecisionundersubsection (1), decide—(a)to
tell the assessment manager that the agency has norequirements for the variation request;
or(b)to direct the assessment manager to do
any or all of thefollowing—(i)to
approve only some of the variations sought;(ii)subjecttosection 61(3)—toapprovedifferentvariations from
those sought; or(c)to direct the assessment manager to
refuse the variationrequest.(3)The
referral agency may give advice about the application tothe
assessment manager.(4)The referral agency must give a notice
(areferral agency’sresponse)
about the referral agency’s decision to—(a)the
applicant; and(b)the assessment manager.(5)A regulation may limit the powers of a
referral agency (to thepower to only give advice, for
example).(6)If—(a)the
referral agency is—(i)the chief executive; or(ii)an entity
prescribed by regulation; and(b)to
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decision on the referral agency’s website.(7)The
notice must state—(a)a description of the development to
which the referralagency’s assessment relates; and(b)a description of the matters under
section 55(2) that thereferralagencyassessedthedevelopmentagainst,andhad regard to; and(c)the
reasons for the referral agency’s decision; and(d)any
matter prescribed by regulation.57Response before application(1)Sections55and56applytotheextentaresponseisgivenbeforeaproposeddevelopmentapplicationismade,byaperson who would, if the application
were made, be a referralagency.(2)However,areferenceinsection 55towhentheapplicationwasproperlymadeisareferencetothedaytheproposedapplicantfirstgavethepersondocumentsinrelationtotheproposed development
application.(3)If the application—(a)isthesameorisnotsubstantiallydifferentfromtheproposed application; and(b)is made within the time, if any,
stated in the response;theresponseis,orispartof, theperson’sreferralagency’sresponse for the
application.(4)Theproposedapplicantmust,ifasked,andsubjecttosection 109(b), pay the person the required
fee for the referral,even if there is no
application.(5)Afeeundersection
54(1)forthepartoftheapplicationrelating to a
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Development assessment[s 58]58Effect of no response(1)If a
referral agency does not comply with section 56(4) beforetheendoftheperiodstatedinthedevelopmentassessmentrules for
complying with that section (thestated
period), theagency is taken
to have given a response that the agency hasno requirements
for, or advice about, the application.(2)However, subsection (1) is subject
to—(a)anyotherprovisionofthedevelopmentassessmentrules, to the
extent the other provision affects when thestated period
would otherwise end; andExamples of what other provisions may
provide for—•extending the period for giving a
referral agency’s response•giving a late
referral agency’s response•changing a
referral agency’s response before the applicationis
decided•reviving a development application
after a contravention ofthe development assessment
rules(b)section 99; and(c)another effect of not giving a referral
agency’s responseprescribed under a regulation for a
matter.Division 2Assessment
manager’s decision59What this division is about(1)Thisdivisionisaboutdecidingproperlymadeapplications,including
variation requests.(2)Anassessmentmanagermustfollowthedevelopmentassessmentprocessfortheapplicationevenifareferralagency’sresponsedirectstheassessmentmanagertorefusethe
application.(3)Subject to section 62, the assessment
manager’s decision mustbe based on the assessment of the
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Development assessment[s 60]Notauthorised—indicativeonly60Deciding
development applications(1)Thissectionappliestoaproperlymadeapplication,otherthan
a part of a development application that is a variationrequest.(2)Totheextenttheapplicationinvolvesdevelopmentthatrequirescodeassessment,andsubjecttosection 62,theassessment manager, after carrying out the
assessment—(a)must decide to approve the application
to the extent thedevelopmentcomplieswithalloftheassessmentbenchmarks for
the development; and(b)maydecidetoapprovetheapplicationevenifthedevelopmentdoesnotcomplywithsomeoftheassessment benchmarks; andExamples—1Anassessmentmanagermayapproveanapplicationfordevelopmentthatdoesnotcomplywithsomeofthebenchmarks if the decision resolves a
conflict between thebenchmarks.2Anassessmentmanagermayapproveanapplicationfordevelopmentthatdoesnotcomplywithsomeofthebenchmarks if the decision resolves a
conflict between thebenchmarks and a referral agency’s
response.(c)mayimposedevelopmentconditionsonanapproval;and(d)may,totheextentthedevelopmentdoesnotcomplywith some or all
the assessment benchmarks, decide torefusetheapplicationonlyifcompliancecannotbeachieved by
imposing development conditions.Example of a
development condition—a development condition that affects
the way the development iscarried out, or the management of uses
or works that are thenatural and ordinary consequence of
the development, but doesnot have the effect of changing the
type of development appliedfor(3)Totheextenttheapplicationinvolvesdevelopmentthatrequiresimpactassessment,andsubjecttosection 62,thePage
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manager, after carrying out the assessment, mustdecide—(a)to
approve all or part of the application; or(b)toapproveallorpartoftheapplication,butimposedevelopment
conditions on the approval; or(c)to
refuse the application.(4)Theassessmentmanagermustapproveanypartoftheapplicationforwhich,werethatpartoftheapplicationthesubject of a separate development
application, there would bea different
assessment manager—(a)otherthantotheextentareferralagencyforthedevelopment
application directs the refusal of the partunder section
56(1)(c); and(b)subject to any requirements of the
referral agency under56(1)(b).(5)The
assessment manager may give a preliminary approval forallorpartofthedevelopmentapplication,eventhoughthedevelopment application sought a development
permit.(6)Ifanassessmentmanagerapprovesonlypartofadevelopment application, the rest is
taken to be refused.61Assessing and deciding variation
requests(1)This section applies to a part of a
properly made applicationthat is a variation request.(2)When assessing the variation request,
the assessment managermust consider—(a)theresultoftheassessmentofthatpartofthedevelopment
application that is not the variation request;and(b)the consistency of the variations
sought with the rest ofthe local planning instrument that is
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submitters; and(d)any other matter prescribed by
regulation.(3)The assessment manager must
decide—(a)to approve—(i)all
or some of the variations sought; or(ii)different variations from those sought;
or(b)to refuse the variations
sought.Note—The part of a
variation approval that approves variations is a localcategorisinginstrument.Section
43(7)stateslimitsonthevariationapproval as a categorising
instrument.62Complying with referral agency’s
responsesOther than to the extent a referral agency’s
response providesadvice, an assessment manager’s decision
must—(a)comply with all referral agency’s
responses; and(b)if a referral agency’s response
requires conditions to beimposedonadevelopmentapproval—includetheconditions exactly as stated in the
response.63Notice of decision(1)The
assessment manager must give a decision notice about theassessment manager’s decision to—(a)the applicant; and(b)each
referral agency; and(c)if the
development is in a local government area and theassessmentmanagerisnotthelocalgovernment—thelocal
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Development assessment[s 63](d)iftheassessmentmanagerisachosenassessmentmanager—the
prescribed assessment manager; and(e)if a
negotiated decision notice is not given in relation tothe
decision—each principal submitter; and(f)any
other person prescribed by regulation.Notes—1The development assessment rules may,
under section 68, state theperiod within
which a decision notice must be given.2See
also the Building and Construction Industry (Portable LongServiceLeave)Act1991,section77forwhenanassessmentmanagerforadevelopmentapplicationforbuildingwork,drainage work, plumbing work or operational
work must not give adevelopment permit for the
work.(2)The notice must be in the approved
form and state—(a)whether the application is approved,
approved in part orrefused; and(b)iftheapplicationisapprovedinpart—theextenttowhich the application is approved;
and(c)iftheapplicationisapprovedorapprovedinpart—whethertheapprovalisapreliminaryapproval,adevelopment permit, or both;
and(d)if section 64(5) applies—that the
assessment manager istakentohaveapprovedtheapplicationunderthatsubsection;
and(e)if development conditions are
imposed—(i)the conditions; and(ii)foreachcondition—whethertheconditionwasimposeddirectlybytheassessmentmanagerorrequiredtobeimposedunderareferralagency’sresponse; and(iii)foreachconditionimposedunderareferralagency’sresponse—thereferralagency’sname;andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Development assessment[s 63](iv)foreachconditionaboutinfrastructureunderchapter 4—the provision of this Act under
whichthe condition was imposed; and(f)if the application is refused—(i)whethertheassessmentmanagerwasdirectedtorefuse the application and, if so, the
referral agencydirecting refusal and whether the refusal
was solelybecause of the direction; and(ii)for a refusal
for a reason other than because of areferralagency’sdirection—thereasonsfortherefusal;
and(g)for a variation approval—the
variations; and(h)the name, residential or business
address, and electronicaddress of each principal submitter;
and(i)the day the decision was made.(3)Thenoticemustalsostate,orbeaccompaniedby,thedocuments prescribed by
regulation.(4)If—(a)theassessmentmanagerinrelationtoadevelopmentapplication
is—(i)a local government; or(ii)the chief
executive; or(iii)an entity
prescribed by regulation; and(b)the
development application involved—(i)a
material change of use; or(ii)reconfiguring a
lot; or(iii)building work,
other than to the extent the buildingwork is
assessable against the building assessmentprovisions;
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website.(5)The notice must state—(a)a description of the development;
and(b)a description of the assessment
benchmarks applying forthe development; and(c)totheextentthedevelopmentrequiredimpactassessment—(i)any
relevant matters under section 45(5)(b) that thedevelopmentwasassessedagainst,ortowhichregard was had, in the assessment;
and(ii)adescriptionofthemattersraisedinanysubmissions;
and(iii)how the
assessment manager dealt with the mattersdescribedundersubparagraph(ii)inreachingadecision; and(d)the
reasons for the assessment manager’s decision; and(e)ifthedevelopmentapplicationwasapproved,orapproved subject to conditions, and the
development didnotcomplywithanyofthebenchmarks—thereasonswhytheapplicationwasapproveddespitethedevelopmentnotcomplyingwithanyofthebenchmarks; and(f)any
matter prescribed by a regulation.64Deemed approval of applications(1)This section applies to a development
application if—(a)the application requires only code
assessment; and(b)the assessment manager does not decide
the applicationwithin the period, or extended period,
allowed under thedevelopment assessment rules.(2)However,thissectiondoesnotapplytoadevelopmentapplication—Current as at
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Development assessment[s 64](a)that
includes a variation request; or(b)if a
referral agency directs the assessment manager—(i)to
give any development approval for only a statedpart of the
application; or(ii)to refuse the
application; or(c)thatincludesdevelopmentforwhichthebuildingassessment
provisions are an assessment benchmark; or(d)thatissubjecttoadirectionundersection 95(1)(b),ifthe
stated period for the application under that sectionhas
not ended.(3)The applicant may, before the
application is decided, give anotice (adeemed approval notice), in the
approved form, thatstates the application should be approved,
to the assessmentmanager.(4)The
applicant must give a copy of the deemed approval noticetoeachpersonstatedinsection 63(1)(b)to(d)fortheapplication.(5)Onthedaytheassessmentmanagerreceivesthedeemedapprovalnotice,theassessmentmanageristakentohavegiven an
approval (adeemed approval) to the
applicant.(6)The assessment manager may, within 10
business days afterreceivingthedeemedapprovalnotice,givetheapplicantadecision notice, in the approved form, in
which the decision—(a)approves the application; or(b)approvestheapplicationsubjecttodevelopmentconditions.(7)The
deemed approval is taken to be—(a)totheextentareferralagencyortheMinisterhasdirectedtheapprovalbeapreliminaryapproval—apreliminary
approval; or(b)otherwise—the type or types of
approval applied for.(8)The deemed
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conditions that a referral agency’s response directedthe
assessment manager to impose; and(b)any
conditions that the Minister directed the assessmentmanager to impose under section 95(1)(d);
and(c)iftheassessmentmanagerdoesnotgiveadecisionnoticetotheapplicantunderthissection—theconditions(thestandardconditions)statedinaninstrument made by the Minister for
this section.(9)Beforemakingoramendingtheinstrumentmentionedinsubsection (8)(c), the Minister must
consult with the personsthe Minister considers
appropriate.(10)TheMinistermustnotifythemakingoramendmentoftheinstrument mentioned in subsection
(8)(c) in the gazette.Division 3Development
conditions65Permitted development
conditions(1)A development condition imposed on a
development approvalmust—(a)be
relevant to, but not be an unreasonable imposition on,thedevelopmentortheuseofpremisesasaconsequence of the development;
or(b)be reasonably required in relation to
the development ortheuseofpremisesasaconsequenceofthedevelopment.(2)A
development condition may—(a)limit how
long—(i)a lawful use may continue; or(ii)works may remain
in place; or(b)state that development must not start
until—(i)other development permits for
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Development assessment[s 66](ii)other development on the same premises,
includingdevelopment that the development application
doesnotcover,hasbeensubstantiallystartedorcompleted; orNote—For
when development can otherwise start, see section 72.(c)requirecompliancewithaninfrastructureagreementforthepremises,butonlytotheextenttheresponsibilities under the agreement attach
to, and bindthe owner of, the premises under section
155(3); or(d)requiredevelopment,orapartofdevelopment,tobecompleted within a stated period;
or(e)requirethepaymentofsecurityunderanagreementundersection 67tosupportarequirementunderparagraph (d).Notes—1Seechapter
4,parts 2and3forotherpermitteddevelopmentconditions.2InadditiontodevelopmentconditionsunderthisAct,alandsurrenderrequirementundertheCoastalActmaybemadeinrelationtoparticularlandthatisthesubjectofadevelopmentapproval for
reconfiguring a lot in a coastal management districtunder the Coastal Act. However, a land
surrender requirement isnot a development condition under this
Act.66Prohibited development
conditions(1)A development condition must
not—(a)requireapersonotherthantheapplicanttocarryoutworks for the development; or(b)requireapersontoenterintoaninfrastructureagreement;
or(c)otherthanunderchapter
4,part 2or3,requireamonetarypaymentfortheestablishment,operatingormaintenancecostsof,workstobecarriedoutfor,orland
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provider—infrastructure or works toprotect the
operation of the infrastructure; or(d)require an access restriction strip;
or(e)limit the period a development
approval has effect for ause or works forming part of a network
of infrastructure,otherthanState-ownedorState-controlledtransportinfrastructure; or(f)relate to water infrastructure about a
matter for whichthe SEQ Water Act requires a water
approval.Examples for paragraph (f)—A
development condition that requires—•works to be carried out•a
monetary payment•land in fee simple to be given.(2)Adevelopmentconditionmustnotbeinconsistentwithadevelopment condition of an earlier
development approval ineffect for the development,
unless—(a)both conditions are imposed by the
same person; and(b)theapplicantagreesinwritingtothelaterconditionapplying; and(c)if
the development application for the later developmentapprovalwasrequiredtobeaccompaniedbytheconsent of the owner of the
premises—the owner of thepremisesagreesinwritingtothelaterconditionapplying.(3)Adevelopmentconditionthatcomplieswithsubsection
(2)applies instead of the earlier
condition.Note—Forotherlimitsondevelopmentconditionsaboutenvironmentaloffsets, see
theEnvironmental Offsets Act 2014,
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conditionsAnapplicantforadevelopmentapplicationmaymakeanagreementwithanassessmentmanager,referralagencyorotherpersontoestablishtheresponsibilities,orsecuretheperformance, of a party to the agreement
about a developmentcondition.Part 4Development assessment rules68Development assessment rules(1)The Minister must make rules
(thedevelopment assessmentrules)forthedevelopmentassessmentprocess,includingrules
about—(a)howandwhennotificationistobecarriedoutundersection 53,
including re-notifying the application if—(i)theapplicantchangestheapplicationundersection 52; and(ii)the
notice under section 53(1) has been given; and(iii)the
change is not a minor change; and(iv)theassessmentmanagerisnotsatisfiedthatthechange would be unlikely to attract a
submissionabout the matter that is the subject of the
change;and(v)the assessment
manager is not satisfied the changeonly addresses a
matter raised in a properly madesubmission;
and(b)the consideration of properly made
submissions.(2)Also, the development assessment rules
may provide for—(a)whenadevelopmentapplicationmaybetakentobeproperly made for section 51(5);
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effect on a development application of the expiry ofa
time limit under, or of a contravention of, the rules (thelapsing of the application, for example);
or(c)the revival of lapsed applications;
or(d)howandwhenareferralagencymaychangeitsresponsebeforeadevelopmentapplicationorchangeapplication is
decided; or(e)any matter in relation to part 5,
divisions 2 to 4; or(f)theeffectonaprocessunderthischapteroftakingaction under
theNative Title Act 1993(Cwlth), part
2,division 3.Examples—•theeffect,forsection 52,ofdifferenttypesofchangeonadevelopment application•the period for making referral
agency’s responses, including whenthe responses
may be made late•matters to be considered when deciding
whether a change to adevelopment application or development
approval would result insubstantially different
development•matters to be considered when deciding
if an action is a materialchange of use•the
periods for taking actions under the process•the
effect of not taking the actions within the periods•provisionsforinformationrequests,andwhenandhowtheinformation can
be sought(3)Section 10appliestomakingthedevelopmentassessmentrules as if the
rules were a State planning policy.(4)The
development assessment rules do not have effect unlessprescribed by regulation.(5)However,thedevelopmentassessmentrulesarenotsubordinate
legislation.69Amending the development assessment
rules(1)The Minister may amend the development
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Development assessment[s 70](2)However, the amendment does not have effect
until—(a)the chief executive publishes both the
amendment, andthe rules as amended, on the department’s
website; and(b)the rules as amended are prescribed by
regulation.(3)Sections10and11applytoamendingthedevelopmentassessment rules
as if the rules were a State planning policy.(4)Theregulationmuststatethedaytheamendmentwaspublished.70Access to and evidence of the development
assessmentrules(1)Thechiefexecutivemustkeepthefollowingonthedepartment’s website—(a)the development assessment rules, as
in effect from timeto time;(b)endnotestothedevelopmentassessmentrulesthatstate—(i)whenallamendmentsmadetotherulestookeffect;
and(ii)details of each
regulation that prescribes the rules;(c)any
superseded versions of the development assessmentrules.(2)The
following provisions apply to the development assessmentrules as if the rules were subordinate
legislation and as if areference in the provisions to the
parliamentary counsel werea reference to the chief
executive—(a)theLegislative
Standards Act 1992, section 10A;(b)theEvidence Act 1977, sections 43(h)
and 46A.(3)A failure to comply with subsection
(1) does not invalidate orotherwise affect the development
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Development assessment[s 71]Development
approvalsNotauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 1Effect of
development approval71When development approval has
effect(1)Generally, a development approval
starts to have effect whentheapprovalisgiven,ortakentohavebeengiven,totheapplicant.(2)However—(a)if
an appeal about the approval is started, and subject tothe
outcome of the appeal—the approval starts to haveeffect when the appeal ends; or(b)if no appeal about the approval is
started, but there was asubmitter for the development
application who had notgiven the assessment manager a notice
withdrawing thesubmitter’ssubmissionbeforetheapplicationwasdecided—the approval starts to have effect
on the dayafter the first of the following
happens—(i)thelastsubmittergivestheassessmentmanagernotice that the submitter will not be
appealing thedecision;(ii)the
last appeal period for the development approvalends.(3)Ifasubmitterforthedevelopmentapplicationgivestheassessmentmanagernoticethatthesubmitterwillnotbeappealingthedecisionontheapplication,theassessmentmanager must
give the applicant a copy of the notice.(4)Despite subsections (1) and (2), if land
that is the subject of anacquisitionapprovalistakenoracquiredundertheAcquisitionActortheStateDevelopmentActaftertheapproval would otherwise take effect under
subsection (1) or(2), the approval starts to have effect when
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applies instead of a local planning instrument, tothe
extent of any inconsistency, until—(a)the
development is completed; or(b)the
variation approval lapses under section 88(2).(6)In
this section—acquisitionapproval,foracquisitionland,meansadevelopment approval that relates to the
purpose for which theland is to be taken or
acquired.submitterincludesanadviceagencythat,initsreferralagency’s
response, has told the assessment manager to treatthe
response as a properly made submission.72When
development may start(1)Developmentunderadevelopmentapprovalmaystartwhen—(a)alldevelopmentpermitsforthedevelopmenthavestarted to have effect; and(b)alldevelopmentconditionsofthepermitsthatarerequired to be complied with before
development startshave been complied with.(2)However, if an appeal is started in relation
to a developmentapproval, other than an appeal about a
change application orextension application, development
must not start until—(a)the appeal ends;
or(b)the tribunal or court hearing the
appeal allows all or partof the development to start, because
the tribunal or courtconsiderstheoutcomeoftheappealwouldnotbeaffected.73Attachment to the premisesWhile a development approval is in effect,
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reconfiguring a lot)is approved for the premises;
or(ii)the premises are
reconfigured; and(b)binds the owner, the owner’s
successors in title, and anyoccupier of the
premises.73ADevelopment permits for building work
given by privatecertifiers(1)Thissectionappliestoadevelopmentapplicationforadevelopment permit that—(a)is for building work; and(b)is made to a private certifier as
assessment manager.(2)Subsection (3) applies to the
development application if anypart of the
building work requires impact assessment.(3)Adevelopmentpermitgivenbytheprivatecertifierforthebuilding work
does not authorise the carrying out of the partrequiringimpactassessment,unlessarelevantpreliminaryapproval is in
effect for the part.(4)Subsection (5)
applies to the development application if—(a)any
part of the building work must be assessed against,orhavingregardto,amatterthatisnotabuildingassessment provision; and(b)none of the referral agencies are
required to assess theapplication against, or having regard
to, the matter.(5)Adevelopmentpermitgivenbytheprivatecertifierforthebuilding work
does not authorise the carrying out of the partrequiring
assessment against, or having regard to, the matter,unless a relevant preliminary approval is in
effect for the part.(6)In this
section—relevant preliminary approvalmeans a preliminary approvalgivenundertheoldActbyanentityotherthanaprivatecertifier.Current as at
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Development assessment[s 74]Division 2Changing development approvalsSubdivision 1Changes during
appeal period74What this subdivision is about(1)Thissubdivisionisaboutchangingadevelopmentapprovalbefore the applicant’s appeal period for the
approval ends.(2)Thissubdivisionalsoappliestoanapprovalofachangeapplication,otherthanachangeapplicationforaminorchange to a
development approval.(3)For subsection
(2), sections 75 and 76 apply—(a)as
if a reference in section 75 to a development approvalwere
a reference to an approval of a change application;and(b)asifareferenceinthesectionstotheassessmentmanager were a
reference to the responsible entity; and(c)asifareferenceinsection 76toadevelopmentapplicationwereareferencetoachangeapplication;and(d)asifthereferenceinsection 76(3)(b)tosection 63(2)and (3) were a
reference to section 83(4); and(e)with
any other necessary changes.75Making change representations(1)Theapplicantmaymakerepresentations(changerepresentations)totheassessmentmanager,duringtheapplicant’s appeal period for the
development approval, aboutchanging—(a)a matter in the development approval,
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development condition imposed under a directionmadebytheMinisterunderchapter
3,part 6,division 2;
or(b)if the development approval is a
deemed approval—thestandard conditions taken to be included in
the deemedapproval under section 64(8)(c).(2)Iftheapplicantneedsmoretimetomakethechangerepresentations,theapplicantmay,duringtheapplicant’sappeal period
for the approval, suspend the appeal period by anotice given to the assessment
manager.(3)Only 1 notice may be given.(4)If a notice is given, the appeal
period is suspended—(a)ifthechangerepresentationsarenotmadewithinaperiod of 20 business days after the
notice is given to theassessment manager—until the end of
that period; or(b)ifthechangerepresentationsaremadewithin20business days after the notice is
given to the assessmentmanager, until—(i)theapplicantwithdrawsthenotice,bygivinganother notice
to the assessment manager; or(ii)theapplicantreceivesnoticethattheassessmentmanagerdoesnotagreewiththechangerepresentations;
or(iii)theendof20businessdaysafterthechangerepresentations
are made, or a longer period agreedinwritingbetweentheapplicantandtheassessment manager.(5)However,iftheassessmentmanagergivestheapplicantanegotiated decision notice, the appeal
period starts again onthe day after the negotiated decision
notice is given.76Deciding change representations(1)Theassessmentmanagermustassessthechangerepresentations
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the extent those matters are relevant.(2)The
assessment manager must, within 5 business days afterdecidingthechangerepresentations,giveadecisionnoticeto—(a)the applicant;
and(b)if the assessment manager agrees with
any of the changerepresentations—(i)each
principal submitter; and(ii)each referral
agency; and(iii)iftheassessmentmanagerisnotalocalgovernmentandthedevelopmentisinalocalgovernment area—the relevant local
government;and(iv)if the
assessment manager is a chosen assessmentmanager—the
prescribed assessment manager; and(v)another person prescribed by
regulation.(3)A decision notice (anegotiated decision notice)
that states theassessmentmanageragreeswithachangerepresentationmust—(a)state the nature of the change agreed
to; and(b)comply with section 63(2) and
(3).(4)A negotiated decision notice replaces
the decision notice forthe development application.(5)Only 1 negotiated decision notice may
be given.(6)If a negotiated decision notice is
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77]Changes after appeal period77What this subdivision is aboutThis
subdivision is about changing a development approval,otherthanthecurrencyperiod,afterallappealperiodsinrelation to the approval end.78Making change application(1)A person may make an application
(achange application) tochange a development approval.Note—For the making
of a change application for a development approval thatwas
a PDA development approval, see also the Economic
DevelopmentAct 2012, sections 51AM, 51AN and
51AO.(2)A change application must be made to
the responsible entityfor the application.78AResponsible entity for change
applications(1)Theresponsible
entityfor a change application is—(a)ifthechangeapplicationisforaminorchangetoadevelopment condition of a development
approval statedinareferralagency’sresponseforthedevelopmentapplicationoranotherchangeapplicationfortheapproval—the referral agency;
or(b)otherwise—the assessment
manager.Note—For the
responsible entity for a change application for a
developmentapproval that was a PDA development
approval, see also the EconomicDevelopment Act
2012, section 51AN.(2)However,theP&ECourtistheresponsibleentityforthechange
application instead of the person under subsection (1)if—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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changed by theP&E Court; and(c)a
properly made submission was made about—(i)thedevelopmentapplicationforthedevelopmentapproval;
or(ii)anotherchangeapplicationforthedevelopmentapproval.(3)Also,theMinisteristheresponsibleentityforthechangeapplication instead of the person under
subsection (1) if—(a)the change application is for a change
to—(i)aconditionofadevelopmentapprovalthattheMinisterdirectedbeimposedoramendedundersection 95; or(ii)aconditionofadevelopmentapprovalthattheMinisterdirectedbeimposedundertheoldAct,section419ortherepealedIntegratedPlanningAct
1997, section 3.6.1; or(iii)adevelopmentapprovalgivenorchangedbytheMinisterforanapplicationthatwascalledinunder a call in provision; and(b)theP&ECourtisnottheresponsibleentityforthechange
application.(4)IftheP&ECourtistheresponsibleentityforthechangeapplication, the court—(a)mustassessanddecidethechangeapplicationunderthis
subdivision; but(b)isnototherwiseboundbytherequirementsofthissubdivision for
administering the change application.(5)IfthechangeapplicationismadetotheMinisterastheresponsibleentityundersubsection(3)andtheMinisterissatisfiedthechangedoesnotaffectaStateinterest,thePage 98Current as at
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Development assessment[s 79]Minister may
refer the change application to the assessmentmanager.(6)If the Minister refers the change
application to the assessmentmanager, the
assessment manager is the responsible entity forthe
application instead of the Minister.Notauthorised—indicativeonly79Requirements for change
applications(1)A change application must be—(a)made in the approved form; and(b)accompanied by—(i)the
required fee; and(ii)for an
application for a minor change—a copy ofany pre-request
response notice for the application.(1A)Also,achangeapplicationmustbeaccompaniedbythewritten consent of the owner of the
premises the subject of theapplication to
the extent—(a)the applicant is not the owner;
and(b)the application is in relation
to—(i)amaterialchangeofuseofpremisesorreconfiguring a lot; or(ii)works on
premises that are below high-water markand outside a
canal; and(c)the premises are not excluded
premises.(2)The responsible entity—(a)must accept an application that the
responsible entity issatisfied complies with subsections
(1) and (1A); and(b)mustnotacceptanapplicationunlesstheresponsibleentityissatisfiedtheapplicationcomplieswithsubsection (1A);
and(c)mayacceptanapplicationthatdoesnotcomplywithsubsection (1)(a) or (b)(ii); andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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109(b).Notauthorised—indicativeonly80Notifying
affected entities of change applications forminor
changes(1)Apersonwhoproposestomakeachangeapplicationforaminor change to a development approval
must give notice ofthe proposal, and the details of the change,
to the followingentities (each anaffected
entity)—(a)iftheassessmentmanagerwouldbetheresponsibleentityforthechangeapplicationifitweremade—areferral agency for the development approval
other thanthe chief executive;(b)if a
referral agency would be the responsible entity forthe
change application if it were made—(i)the
assessment manager; and(ii)anotherreferralagencyforthedevelopmentapproval other
than the chief executive;(c)if the P&E
Court would be the responsible entity for thechange
application if it were made—(i)the
assessment manager; and(ii)a referral
agency for the development approval;(d)iftheMinisterwouldbetheresponsibleentityforthechange
application if it were made—(i)the
assessment manager; and(ii)areferralagencyforthedevelopmentapprovalother than the chief executive;(e)another person prescribed by
regulation.(2)Anaffectedentityforthechangeapplicationmaygivetheperson a notice (apre-request
response notice) that states—(a)whether the affected entity objects to the
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reasons for any objection.(3)If the applicant
for a change application for a minor changehasnotreceivedapre-requestresponsenoticefromanaffected entity for the application,
the applicant must give acopyoftheapplicationtotheaffectedentityassoonaspracticableaftertheapplicantgivestheapplicationtotheresponsible entity.(4)Anaffectedentitymust,within15businessdaysafterreceiving a copy
of a change application for a minor change,givetheresponsibleentityandtheapplicantanotice(aresponse notice) that
states—(a)the affected entity has no objection
to the change; or(b)the affected entity objects to the
change and the reasonsfor the objection.(5)Iftheaffectedentitydoesnotdoso,theresponsibleentitymust
decide the application as if the affected entity had givena
response notice stating the affected entity had no objectionto
the change.81Assessing change applications for
minor changes(1)Thissectionappliestoachangeapplicationforaminorchange to a
development approval.(2)Inassessingthechangeapplication,theresponsibleentitymust
consider—(a)theinformationtheapplicantincludedwiththeapplication; and(b)if
the responsible entity is the assessment manager—anyproperlymadesubmissionsaboutthedevelopmentapplicationoranotherchangeapplicationthatwasapproved; and(c)any
pre-request response notice or response notice givenin
relation to the change application; and(d)iftheresponsibleentityis,undersection78A(3),theMinister—all matters the Minister would or
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Development assessment[s 81]against or have
regard to, if the change application werea development
application called in by the Minister; and(da)ifparagraph(d)doesnotapply—allmatterstheresponsible entity would or may assess
against or haveregard to, if the change application were a
developmentapplication; and(e)anothermatterthattheresponsibleentityconsidersrelevant.(3)Subsections (4) and (5) apply if the
responsible entity must, inassessingthechangeapplicationundersubsection(2)(d)or(da), consider—(a)a
statutory instrument; or(b)anotherdocumentapplied,adoptedorincorporated(with or without
changes) in a statutory instrument.(4)The
responsible entity must consider the statutory instrument,orotherdocument,asineffectwhenthedevelopmentapplication for
the development approval was properly made.(5)However,theresponsibleentitymaygivetheweighttheresponsibleentityconsidersisappropriate,inthecircumstances, to—(a)the
statutory instrument or other document as in effectwhen
the change application was made; or(b)ifthestatutoryinstrumentorotherdocumentisamendedorreplacedafterthechangeapplicationismadebutbeforeitisdecided—theamendedorreplacement instrument or document;
or(c)another statutory instrument—(i)that comes into effect after the
change applicationis made but before it is decided; and(ii)thattheresponsibleentitywouldhavebeenrequired to
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changes(1)This section applies in relation to a
change application for aminor change to a development
approval.(2)After assessing the change application
under section 81, theresponsible entity must decide
to—(a)make the change, with or without
imposing or amendingdevelopment conditions in relation to
the change; or(b)refuse to make the change.(3)Ifthereisnoaffectedentityforthechangeapplication,theresponsibleentitymustdecidetheapplicationwithin20business days after receiving the
application.(4)Ifthereisanaffectedentityforthechangeapplication,theresponsible entity—(a)must
not decide the application until—(i)theresponsibleentityreceivesapre-requestresponsenotice,orresponsenotice,fromtheaffected entity; or(ii)theendof20businessdaysafterreceivingtheapplication; but(b)mustdecidetheapplicationwithin25businessdaysafter receiving the application.(5)However, the applicant and the
responsible entity may, withinthe period
stated in subsection (3) or (4)(b), agree to extendthe
period for deciding the change application.81BWithdrawing change applications for minor
changes(1)This section applies in relation to a
change application for aminor change to a development
approval.(2)Atanytimebeforethechangeapplicationisdecided,theapplicantmaywithdrawtheapplicationbygivingnoticeofthe withdrawal to—(a)the
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affected entity for the change application.82Assessing and deciding change applications
for otherchanges(1)This
section applies to a change application, other than for aminor change to a development
approval.(2)For administering the change
application, and assessing anddecidingthechangeapplicationinthecontextofthedevelopment approval, the relevant
provisions apply—(a)as if—(i)theresponsibleentityweretheassessmentmanager;
and(ii)thechangeapplicationweretheoriginaldevelopmentapplication,withthechangesincluded,butwasmadewhenthechangeapplication was
made; and(b)with necessary changes.(3)However—(a)section 53doesnotapplytothechangeapplicationifthechangeisnotaminorchangeonlybecausethechange may cause—(i)areferraltoareferralagencyiftherewerenoreferral agencies for the development
application;or(ii)a referral to
extra referral agencies; or(iii)a
referral agency to assess the change applicationagainst extra matters; and(b)the power—(i)to
direct that a development condition be imposedunder section
56(1)(b)(i) includes a power to directthat a
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60(2)(c)or(3)(b)or64(6)(b)includesapower to amend a development
condition; and(c)iftheresponsibleentityis,undersection78A(3),theMinister—(i)therelevantprovisionsapplytothechangeapplicationonlyif,andtotheextent,thoseprovisionswouldapplytoadevelopmentapplication
called in by the Minister; and(ii)section 105(5)and(6)appliesforassessinganddeciding the change application.(4)To remove any doubt, it is declared
that the following mattersapply, only to the extent the matters
are relevant to assessinganddecidingthechangeapplicationinthecontextofthedevelopment approval—(a)the assessment benchmarks;(b)any matters a referral agency must,
may, or may onlyassesstheapplicationagainstorhaveregardtoundersection
55(2);(c)ifthedevelopmenttowhichthechangeapplicationrelatesrequirescodeassessment—anymatterstheassessment must be carried out having
regard to undersection 45(3)(b);(d)ifthedevelopmenttowhichthechangeapplicationrelatesrequiresimpactassessment—anymatterstheassessmentmustormaybecarriedoutagainstorhaving regard to under section 45(5)(a)(ii)
or (b).(5)Ifachangeapplicationismadewithin1yearafterthedevelopmentapprovalwasgiven,anyproperlymadesubmission for the application for the
development approval istakentobeaproperlymadesubmissionforthechangeapplication.(6)In
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51; and(c)part 3, other than sections 63 and
64(8)(c); and(d)the development assessment
rules.82AAdditional referral agencies for
change applicationsother than for minor changes(1)This section applies in relation to a
change application, otherthanachangeapplicationforaminorchangetoadevelopment
approval.(2)Aregulationmaystatethefollowingforthechangeapplication—(a)that
a person is a referral agency (anadditional
referralagency) for the change
application;(b)the matters the additional referral
agency—(i)may,must,ormustonlyassessthechangeapplication
against; or(ii)may, must, or
must only have regard to in assessingthe change
application;(c)that the powers of the additional
referral agency for thechange application are limited in a
particular way.(3)To remove any doubt, it is declared
that the additional referralagencyisareferralagencyforthechangeapplicationinaddition to a referral agency for the
application under section54(2), as applied under section
82(2).(4)For assessing and deciding the change
application under therelevant provisions, as applied under
section 82(2)—(a)areferenceintherelevantprovisions,otherthaninsection 54(2), to a referral agency includes
a referenceto the additional referral agency;
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(2)(b)(i); and(ii)may, must, or
must only have regard to the mattersstated under
subsection (2)(b)(ii) in assessing thechange
application; and(c)a reference in section 55(3) to
section 55(2) includes areference to paragraph (b); and(d)areferenceinsection56(7)(b)tothemattersundersection55(2)includesareferencetothemattersmentioned in
subsection (2)(b).(5)In this section—relevant
provisionssee section 82(6).Subdivision
3Notice of decision83Notice of decision(1)The
responsible entity, other than the P&E Court, must give
adecisionnoticeabouttheentity’sdecisiononachangeapplication,within5businessdaysafterdecidingtheapplication, to—(a)the
applicant; and(b)iftheresponsibleentityisnottheassessmentmanager—the
assessment manager; and(c)iftheresponsibleentityisachosenassessmentmanager—the
prescribed assessment manager; and(d)any
referral agency for the application; and(e)if
the responsible entity is not a local government andthe
premises are in a local government area—the localgovernment whose local government area
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development approvalwascalledinunderacallinprovision—theMinisterwho
called in the application; and(g)if
the approval was given under a court order and thecourt was not the responsible entity—the
court; and(h)another person prescribed by
regulation.(2)Also, if a negotiated decision notice
is not given in relation tothe decision,
the responsible entity, other than the P&E Court,mustgiveadecisionnoticeaboutthedecisiontoeachprincipal
submitter within 5 business days after the first of thefollowing events happens—(a)theapplicantgivestheresponsibleentityawrittennotice stating
that the applicant does not intend to makechange
representations under section 75;(b)the
applicant gives the responsible entity notice of theapplicant’s appeal;(c)the
applicant’s appeal period for the change applicationends.(3)The
decision notice must state the day when—(a)the
change application was made; and(b)thedevelopmentapprovalforthedevelopmentapplication was
decided.(4)If the decision is to make the change,
the decision notice mustbeaccompaniedbyacopyofthefollowingshowingthechange, including any extra
development conditions—(a)if the
responsible entity is a referral agency—the referralagency’sresponsefortheoriginaldevelopmentapplication;(b)otherwise—the development approval.(5)If a decision notice is given to a
court, the court must attachthe notice to
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Development assessment[s 83](6)If
the decision notice is given by the court, the decision
startsto have effect when the notice is
given.(7)If subsection (6) does not apply,
section 71(1) to (6) applies tothe decision
notice as if—(a)the decision were a development
approval; and(b)a submitter for the change application
were a submitterfor a development application; and(c)an affected entity, or an advice
agency in relation to thechange application, were an advice
agency mentioned insection 71; and(d)theapplicantforthechangeapplicationwereanapplicant for a development approval;
and(e)the responsible entity were an
assessment manager.(8)If—(a)theresponsibleentityforachangeapplication,otherthan
for a minor change, is—(i)a local
government; or(ii)the chief
executive; or(iii)an entity
prescribed by regulation; and(b)the
change application involved—(i)a
material change of use; or(ii)reconfiguring a
lot; or(iii)building work,
other than to the extent the buildingwork is
assessable against the building assessmentprovisions;
or(iv)development
prescribed by regulation;the responsible entity must publish a
notice about the decisionon the responsible entity’s
website.(9)The notice must state—(a)a description of the development;
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Development assessment[s 84](b)a
description of any assessment benchmarks, or mattersunder section 55(2), applying for assessing
the changeapplication; and(c)totheextentthechangeapplicationrequiredimpactassessment—(i)any
relevant matters under section 45(5)(b) that thedevelopmentwasassessedagainst,ortowhichregard was had, in the assessment;
and(ii)adescriptionofthemattersraisedinanysubmissions;
and(iii)how the
assessment manager dealt with the mattersdescribedundersubparagraph(ii)inreachingadecision; and(d)the
reasons for the responsible entity’s decision; and(e)thereasonswhythechangeapplicationwasapproveddespite the
development not complying with any or allof the
benchmarks, if—(i)the responsible entity was the
assessment manager;and(ii)the development
did not comply with any or all ofthe benchmarks;
and(iii)theresponsibleentityapprovedthechangeapplication,orapprovedthechangeapplicationsubject to
conditions; and(f)any matter prescribed by a
regulation.Division 3Cancelling
development approvals84Cancellation
applications(1)Apersonmaymakeanapplication(acancellationapplication) to cancel a
development approval, unless—(a)the
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or(ii)theconductormanagementofusesstarted,orworks carried out, under the approval;
andExamples of paragraph (b)—An
obligation under a development condition about—•operating hours, traffic management or waste
management•restoring or rehabilitating the land
or a building(c)the obligations have not been
superseded under anotherdevelopmentapproval,orauthority,underthisoranother Act.(2)A
cancellation application must be made to—(a)foradevelopmentapplicationthatwascalledin—theoriginal assessment manager; or(b)otherwise—the assessment
manager.Note—Forthemakingofacancellationapplicationforadevelopmentapproval that
was a PDA development approval, see also the EconomicDevelopment Act 2012, section 51AP.(3)The application must be accompanied
by—(a)the required fee, subject to section
109(b); and(b)the written consent of—(i)if the applicant is not the owner of
the premises—the owner of the premises; and(ii)ifthereisanagreementforapersontobuythepremisesfromtheownerofthepremises—theother person;
and(iii)if the premises
are subject to an easement in favourof a public
utility—the public utility.(4)On
receiving an application that complies with this section,the
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Development assessment[s 85](a)cancel the development approval; and(b)give notice of the cancellation
to—(i)the applicant; and(ii)each
referral agency; and(iii)iftheassessmentmanagerwasachosenassessmentmanager—theprescribedassessmentmanager;
and(iv)for an approval
given under an order of the P&ECourt—the court;
and(v)for an approval given under a call
in—the Minister.(5)The assessment manager and any
referral agency must releaseany monetary
security for the development approval held bythe assessment
manager or referral agency.Division 4Lapsing of and extendingdevelopment
approvals85Lapsing of approval at end of currency
period(1)Apartofadevelopmentapprovallapsesattheendofthefollowing period (thecurrency period)—(a)for any part of the development
approval relating to amaterial change of use—if the first
change of use doesnot happen within—(i)the
period stated for that part of the approval; or(ii)if
no period is stated—6 years after the approvalstarts to have
effect;(b)foranypartofthedevelopmentapprovalrelatingtoreconfiguringalot—ifaplanforthereconfigurationthat, under the
Land Title Act, is required to be given toa local
government for approval is not given to the localgovernment within—(i)the
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no period is stated—4 years after the approvalstarts to have
effect;(c)for any other part of the development
approval—if thedevelopment does not substantially start
within—(i)the period stated for that part of the
approval; or(ii)if no period is
stated—2 years after the approvalstarts to take
effect.Note—For the lapsing
of a development approval that was a PDA developmentapproval, see also the Economic Development
Act 2012, section 51AK.(2)Ifpartofadevelopmentapprovallapses,anymonetarysecurity given
for that part of the approval must be released.86Extension applications(1)A
person may make an application (anextension
application)to the assessment manager to extend a
currency period of adevelopment approval before the
approval lapses.Note—For the making
of an extension application for a development approvalthatwasaPDAdevelopmentapproval,seealsotheEconomicDevelopment Act
2012, section 51AL.(2)The extension application must
be—(a)made—(i)iftheassessmentmanagerhasaformfortheapplication—in
the form; or(ii)by notice;
and(b)accompanied by the required
fee.(2A)Also, the
extension application must be accompanied by thewritten consent of the owner of the premises
the subject of thedevelopment approval to the extent—(a)the applicant is not the owner;
and(b)the development approval is
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Development assessment[s 87](i)amaterialchangeofuseofpremisesorreconfiguring a lot; or(ii)works on premises that are below high-water
markand outside a canal; and(c)the
premises are not excluded premises.(3)An
assessment manager—(a)must accept an application that the
assessment manageris satisfied complies with subsections (2)
and (2A); and(b)mustnotacceptanapplicationunlesstheassessmentmanagerissatisfiedtheapplicationcomplieswithsubsection (2A);
and(c)mayacceptanapplicationthatdoesnotcomplywithsubsection (2)(a); and(d)mayacceptanapplicationthatdoesnotcomplywithsubsection (2)(b) to the extent the required
fee has beenwaived under section 109(b).87Assessing and deciding extension
applications(1)Whenassessinganextensionapplication,theassessmentmanagermayconsideranymatterthattheassessmentmanagerconsidersrelevant,evenifthematterwasnotrelevant to assessing the development
application.Note—Fortheassessmentanddecidingofanextensionapplicationforadevelopment approval that was a PDA
development approval, see alsothe Economic
Development Act 2012, section 51AL.(2)The
assessment manager must, within 20 business days afterreceiving the extension application, decide
whether to—(a)give or refuse the extension sought;
or(b)extend the currency period for a
period that is differentfrom the extension sought.(3)Theassessmentmanagerandtheapplicantmayagreetoextend the 20 business day period.Page
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order of the P&E Court.(5)The
assessment manager must, within 5 business days afterdeciding the extension application, give a
decision notice to—(a)the applicant; and(b)any
referral agency; and(c)iftheassessmentmanagerwasachosenassessmentmanager—the
prescribed assessment manager; and(d)if
the assessment manager is not a local government andthe
premises are in a local government area—the localgovernment whose local government area
includes thepremises; and(e)ifthedevelopmentapprovalwasgivenbecauseofanorder of the
P&E Court—the P&E Court; and(f)ifthedevelopmentapplicationforthedevelopmentapproval was
called in—the Minister.(6)If a decision
notice is given to the P&E Court, the P&E Courtmust
attach the notice to the court’s file for the court’s order.(7)Despite section 85, the development
approval lapses—(a)if the extension application is
approved—at the end ofthe extended period; or(b)if the extension application is
refused and the applicantdoesnotappeal—whenthelastofthefollowinghappens—(i)the day notice is given under
subsection (5);(ii)the end of the
currency period; or(c)if the extension application is
refused, the applicant doesappeal and the
appeal is dismissed or withdrawn—whenthe last of the
following happens—(i)the day the appeal is dismissed or
withdrawn;(ii)the end of the
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Development assessment[s 88](d)if
the extension application is refused, the applicant doesappeal,andtheappealisallowed—attheendoftheextended period decided by the court.(8)Iftheapplicantdoesappeal,theapplicantmaynotstartorcarryondevelopmentuntiltheappealisdecided,unlessallowed by an order of the P&E
Court.88Lapsing of approval for failing to
complete development(1)A development
approval, other than a variation approval, fordevelopmentlapsestotheextentthedevelopmentisnotcompletedwithinanyperiodorperiodsrequiredunderadevelopment condition.(2)A
variation approval for development lapses to the extent thedevelopment is not completed within—(a)if a development condition required
the development tobecompletedwithinastatedperiodorperiods—thestated period or
periods; or(b)if paragraph (a) does not apply—the
period or periodsthe applicant nominated in the development
application;or(c)otherwise—5yearsaftertheapprovalstartstohaveeffect.(3)However,despitethelapsingofthedevelopmentapproval,any
security paid under a condition stated in section 65(2)(e)maybeusedasstatedintheapprovaloragreementundersection 67 (to finish the development, for
example).Division 5Noting
development approvals onplanning scheme89Particular approvals to be noted(1)This section applies if a local
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with its planning scheme; or(b)gives a variation approval; or(c)agreestoasupersededplanningschemerequestforasuperseded
planning scheme to apply to the carrying outof particular
development.(2)The local government must—(a)note the approval or decision on the
local government’splanning scheme; and(b)give
notice of the notation, and the premises to whichthe
note relates, to the chief executive.(3)The
note does not amend the planning scheme.(4)Failuretocomplywithsubsection (2)doesnotaffectthevalidity of the approval or decision.Part
6Minister’s powersDivision 1Introduction90What
part applies to(1)This part applies to the following
(anapplication)—(a)a development application;(b)change representations;(c)a change application;(d)an extension application;(e)a cancellation application.(2)In this part, thedecision-makerfor an
application is—(a)for a change application—the
responsible entity; or(b)otherwise—the
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on Minister’s powersThe Minister may exercise a power
under this part in relationto a matter only
if the matter involves, or is likely to involve, aState interest.Division 2Minister’s directionsSubdivision
1Directions generally92Minister not required to notify, consult or
considerparticular materialWhenexercisingapowerunderthisdivision,theMinisterneed not—(a)give notice to anyone other than under
subdivision 2 or3; or(b)consult with anyone; or(c)consider any material given to the Minister
by or for aperson in relation to the exercise or
proposed exercise ofthe power.93Directions generally(1)A
direction given by the Minister must state—(a)the
Minister’s reasons for the direction; and(b)the
State interest for which the direction is given.(2)The recipient of the direction must
comply with the direction.(3)TheMinistermayconsideranyfailuretocomplywiththedirection when exercising another
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94]Directions to decision-makersNotauthorised—indicativeonly94Directions to decision-makers—future
applications(1)The Minister may, by gazette notice,
direct a decision-makerto give copies of all future
applications of a specified type tothe Minister at
a stated time.(2)The Minister must give a copy of the
direction to—(a)the decision-maker; and(b)eachperson,otherthanthechiefexecutive,thattheMinister considers is likely to
be—(i)areferralagencyinrelationtothattypeofapplication; and(ii)ifthedecision-makerisnottheassessmentmanager in
relation to that type of application—theassessment
manager.95Directions to decision-makers—current
applications(1)The Minister may, by gazette notice,
direct a decision-makertodoanyofthefollowinginrelationtoanundecidedapplication—(a)to
exercise one of the decision-maker’s functions, withina
stated reasonable period;(b)not to decide
the application, within a stated period of atleast 20
business days;(c)todecidetheapplication,withinastatedperiodofatleast 20
business days;(d)foradevelopmentapplicationforwhichadeemedapproval has not
taken effect under section 64—(i)toimposestateddevelopmentconditionsonanydevelopment approval given; or(ii)to give a
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change representations or a change application—toimpose, or amend, stated development
conditions on thedevelopment approval.(2)For
subsection (1)(b)—(a)a direction not to decide an
application must state thattheMinistermay,withinthestatedperiod,callintheapplication or give a further
direction; and(b)theMinistermaynotcallintheapplicationafterthestated period ends.(3)The Minister must give a copy of the
direction to—(a)the decision-maker; and(b)the applicant; and(c)for
an application other than change representations—each
referral agency other than the chief executive.(4)If a
direction not to decide an application is given—(a)the process for administering the
application stops whenthe direction is given; and(b)the balance of the process restarts on
the day after—(i)the stated period ends; or(ii)iftheMinistercallsintheapplicationorgivesanotherdirectionbeforethestatedperiodends—theMinistercallsintheapplicationorgivestheother direction.96Directions about alternative assessment
managers(1)TheMinistermay,bygazettenotice,directanentitymentioned in
section 48(3)(a)—(a)not to keep a list under that
subsection for developmentof a type stated in the direction;
or(b)to remove a person from a list under
that subsection.(2)The Minister must give a copy of the
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entity; and(b)if the direction is to remove a person
from the list—theperson.97Report about directions(1)If
the Minister gives a direction, the Minister must prepare areport that—(a)explains the nature of the direction and the
matters theMinister considered in making the direction;
and(b)includes a copy of the
direction.(2)The Minister must table a copy of the
report in the LegislativeAssembly within 14 sitting days after
giving the direction.Subdivision 3Directions to
referral agencies98What this subdivision is aboutThis
subdivision is about directions that the Minister may giveto a
referral agency for the following applications—(a)a
development application;(b)a change
application other than for a minor change.99Directions to referral agency(1)The Minister may, before or after the
end of the period for areferralagencytoassessanapplication,directthereferralagency—(a)to reissue the referral agency’s
response—(i)iftheMinisterconsiderstheresponsedirectstheimpositionofaconditionthatdoesnotcomplywithsection 65or66—withouttheconditionorwith
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Development assessment[s 100](ii)if
the Minister considers the response is not withinthe
referral agency’s functions—in a stated way toensure the
response is within the referral agency’sfunctions;
or(iii)if the Minister
considers the referral agency has notadequatelyassessedtheapplication—inastatedwaythattheMinisterconsidersreflectsanadequate assessment of the application;
or(b)iftheMinisterconsidersthereferralagencyhascontravenedaperiodfortakinganactionundertheprocessforadministeringtheapplication—totaketheaction within a stated reasonable
period.(2)AtthesametimeastheMinistergivesthedirectiontothereferral agency, the Minister must
give a copy of the directionto—(a)the applicant; and(b)any
other referral agency; and(c)the
decision-maker.100Effect of directionIftheMinistergivesadirectiontoareferralagency,thedecision-makermustnotdecidetheapplicationuntilthereferral agency complies with the
direction.Division 3Minister’s call
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in(1)ThissectionappliesiftheMinisterproposestocallinanapplication.(2)The
Minister must give a notice (theproposed call in
notice)seeking representations about the
proposed call in to—(a)the
decision-maker; and(b)the applicant; and(c)each
referral agency, other than the chief executive; and(d)if the application is a development
application or changeapplicationotherthanforaminorchange—anysubmitters for
the application who the Minister is awareof when the
notice is given.(3)A regulation may prescribe matters in
relation to the giving ofthe notice, including—(a)the contents of the notice; and(b)when the notice must be given;
and(c)the effect of giving the notice
on—(i)theprocessforassessinganddecidingtheapplication; or(ii)any
appeal period in relation to the application; and(d)theperiod(therepresentationperiod)withinwhichapersonmaymakerepresentationsabouttheproposedcall in;
and(e)proceduresfornotifyingpersonsoftheMinister’sdecision in
relation to any representation.(4)The
Minister must consider any representations made duringtherepresentationperiodbeforedecidingwhethertocallinthe
application.(5)Any approval or deemed approval for
the application is takennottobeineffectfromthedaytheapplicantreceivestheproposed call in notice until—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Development assessment[s 103](a)if
the Minister decides not to call in the application—thedaytheapplicantreceivesnoticeoftheMinister’sdecision;
or(b)iftheMinisterdecidestocallintheapplication—thedaytheapplicantreceivesacallinnoticefortheapproval or deemed approval.(6)The decision-maker must not cancel a
development approvalafter the decision-maker receives the
proposed call in notice,unless the Minister decides not to
call in the application.103Call in
notice(1)The Minister may call in an
application by giving a notice (acall in
notice) to—(a)the
decision-maker; and(b)the applicant; and(c)any
referral agency in relation to the application, otherthan
the chief executive; and(d)for a
development application or change application—any principal
submitter; and(e)if there are proceedings relating to
the application in theP&E Court—the court.(2)The notice must be given within 20
business days after the endof the
representation period for the proposed call in notice.(3)The notice must state—(a)the reasons for the call in, including
the State interestgiving rise to the call in; and(b)foranapplicationthatisnotacancellationapplication—(i)whether the Minister intends to assess and
decide,or reassess and re-decide, the application,
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point (therestarting point) in the process
foradministeringtheapplication,thattheMinisterdecides, from
which the process must restart.(4)When
deciding the restarting point, the Minister may consideranything the Minister considers
relevant.Notauthorised—indicativeonly104Effect of call in notice(1)WhentheMinistergivesacallinnoticetothedecision-maker—(a)any
decision by the decision-maker for the application isof
no effect; and(b)any appeal against a decision by the
decision-maker forthe application is discontinued; and(c)theprocessforassessingtheapplicationstartsagainfrom the
restarting point.(2)The giving of a call in notice does
not stop a local governmentgiving or
amending an infrastructure charges notice.105Deciding called in application(1)IftheMinistergivesacall innoticetothedecision-maker,other than for a
cancellation application, the Minister may—(a)assess and decide, or reassess and
re-decide, all or partof the application; or(b)if the call in notice is given before
the decision-makerdecides the application—(i)direct the decision-maker to assess all or
part of theapplication; and(ii)decidetheapplication,orpartoftheapplication,based on the
decision-maker’s assessment.(2)If
the Minister gives a call in notice to the decision-maker
fora cancellation application, and the
application complies withsection 84(1),theMinistermustcancelthedevelopmentapproval.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Development assessment[s 105]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(3)Thedecision-makermustgiveallreasonablehelpthattheMinister requires to assess or decide the
application.Examples—•givingallmaterialabouttheapplicationthattheoriginalassessment
manager had before the call in or receives after the callin•giving any other
material relevant to assessing the application(4)The
following provisions do not apply to the application—(a)for a development application—sections
45(3) to (8), 60to 62, to the extent those sections impose
obligations onthe assessment manager, and section
64;(b)for change representations—section
76(1);(c)for a change application for a minor
change—sections81 and 81A;(d)for
a change application for a change that is not a minorchange—section 82;(e)for
an extension application—section 87(1) to (4).(5)For
an application that is not a cancellation application, theMinistermayconsideranythingtheMinisterconsidersrelevant.(6)TheMinisterneednotconsideranyreferralagency’sresponse.(7)The
period under this chapter or the development assessmentrulesbetweenthedaythelastproceduraleventfortheapplication
ends, and the day before the application must bedecided, is replaced by—(a)30
business days; or(b)if, before the 30 business days end,
the Minister gives anoticeextendingtheperiodtotheentitiesinsection 103(1)—50 business days.(8)The requirements for the content of
notices under sections 63,83(3) and (4) and 87(5) apply only to
the extent the Ministerconsiders relevant.Page
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state—(a)thematterstheMinisterconsideredinmakingthedecision; and(b)if
the Minister decided only part of the application—(i)thattheassessmentmanagermustassessanddecide,orreassessandre-decide,theotherpart;and(ii)thepointintheprocessforassessingtheapplication,andthedayfromwhichtheassessment must restart, for the other
part.(10)TheMinistermustgivethenoticetoeachpersonwhowasrequired to be
given the call in notice.(11)If the notice is
about change representations, the notice doesnotreplacethedecisionnoticeforthedevelopmentapplication or
change application.(12)However,anydevelopmentconditionsdecidedbytheMinisterarepartofthedevelopmentapprovalandapplyinstead of any
other development conditions, to the extent ofany
inconsistency.(13)In this
section—procedural eventmeans any action
that must be completed,fortheapplicationundertheprocessforadministeringtheapplication,aftertheapplicationiscalledinbutbeforeadecision about the application must be made,
including—(a)respondingtoarequestforfurtherinformationmadeunder the process; and(b)giving a referral agency response;
and(c)giving a response notice under section
80; and(d)making properly made
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Development assessment[s 106]106Report about call ins(1)IftheMinisterdecidesacalledinapplication,theMinistermust prepare a
report that—(a)explains the nature of the decision
and the matters theMinister considered in making the decision;
and(b)includes a copy of the notice of the
decision.(2)The Minister must table a copy of the
report in the LegislativeAssembly within 14 sitting days after
giving the notice of thedecision.Part 7Miscellaneous107Valid
use or preservation covenants(1)Auseorpreservationcovenantenteredintoinconnectionwithadevelopmentapplicationisofnoeffectunlessthecovenant is required under—(a)a development condition; or(b)an infrastructure agreement.(2)If—(a)the
requirement for a use or preservation covenant undera
development condition or infrastructure agreement isremoved; or(b)thedevelopmentapprovalorinfrastructureagreementlapses;thecovenanteemustregisteraninstrumentreleasingthecovenant.(3)Ifadevelopmentconditionorinfrastructureagreementischanged in a way that affects rights
or responsibilities under ause or
preservation covenant—(a)the covenantee
and the covenantor must execute a validinstrumentthatamendsthecovenanttoreflectthechange; andPage 128Current as at [Not applicable]
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covenantor must register the instrument.(4)In
this section—register, an instrument,
means register the instrument underthe Land Act or
Land Title Act.useorpreservationcovenantmeansacovenantundertheLandAct,section373A(5)(a)or(b)ortheLandTitleAct,section
97A(3)(a) or (b).108Limitation of liabilityAn
assessment manager or responsible entity does not incurliabilityformakingadecisionthatisconsistentwithadirectionoftheMinister,oractiontakenbytheMinister,under chapter 2, part 3, division 3.109Refunding or waiving feesAn
assessment manager, referral agency or responsible entitymay,
but need not—(a)refund all or part of a required fee;
or(b)waive all or part of a required fee,
in the circumstancesprescribed by regulation.Chapter 4InfrastructurePart 1Introduction110What
chapter is about(1)Part 2—Current as at
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Infrastructure[s 111](a)authorises local governments to do either or
both of thefollowing for development approvals in
relation to trunkinfrastructure—(i)adopt,byresolution,chargesfordevelopmentinfrastructure
and levy the charges;(ii)imposeparticularconditionsaboutdevelopmentinfrastructure;
and(b)authoriseslocalgovernments,fornon-trunkinfrastructure,toimposeparticularconditionsaboutdevelopment infrastructure; and(c)providesforaregulationtogovernlocalgovernmentadoptedchargesandchargesbydistributor-retailersunder the SEQ
Water Act for trunk infrastructure.(2)Part
3authorisesStateinfrastructureproviderstoimposeparticularconditionsondevelopmentapprovalsaboutinfrastructure.(3)Part
4 provides for agreements between public sector entitiesand
others about infrastructure.(4)Part
5 contains a miscellaneous provision.Part 2Provisions for localgovernmentsDivision 1Preliminary111Application of partThis part, other
than section 112 and division 5, applies to alocalgovernmentonlyifthelocalgovernment’splanningscheme includes a LGIP.Page 130Current as at [Not applicable]
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2016Chapter 4 Infrastructure[s 112]Charges for trunk infrastructureNotauthorised—indicativeonlySubdivision 1Adopting
charges112Regulation prescribing charges(1)Aregulationmayprescribeamaximumamount(theprescribed
amount) for each adopted charge—(a)under this chapter for providing trunk
infrastructure inrelation to development; or(b)under the SEQ Water Act in relation to
providing trunkinfrastructure.(2)Amaximum adopted charge,
for a financial year, for trunkinfrastructure,
is—(a)forthe2017–2018financialyear—theprescribedamount for an
adopted charge for the infrastructure; or(b)otherwise—the sum of—(i)theprescribedamountforanadoptedchargefortheinfrastructureinforceatthestartofthefinancial year; and(ii)anamountequaltotheamountmentionedinsubparagraph(i)multipliedbythesumofthepercentageincreasesforeachfinancialquartersince the amount
was last prescribed or amended.(3)The
regulation may also prescribe—(a)the
charges breakup; and(b)development for
which there may be an adopted chargeunder this
chapter or land uses for which there may bean adopted
charge under the SEQ Water Act for trunkinfrastructure.(4)In
this section—percentageincreasemeansthe3-yearlymovingaveragequarterly
percentage increase in the PPI.Current as at
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Infrastructure[s 113]113Adopting charges by resolution(1)Alocalgovernmentmay,byresolution(achargesresolution),adoptcharges(eachanadoptedcharge)forproviding trunk
infrastructure for development.(2)However,achargesresolutiondoesnot,ofitself,levyanadopted charge.(3)An
adopted charge must not be for—(a)worksoruseofpremisesauthorisedundertheGreenhouseGasStorageAct2009,theMineralResourcesAct1989,thePetroleumAct1923orthePetroleum and Gas (Production and
Safety) Act 2004; or(b)developmentinaprioritydevelopmentareaundertheEconomic Development Act 2012;
or(c)development by a department, or part
of a department,under a designation; or(d)development for a non-State school under a
designation.(4)Achargesresolutionmuststatethedaywhenanadoptedcharge under the
resolution is to have effect.(5)Themakingofachargesresolutionissubjecttothissubdivision and
subdivision 2.(6)In this section—non-StateschoolseetheEducation(AccreditationofNon-State Schools) Act 2017,
section 6.Subdivision 2Charges
resolutions114Contents—general(1)Anadoptedchargemaybemadefordevelopmentifthecharge is—(a)prescribed by regulation for the
development; and(b)nomorethanthemaximumadoptedchargeforproviding trunk infrastructure for the
development.Page 132Current as at
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Infrastructure[s 115](2)There may be different adopted charges for
development indifferent parts of the local government’s
area.(3)Also, a charges resolution may—(a)declare there is no adopted charge for
all or part of thelocal government’s area; or(b)includeaprovision(anautomaticincreaseprovision)that
provides for automatic increases in levied chargesfrom
when they are levied to when they are paid.(4)Anautomaticincreaseprovisionmuststatehowincreasesunder the
provision are to be worked out.(5)However,anautomaticincreasemustnotbemorethanthelesser of the following—(a)the difference between—(i)the levied charge; and(ii)themaximumadoptedchargethatthelocalgovernment could
have levied for the developmentwhen the charge
is paid;(b)theincreaseworkedoutusingthePPI,adjustedaccording to the 3-yearly PPI average, for
the period—(i)starting on the day the levied charge
is levied; and(ii)ending on the
day the charge is paid.(6)In this
section—3-yearly PPI averagemeans the PPI
adjusted according to the3-year moving average quarterly
percentage change betweenfinancial quarters.115Provisions for participating local
governments anddistributor-retailers(1)Thissectionappliestoeachofthefollowingentities(theparties)—(a)alocalgovernmentthatisaparticipatinglocalgovernment for a
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distributor-retailer.(2)Thepartiesmayenterintoanagreement(abreakupagreement)
about the charges breakup.(3)Abreakupagreementappliesinsteadofachargesbreakupprescribed by
regulation.(4)A charges resolution of the local
government must state thecharges breakup for all adopted
charges under the resolution.(5)However,theadoptedchargesmustnotbemorethantheproportion of the maximum adopted
charges—(a)thelocalgovernmentmayhaveunderabreakupagreement to
which the local government is a party; or(b)ifthelocalgovernmentisnotapartytoabreakupagreement—prescribed by regulation.(6)Subsection (7) applies if there is a
charges resolution of thelocalgovernmentandthepartieslaterenterintoabreakupagreementwithadifferentchargesbreakupfromtheresolution.(7)The
breakup agreement does not have effect until the later ofthe
following—(a)thelocalgovernmentmakesanewchargesresolutionthat reflects
the agreement;(b)thedistributor-retaileradoptsanewinfrastructurecharges schedule
that reflects the agreement.(8)Each
party to a breakup agreement must publish a copy of theagreement on the party’s website.116Working out cost of infrastructure for
offset or refund(1)For working out an offset or refund
under this part, a chargesresolution must include a method for
working out the cost ofthe infrastructure that is the subject
of the offset or refund.(2)Themethodmustbeconsistentwiththeparametersforthepurpose provided for under a guideline
made by the Ministerand prescribed by regulation.Page
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Infrastructure[s 117]117Criteria for deciding conversion
application(1)Achargesresolutionmustincludecriteriafordecidingaconversion application.(2)The
criteria must be consistent with parameters for the criteriaprovidedforunderaguidelinemadebytheMinisterandprescribed by regulation.118Steps after making charges
resolution(1)After making a charges resolution, a
local government must—(a)uploadandkeeptheresolutiononthelocalgovernment’s
website; and(b)attachtheresolutiontoeachcopyoftheplanningscheme that the local government gives to,
or publishesfor, others.Note—A
charges resolution is not part of a planning scheme even if
theresolution is attached to the scheme.(2)The charges under the charges
resolution have effect—(a)ifthechargesresolutionisuploadedontherelevantlocalgovernmentwebsitebeforethebeginningoftheday stated in the resolution as the
day for the charges tohave effect—on the day stated in the
resolution; or(b)otherwise—onthedaythechargesresolutionisuploaded on the website.Subdivision
3Levying charges119When
charge may be levied and recovered(1)This
section applies if—(a)a development approval has been given;
and(b)anadoptedchargeappliestoprovidingtrunkinfrastructure for the development.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 119](2)The
local government must give a notice (aninfrastructurecharges
notice) to the applicant.Notes—1Forwhenalocalgovernmentmaygiveareplacementinfrastructure
charges notice for a negotiated decision notice, seesection 76(6).2Forthegivingofaninfrastructurechargesnoticeforadevelopment approval that was a PDA
development approval, seealso the Economic Development Act
2012, section 51AQ.(3)Thelocalgovernmentmustgivetheinfrastructurechargesnotice—(a)if
the local government is the assessment manager—atthesametimeas,orassoonaspracticableafter,thedevelopment approval is given;
or(b)if the local government is a referral
agency—within 10business days after the local government
receives a copyof the development approval; or(c)ifthedevelopmentapprovalisadeemedapprovalforwhich a decision notice has not been
given—within 20business days after the local government
receives a copyof the deemed approval notice; or(d)if paragraphs (a) to (c) do not
apply—within 20 businessdays after the local government
receives a copy of thedevelopment approval.(4)Subsection (3)issubjecttosubsection (8),andanyotherprovision under
which an infrastructure charges notice may beamended or
replaced.(5)Thelocalgovernmentmustgiveaninfrastructurechargesnotice to the applicant for a change
application or extensionapplication if—(a)an
approval is given for the application; and(b)subsection (1)(b)didnotapplyforthedevelopmentapprovaltowhichtheapplicationrelates,butappliesbecause of the
change or extension.Page 136Current as at
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Infrastructure[s 119](6)If
an approval is given for a change application or extensionapplicationrelatedtoadevelopmentapprovalforwhichaninfrastructurechargesnoticehasbeengiven,thelocalgovernmentmaygiveanamendedinfrastructurechargesnotice to the applicant.(7)However,aninfrastructurechargesnoticemaybegivenoramendedundersubsection (5)or(6)onlyifthenoticeoramendmentrelatestothechangeto,orextensionof,thedevelopment
approval.(8)Thelocalgovernmentmustgivetheinfrastructurechargesnoticeoramendedinfrastructurechargesnoticeundersubsection (5) or (6)—(a)ifthelocalgovernmentistheassessmentmanagerorresponsible entity—at the same time
as, or as soon aspracticable after, the approval is given;
or(b)otherwise—within20businessdaysafterthelocalgovernment
receives a copy of the approval.(9)Theamendedinfrastructurechargesnoticereplacestheinfrastructure charges notice.(10)AreferenceinthisActtoaninfrastructurechargesnoticeincludesareferencetoanamendedinfrastructurechargesnotice.(11)Aninfrastructurechargesnoticestopshavingeffecttotheextent the
development approval stops having effect.(12)Acharge(aleviedcharge)underaninfrastructurechargesnotice—(a)is
subject to sections 120 and 129; and(b)is
payable by the applicant; and(c)attaches to the premises; and(d)becomespayableasprovidedforundersubdivision
4;and(e)is subject to an
agreement under section 123(1).Current as at
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Infrastructure[s 120]Notauthorised—indicativeonly120Limitation of
levied charge(1)A levied charge may be only for extra
demand placed on trunkinfrastructure that the development
will generate.(2)Whenworkingoutextrademand,thedemandontrunkinfrastructuregeneratedbythefollowingmustnotbeincluded—(a)an
existing use on the premises if the use is lawful andalready taking place on the premises;(b)aprevioususethatisnolongertakingplaceonthepremises if the use was lawful at the
time the use wascarried out;(c)other development on the premises if the
developmentmaybelawfullycarriedoutwithouttheneedforafurther development permit.(3)However—(a)the
demand generated by a use or development stated insubsection (2)maybeincludedifaninfrastructurerequirementthatapplies,orappliedtotheuseordevelopment, has not been complied with;
and(b)thedemandgeneratedbydevelopmentstatedinsubsection (2)(c) may be included
if—(i)aninfrastructurerequirementappliestothepremises on
which the development will be carriedout; and(ii)the
infrastructure requirement was imposed on thebasis of
development of a lower scale or intensitybeing carried
out on the premises.(4)In this
section—charges noticemeans—(a)an infrastructure charges notice;
or(b)a notice stated in section
125(3).infrastructurerequirementmeansachargesnotice,oraconditionofadevelopmentapproval,thatrequiresPage
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notice(1)An infrastructure charges notice must
state all of the followingfor the levied charge—(a)the current amount of the
charge;(b)how the charge has been worked
out;(c)the premises;(d)when
the charge will be payable under section 122;(e)if
an automatic increase provision applies—(i)thatthechargeissubjecttoautomaticincreases;and(ii)howtheincreasesareworkedoutundertheprovision;(f)whether an offset or refund under this part
applies and,if so, information about the offset or
refund, includingwhen the refund will be given.(2)However, the infrastructure charges
notice need not includethe information stated in subsection
(1)(f) if the person who isto receive the
notice has advised, in writing (including in anyapproved form), that the information need
not be included inthe notice.(3)The
infrastructure charges notice must—(a)state the date of the notice; and(b)state any appeal rights the recipient
of the notice has inrelation to the notice; and(c)includeorbeaccompaniedbyanyotherinformationprescribed by
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Infrastructure[s 122]Subdivision
4PaymentNotauthorised—indicativeonly122Payment triggers
generally(1)A levied charge becomes
payable—(a)if the charge applies for
reconfiguring a lot—when thelocal government
that levied the charge approves a planfor the
reconfiguration that, under the Land Title Act, isrequiredtobegiventothelocalgovernmentforapproval; or(b)if
the charge applies for building work—when the finalinspectioncertificateforthebuildingwork,orthecertificateofclassificationforthebuilding,isgivenunder the
Building Act; or(c)if the charge applies for a material
change of use—whenthe change happens; or(d)if
the charge applies for other development—on the daystated in the infrastructure charges notice
under whichthe charge is levied.(2)This
section is subject to section 123.123Agreements about payment or provision
instead ofpayment(1)The
recipient of an infrastructure charges notice and the localgovernmentthatgavethenoticemayagreeabouteitherorboth
of the following—(a)whether the levied charge under the
notice may be paidotherthanasrequiredundersection 122includingwhether the charge may be paid by
instalments;(b)whetherinfrastructuremaybeprovidedinsteadofpaying all or part of the levied
charge.(2)Iftheleviedchargeissubjecttoanautomaticincreaseprovision,theagreementmuststatehowincreasesinthecharge are payable under the
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2016Chapter 4 Infrastructure[s 124]Changing charges during relevantappeal periodNotauthorised—indicativeonly124Application of this subdivisionThis
subdivision applies to the recipient of an infrastructurecharges notice given by a local
government.125Representations about infrastructure
charges notice(1)During the appeal period for the
infrastructure charges notice,therecipientmaymakerepresentationstothelocalgovernment about
the infrastructure charges notice.(2)The
local government must consider the representations.(3)If the local government—(a)agrees with a representation;
and(b)decides to change the infrastructure
charges notice;thelocalgovernmentmust,within10businessdaysaftermaking the
decision, give a new infrastructure charges notice(anegotiated notice) to the
recipient.(4)The local government may give only 1
negotiated notice.(5)A negotiated notice—(a)must be in the same form as the
infrastructure chargesnotice; and(b)must
state the nature of the changes; and(c)replaces the infrastructure charges
notice.(6)Ifthelocalgovernmentdoesnotagreewithanyoftherepresentations,thelocalgovernmentmust,within10business days after making the decision,
give a decision noticeabout the decision to the
recipient.(7)The appeal period for the
infrastructure charges notice startsagain when the
local government gives the decision notice tothe
recipient.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 126]126Suspending relevant appeal period(1)If the recipient needs more time to
make representations, therecipientmaygiveanoticesuspendingtherelevantappealperiod to the local government.(2)The recipient may give only 1
notice.(3)If the representations are not made
within 20 business daysafterthenoticeisgiven,thebalanceoftherelevantappealperiod restarts.(4)If
representations are made within the 20 business days andthe
recipient gives the local government a notice withdrawingthenoticeofsuspension,thebalanceoftherelevantappealperiod restarts the day after the local
government receives thenotice of withdrawal.Division 3Development
approval conditionsabout trunk infrastructureSubdivision 1Conditions for
necessary trunkinfrastructure127Application and operation of
subdivision(1)This subdivision applies if—(a)trunk infrastructure—(i)has not been provided; or(ii)has been
provided but is not adequate; and(b)the
trunk infrastructure is or will be located on—(i)premises (thesubject
premises) that are the subjectofadevelopmentapplication,
whether or not theinfrastructureisnecessarytoservicethesubjectpremises;
or(ii)otherpremises,butisnecessarytoservicethesubject premises.Page 142Current as at [Not applicable]
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Infrastructure[s 128](2)Section 128 provides for the local
government to be able toimpose particular development
conditions (each anecessaryinfrastructure
condition) on the development approval.Note—For imposing or
amending development conditions in relation to anapproval of a change application, see
sections 81A(2)(a) and 82(3)(b).Notauthorised—indicativeonly128Necessary infrastructure
conditions(1)If the LGIP identifies adequate trunk
infrastructure to servicethesubjectpremises,thelocalgovernmentmayimposeadevelopmentconditionrequiringeitherorbothofthefollowing to be provided at a stated
time—(a)the identified infrastructure;(b)different trunk infrastructure
delivering the same desiredstandard of
service.(2)If the LGIP does not identify adequate
trunk infrastructure toservicethesubjectpremises,thelocalgovernmentmayimposeadevelopmentconditionrequiringdevelopmentinfrastructure
necessary to service the premises to be providedat a
stated time.(3)However, a local government may impose
a condition undersubsection (2) only if the development
infrastructure servicesdevelopmentconsistentwiththeassumptionsintheLGIPabout type,
scale, location or timing of development.(4)A
necessary infrastructure condition is taken to comply withsection 65(1) if—(a)generally,theinfrastructurerequiredisthemostefficient and cost-effective solution for
servicing otherpremises in the general area of the subject
premises; and(b)for a necessary infrastructure
condition that requires theprovisionoftheinfrastructurelocatedonthesubjectpremises—(i)the
provision is not an unreasonable imposition onthe development;
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provision is not an unreasonable imposition onthe use of the
subject premises as a consequence ofthe
development.(5)Toremoveanydoubt,itisdeclaredthatanecessaryinfrastructureconditionmaybeimposedforinfrastructureeven if the
infrastructure will service premises other than thesubject premises.129Offset or refund requirements(1)This section applies if—(a)trunkinfrastructurethatisthesubjectofanecessaryinfrastructureconditionservices,orisplannedtoservice, premises other than the subject
premises; and(b)an adopted charge applies to the
development.(2)If the cost of the infrastructure
required to be provided underthe condition is
equal to or less than the amount worked outby applying the
adopted charge to the development, the costmust be offset
against that amount.Note—For how the cost
is worked out, see sections 116 and 137.Example—Anecessaryinfrastructureconditionofadevelopmentapprovalrequirestransportinfrastructuretobeprovided.Thecostofthetransportinfrastructureis$500,000.Adoptedchargesapplytothedevelopmentatatotalamountof$600,000.Thecostoftheinfrastructure under the necessary
infrastructure condition ($500,000)must be offset
against the total amount worked out by applying theadopted charge to the development
($600,000), rather than offsetting itonly against the
part of the charge relating to transport infrastructure.(3)If the cost of the infrastructure
required to be provided underthe condition is
more than the amount worked out by applyingthe adopted
charge to the development—(a)no amount is
payable for the development approval; and(b)thelocalgovernmentmustrefundtotheapplicantthedifference between the establishment cost of
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and the amount worked out by applyingthe adopted
charge to the development.Subdivision 2Conditions for
extra trunkinfrastructure costs130Imposing development conditions(1)A local government may impose a
development condition (anextrapaymentcondition)requiringthepaymentofextratrunk
infrastructure costs if—(a)the
development—(i)will generate infrastructure demand of
more thanthat required to service the type or scale
of futuredevelopment that the LGIP assumes; or(ii)willrequirenewtrunkinfrastructureearlierthanwhen identified
in the LGIP; or(iii)isforpremisescompletelyorpartlyoutsidethePIA; and(b)thedevelopmentwouldimposeextratrunkinfrastructure
costs on the local government after takinginto account
either or both of the following—(i)levied charges for the development;(ii)trunk
infrastructure provided, or to be provided, bythe applicant
under this part.(2)However, an extra payment condition
must not be imposed fora State infrastructure
provider.(3)Anextrapaymentconditionistakentocomplywithsection 65(1) to the extent the
infrastructure is necessary, butnot yet
available, to service the development.(4)Subsection (3)applieseveniftheinfrastructureisalsointended to
service other development.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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power to impose an extra payment condition is subject tosections 131 to 136.Notauthorised—indicativeonly131Content of extra
payment condition(1)An extra payment condition must
state—(a)the reason why the condition was
imposed; and(b)theamountofthepaymenttobemadeunderthecondition; and(c)details of the trunk infrastructure for
which the paymentis required; and(d)the
time (thepayment time) when the
amount becomespayable; and(e)the
applicant may, instead of making the payment, electto
provide all or part of the trunk infrastructure; and(f)if the applicant so elects—(i)anyrequirementsforprovidingthetrunkinfrastructure;
and(ii)when the trunk
infrastructure must be provided.(2)Unlesstheapplicantandthelocalgovernmentotherwiseagree, the payment time is—(a)ifthetrunkinfrastructureisnecessarytoservicethepremises—bythedaythedevelopment,orworksassociated with
the development, starts; or(b)otherwise—(i)iftheextrapaymentconditionappliesforreconfiguringalot—whenthelocalgovernmentapproves a plan
for the reconfiguration that, underthe Land Title
Act, is required to be given to thelocal government
for approval; or(ii)if the extra
payment condition applies for buildingwork—when the
final inspection certificate for thebuildingwork,orthecertificateofclassificationfor the
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Infrastructure[s 132](iii)iftheextrapaymentconditionappliesforamaterial change of use—when the change
happens.Notauthorised—indicativeonly132Restriction if development completely
in PIA(1)This section applies to an extra
payment condition that a localgovernmentimposesfordevelopmentcompletelyinsidethePIA.(2)The
extra payment condition may require a payment only asfollows—(a)fortrunkinfrastructuretobeprovidedearlierthanplanned in the
LGIP—the extra establishment cost thatthe local
government incurs to provide the infrastructureearlier than
planned;(b)forinfrastructureassociatedwithadifferenttypeorscale of development from that assumed
in the LGIP—the establishment cost of any extra trunk
infrastructuremade necessary by the development.133Extra payment conditions for
development outside PIAAn extra payment condition that a
local government imposesfordevelopmentcompletelyorpartlyoutsidethePIAmayrequire the payment of—(a)the
establishment cost of trunk infrastructure that is—(i)made necessary by the development;
and(ii)ifthelocalgovernment’splanningschemeindicates the
premises are part of an area intendedforfuturedevelopmentforpurposesotherthanruralorruralresidentialpurposes—necessarytoservice the rest of the area; and(b)eitherorbothofthefollowingestablishmentcostsofany temporary trunk
infrastructure—(i)costsrequiredtoensurethesafeorefficientoperationofinfrastructureneededtoservicethedevelopment;Current as at
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Infrastructure[s 134](ii)costs made necessary by the development;
and(c)any decommissioning, removal and
rehabilitation costsof the temporary infrastructure;
and(d)the maintenance and operating costs
for up to 5 years ofthe infrastructure and temporary
infrastructure as statedin paragraphs (a) and (b).134Refund if development in PIA(1)This section applies to an extra
payment condition that a localgovernmentimposesfordevelopmentcompletelyinsidethePIA.(2)The
local government must refund the payer the proportion ofthe
establishment cost of the infrastructure that—(a)maybeapportionedreasonablytootherusersoftheinfrastructure;
and(b)has been, is, or is to be, the subject
of a levied charge bythe local government.135Refund if development approval
stops(1)This section applies if—(a)adevelopmentapprovalsubjecttoanextrapaymentcondition no longer has effect; and(b)a payment has been made under the
condition; and(c)construction of the infrastructure
that is the subject oftheconditionhasnotsubstantiallystartedbeforethedevelopment approval no longer has
effect.(2)The local government must refund to
the payer any part of thepayment the local government has not
spent, or contracted tospend, on designing and constructing
the infrastructure.(3)The timing of the refund is subject to
terms agreed betweenthe payer and local government.Page
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Infrastructure[s 136]136Extra
payment condition does not affect other powersTo remove any
doubt, it is declared that the imposition of anextra payment
condition does not prevent a local governmentfrom—(a)adoptingchargesfortrunkinfrastructureandlevyingcharges;
or(b)imposing a condition for non-trunk
infrastructure; or(c)imposing a necessary infrastructure
condition.Subdivision 3Working out cost
for required offsetor refund137Process(1)This
section applies if—(a)adevelopmentapprovalrequirestheapplicanttoprovide trunk infrastructure; and(b)thelocalgovernmenthasgiventheapplicantaninfrastructurechargesnoticethatincludesinformationabout an offset
or refund under this part relating to theestablishment
cost of the trunk infrastructure; and(c)theapplicantdoesnotagreewiththeamountoftheestablishment cost.(2)The applicant may, by notice given to
the local government,requirethelocalgovernmenttousethemethodundertherelevantchargesresolutiontorecalculatetheestablishmentcost.(3)Anoticeundersubsection
(2)mustbegiventothelocalgovernment
before the levied charge under the infrastructurecharges notice becomes payable under section
122.(4)By notice given to the applicant, the
local government mustamend the infrastructure charges
notice.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 138](5)Theamendedinfrastructurechargesnoticemustadoptthemethod to work out the establishment
cost.Division 4Miscellaneous
provisions abouttrunk infrastructureSubdivision
1Conversion of particular non-trunkinfrastructure before constructionstarts138Application of this subdivisionThis
subdivision applies if—(a)aparticulardevelopmentconditionundersection
145requires non-trunk infrastructure to be
provided; and(b)the construction of the non-trunk
infrastructure has notstarted.139Application to convert infrastructure to
trunkinfrastructure(1)Theapplicantforthedevelopmentapprovalmayapply(aconversion application) to convert
non-trunk infrastructure totrunk
infrastructure.Note—In this
Act,applicant, in relation to
a development approval, includesany person in
whom the benefit of the approval vests—see section 280.(2)The application must be made—(a)to the local government in writing;
and(b)within1yearafterthedevelopmentapprovalstartstohave
effect.Page 150Current as at
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Infrastructure[s 140]Note—For
the making of a conversion application for a development
approvalthatwasaPDAdevelopmentapproval,seealsotheEconomicDevelopment Act
2012, section 51AQ(3).140Deciding
conversion application(1)Thelocalgovernmentmustconsideranddecidetheconversion application within 30 business
days after—(a)the application is made; or(b)ifaninformationrequestismade—theapplicantcomplies with the request.(2)Whendecidingtheconversionapplication,thelocalgovernmentmustconsiderthecriteriafordecidingtheapplication in its charges
resolution.(3)However, at any time before making the
decision, the localgovernmentmaygivetheapplicantanoticerequiringtheapplicanttogiveinformationthatthelocalgovernmentreasonably needs
to make the decision.(4)The notice must
state—(a)the information the local government
requires; and(b)theperiodofatleast10businessdaysforgivingtheinformation; and(c)the
effect of subsection (5).(5)The application
lapses if the applicant does not comply withthe notice
within the later of the following—(a)the
period stated in the notice for giving the information;(b)if,withintheperiodstatedinthenoticeforgivingtheinformation,thelocalgovernmentandtheapplicantagree to a later
period for giving the information—thelater
period.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 141]141Notice of decision(1)Assoonaspracticableafterdecidingtheconversionapplication, the
local government must give a decision noticeabout the
decision to the applicant.(2)If the decision
is to convert non-trunk infrastructure to trunkinfrastructure,thenoticemuststatewhetheranoffsetorrefundunderthispartappliesand,ifitdoes,informationabout the offset
or refund.142Effect of and action after
conversion(1)Thissectionappliesifthedecisiononaconversionapplicationistoconvertnon-trunkinfrastructuretotrunkinfrastructure.(2)The
condition of the relevant development approval requiringthenon-trunkinfrastructuretobeprovidednolongerhaseffect.(3)Within 20 business days after making the
decision, the localgovernmentmayamendthedevelopmentapprovalbyimposinganecessaryinfrastructureconditionforthetrunkinfrastructure.(4)Ifanecessaryinfrastructureconditionisimposed,thelocalgovernmentmustalsodoeitherofthefollowingwithin10businessdaysaftertheimpositionforthepurposesofsection 129(2) or (3)(b)—(a)give an infrastructure charges
notice;(b)amend an infrastructure charges
notice, by notice givento the applicant.(5)Fortakingactionundersubsections
(3)and(4),divisions
2and 3 and schedule 1, table 1, item 4 apply
as if—(a)adevelopmentapprovalwereareferencetotheconversion; and(b)a
levied charge were a reference to the amendment of alevied charge.Page 152Current as at [Not applicable]
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provisionsPlanning Act 2016Chapter 4
Infrastructure[s 143]Notauthorised—indicativeonly143Financial provisions(1)A levied charge paid to a local
government must be used toprovide trunk infrastructure.(2)To remove any doubt, it is declared
that the amount paid neednot be held in trust by the local
government.144Levied charge taken to be rates(1)A levied charge is, for the purpose of
its recovery, taken to berates of the local government that
levied the charge.(2)However, subsection (1) is subject to
any agreement betweenthe local government and the
applicant.Division 5Non-trunk
infrastructure145Conditions local governments may
imposeA development condition about non-trunk
infrastructure that alocal government imposes—(a)must state—(i)the
infrastructure to be provided; and(ii)when
the infrastructure must be provided.(b)may
be about providing development infrastructure for1 or
more of the following—(i)anetwork,orpartofanetwork,internaltothepremises;(ii)connecting the
premises to external infrastructurenetworks;(iii)protecting or
maintaining the safety or efficiencyoftheinfrastructurenetworkofwhichthenon-trunk infrastructure is a
component.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 146]Example of a
condition for subparagraph (iii)—A condition that
works near transport infrastructure mustnot adversely
affect the infrastructure’s integrity.Part 3Provisions for Stateinfrastructure
providers146Imposing conditions about
infrastructure(1)AStateinfrastructureprovidermayimposeadevelopmentcondition(aState-relatedcondition)onadevelopmentapproval
about—(a)infrastructure; and(b)works to protect or maintain
infrastructure operation.(2)However,aState-relatedconditionmayonlybeaboutprotecting or
maintaining the safety or efficiency of—(a)existingorproposedState-ownedorState-controlledtransport
infrastructure; or(b)public passenger transport or public
passenger transportinfrastructure(whetherornotState-ownedorState-controlled); or(c)thesafetyorefficiencyofrailways,portsorairportsunder the
Transport Infrastructure Act; or(d)iftheStateinfrastructureprovideristhechiefexecutive—a matter stated in paragraph (a),
(b) or (c)for another State infrastructure
provider.ExamplesofinfrastructurethatmightberequiredunderaState-related condition—•turning lanes or traffic signals at a
site access or nearbyintersection that are to ensure road
links and intersectionscontinue to perform at an acceptable
level•upgradedtrafficcontroldevicesatalevelcrossinginresponse to increased trafficPage
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Infrastructure[s 147]•drainage or retaining structures that are to
protect transportinfrastructure from changed hydraulics or
excavation next toState-owned or State-controlled transport
infrastructure(3)In this section—public passenger
transportmeans the carriage of passengersby a
public passenger service as defined under theTransportOperations(PassengerTransport)Act1994usingapublicpassenger
vehicle as defined under that Act.publicpassengertransportinfrastructuremeansinfrastructure for, or associated with, the
provision of publicpassenger transport.safety or
efficiency, of infrastructure, means—(a)the safety of the users of the
infrastructure and of otherpersons affected
by the infrastructure; or(b)the efficiency
of the use of the infrastructure.147Content of State-related conditionA
State-related condition must state—(a)theinfrastructureorworkstobeprovided,orthecontribution to be made, under the
condition; and(b)when the provision or contribution
must take place.148Refund if State-related condition
stops(1)This section applies if—(a)aStateinfrastructureproviderimposedaState-relatedcondition on a
development approval; and(b)a payment has
been made under the condition; and(c)construction of the infrastructure that is
the subject ofthe condition had not substantially started;
and(d)the development approval stops having
effect.(2)ThepublicsectorentityresponsibleforprovidingtheinfrastructuremustrefundtothepayeranypartoftheCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 149]paymentnotspent,orcontractedtospend,ondesigningorconstructingtheinfrastructurebeforebeingtoldthedevelopment approval no longer has
effect.Notauthorised—indicativeonly149Reimbursement by
local government for replacementinfrastructure(1)ThissectionappliesifinfrastructureprovidedunderaState-related condition—(a)hasreplaced,oristoreplace,infrastructureforwhichthere has been,
is, or is to be, a levied charge by a localgovernment;
and(b)providesthesamedesiredstandardofserviceasthereplaced infrastructure.(2)The local government must—(a)pay the amount of the levied charge,
when paid to localgovernment,totheStateinfrastructureproviderthatimposed the
condition to—(i)provide the replacement
infrastructure; or(ii)reimburse a
person who provided the replacementinfrastructure;
and(b)agreewiththeStateinfrastructureproviderandthepersonwhoprovidedthereplacementinfrastructureabout when the
amount of the levied charge will be paid.Part 4Infrastructure agreements150Infrastructure agreementAninfrastructureagreementisanagreement,asamendedfrom time to
time, stated in—(a)section 67,totheextenttheagreementisaboutacondition for paying for, or providing,
infrastructure; or(b)section 123; orPage 156Current as at [Not applicable]
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2016Chapter 4 Infrastructure[s 151]151Obligation to negotiate in good
faith(1)This section applies if—(a)a public sector entity proposes to
another entity that theyenter into an infrastructure
agreement; or(b)another entity proposes to a public
sector entity that theyenter into an infrastructure
agreement.(2)The entity (therecipient) to
whom the proposal is made must,in writing, tell
the entity making the proposal if the recipientagreestoenteringintonegotiationsforaninfrastructureagreement.(3)Whennegotiatinganinfrastructureagreement,theentitiesmust act in good
faith.Examples of actions that subsection (3)
requires—•disclosing to the other party to the
negotiations in a timely wayinformation
relevant to entering into the proposed agreement•considering and responding in a timely
way to the other party’sproposals about the proposed
agreement•giving reasons for each
response152Content of infrastructure
agreement(1)An infrastructure agreement
must—(a)ifresponsibilitiesundertheagreementwouldbeaffected by a change in the ownership
of premises thatarethesubjectoftheagreement—includeastatementabout how the
responsibilities must be fulfilled in thatevent;
andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 153](b)if
the fulfilment of responsibilities under the agreementdependsondevelopmententitlementsthatmaybeaffectedbyaplanningchange—includeastatementabout—(i)refunding or reimbursing amounts paid
under theagreement; and(ii)changingorcancellingtheresponsibilitiesifthedevelopment entitlements are changed
without theconsentofthepersonrequiredtofulfiltheresponsibilities; and(c)include any other matter prescribed by
regulation.(2)Toremoveanydoubt,itisdeclaredthataninfrastructureagreementmayincludemattersthatarenotwithinthejurisdictionofapublicsectorentitythatisapartytotheagreement.153Copy
of infrastructure agreement for local government(1)This section applies if—(a)a distributor-retailer or a public
sector entity other than alocalgovernmentisapartytoaninfrastructureagreement;
and(b)thelocalgovernmentfortheareatowhichtheagreement applies is not a party to the
agreement.(2)Thedistributor-retailerorpublicsectorentitymustgiveacopy
of the agreement to the local government.154Copy
of particular infrastructure agreements fordistributor-retailers(1)This
section applies if—(a)a participating local government for a
distributor-retaileris a party to an infrastructure
agreement; and(b)the distributor-retailer is not a
party to the infrastructureagreement;
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Infrastructure[s 155](c)the
infrastructure agreement relates to a water approvaloranapplicationforawaterapprovalundertheSEQWater Act, chapter 4C, part 2.(2)The local government must give a copy
of the agreement tothe distributor-retailer.155When infrastructure agreement binds
successors in title(1)Thissectionappliesiftheownerofpremisestowhichaninfrastructure agreement applies—(a)is a party to the agreement; or(b)consentstotheresponsibilitiesundertheagreementbeing attached
to the premises.(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply
to any responsibilitiesthat a public sector entity is to
fulfil.(3)The responsibilities under the
infrastructure agreement attachto the premises
and bind the owner of the premises and theowner’s
successors in title.(4)If the owner’s
consent under subsection (1) is given but notendorsed on the
agreement, the owner must give a copy of thedocumentevidencingtheowner’sconsenttothelocalgovernment for the premises to which the
consent applies.(5)Despite subsection (3), subsections
(6) and (7) apply if—(a)the
infrastructure agreement states that if the premisesaresubdivided,partofthepremisesistobereleasedfrom the
responsibilities; and(b)the premises are
subdivided.(6)The part is released from the
responsibilities.(7)The responsibilities are no longer
binding on the owner of thepart.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Infrastructure[s 156]156Exercise of discretion unaffected by
infrastructureagreementAn
infrastructure agreement is not invalid merely because itsfulfilment depends on the exercise of a
discretion by a publicsectorentityaboutanexistingorfuturedevelopmentapplication.157Infrastructure agreement applies instead of
approval andcharges notice(1)Totheextentofanyinconsistency,aninfrastructureagreement
applies instead of—(a)a development approval; or(b)an infrastructure charges notice;
or(c)a notice stated in section
301(1).(2)However,ifaStateinfrastructureprovider,otherthanthechiefexecutive,isapartytotheinfrastructureagreement,subsection (1)
applies only if the chief executive approves theagreement either before or after the
development approval ornotice is given.(3)The
approval of the agreement must be given by notice to allparties to the agreement.(4)The approval may be given before or
after the agreement isentered into.(5)ThissectionissubjecttotheEconomicDevelopmentAct2012, section 120(4).158Agreement for infrastructure
partnerships(1)Apersonmayenterintoanagreementwithapublicsectorentity about—(a)providing or funding infrastructure;
or(b)refunding payments made towards the
cost of providingor funding infrastructure.Page
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Offences and enforcement[s 159](2)Subsection (1) has effect despite parts 2
and 3 and chapter 3,part 3, division 3.Part
5Miscellaneous159Particular local government land held on
trust(1)Landgivento,ortakenby,alocalgovernmentforpublicparksinfrastructureorlocalcommunityfacilitiesunderthischapter must be
given or taken in fee simple on trust.(2)If
the local government later sells the land—(a)the
land is sold free of the trust; and(b)thenetproceedsofthesalemustbeusedtoprovidetrunk
infrastructure.Chapter 5Offences and
enforcementPart 1Introduction160What
this chapter is about(1)ThischapterisaboutoffencesagainstthisAct,includingdevelopmentoffences,andwaystopreventorremedytheeffect of those offences.(2)Part 2 creates development
offences.(3)Part 3isaboutnoticesfromanenforcementauthorityrequiring a person to refrain from
committing a developmentoffence, or to remedy the effect of a
development offence.(4)Part 4isaboutproceedingsinaMagistratesCourtfordevelopment offences and other
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and enforcement[s 161](5)Part
5isaboutordersmadebytheP&ECourtrequiringaperson not to commit a development offence,
or to remedy theeffect of a development offence.(6)Parts 6to8areaboutinspectors,theirpowersforenforcement, and related matters.(7)Part 9 contains miscellaneous
provisions about offences andenforcement.Part 2Development offences161What
part is aboutThispartcreatesoffences(eachadevelopmentoffence),subjecttoanyexemptionunderthispartortochapter
7,part 1.162Carrying out prohibited developmentA
person must not carry out prohibited development, unless—(a)thedevelopmentiscarriedoutunderadevelopmentapprovalgivenforasupersededplanningschemeapplication;
or(b)thelocalgovernmentfortheareainwhichthedevelopmentiscarriedouthasagreed,oristakentohave
agreed, to a request under section 29(4)(b) for thedevelopment.Maximum
penalty—4,500 penalty units.163Carrying out assessable development without
permit(1)A person must not carry out assessable
development, unlessallnecessarydevelopmentpermitsareineffectforthedevelopment.Maximum
penalty—Page 162Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 164](a)iftheassessabledevelopmentisonaQueenslandheritageplaceorlocalheritageplace—17,000penaltyunits; or(b)otherwise—4,500 penalty units.(2)However,subsection
(1)doesnotapplytodevelopmentcarried
out—(a)under section 29(10)(a); or(b)inaccordancewithanexemptioncertificateundersection 46; or(c)under section 88(3).164Compliance with development approvalA
person must not contravene a development approval.Maximum penalty—4,500 penalty units.165Unlawful use of premisesA
person must not use premises unless the use—(a)is a
lawful use; or(b)fordesignatedpremises—complieswithanyrequirementsabouttheuseofthepremisesinthedesignation.Maximum
penalty—4,500 penalty units.166Exemptions if emergency causing safety
concern(1)Thissectionappliestoworks,developmentorause(anactivity) carried out
because an emergency endangers—(a)a
person’s life or health; or(b)a
building’s structural safety; or(c)theoperationorsafetyofinfrastructure,otherthanabuilding; orCurrent as at
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and enforcement[s 166](d)for
tidal works—the structural safety of a structure forwhichthereisadevelopmentpermitforoperationalwork that is
tidal works.(2)Apersonwho,inanemergency,iscarryingoutnecessaryoperationalworkthatistidalworksdoesnotcommitadevelopmentoffence,otherthananoffenceagainstsection 162, if the person—(a)has made a safety management plan for
the works, afterconsidering—(i)the
long-term safety of members of the public whohave access to
the works or a structure to which theworks relate;
and(ii)ifpracticable,theadviceofaregisteredprofessional
engineer who has audited the works orstructure;
and(b)complies with the plan; and(c)gives a copy of the plan to the
enforcement authority assoon as reasonably practicable after
starting the works;and(d)takesreasonableprecautionsandexercisesproperdiligence to ensure the works or a structure
to which theworksrelateareinasafecondition,includingbyengaging a registered professional
engineer to audit theworks or structure.(3)Apersonwho,inanemergency,iscarryingoutnecessarybuildingworkonaQueenslandheritageplace,orlocalheritage place,
does not commit a development offence, otherthan an offence
against section 162, if the person—(a)getstheadviceofaregisteredprofessionalengineerabout the works before starting the works,
unless it isnot practicable to do so; and(b)takes all reasonable steps—(i)to ensure the works are reversible;
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Offences and enforcement[s 166]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(ii)iftheworksarenotreversible—tominimisetheimpact of the works on the place’s
cultural heritagesignificance.(4)Apersonwho,inanemergency,iscarryingoutanyothernecessary
activity does not commit a development offence ifthe
person gives notice that the person has been carrying outthe
activity, as soon as reasonably practicable after starting
theactivity, to—(a)the
enforcement authority; and(b)a person who
must be given notice of the activity underanother
Act.(5)Subsections (2), (3) and (4) stop
applying to a person carryingout an activity
if an enforcement notice or order requires theactivity to
stop.(6)Subsections (2) and (3) stop applying
to a person carrying outthe activity if—(a)the
person does not, as soon as reasonably practicableafter starting the activity—(i)makeadevelopmentapplicationthat,butfortheexemption, would be required for the
activity; and(ii)give a notice of
a type mentioned in subsection (4);or(b)the person complies with paragraph
(a), but the person’sdevelopment application is
refused.(7)If the person’s development
application is refused, the personmust restore, as
far as practicable, premises to the conditionthepremiseswereinimmediatelybeforetheactivitywascarried out.Maximum
penalty—4,500 penalty units.(8)In
this section—emergencymeansaneventorsituationthatinvolvesanimminentanddefinitethreatrequiringimmediateaction(whether before,
during or after the event or situation), otherthan routine
maintenance due to wear and tear.Current as at
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and enforcement[s 167]Example of an
action not done because of an emergency—the carrying
out, in winter, of a use or of building or operational work
inanticipation of the next cyclone
seasonnecessary,inrelationtoanactivity,meanstheactivityisnecessary to ensure the emergency does not,
or is not likely to,endanger someone or something stated
in subsection (1)(a) to(d).registered
professional engineermeans—(a)aregisteredprofessionalengineerundertheProfessional Engineers Act 2002;
or(b)a person registered as a professional
engineer under anAct of another State.Part 3Enforcement notices167Show
cause notices(1)This section applies if an enforcement
authority—(a)reasonablybelievesapersonhascommitted,oriscommitting, a development offence;
and(b)isconsideringgivinganenforcementnoticefortheoffence to the
person.(2)The enforcement authority must give
the person a notice (ashow cause notice) that—(a)states the enforcement authority is
considering giving anenforcement notice to the person;
and(b)outlines the facts and circumstances
that form the basisfortheenforcementauthority’sreasonforgivinganenforcement notice; and(c)statesthepersonmaymakerepresentationsaboutthenotice to the enforcement authority;
and(d)states how the representations may be
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Offences and enforcement[s 167]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(i)a day and time for making the
representations; or(ii)a period within
which the representations must bemade.(3)The day or period stated in the show
cause notice must be, ormust end, at least 20 business days
after the notice is given.(4)After
considering any representations made by the person asrequiredundertheshowcausenotice,theenforcementauthority may
give the enforcement notice if the enforcementauthority still
considers it appropriate to do so.(5)An
enforcement authority need not give a show cause noticeto
the person, before giving the person an enforcement notice,if—(a)the development
offence relates to—(i)aQueenslandheritageplaceoralocalheritageplace; or(ii)worksthattheenforcementauthorityreasonablybelieves are a
danger to persons or a risk to publichealth;
or(iii)the demolition
of works; or(iv)the clearing of
vegetation; or(v)the removal of quarry material
allocated under theWater Act 2000; or(vi)extracting clay,
gravel, rock, sand or soil, not statedin subparagraph
(v), from Queensland waters; or(vii)
developmentthattheenforcementauthorityreasonablybelievesiscausingerosion,sedimentationoranenvironmentalnuisance(asdefinedintheEnvironmentalProtectionAct,section 15); or(b)the
enforcement authority reasonably believes it is notappropriate in the circumstances to give the
show causenotice (because the notice is likely to
adversely affecttheeffectivenessoftheenforcementnotice,forexample).Current as at
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and enforcement[s 168]168Enforcement notices(1)If
an enforcement authority reasonably believes a person hascommitted,oriscommitting,adevelopmentoffence,theauthority may give an enforcement
notice to—(a)the person; and(b)if
the offence involves premises and the person is not theowner of the premises—the owner of the
premises.(2)Anenforcement
noticeis a notice that requires a person to
doeither or both of the following—(a)to refrain from committing a
development offence;(b)to remedy the
effect of a development offence in a statedway.Examples of what an enforcement notice may
require—The notice may require a person do any or
all of the following on orbefore a stated time or within a
stated period—•to stop carrying out
development•to demolish or remove
development•torestore,asfaraspracticable,premisestotheconditionthepremises were in immediately before
development was started•to do, or not to
do, another act to ensure development complieswith a
development permit•iftheenforcementauthorityreasonablybelievesworksaredangerous, to repair or rectify the works,
to secure the works, or tofence the works off to protect
people•to stop a stated use of
premises•to apply for a development
permit•to give the enforcement authority a
compliance program that showshow compliance
with the enforcement notice will be achieved.(3)The
notice must state—(a)the nature of the alleged offence;
and(b)if the notice requires the person not
to do an act—(i)the period for which the requirement
applies; orPage 168Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 169](ii)thattherequirementappliesuntilfurthernotice;and(c)if the notice requires the person to
do an act—(i)the details of the act; and(ii)the period
within which the act must be done; and(d)that
the person has an appeal right against the giving ofthe
notice.(4)The notice may require demolition or
removal of all or part ofworks if the enforcement authority
reasonably believes it isnot possible or practical to take
steps—(a)to make the development accepted
development; or(b)to make the works comply with a
development approval;or(c)if
the works are dangerous—to remove the danger.(5)A
person must not contravene an enforcement notice.Maximum penalty—4,500 penalty units.(6)An enforcement notice that requires
development on premisesto stop being carried out may be given
by fixing the notice tothepremisesinawaythatapersonenteringthepremiseswould normally
see the notice.(7)A person must not deal with an
enforcement notice stated insubsection (6)
in a way that is reasonably likely to prevent therecipient seeing the notice.Maximum penalty—4,500 penalty units.169Consulting private certifier about
enforcement notice(1)This section applies if a private
certifier is engaged in relationto
development.(2)Theenforcementauthoritymustnotgiveanenforcementnotice for that
part of the development for which the privatecertifier is
engaged until the authority has consulted about thegiving of the notice with—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 170](a)the
private certifier; or(b)if the
enforcement authority is the private certifier—thelocal government.(3)However,subsection
(2)doesnotapplyiftheenforcementauthorityreasonablybelievestheworksforwhichtheenforcement notice is to be given are
dangerous.(4)Iftheenforcementauthorityistheprivatecertifier,theauthoritymaynotdelegatepowertogiveanenforcementnotice that
orders the demolition of a building.(5)The
enforcement authority may carry out consultation underthissectioninthewaytheenforcementauthorityconsidersappropriate.170Notifying about show cause and enforcement
notices(1)This section applies if the
enforcement authority gives a showcause notice or
enforcement notice to a person.(2)If—(a)the notice
relates to development in relation to which alocalgovernmentcouldhavebeentheassessmentmanager, but was
not the assessment manager; and(b)the
enforcement authority is not the local government;the
enforcement authority must give a copy of the notice to thelocal government.(3)If—(a)the notice
relates to development in relation to which thechiefexecutivecouldhavebeentheassessmentmanager, but was
not the assessment manager; and(b)the
enforcement authority is not the chief executive;the
enforcement authority must give a copy of the notice to thechief executive.(4)If
the enforcement authority withdraws the show cause noticeorenforcementnotice,theenforcementauthoritymustgivenotice of the withdrawal to—Page
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Offences and enforcement[s 171](a)foranoticegivenundersubsection (2)—thelocalgovernment; or(b)foranoticegivenundersubsection (3)—thechiefexecutive.(5)Afailuretocomplywithsubsection (2)or(3)doesnotinvalidateorotherwiseaffecttheshowcausenoticeorenforcement notice.171Stay
of enforcement notice(1)An appeal
against an enforcement notice stays the operationof
the notice until—(a)thetribunalorcourthearingtheappealdecidesotherwise; or(b)the
appeal ends.(2)However, the notice is not stayed to
the extent the notice isabout a matter stated in section
167(5)(a).172Application in response to show cause
or enforcementnoticeIf a person
applies for a development permit in response to ashow
cause notice, or as required by an enforcement notice,the
person—(a)must not withdraw the application,
unless the person hasa reasonable excuse; and(b)must take all necessary and reasonable
steps to enabletheapplicationtobedecidedassoonaspracticable,unless the
person has a reasonable excuse; and(c)if
the person appeals the decision on the application—must
take all necessary and reasonable steps to enablethe
appeal to be decided as soon as practicable, unlessthe
person has a reasonable excuse.Maximum
penalty—4,500 penalty units.Current as at
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and enforcement[s 173]173Enforcement authority may remedy
contravention(1)This section applies if an enforcement
notice is contravenedand the enforcement authority is not a
local government.Note—Iftheenforcementauthorityisalocalgovernment,seetheLocalGovernment Act,
section 142 or the City of Brisbane Act, section 132.(2)The enforcement authority may—(a)do anything reasonably necessary to
ensure the notice iscomplied with; and(b)recover any reasonable costs and expenses
incurred indoingsoasadebtowingbytherecipienttotheauthority.Part 4Proceedings for offences inMagistrates Court173ALimitation on time for starting
proceedings(1)A proceeding for an offence against
this Act must start—(a)within 1 year
after the offence is committed; or(b)within1yearaftertheoffencecomestothecomplainant’s
knowledge.(2)Inacomplaintstartingaproceedingforanoffence,astatementthatthematterofthecomplaintcametothecomplainant’sknowledgeonastateddayisevidencethematter came to the complainant’s
knowledge on that day.174Proceedings for
offences(1)A person may bring proceedings
(offence proceedings) in aMagistratesCourtonacomplainttoprosecuteanotherperson for an offence against parts 2 to 5
or section 226.Page 172Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 175](2)The
person may bring the offence proceedings whether or notany
right of the person has been, or may be, infringed by, orbecause of, the commission of the
offence.(3)However,onlytheenforcementauthoritymaybringoffenceproceedings for an offence under—(a)iftheoffenceisaboutthebuildingassessmentprovisions—sections 163 or 164; or(b)otherwise—sections 168, 172 or
226.175Proceedings brought in a
representative capacity(1)A person may
bring offence proceedings in a representativecapacity, if the
person has the consent of—(a)for proceedings
brought on behalf of a body of personsoracorporation—themembersofitscontrollingorgoverning body; or(b)for
proceedings brought on behalf of an individual—theindividual.Note—For
proceedings by a local government, see the Local Government
Act,section 237 or the City of Brisbane Act,
section 218.(2)Thepersononwhosebehalftheoffenceproceedingsarebrought may contribute to, or pay, the legal
costs and expensesincurred by the person bringing the
proceedings.176Enforcement orders(1)After hearing offence proceedings, a
Magistrates Court maymake an order (anenforcement
order) for the defendant totake stated
action within a stated period.Examples of
action that an order may require—•to
stop carrying out development•to
demolish or remove development•torestore,asfaraspracticable,premisestotheconditionthepremises were in immediately before
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and enforcement[s 176]•to
do, or not to do, another act to ensure development complieswith
a development permit•if the court
reasonably believes works are dangerous, to repair orrectify the works, to secure the works, or
to fence the works off toprotect people•to
stop a stated use of premises•to
apply for a development permit(2)The
enforcement order may be in terms the court considersappropriate to secure compliance with this
Act.Example—Theordermayrequirethedefendanttoprovidesecurityforthereasonable cost
of taking the stated action.(3)An
enforcement order must state the period within which thedefendant must comply with the order.(4)Anenforcementordermaybemadeunderthissectioninadditiontotheimpositionofapenaltyoranyotherorderunder this Act.(5)A
person must not contravene an enforcement order.Maximumpenalty—4,500penaltyunitsor2yearsimprisonment.(6)Unless a court orders otherwise, an
enforcement order, otherthan an order to apply for a
development permit—(a)attaches to the premises; and(b)binds the owner, the owner’s
successors in title and anyoccupier of the
premises.(7)Iftheenforcementorderdoesattachtothepremises,thedefendantmustasktheregistraroftitles,bynoticegivenwithin 10 business days after the order is
made, to record themaking of the order on the register for the
premises.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.(8)A person may apply to the court for an
order (acomplianceorder)thatstatestheenforcementorderhasbeencompliedwith.Page 174Current as at [Not applicable]
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Offences and enforcement[s 177](9)If a
person gives a notice that a compliance order has beenmade, and a copy of the compliance order, to
the registrar oftitles, the registrar must remove the record
of the making ofthe enforcement order from the appropriate
register.(10)Iftheenforcementorderisnotcompliedwithwithintheperiod stated in the order, the
enforcement authority may—(a)take the action
required under the order; and(b)recover the reasonable cost of taking the
action as a debtowing to the authority from the
defendant.(11)A notice given
to the registrar of titles under this section mustbe
in the form, and accompanied by the fee, required underthe
Land Title Act.177Order for compensation(1)This section applies if a Magistrates
Court—(a)findsadefendantguiltyofanoffenceunderthisAct;and(b)finds that, because of the offence,
another person has—(i)suffered loss of income; or(ii)suffered a
reduction in the value of, or damage to,property;
or(iii)incurred
expenses to replace or repair property orpreventorminimise,orattempttopreventorminimise, the loss, reduction or
damage.(2)Thecourtmayorderthedefendanttopaytheotherpersoncompensation for
the loss, reduction or damage suffered or theexpenses
incurred.(3)An order may be made under this
section in addition to theimposition of a penalty and any other
order under this Act.178Order for
investigation expenses(1)This section
applies if—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 179](a)a
Magistrates Court finds—(i)a defendant
guilty of a development offence; and(ii)an
enforcement authority has reasonably incurredexpensesintakingasampleorconductinganinspection,test,measurementoranalysistoinvestigate the offence; and(b)theenforcementauthorityappliesforanorderforthepayment of the expenses.(2)The court may order the defendant to
pay a reasonable amountfortheexpensestotheenforcementauthorityifthecourtconsiders it would be just to do so in the
circumstances.179When fine is payable to local
governmentIf a local government is—(a)the complainant in offence
proceedings; and(b)theenforcementauthorityforthematterthatisthesubject of the proceedings;any
fine ordered in the proceedings must be paid to the localgovernment.Part 5Enforcement orders in P&ECourt180Enforcement orders(1)Any
person may start proceedings in the P&E Court for anenforcement order.(2)Anenforcement orderis an order that
requires a person to doeither or both of the
following—(a)refrain from committing a development
offence;(b)remedy the effect of a development
offence in a statedway.Page 176Current as at [Not applicable]
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Offences and enforcement[s 180]Example—An
enforcement order may require a person to pay compensation
tosomeone who, because of the offence,
has—(a)suffered loss of income; or(b)suffered a reduction in the value of,
or damage to, property; or(c)incurredexpensestoreplaceorrepairpropertyorpreventorminimise, or attempt to prevent or minimise,
the loss, reduction ordamage.(3)The
P&E Court may make an enforcement order if the courtconsiders the development offence—(a)has been committed; or(b)will be committed unless the order is
made.(4)The P&E Court may make an
enforcement order (aninterimenforcement
order) pending a decision in proceedings for
theenforcement order.(5)Anenforcementorderorinterimenforcementordermaydirect the respondent—(a)tostopanactivitythatconstitutesadevelopmentoffence;
or(b)nottostartanactivitythatconstitutesadevelopmentoffence;
or(c)todoanythingrequiredtostopcommittingadevelopment offence; or(d)to
return anything to a condition as close as practicableto
the condition the thing was in immediately before adevelopment offence was committed; or(e)to do anything to comply with this
Act.Examples of what the respondent may be
directed to do—•to repair, demolish or remove a
building•to rehabilitate or restore vegetation
cleared from land(6)An enforcement order or interim
enforcement order may be intermstheP&ECourtconsidersappropriatetosecurecompliance with
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and enforcement[s 180]Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExample—An enforcement
order may require the respondent to provide securityfor
the reasonable cost of taking the stated action.(7)An enforcement order or interim
enforcement order must statethe period
within which the respondent must comply with theorder.(8)A
person must not contravene an enforcement order or interimenforcement order.Maximumpenalty—4,500penaltyunitsor2yearsimprisonment.(9)UnlesstheP&ECourtordersotherwise,anenforcementorder,orinterimenforcementorder,otherthananordertoapply for a development permit—(a)attaches to the premises; and(b)binds the owner, the owner’s
successors in title and anyoccupier of the
premises.(10)If the
enforcement order, or interim enforcement order, doesattach to the premises, the respondent must
ask the registrar oftitles, by a notice given within 10
business days after the orderis made, to
record the making of the order on the appropriateregister for the premises.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.(11)ApersonmayapplytotheP&ECourtforanorder(acomplianceorder)thatstatestheenforcementorder,orinterim enforcement order, has been
complied with.(12)If a person
gives a notice that a compliance order has beenmade, and a copy
of the compliance order, to the registrar oftitles, the
registrar must remove the record of the making ofthe
enforcement order, or interim enforcement order, from theappropriate register.(13)If
the enforcement order, or interim enforcement order, is notcompliedwithwithintheperiodstatedintheorder,theenforcement authority may—(a)take the action required under the
order; andPage 178Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 181](b)recover the reasonable cost of taking the
action as a debtowing to the authority from the
respondent.(14)A notice given
to the registrar of titles under this section mustbe
in the form, and accompanied by the fee, required underthe
Land Title Act.181P&E Court’s powers about
enforcement orders(1)TheP&ECourt’spowertomakeanenforcementorderorinterim enforcement order may be
exercised whether or notthe development offence has been
prosecuted.(2)The power to order a person to stop,
or not to start, an activitymay be exercised
whether or not—(a)the P&E Court considers the person
intends to engage,or to continue to engage, in the activity;
or(b)the person has previously engaged in
an activity of thesame type; or(c)thereisdangerofsubstantialdamagetopropertyorinjurytoanotherpersonifthepersonengages,orcontinues to engage, in the activity.(3)The power to order a person to do
anything may be exercisedwhether or not—(a)the
P&E Court considers the person intends to fail, or tocontinue to fail, to do the thing; or(b)thepersonhaspreviouslyfailedtodoathingofthesame type; or(c)thereisdangerofsubstantialdamagetopropertyorinjury to another person if the person
fails, or continuesto fail, to do the thing.(4)A person may apply to the P&E
Court to cancel or change anenforcement
order or interim enforcement order.(5)The
P&E Court’s powers under this section are in addition tothe
court’s other powers.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 182]Part 6InspectorsDivision 1Appointment182Appointment and qualifications(1)The chief executive may, by a written
document, appoint thefollowing persons as
inspectors—(a)an officer of the department;(b)another person prescribed by
regulation.(2)However,thechiefexecutivemayappointapersonasaninspector only if the chief executive
is satisfied the person isqualifiedforappointmentbecausethepersonhasthenecessary expertise or
experience.(3)Aninspectorholdsofficeonanyconditions,andsubjecttoany
limit on the inspector’s powers, stated in—(a)the
inspector’s instrument of appointment; or(b)a
notice signed by the chief executive and given to theinspector; or(c)a
regulation.183When appointment ends(1)The appointment of a person as an
inspector ends if—(a)the term of office stated in a
condition of office ends; or(b)under another condition of office, the
office ends; or(c)the inspector resigns, by a notice
signed by the inspectorand given to the chief
executive.(2)However, this section does not limit
the ways the office of aperson as an inspector ends.(3)In this section—Page 180Current as at [Not applicable]
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Offences and enforcement[s 184]conditionofofficemeansaconditionunderwhichtheinspector holds office.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 2Identity
cards184Issuing and returning identity
card(1)Thechiefexecutivemustissueanidentitycardtoeachinspector.(2)The
identity card must—(a)contain a recent photo of the
inspector; and(b)contain a copy of the inspector’s
signature; and(c)identify the person as an inspector
under this Act; and(d)state an expiry date for the
card.(3)Thissectiondoesnotpreventtheissueofasingleidentitycard
to a person for this Act and for other purposes.(4)If the office of a person as an
inspector ends, the person mustreturn the
person’s identity card to the chief executive within21daysaftertheofficeends,unlessthepersonhasareasonable excuse.Maximum
penalty—10 penalty units.185Producing or
displaying identity card(1)Whenexercisingapowerinrelationtoapersonintheperson’s presence, an inspector
must—(a)producetheinspector’sidentitycardfortheperson’sinspection
before exercising the power; or(b)have
the identity card displayed so the identity card isclearly visible to the person when
exercising the power.(2)However, if it
is not practicable to comply with subsection (1),the
inspector must produce the identity card for the person’sinspection at the first reasonable
opportunity.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 186](3)For
subsection (1), an inspector does not exercise a power inrelation to a person only because the
inspector has entered aplace under section 186(1)(b).Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPart 7Entry of places
by inspectorsDivision 1Power to
enter186General power to enter places(1)An inspector may enter a place
if—(a)an occupier at the place consents
under division 2 to theentryandsection 189hasbeencompliedwithfortheoccupier; or(b)the
place is a public place and the entry is made whenthe
place is open to the public; or(c)a
warrant authorises the entry and, if there is an occupieroftheplace,theinspectorhascompliedwithsection 196; or(d)the
place is mentioned in a development approval as aplace of business and is—(i)open for carrying on the business;
or(ii)otherwise open
for entry; or(iii)requiredtobeopenforinspectionunderthedevelopment approval.(2)If the power to enter arises only
because an occupier of theplaceconsentstotheentry,thepowerissubjecttoanyconditionsoftheconsentandstopsiftheconsentiswithdrawn.(3)The
consent may provide consent for re-entry and is subject tothe
conditions of consent.(4)If the power to
enter is under a warrant, the power is subject tothe
terms of the warrant.Page 182Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 187](5)Ifthepowertore-enterisunderawarrant,there-entryissubject to the terms of the warrant.Division 2Entry with
consent187Application of this divisionThis
division applies if an inspector intends to ask an occupierofaplacetoconsenttotheinspectororanotherinspectorentering the place.188Incidental entry to ask for accessIn
order to ask the occupier for consent to enter a place, aninspector may, without the occupier’s
consent or a warrant,enterapartoftheplacethattheinspectorreasonablyconsidersthepublicmayenterifwantingtospeaktotheoccupier.189Matters inspector must tell occupierTheinspectormustgiveareasonableexplanationofthefollowingmatterstotheoccupierbeforeaskingfortheconsent—(a)the purpose of the entry, including
the powers intendedto be exercised;(b)that
the occupier is not required to consent;(c)that
the consent may be given subject to conditions andmay
be withdrawn at any time.190Consent
acknowledgement(1)If the occupier gives the consent, the
inspector may ask theoccupier to sign an acknowledgement of
the consent.(2)The acknowledgement must state—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 191](a)thepurposeoftheentry,includingthepowerstobeexercised; and(b)the
following has been explained to the occupier—(i)thepurposeoftheentry,includingthepowersintended to be
exercised;(ii)that the
occupier is not required to consent;(iii)that
the consent may be given subject to conditionsand may be
withdrawn at any time; and(c)theoccupiergivestheinspectororanotherinspectorconsent to enter the place and exercise the
powers; and(d)any conditions of the consent;
and(e)the time and day the consent was
given.(3)If the occupier signs the
acknowledgement, the inspector mustimmediatelygiveacopyoftheacknowledgementtotheoccupier.(4)If—(a)anissuearisesinaproceedingaboutwhethertheoccupier consented to the entry; and(b)asignedacknowledgementcomplyingwithsubsection (2)
for the entry is not produced in evidence;the onus of
proof is on the person relying on the lawfulness ofthe
entry to prove the occupier consented.Division 3Entry with warrantSubdivision
1Issue of warrant191Application for warrant(1)Aninspectormayapplytoamagistrateforawarrantforaplace.Page 184Current as at [Not applicable]
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Offences and enforcement[s 192](2)Theinspectormustprepareawrittenapplicationthatstatesthe grounds on
which the warrant is sought.(3)The
written application must be sworn.(4)The
magistrate may refuse to consider the application until theinspectorgivesthemagistratealltheinformationthemagistraterequiresabouttheapplicationinthewaythemagistrate requires.Example—The
magistrate may require extra information supporting the
writtenapplication to be given by statutory
declaration.192Issue of warrant(1)Themagistratemayissuethewarrantfortheplaceonlyifsatisfiedtherearereasonablegroundsforsuspectingthataparticular thing or activity that may
provide evidence of anoffence against this Act is, or will
be, at the place within thenext 7
days.(2)The warrant must state—(a)the place to which the warrant
applies; and(b)thatastatedinspectororanyinspectormaywithnecessary and
reasonable help and force—(i)enter the place
and any other place necessary forentry to the
place; and(ii)exercise the
inspector’s powers; and(c)particulars of
the offence that the magistrate considersappropriate;
and(d)the name of the person suspected of
having committedtheoffenceunlessthenameisunknownorthemagistrate considers it inappropriate
to state the name;and(e)the evidence
that may be seized under the warrant; and(f)thehoursofthedayornightwhentheplacemaybeentered; andCurrent as at
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and enforcement[s 193](g)the
magistrate’s name; and(h)the day and time
of the warrant’s issue; and(i)theday,within14daysafterthewarrant’sissue,thewarrant ends.Notauthorised—indicativeonly193Electronic
application(1)An application (anelectronic
application) for a warrant maybe made by
phone, fax, email, radio, video conferencing oranotherformofelectroniccommunicationiftheinspectorreasonably
considers it necessary because of—(a)urgent circumstances; or(b)other special circumstances, including, for
example, theinspector’s remote location.(2)The application—(a)maynotbemadebeforetheinspectorpreparesthewritten application under section
191(2); but(b)may be made before the written
application is sworn.194Additional
procedure for electronic application(1)Ifthemagistratereceivesanelectronicapplication,themagistrate may issue the warrant (theoriginal warrant) onlyif
satisfied—(a)it was necessary in the circumstances
for the applicationto be made as an electronic application;
and(b)theelectronicapplicationwasmadeasrequiredundersection 193(2).(2)After the magistrate issues the original
warrant—(a)if there is a reasonably practicable
way of immediatelygivingacopyofthewarranttotheinspector(byemailingorfaxingthecopy,forexample),themagistrate must immediately give a copy of
the warrant(aduplicate warrant) to the
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Offences and enforcement[s 194](b)otherwise—(i)themagistratemusttelltheinspectortheinformation stated in section 192(2);
and(ii)theinspectormustcompleteaformofwarrant(also aduplicate warrant), including by
writing ontheformtheinformationstatedinsection 192(2)provided by the
magistrate.(3)The duplicate warrant is a duplicate
of, and as effective as, theoriginal
warrant.(4)The inspector must, at the first
reasonable opportunity, send tothe
magistrate—(a)thewrittenapplicationcomplyingwithsection
191(2)and (3); and(b)iftheinspectorcompletedaformofwarrantundersubsection (2)(b), the completed form of
warrant.(5)Themagistratemustkeeptheoriginalwarrantand,onreceiving the documents under subsection
(4)—(a)attach the documents to the original
warrant; and(b)give the original warrant and
documents to the clerk ofthe court of the relevant magistrates
court.(6)Despite subsection (3), if—(a)an issue arises in a proceeding about
whether a warrantissuedunderthissectionauthorisedanexerciseofapower; and(b)the
original warrant is not produced in evidence;the onus of
proof is on the person relying on the lawfulness ofthe
exercise of the power to prove a warrant authorised theexercise of the power.(7)This
section does not limit section 191.(8)In
this section—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 195]relevant
magistrates court, in relation to a magistrate, meansthe
Magistrates Court that the magistrate constitutes under theMagistrates Act 1991.Notauthorised—indicativeonly195Defect in
relation to a warrant(1)A warrant is not
invalidated by a defect in—(a)the
warrant; or(b)complying with this
subdivision;unlessthedefectaffectsthesubstanceofthewarrantinamaterial particular.(2)In this section—warrantincludes a duplicate warrant.Subdivision 2Entry
procedure196Entry procedure(1)Thissectionappliesifaninspectorintendstoenteraplaceunder a warrant
issued under this Act.(2)The inspector
must do or make a reasonable attempt to do thefollowing things
before entering the place—(a)identifyhimselforherselftoapersonwhoisanoccupieroftheplaceandispresentbyproducingtheinspector’sidentitycardoranotherdocumentevidencing the inspector’s
appointment;(b)give a copy of the warrant to the
person;(c)tell the person that the warrant
authorises the inspectorto enter the place;(d)give the person an opportunity to
allow the inspector toimmediately enter the place without
using force.(3)However, the inspector need not comply
with subsection (2) iftheinspectorreasonablybelievesthatentrytotheplacePage
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Offences and enforcement[s 197]without
compliance is required to ensure the execution of thewarrant is not frustrated.(4)In this section—warrantincludes a duplicate warrant under section
194(3).Notauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 4General powers
of inspectors afterentering places197Application of this division(1)Thisdivisionappliesifaninspectorentersaplaceundersection 186(1)(a) or (c).(2)However,thepowersinthisdivisionaresubjecttoanyconditionsoftheconsent,ortermsofthewarrant,thatallowed the entry.198General powers(1)The
inspector may do any of the following—(a)search any part of the place;(b)inspect, examine or film—(i)any part of the place; or(ii)anything at the
place;(c)take for examination a thing, or a
sample of or from athing, at the place;(d)place an identifying mark in or on anything
at the place;(e)take an extract from, or copy, a
document at the place, ortake the document to another place to
copy;(f)produceanimageorwritingattheplacefromanelectronicdocumentor,totheextentitisnotpracticable,takeathingcontaininganelectronicdocumenttoanotherplacetoproduceanimageorwriting;Current as at
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and enforcement[s 199](g)taketo,intoorontotheplaceanduseanyperson,equipmentandmaterialstheinspectorreasonablyrequires for
exercising the inspector’s powers under thisdivision;(h)remain at the place for the time
necessary to achieve thepurpose of the entry.(2)The inspector may take a necessary
step to allow the exerciseof a power stated in subsection
(1).(3)If the inspector takes a document from
the place to copy it, theinspector must copy the document and
return it to the place assoon as practicable.(4)Iftheinspectortakesfromtheplaceadevicereasonablycapableofproducingadocumentfromanelectronicdocumenttoproducethedocument,theinspectormustproduce the document and return the device
to the place assoon as practicable.(5)In
this section—filmincludes
photograph, videotape and record an image inanother
way.inspect,athing,includesopenthethingandexamineitscontents.199Requiring reasonable help(1)Theinspectormayrequireanoccupieroftheplace,oraperson at the place, to give the
inspector reasonable help toexercise a power
stated in section 198(1).(2)Whenmakingtherequirement,theinspectormustgivetheperson an offence warning for the
requirement.(3)Thepersonmustcomplywiththerequirement,unlesstheperson has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.Page
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Offences and enforcement[s 200](4)It
is a reasonable excuse for an individual not to comply withtherequirementifcomplyingmighttendtoincriminatetheindividual or expose the individual to a
penalty.(5)However,subsection
(4)doesnotapplyifadocumentorinformation that is the subject of the
requirement is requiredto be held or kept by the individual
under this Act.Note—However, see
section 224 (which is about evidential immunity).Part
8Other inspectors’ powers andrelated mattersDivision 1Stopping or moving vehicles200Application of divisionThis
division applies if an inspector reasonably suspects, or isaware, that a thing in or on a vehicle may
provide evidence ofthe commission of an offence against this
Act.201Power to stop or move(1)Ifthevehicleismoving,the
inspectormay,toexercisetheinspector’spowers,signalorotherwisedirectthepersonincontrolofthevehicletostopthevehicleandtobringthevehicleto,andkeepitat,aconvenientplacewithinareasonabledistancetoallowtheinspectortoexercisethepowers.(2)If
the vehicle is stopped, the inspector may direct the personin
control of the vehicle—(a)nottomoveituntiltheinspectorhasexercisedtheinspector’s powers; or(b)to
move the vehicle to, and keep it at, a stated reasonableplace to allow the inspector to exercise the
powers.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 202](3)When
giving the direction under subsection (2), the inspectormustgivethepersonincontrolanoffencewarningforthedirection.Notauthorised—indicativeonly202Identification
requirements if vehicle moving(1)Thissectionappliesiftheinspectorproposestogiveadirection under section 201(1) and the
vehicle is moving.(2)The inspector must clearly identify
himself or herself as aninspector exercising the inspector’s
powers (by using a sign orloud hailer, for example).(3)Whenthevehiclestops,theinspectormustimmediatelyproduce the
inspector’s identity card for the inspection of theperson in control of the vehicle.(4)Subsection (3) applies despite section
185.203Failure to comply with
direction(1)Thepersonincontrolofthevehiclemustcomplywithadirection under section 201 unless the
person has a reasonableexcuse.Maximum
penalty—60 penalty units.(2)It is a
reasonable excuse for the person not to comply with adirection if—(a)thevehiclewasmovingandtheinspectordidnotcomply with section 202; or(b)tocomplyimmediatelywouldhaveendangeredsomeone else or
caused loss or damage to property, andthe person
complies as soon as it is practicable to do so.(3)Subsection (2) does not limit subsection
(1).(4)A person does not commit an offence
against subsection (1)if—(a)thedirectionthepersonfailstocomplywithisgivenunder section
201(2); andPage 192Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 204](b)thepersonisnotgivenanoffencewarningforthedirection.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 2Seizure by
inspectors and forfeitureSubdivision 1Power to
seize204Seizing evidence at a place that may
be entered withoutconsent or warrant(1)Thissectionappliesifaninspectorentersaplacethattheinspector may enter under this Act
without the consent of anoccupier of the place or a
warrant.(2)The inspector may seize a thing at the
place if the inspectorreasonably believes the thing is
evidence of an offence againstthis Act.205Seizing evidence at a place entered
with consent(1)This section applies if—(a)an inspector may enter a place under
this Act only withtheconsentofanoccupieroftheplaceorunderawarrant; and(b)the
inspector enters the place after getting the consent.(2)The inspector may seize a thing at the
place only if—(a)the inspector reasonably believes the
thing is evidenceof an offence against this Act; and(b)seizing the thing is consistent with
the purpose of entry,asexplainedtotheoccupierwhenaskingfortheoccupier’s
consent.206Seizing evidence at a place entered
with warrant(1)This section applies if—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 207](a)an
inspector may enter a place under this Act only withtheconsentofanoccupieroftheplaceorunderawarrant; and(b)the
inspector enters the place under a warrant.(2)The
inspector may seize the evidence for which the warrantwas
issued.(3)The inspector may also seize anything
else at the place if theinspector reasonably believes—(a)the thing is evidence of an offence
against this Act; and(b)seizing the
thing is necessary to prevent the thing beingdestroyed,
hidden or lost.(4)Theinspectormayalsoseizeathingattheplaceiftheinspector reasonably believes the
thing has immediately beenused in committing an offence against
this Act.207Seizing property subject to
security(1)An inspector may seize a thing, and
exercise powers relatingtothething,despitealienorothersecurityoverthethingclaimed by
another person.(2)However, the seizure does not affect
the other person’s claimto the lien or other security against
a person, other than theinspector or a person acting for the
inspector.208Securing seized thing(1)After seizing a thing under this
division, an inspector may—(a)movethethingfromtheplace(theplaceofseizure)where the thing was seized; or(b)leavethethingattheplaceofseizureandtakereasonable
action to restrict access to the thing.(2)For
subsection (1)(b), the inspector may, for example—Page
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Offences and enforcement[s 208](a)seal
the thing, or the entrance to the place of seizure, andmark
the thing or place to show access to the thing orplace is restricted; or(b)for
equipment—make the thing inoperable; orExamples of
making equipment inoperable—dismantling the
equipment or removing a component withoutwhich the
equipment can not be used(c)require a person
who the inspector reasonably believesis in control of
the place or thing to do—(i)an act stated in
paragraph (a) or (b); or(ii)anythingelseaninspectorcoulddoundersubsection
(1)(a).(3)Thepersonmustcomplywitharequirementmadeofthepersonundersubsection
(2)(c),unlessthepersonhasareasonable excuse.Maximum
penalty—100 penalty units.(4)If an inspector
restricts access to a seized thing, a person mustnottamperwiththething,orwithanythingusedtorestrictaccess to the
thing, without—(a)an inspector’s approval; or(b)a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.(5)If an inspector restricts access to a
place, a person must notenter the place in contravention of
the restriction, or tamperwith anything used to restrict access
to the place, without—(a)an inspector’s
approval; or(b)a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 209]Subdivision
2Safeguards for seized thingsNotauthorised—indicativeonly209Receipt and
decision notice for seized thing(1)This
section applies if an inspector seizes anything under thisdivision unless—(a)theinspectorreasonablybelievesthereisno-oneapparentlyinpossessionofthethingorithasbeenabandoned; or(b)because of the condition, nature and value
of the thing itwouldbeunreasonabletorequiretheinspectortocomply with this section.(2)Theinspectormust,assoonaspracticableafterseizingthething, give the following to an owner or
person in control ofthe thing before it was seized—(a)a receipt for the thing that generally
describes the thingand its condition;(b)a
decision notice about the decision to seize the thing.(3)However, if an owner or person from
whom the thing is seizedisnotpresentwhenthethingisseized,thereceiptanddecisionnoticemaybegivenbyleavingtheminaconspicuous
position, and in a reasonably secure way, at theplace at which the thing is seized.(4)The receipt and decision notice
may—(a)be given in the same document;
and(b)relate to more than 1 seized
thing.(5)Theinspectormaydelaygivingthereceiptanddecisionnotice if the
inspector reasonably suspects giving them mayfrustrate or
otherwise hinder an investigation by the inspectorunder this Act.(6)However, the delay may be only for as long
as the inspectorcontinues to have the reasonable suspicion
and remains in thevicinity of the place at which the thing was
seized to keep thething under observation.Page 196Current as at [Not applicable]
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Offences and enforcement[s 210]210Access to seized thing(1)Thissectionappliesuntilaseizedthingisforfeitedorreturned.(2)The
inspector who seized the thing must allow an owner of thething, free of charge—(a)toinspectthethingatanyreasonabletime,andfromtime to time;
and(b)if the thing is a document—to copy the
document.(3)However, subsection (2) does not apply
if it is impracticableorwouldbeunreasonabletoallowtheownertoinspectorcopy
the thing.211Returning seized thing(1)This section applies if a seized thing
is not—(a)forfeited under subdivision 3;
or(b)subject to a disposal order under
division 3.(2)As soon as the chief executive stops
being satisfied there arereasonable grounds for keeping the
thing, the chief executivemust return the thing to its
owner.(3)If the thing is not returned to its
owner within 3 months afterthethingwasseized,theownermayapplytothechiefexecutive for
its return.(4)Within30daysafterreceivingtheapplication,thechiefexecutive
must—(a)ifthechiefexecutiveissatisfiedtherearereasonablegrounds for
keeping the thing and decides to keep thething—give a
decision notice to the owner; or(b)otherwise—return the thing to the
owner.(5)For this section, there are reasonable
grounds for keeping thething if—(a)the
thing is being, or is likely to be, examined; or(b)the thing is needed, or may be needed,
for—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 212](i)a
proceeding for an offence against this Act that islikely to be started or that has been
started but notcompleted; or(ii)an
appeal from a decision in a proceeding for anoffence against
this Act; or(c)it is not lawful for the owner to
possess the thing.(6)Subsection (5)doesnotlimitthegroundsthatmaybereasonable
grounds for keeping the thing.(7)Nothing in this section affects a lien or
other security over theseized thing.(8)In
this section—owner,ofaseizedthing,includesapersonwhowouldbeentitled to possession of the thing if it
had not been seized.Subdivision 3Forfeiting
seized things212Forfeiture by chief executive
decision(1)The chief executive may decide a
seized thing is forfeited tothe State if an
inspector—(a)aftermakingreasonableinquiries,cannotfindanowner; or(b)after making reasonable efforts, can not
return it to anowner; or(c)reasonably believes it is necessary to keep
the thing toprevent the thing being used to commit the
offence forwhich the thing was seized.(2)However, the inspector is not required
to—(a)makeinquiriesifitwouldbeunreasonabletomakeinquiries to
find an owner; or(b)make efforts if it would be
unreasonable to make effortsto return the
thing to an owner.Page 198Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 213]Example for
paragraph (b)—the owner of the thing has migrated to
another country(3)The inspector must consider the
thing’s condition, nature andvalue when
deciding—(a)whether it is reasonable to make
inquiries or efforts; and(b)ifinquiriesoreffortsaremade—whatinquiriesorefforts, including the period over
which they are made,are reasonable.(4)Ifthechiefexecutivedecidestoforfeitathing,thechiefexecutive must
as soon as practicable give a decision noticeabout the
decision to a person (theformer owner) who
ownedthe thing immediately before the thing was
forfeited.(5)If the decision was made under
subsection (1)(a) or (b), thedecision notice
may be given by leaving the notice at the placewhere the thing
was seized, in a conspicuous position and in areasonably
secure way.(6)Thedecisionnoticemuststatethattheformerownermayapply for a stay of the decision if
the former owner appealsagainst the decision.(7)However, subsections (4) to (6) do not
apply if—(a)thedecisionwasmadeundersubsection (1)(a)or(b);and(b)the place where the thing was seized
is—(i)a public place; or(ii)a
place where the notice is unlikely to be read bythe
former owner.213Dealing with things forfeited or
transferred to State(1)A thing becomes
the property of the State if—(a)the
thing is forfeited to the State under section 212(1);orCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 214](b)the
owner of the thing and the State agree, in writing, tothe
transfer of the ownership of the thing to the State.(2)Thechiefexecutivemaydealwiththethingasthechiefexecutiveconsidersappropriate(bydestroyingthethingorgiving it away, for example).(3)The chief executive must not deal with
the thing in a way thatcouldprejudicetheoutcomeofanappealagainsttheforfeiture.(4)If
the chief executive sells the thing, the chief executive
may,after deducting the costs of the sale,
return the proceeds of thesale to the former owner of the
thing.(5)This section is subject to a disposal
order made for the thing.Division 3Disposal
orders214Disposal order(1)This
section applies if a court convicts a person of an offenceagainst this Act.(2)The
court may make an order (adisposal order), on its
owninitiativeoronanapplicationbytheprosecution,forthedisposal of any of the following
things owned by the person—(a)anything that was the subject of, or used to
commit, theoffence;(b)another thing the court considers is likely
to be used bythepersonoranotherpersonincommittingafurtheroffence against
this Act.(3)The court may make a disposal order
for a thing—(a)whether or not it has been seized
under this Act; and(b)if the thing has been seized—whether
or not it has beenreturned to the former owner.(4)When deciding whether to make a
disposal order for a thing,the
court—Page 200Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 215](a)mayrequirenoticetobegiventoanyonethecourtconsidersappropriate,including,forexample,anyperson who may have property in the thing;
and(b)must hear any submission that a person
claiming to haveproperty in the thing may wish to
make.(5)The court may make any order to
enforce the disposal orderthat it considers appropriate.(6)This section does not limit the
court’s powers under anotherlaw.Division 4Other
information-obtaining powersof
inspectors215Requiring name and address(1)This section applies if an
inspector—(a)finds a person committing an offence
against this Act; or(b)finds a person
in circumstances that lead the inspector toreasonablysuspectthepersonhasjustcommittedanoffence against this Act; or(c)hasinformationthatleadstheinspectortoreasonablysuspect a person
has just committed an offence againstthis Act.(2)Theinspectormayrequirethepersontostatetheperson’sname and
residential address.(3)Also, the
inspector may require the person to give evidence ofthecorrectnessofthestatednameoraddressif,inthecircumstances,itwouldbereasonabletoexpectthepersonto—(a)beinpossessionofevidenceofthecorrectnessofthestated name or address; or(b)otherwise be able to give the
evidence.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 216](4)Whenmakingarequirement,theinspectormustgiveanoffence warning to the person.(5)Thepersonmustcomplywiththerequirement,unlesstheperson has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.(6)Thepersonmaynotbeconvictedofanoffenceundersubsection (5) unless the person is found
guilty of the offencein relation to which the requirement
was made.216Requiring documents to be
produced(1)This section applies to—(a)a document issued to a person under
this Act; and(b)a document required to be kept by a
person under thisAct.(2)An
inspector may require the person to produce the documentto
an inspector for inspection, at a reasonable time and placethat
the inspector nominates.(3)Thepersonmustcomplywiththerequirement,unlesstheperson has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.(4)It is not a reasonable excuse for the
person to fail to complywiththerequirementonthebasisthatcomplyingwiththerequirement might tend to incriminate
the person or exposethe person to a penalty.Note—However, see
section 224 (which is about evidential immunity).(5)Theinspectormustinformtheperson,inawaythatisreasonable in the
circumstances—(a)that the person must comply with the
requirement eventhough complying might tend to incriminate
the personor expose the person to a penalty;
andPage 202Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 217](b)that,undersection 224,thereisalimitedimmunityagainstthefutureuseoftheinformationordocumentgiven in
compliance with the requirement.(6)If
the inspector fails to comply with subsection (5), the
personcan not be convicted of the offence against
subsection (3).(7)Ifacourtconvictsapersonofanoffenceagainstsubsection (3), the court may, as well as
imposing a penaltyfortheoffence,orderthepersontocomplywiththerequirement.(8)In
this section—produce, a document
that is an electronic document, meansproduce a clear
written reproduction of the document.217Requiring documents to be certified(1)Thissectionappliestoadocumentproducedundersection 216 to
an inspector.(2)The inspector may keep the document to
copy the document.(3)Iftheinspectorcopiesthedocument,oranentryinthedocument,theinspectormayrequirethepersonresponsiblefor keeping the
document to certify the copy as a true copy ofthe document or
entry.(4)The inspector must return the document
to the person as soonas practicable after copying the
document.(5)However, if the inspector makes a
requirement of the personundersubsection
(3),theinspectormaykeepthedocumentuntil the person
complies with the requirement.(6)Thepersonmustcomplywiththerequirement,unlesstheperson has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.(7)It is not a reasonable excuse for the
person to fail to complywiththerequirementonthebasisthatcomplyingwiththerequirement might tend to incriminate
the person or exposethe person to a penalty.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 218]Note—However, see section 224 (which is about
evidential immunity).(8)Theinspectormustinformtheperson,inawaythatisreasonable in the
circumstances—(a)that the person must comply with the
requirement eventhough complying might tend to incriminate
the personor expose the person to a penalty;
and(b)that,undersection 224,thereisalimitedimmunityagainstthefutureuseoftheinformationordocumentgiven in
compliance with the requirement.(9)Ifthepersonfailstocomplywithsubsection (6),buttheinspector fails to comply with
subsection (8), the person cannot be convicted
of the offence against subsection (6).218Requiring information(1)This
section applies if an inspector reasonably believes—(a)an offence against this Act has been
committed; and(b)apersonmaybeabletogiveinformationabouttheoffence.(2)The
inspector may, by notice given to the person, require theperson to give information about the offence
to the inspector,at a stated reasonable time and
place.(3)Thepersonmustcomplywiththerequirement,unlesstheperson has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.(4)Itisareasonableexcuseforanindividualnottogivetheinformationifgivingtheinformationmighttendtoincriminatetheindividualorexposetheindividualtoapenalty.(5)In
this section—give,informationthatisstoredasanelectronicdocument,meansproduceaclearwrittenreproductionoftheinformation.Page 204Current as at [Not applicable]
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Offences and enforcement[s 219]219Duty
to avoid inconvenience and minimise damageWhenexercisingapower,aninspectormusttakeallreasonablestepstocauseaslittleinconvenience,anddoaslittle damage,
as possible.Note—Also, see
section 221 (which is about compensation).220Notice of damage(1)This
section applies if—(a)aninspectordamagessomethingwhenexercising,orpurporting to exercise, a power; or(b)aperson(theassistant)actingunderthedirectionorauthority of an inspector damages
something.(2)However, this section does not apply
to damage the inspectorreasonably considers is trivial or if
the inspector reasonablybelieves—(a)there is no-one apparently in possession of
the thing; or(b)the thing has been abandoned.(3)The inspector must give notice of the
damage to a person whoappears to the inspector to be an
owner, or person in control,of the
thing.(4)However, if for any reason it is not
practicable to comply withsubsection (3), the inspector
must—(a)leavethenoticeattheplacewherethedamagehappened;
and(b)ensureitisleftinaconspicuouspositionandinareasonably secure way.(5)The
inspector may delay complying with subsection (3) or (4)iftheinspectorreasonablysuspectscomplyingwiththeCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 221]subsection may
frustrate or otherwise hinder an investigationby the
inspector.(6)The delay may be only for so long as
the inspector continuesto have the reasonable suspicion and
remains in the vicinity ofthe place.(7)If
the inspector believes the damage was caused by a latentdefect in the thing or other circumstances
beyond the controlof the inspector or the assistant, the
inspector may state thebelief in the notice.(8)The notice must state—(a)particulars of the damage; and(b)thatthepersonwhosufferedthedamagemayclaimcompensation
under section 221.Division 6Compensation for
loss221Compensation for loss(1)A person may claim compensation from
the State if the personincurs loss because of the exercise,
or purported exercise, of apowerbyorforaninspector,includingalossarisingfromcompliancewitharequirementmadeofthepersonunderdivision 2, 3 or
4.(2)Thecompensationmaybeclaimedandorderedinaproceeding—(a)brought in a court with jurisdiction for the
recovery ofthe amount of compensation claimed;
or(b)for an alleged offence against this
Act, the investigationof which gave rise to the claim for
compensation.(3)A court may order the payment of
compensation only if it issatisfied it is just to make the order
in the circumstances.(4)Whenconsideringwhetheritisjusttoordercompensation,the court must
consider—Page 206Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 222](a)any
relevant offence committed by the claimant; and(b)whether the loss arose from a lawful seizure
or lawfulforfeiture.(5)A
regulation may prescribe other matters that may, or must, betaken into account by the court when
considering whether it isjust to order compensation.(6)Section 219doesnotprovideforastatutoryrightofcompensation other than is provided by
this section.(7)In this section—lossincludes costs and damage.Division 7Other offences
relating toinspectors222Obstructing inspector(1)A
person must not obstruct an inspector exercising a power, orsomeone helping an inspector exercising a
power, unless theperson has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.(2)If a person has obstructed an
inspector, or someone helping aninspector,andtheinspectordecidestoproceedwiththeexerciseofthepower,theinspectormustwarnthepersonthat—(a)it is an offence to cause an
obstruction, unless the personhas a reasonable
excuse; and(b)theinspectorconsiderstheperson’sconductanobstruction.(3)In
this section—obstructincludesassault,hinder,resist,attempttoobstructand threaten to
obstruct.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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and enforcement[s 223]223Impersonating inspectorA person must
not impersonate an inspector.Maximum
penalty—60 penalty units.Division 8Other
provisions224Evidential immunity(1)Thissectionappliesifanindividualgivesorproducesinformation or a
document to an inspector under section 199or 216.(2)Evidence of the information or
document, and other evidencedirectlyorindirectlyderivedfromtheinformationordocument,isnotadmissibleagainsttheindividualinaproceeding to the extent it tends to
incriminate the individual,or expose the
individual to a penalty, in the proceeding.(3)However, this section does not apply to a
proceeding about thefalse or misleading nature of the
information or anything inthe document or in which the false or
misleading nature of theinformation or document is relevant
evidence.Part 9Miscellaneous225Application of other Acts(1)If another Act—(a)specifiesmonetarypenaltiesforoffencesaboutdevelopment greater or less than the
penalties specifiedin this Act; or(b)providesthatanactivityspecifiedinthisActasadevelopment
offence is not an offence; or(c)containsprovisionsaboutthecarryingoutofdevelopment in an emergency; orPage
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Offences and enforcement[s 226](d)includesrequirementsaboutshowcausenoticesorenforcementnoticesthataredifferentfromtherequirements of this Act; or(e)includesprovisionsabouttheissuingofothernoticeshavingthesameeffectasshowcausenoticesorenforcement notices; or(f)includesrequirementsaboutproceedingsfortheprosecution for development offences
or other offencesthat are different from the requirements of
this Act; or(g)includesrequirementsaboutproceedingsforenforcement orders that are different to the
requirementsof this Act;the provisions
of the other Act apply instead of the provisionsof
this Act to the extent of any inconsistency.(2)The
chief executive’s nomination of a person as an inspectororenforcementauthoritydoesnotpreventthepersonperformingfunctionsofaninvestigativeorenforcementnature that the
person has under another Act.(3)Thischapterdoesnotlimitacourt’spowersunderthePenalties and Sentences Act 1992or
another law.226False or misleading information(1)A person must not, for this Act, give
an official informationthatthepersonknowsisfalseormisleadinginamaterialparticular.Maximum
penalty—4,500 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if the person,
when giving theinformation to the official—(a)informs the official, to the best of
the person’s ability,how the information is false or
misleading; and(b)ifthepersonhas,orcanreasonablyget,thecorrectinformation—gives the correct
information.(3)In this section—Current as at
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and enforcement[s 227]officialmeans—(a)an
assessment manager; or(b)a referral
agency; or(c)a responsible entity for a change
application; or(d)an enforcement authority; or(e)the Minister; or(f)the
chief executive; or(g)a local government; or(h)an inspector; or(i)another person prescribed by
regulation.227Executive officer must ensure
corporation complies withAct(1)An
executive officer of a corporation commits an offence if—(a)the corporation commits an offence
against an executiveliability provision; and(b)the officer did not take all
reasonable steps to ensure thecorporation did
not engage in the conduct constitutingthe
offence.Maximumpenalty—thepenaltyforacontraventionoftheexecutive liability provisions by an
individual.(2)When deciding whether things done or
omitted to be done bytheexecutiveofficerconstitutereasonablestepsforsubsection (1)(b), a court must
consider—(a)whether the officer knew, or ought
reasonably to haveknown,ofthecorporation’sconductconstitutingtheoffence against the executive liability
provision; and(b)whethertheofficerwasinapositiontoinfluencethecorporation’s conduct in relation to the
offence againstthe executive liability provision;
and(c)any other matter that the court
considers relevant.Page 210Current as at
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Offences and enforcement[s 228](3)Theexecutiveofficermaybeproceededagainstfor,andconvicted of, an offence against
subsection (1) whether or notthe corporation
has been proceeded against for, or convictedof, the offence
against the executive liability provision.(4)This
section does not affect—(a)thecorporation’sliabilityfortheoffenceagainsttheexecutive liability provision; or(b)the liability, under the Criminal
Code, chapter 2, of anyperson for the offence, whether or not
the person is anexecutive officer of the corporation.(5)In this section—executive
liability provisionmeans—(a)section 162; or(b)section 163; or(c)section 164; or(d)section 165; or(e)section 166(7); or(f)section 168(5); or(g)section 172; or(h)section 176(5); or(i)section 180(8).228Responsibility for representative(1)If it is relevant to prove, in a
proceeding for an offence againstthis Act, a
person’s state of mind about particular conduct, itis
enough to show—(a)the person’s representative was
engaged in the conductfor the person within the scope of the
representative’sactual or apparent authority; and(b)the representative had the state of
mind.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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resolution[s 229](2)The
person is taken to have engaged in the representative’sconduct, unless the person proves the person
could not haveprevented the conduct by exercising
reasonable diligence.(3)In this
section—conductmeans an act or
omission.representativemeans—(a)ofacorporation—anexecutiveofficer,employeeoragent of the corporation; or(b)ofanindividual—anemployeeoragentoftheindividual.state of
mind, of a person, includes the person’s—(a)knowledge, intention, opinion, belief
or purpose; and(b)reasons for the intention, opinion,
belief or purpose.Chapter 6Dispute
resolutionPart 1Appeal
rights229Appeals to tribunal or P&E
Court(1)Schedule 1 states—(a)matters that may be appealed to—(i)either a tribunal or the P&E
Court; or(ii)only a tribunal;
or(iii)only the P&E
Court; and(b)the person—(i)who
may appeal a matter (theappellant); and(ii)who is a
respondent in an appeal of the matter; andPage 212Current as at [Not applicable]
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resolution[s 229](iii)who
is a co-respondent in an appeal of the matter;and(iv)who may elect to
be a co-respondent in an appealof the
matter.(2)An appellant may start an appeal
within the appeal period.(3)Theappeal periodis—(a)foranappealbyabuildingadvisoryagency—10business days
after a decision notice for the decision isgiven to the
agency; or(b)foranappealagainstadeemedrefusal—atanytimeafter the deemed
refusal happens; or(c)for an appeal against a decision of
the Minister, underchapter 7,part 4,toregisterpremisesortorenewtheregistration of premises—20 business
days after a noticeis published under section 269(3)(a) or (4);
or(d)for an appeal against an
infrastructure charges notice—20 business days
after the infrastructure charges noticeis given to the
person; or(e)for an appeal about a deemed approval
of a developmentapplicationforwhichadecisionnoticehasnotbeengiven—30businessdaysaftertheapplicantgivesthedeemed approval notice to the
assessment manager; or(f)for any other
appeal—20 business days after a notice ofthedecisionforthematter,includinganenforcementnotice, is given
to the person.Note—See the P&E
Court Act for the court’s power to extend the appealperiod.(4)Eachrespondentandco-respondentforanappealmaybeheard in the appeal.(5)Ifanappealisonlyaboutareferralagency’sresponse,theassessment manager may apply to the tribunal
or P&E Courtto withdraw from the appeal.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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resolution[s 230](6)To
remove any doubt, it is declared that an appeal against aninfrastructure charges notice must not be
about—(a)the adopted charge itself; or(b)for a decision about an offset or
refund—(i)theestablishmentcostoftrunkinfrastructureidentified in a
LGIP; or(ii)the cost of
infrastructure decided using the methodincludedinthelocalgovernment’schargesresolution.230Notice of appeal(1)An
appellant starts an appeal by lodging, with the registrar ofthe
tribunal or P&E Court, a notice of appeal that—(a)is in the approved form; and(b)succinctly states the grounds of the
appeal.(2)Thenoticeofappealmustbeaccompaniedbytherequiredfee.(3)Theappellantor,foranappealtoatribunal,theregistrar,must, within the
service period, give a copy of the notice ofappeal
to—(a)the respondent for the appeal;
and(b)each co-respondent for the appeal;
and(c)foranappealaboutadevelopmentapplicationunderschedule1,section1,table1,item1—eachprincipalsubmitter for
the application whose submission has notbeen withdrawn;
and(d)foranappealaboutachangeapplicationunderschedule1,section1,table1,item2—eachprincipalsubmitter for
the application whose submission has notbeen withdrawn;
and(e)each person who may elect to be a
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resolution[s 231]developmentapplicationorchangeapplicationthesubject of the appeal; and(f)foranappealtotheP&ECourt—thechiefexecutive;and(g)for an appeal to a tribunal under
another Act—any otherperson who the registrar considers
appropriate.(4)Theservice
periodis—(a)if a submitter
or advice agency started the appeal in theP&E Court—2
business days after the appeal is started;or(b)otherwise—10 business days after the
appeal is started.(5)A notice of appeal given to a person
who may elect to be aco-respondent must state the effect of
subsection (6).(6)A person elects to be a co-respondent
to an appeal by filing anotice of election in the approved
form—(a)if a copy of the notice of appeal is
given to the person—within10businessdaysafterthecopyisgiventotheperson; or(b)otherwise—within15businessdaysafterthenoticeofappeal is lodged with the registrar of the
tribunal or theP&E Court.(7)Despite any other Act or rules of court to
the contrary, a copyof a notice of appeal may be given to
the chief executive byemailing the copy to the chief
executive at the email addressstated on the
department’s website for this purpose.231Non-appealable decisions and matters(1)Subjecttothischapter,schedule 1andtheP&ECourtAct,unless the
Supreme Court decides a decision or other matterunder this Act is affected by jurisdictional
error, the decisionor matter is non-appealable.(2)TheJudicial Review
Act 1991, part 5 applies to the decision ormatter to the extent it is affected by
jurisdictional error.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
215
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resolution[s 232](3)Apersonwho,butforsubsection
(1)couldhavemadeanapplication under theJudicial Review
Act 1991in relation tothe decision or
matter, may apply under part 4 of that Act for astatement of reasons in relation to the
decision or matter.(4)In this section—decisionincludes—(a)conductengagedinforthepurposeofmakingadecision; and(b)other conduct that relates to the making of
a decision;and(c)themakingofadecisionorthefailuretomakeadecision; and(d)a
purported decision; and(e)a deemed
refusal.non-appealable, for a decision
or matter, means the decisionor
matter—(a)is final and conclusive; and(b)maynotbechallenged,appealedagainst,reviewed,quashed, set aside or called into question
in any otherway under theJudicialReviewAct1991or
otherwise,whetherbytheSupremeCourt,anothercourt,anytribunal or another entity; and(c)isnotsubjecttoanydeclaratory,injunctiveorotherorder of the
Supreme Court, another court, any tribunalor another
entity on any ground.232Rules of the
P&E Court(1)ApersonwhoisappealingtotheP&ECourtmustcomplywith the rules
of the court that apply to the appeal.(2)However, the P&E Court may hear and
decide an appeal evenif the person has not complied with
rules of the P&E Court.Page 216Current as at [Not applicable]
Part
2Planning Act 2016Chapter 6 Dispute
resolution[s 233]Development
tribunalNotauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 1General233Appointment of referees(1)The Minister, or chief executive,
(theappointer) may
appointapersontobeareferee,byanappointmentnotice,iftheappointer
considers the person—(a)hasthequalificationsorexperienceprescribedbyregulation; and(b)has
demonstrated an ability—(i)to negotiate and
mediate outcomes between partiesto a proceeding;
and(ii)to apply the
principles of natural justice; and(iii)to
analyse complex technical issues; and(iv)tocommunicateeffectively,including,forexample,towriteinformedsuccinctandwell-organiseddecisions,reports,submissionsorother documents.(2)The
appointer may—(a)appoint a referee for the term, of not
more than 3 years,stated in the appointment notice; and(b)reappoint a referee, by notice, for
further terms of notmore than 3 years.(3)If
an appointer appoints a public service officer as a referee,the
officer holds the appointment concurrently with any otherappointment that the officer holds in the
public service.(4)Arefereemustnotsitonatribunalunlesstherefereehasgiven a declaration, in the approved form
and signed by thereferee, to the chief executive.(5)The appointer may cancel a referee’s
appointment at any timeby giving a notice, signed by the
appointer, to the referee.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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resolution[s 234](6)A
referee may resign the referee’s appointment at any time bygiving a notice, signed by the referee, to
the appointer.(7)In this section—appointment
noticemeans—(a)if
the Minister gives the notice—a gazette notice; or(b)if the chief executive gives the
notice—a notice given tothe person appointed as a
referee.234Referee with conflict of
interest(1)This section applies if the chief
executive informs a refereethat the chief
executive proposes to appoint the referee as atribunal member,
and either or both of the following apply—(a)the
tribunal is to hear a matter about premises—(i)the
referee owns; or(ii)forwhichtherefereewas,is,oristobe,anarchitect,builder,drainer,engineer,planner,plumber,plumbinginspector,certifier,siteevaluator or soil assessor; or(iii)forwhichtherefereehasbeen,is,orwillbe,engaged by any party in the referee’s
capacity as anaccountant, lawyer or other professional;
or(iv)situatedortobesituatedintheareaofalocalgovernmentofwhichtherefereeisanofficer,employee or
councillor;(b)the referee has a direct or indirect
personal interest in amatter to be considered by the
tribunal, and the interestcouldconflictwiththeproperperformanceofthereferee’s functions for the tribunal’s
consideration of thematter.(2)However, this section does not apply to a
referee only becausethe referee previously acted in
relation to the preparation of arelevant local
planning instrument.Page 218Current as at
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Planning Act 2016Chapter 6 Dispute
resolution[s 235](3)The
referee must notify the chief executive that this sectionappliestothereferee,andondoingso,thechiefexecutivemust
not appoint the referee to the tribunal.(4)If a
tribunal member is, or becomes, aware the member shouldnot
have been appointed to the tribunal, the member must notact,
or continue to act, as a member of the tribunal.Notauthorised—indicativeonly235Establishing development
tribunal(1)Thechiefexecutivemayatanytimeestablishatribunal,consisting of up
to 5 referees, for tribunal proceedings.(2)Thechiefexecutivemayappointarefereefortribunalproceedings if
the chief executive considers the referee has thequalifications or experience for the
proceedings.(3)The chief executive must appoint a
referee as the chairpersonfor each tribunal.(4)Aregulationmayspecifythequalificationsorexperiencerequired for
particular proceedings.(5)After a tribunal
is established, the tribunal’s membership mustnot be
changed.236RemunerationAtribunalmembermustbepaidtheremunerationtheGovernor in Council decides.237Tribunal proceedings(1)Atribunalmustensureallpersonsbeforethetribunalareafforded natural justice.(2)A tribunal must make its decisions in
a timely way.(3)A tribunal may—(a)conductitsbusinessasthetribunalconsidersappropriate,subjecttoaregulationmadeforthissection;
andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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resolution[s 238](b)sit
at the times and places the tribunal decides; and(c)hearanappealandapplicationforadeclarationtogether;
and(d)hear 2 or more appeals or applications
for a declarationtogether.(4)A
regulation may provide for—(a)the
way in which a tribunal is to operate, including thequalificationsofthechairpersonofthetribunalforparticular proceedings; or(b)the required fee for tribunal
proceedings.238Registrar and other officers(1)The chief executive may, by gazette
notice, appoint—(a)a registrar; and(b)other officers (including persons who are
public serviceofficers) as the chief executive considers
appropriate tohelp a tribunal perform its
functions.(2)Apersonmayholdtheappointmentorassistconcurrentlywithanyotherpublicserviceappointmentthatthepersonholds.Division 2Applications for
declarations239Starting proceedings for
declarations(1)A person may start proceedings for a
declaration by a tribunalbyfilinganapplication,intheapprovedform,withtheregistrar.(2)The
application must be accompanied by the required fee.Page
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resolution[s 240]240Application for declaration about making of
developmentapplication(1)The
following persons may start proceedings for a declarationabout whether a development application is
properly made—(a)the applicant;(b)the
assessment manager.(2)However,apersonmaynotseekadeclarationunderthissectionaboutwhetheradevelopmentapplicationisaccompaniedbythewrittenconsentoftheownerofthepremises to the
application.(3)The proceedings must be started
by—(a)theapplicantwithin20businessdaysafterreceivingnoticefromtheassessmentmanager,underthedevelopmentassessmentrules,thatthedevelopmentapplication is
not properly made; or(b)theassessmentmanagerwithin10businessdaysafterreceiving the
development application.(4)Theregistrarmust,within10businessdaysaftertheproceedingsstart,givenoticeoftheproceedingstotherespondent as a party to the
proceedings.(5)In this section—respondentmeans—(a)if the applicant started the
proceedings—the assessmentmanager; or(b)if
the assessment manager started the proceedings—theapplicant.241Application for declaration about change to
developmentapproval(1)This
section applies to a change application for a developmentapproval if—(a)the
approval is for a material change of use of premisesthat
involves the use of a classified building; andCurrent as at
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resolution[s 242](b)the
responsible entity for the change application is notthe
P&E Court.(2)The applicant, or responsible entity,
for the change applicationmaystartproceedingsforadeclarationaboutwhethertheproposed change to the approval is a minor
change.(3)Theregistrarmust,within10businessdaysaftertheproceedingsstart,givenoticeoftheproceedingstotherespondent as a party to the
proceedings.(4)In this section—respondentmeans—(a)if the applicant started the
proceedings—the responsibleentity;
or(b)iftheresponsibleentitystartedtheproceedings—theapplicant.Division 3Tribunal proceedings for appealsand
declarations242Action when proceedings startIf a
document starting tribunal proceedings is filed with theregistrarwithintheperiodrequiredunderthisAct,andisaccompanied by the required fee, the
chief executive must—(a)establish a
tribunal for the proceedings; and(b)appoint 1 of the referees for the tribunal
as the tribunal’schairperson, in the way required under a
regulation; and(c)give notice of the establishment of
the tribunal to eachparty to the proceedings.243Chief executive excusing
noncompliance(1)This section applies if—Page
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resolution[s 244](a)theregistrarreceivesadocumentpurportingtostarttribunal
proceedings, accompanied by the required fee;and(b)thedocumentdoesnotcomplywithanyrequirementunder this Act
for validly starting the proceedings.(2)The
chief executive must consider the document and decidewhether or not it is reasonable in the
circumstances to excusethenoncompliance(becauseitwouldnotcausesubstantialinjustice in the
proceedings, for example).(3)Ifthechiefexecutivedecidesnottoexcusethenoncompliance, the chief executive must give
a notice statingthatthedocumentisofnoeffect,becauseofthenoncompliance, to the person who filed
the document.(4)The chief executive must give the
notice within 10 businessdays after the document is given to
the chief executive.(5)Ifthechiefexecutivedoesexcusethenoncompliance,thechiefexecutivemayactundersection 242asifthenoncompliance
had not happened.244Ending tribunal proceedings or
establishing new tribunal(1)Thechiefexecutivemaydecidenottoestablishatribunalwhen a document
starting tribunal proceedings is filed, if thechiefexecutiveconsidersitisnotreasonablypracticabletoestablish a tribunal.Examples of when
it is not reasonably practicable to establish a tribunal—•therearenoqualifiedreferees or
insufficientqualifiedrefereesbecause of a conflict of interest•therefereeswhoareavailablewillnotbeabletodecidetheproceedings in a timely way(2)Ifthechiefexecutiveconsidersatribunalestablishedfortribunal proceedings—(a)doesnothavetheexpertisetohearordecidetheproceedings; orCurrent as at
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resolution[s 245](b)is
not able to make a decision for proceedings (becauseof a
tribunal member’s conflict of interest, for example);thechiefexecutivemaydecidetosuspendtheproceedingsand establish
another tribunal, complying with section 242(c),to
hear or re-hear the proceedings.(3)However, the chief executive may instead
decide to end theproceedingsifthechiefexecutiveconsidersitisnotreasonably
practicable to establish another tribunal to hear orre-hear the proceedings.(4)If
the chief executive makes a decision under subsection (1) or(3),
the chief executive must give a decision notice about thedecision to the parties to the
proceedings.(5)Any period for starting proceedings in
the P&E Court, for thematterthatisthesubjectofthetribunalproceedings,startsagain when the chief executive gives the
decision notice to theparty who started the
proceedings.(6)The decision notice must state the
effect of subsection (5).245Refunding
feesThe chief executive may, but need not,
refund all or part of thefeepaidtostartproceedingsifthechiefexecutivedecidesunder section
244—(a)not to establish a tribunal; or(b)to end the proceedings.246Further material for tribunal
proceedings(1)Theregistrarmay,atanytime,askapersontogivetheregistrar any information that the registrar
reasonably requiresfor the proceedings.Examples of
information that the registrar may require—•material about the proceedings (plans, for
example)•information to help the chief
executive decide whether to excusenoncompliance
under section 243Page 224Current as at
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resolution[s 247]•for
a deemed refusal—a statement of the reasons why the entityresponsiblefordecidingtheapplicationhadnotdecidedtheapplication during the period for deciding
the application.(2)The person must give the information
to the registrar within10 business days after the registrar
asks for the information.247Representation of
Minister if State interest involvedIf,beforetribunalproceedingsaredecided,theMinisterdecides the
proceedings involve a State interest, the Ministermay
be represented in the proceedings.248Representation of parties at hearingA
party to tribunal proceedings may appear—(a)in
person; or(b)by an agent who is not a
lawyer.249Conduct of tribunal proceedings(1)Subjecttosection 237,thechairpersonofatribunalmustdecide how tribunal proceedings are to be
conducted.(2)The tribunal may decide the
proceedings on submissions.(3)Iftheproceedingsaretobedecidedonsubmissions,thetribunalmustgiveallpartiesanoticeaskingforthesubmissionstobemadetothetribunalwithinastatedreasonable
period.(4)Otherwise, the tribunal must give
notice of the time and placeof the hearing
to all parties.(5)Thetribunalmaydecidetheproceedingswithoutaparty’ssubmission
(written or oral) if—(a)forproceedingstobedecidedonsubmissions—theparty’s
submission is not received within the time statedin
the notice given under subsection (3); orCurrent as at
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resolution[s 250](b)for
proceedings to be decided by hearing—the person,or
the person’s agent, does not appear at the hearing.(6)When hearing proceedings, the
tribunal—(a)need not proceed in a formal way;
and(b)is not bound by the rules of evidence;
and(c)mayinformitselfinthewayitconsidersappropriate;and(d)may seek the views of any person;
and(e)mustensureallpersonsappearingbeforethetribunalhave a
reasonable opportunity to be heard; and(f)may
prohibit or regulate questioning in the hearing.(7)If, because of the time available for
the proceedings, a persondoes not have an opportunity to be
heard, or fully heard, theperson may make a submission to the
tribunal.250Tribunal directions or ordersA
tribunal may, at any time during tribunal proceedings, makeany
direction or order that the tribunal considers appropriate.Examples of directions—•a
direction to an applicant about how to make their
developmentapplication comply with this Act•adirectiontoanassessmentmanagertoassessadevelopmentapplication,eventhoughthereferralagency’sresponsetotheassessment manager was to refuse the
application251Matters tribunal may consider(1)This section applies to tribunal
proceedings about—(a)a development application or change
application; or(b)anapplicationorrequest(howevercalled)undertheBuilding Act or the Plumbing and
Drainage Act.(2)The tribunal must decide the
proceedings based on the laws ineffect
when—Page 226Current as at
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resolution[s 252](a)the
application or request was properly made; or(b)iftheapplicationorrequestwasnotrequiredtobeproperly made—the application or
request was made.(3)However, the tribunal may give the
weight that the tribunalconsiders appropriate, in the
circumstances, to any new laws.252Deciding no jurisdiction for tribunal
proceedings(1)A tribunal may decide that the
tribunal has no jurisdiction fortribunal
proceedings, at any time before the proceedings aredecided—(a)on
the tribunal’s initiative; or(b)on
the application of a party.(2)If
the tribunal decides that the tribunal has no jurisdiction,
thetribunal must give a decision notice about
the decision to allparties to the proceedings.(3)Any period for starting proceedings in
the P&E Court, for thematterthatisthesubjectofthetribunalproceedings,startsagain when the tribunal gives the decision
notice to the partywho started the proceedings.(4)The decision notice must state the
effect of subsection (3).(5)If the tribunal
decides to end the proceedings, the fee paid tostart the
proceedings is not refundable.253Conduct of appeals(1)This
section applies to an appeal to a tribunal.(2)Generally, the appellant must establish the
appeal should beupheld.(3)However,foranappealbytherecipientofanenforcementnotice,theenforcementauthoritythatgavethenoticemustestablish the appeal should be
dismissed.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
227
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resolution[s 254](4)Thetribunalmusthearanddecidetheappealbywayofareconsiderationoftheevidencethatwasbeforethepersonwho made the
decision appealed against.(5)However, the
tribunal may, but need not, consider—(a)other evidence presented by a party to the
appeal withleave of the tribunal; or(b)any information provided under section
246.254Deciding appeals to tribunal(1)Thissectionappliestoanappealtoatribunalagainstadecision.(2)The
tribunal must decide the appeal by—(a)confirming the decision; or(b)changing the decision; or(c)replacing the decision with another
decision; or(d)setting the decision aside, and
ordering the person whomadethedecisiontoremakethedecisionbyastatedtime; or(e)for a deemed refusal of an
application—(i)orderingtheentityresponsiblefordecidingtheapplicationtodecidetheapplicationbyastatedtimeand,iftheentitydoesnotcomplywiththeorder, deciding the application;
or(ii)deciding the
application.(3)However, the tribunal must not make a
change, other than aminor change, to a development
application.(4)Thetribunal’sdecisiontakestheplaceofthedecisionappealed
against.(5)The tribunal’s decision starts to have
effect—(a)if a party does not appeal the
decision—at the end of theappeal period for the decision;
orPage 228Current as at
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resolution[s 255](b)ifapartyappealsagainstthedecisiontotheP&ECourt—subjecttothedecisionofthecourt,whentheappeal ends.255Notice of tribunal’s decisionAtribunalmustgiveadecisionnoticeaboutthetribunal’sdecision for
tribunal proceedings, other than for any directionsorinterimordersgivenbythetribunal,toallpartiestoproceedings.256No
costs ordersA tribunal must not make any order as to
costs.257Recipient’s notice of compliance with
direction or orderIfatribunaldirectsorordersapartytodosomething,theparty must notify the registrar when the
thing is done.258Tribunal may extend period to take
action(1)Thissectionappliesif,underthischapter,anactionfortribunal proceedings must be taken within a
stated period orbefore a stated time, even if the period has
ended or the timehas passed.(2)The
tribunal may allow a longer period or a different time totaketheactionifthetribunalconsiderstherearesufficientgrounds for the
extension.259Publication of tribunal
decisionsTheregistrarmustpublishtribunaldecisionsunderthearrangements, and in the way, that the
chief executive decides.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
229
Planning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 260]Chapter 7MiscellaneousNotauthorised—indicativeonlyPart 1Existing uses
and rightsprotected260Existing lawful uses, works and
approvals(1)If, immediately before a planning
instrument change, a use ofpremises was a
lawful use of premises, the change does not—(a)stop
the use from continuing; or(b)further regulate the use; or(c)require the use to be changed.(2)Ifaplanninginstrumentchangehappensafterbuildingorother works have been lawfully constructed
or effected, thechange does not require the building or
works to be altered orremoved.(3)If a
planning instrument change happens after a developmentapproval is given, the change does
not—(a)stop or further regulate the
development; or(b)otherwise affect the approval to any
extent to which theapproval remains in effect.261Implied and uncommenced right to
use(1)This section applies if—(a)a development approval comes into
effect; and(b)when the development application was
properly made, amaterialchangeofuseforausethattheapplicationimplies was
accepted development; and(c)after the
application was properly made, but before theuse started, a
planning instrument change provided forthe material
change of use to be assessable developmentor prohibited
development.Page 230Current as at
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Miscellaneous[s 262](2)The
use is taken to be a lawful use in existence immediatelybefore the change if—(a)the
development approval has not lapsed; and(b)the
use starts within 5 years after the completion of thedevelopment.262Prospective categorising regulations
unaffectedToremoveanydoubt,itisdeclaredthatthispartdoesnotaffect the regulation-making power under
section 43 or 44 fordevelopment starting on or after the
regulation is notified.Part 2Taking or
purchasing land forplanning purposes263Taking or purchasing land for planning
purposes(1)This section applies if—(a)a local government considers that
taking or purchasinglandwouldhelptoachievetheoutcomesstatedinalocal planning
instrument; or(b)after a development approval starts to
have effect, thelocal government is satisfied—(i)the development would create a need to
constructinfrastructureonlandortocarrydrainageoverland; and(ii)a person with
the benefit of the approval has takenreasonable steps
to get the agreement of the ownerofthelandtoactionsthatwouldfacilitatetheconstruction or carriage, but has not been
able toget the agreement; and(iii)the
action is necessary for the development.Current as at
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Miscellaneous[s 264](2)For
subsection (1)(b), it does not matter that the person withthe
benefit of the approval may derive a measurable benefitfrom
the action.(3)If the Governor in Council, by order
in council, approves thetakingorpurchasing,thelocalgovernmentistakentobeaconstructing
authority under the Acquisition Act and may takeor
purchase the land under that Act, including by taking aneasement.Note—Forthewaysoftakingland,seetheAcquisitionAct,part
2.Forcompensation for land taken under that
Act, see part 4 of that Act.(4)An
order in council made under subsection (3) is subordinatelegislation.Part 3Public access to documents264Public access to documents(1)A regulation may prescribe, for a
person who has, or has had,powers or
functions in relation to this Act—(a)thedocuments,includingaregister,relatingtotheperson’sfunctions,thatthepersonmustormaykeeppublicly available; and(b)where, and in what form the documents must
or may bekept; and(c)whetherthedocuments,oracertifiedcopyofthedocuments must,
or may be kept; and(d)whether the documents must or may be
kept availablefor inspection and purchase, or for
inspection only; and(e)the period or
periods during which the documents mustor may be
kept.(2)Forapersonwhogivesanexemptioncertificate,theregulationmustrequirethepersontokeepthefollowingavailable for
inspection and purchase—Page 232Current as at
[Not applicable]
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Miscellaneous[s 264](a)acopyofeachexemptioncertificategivenbytheperson;(b)a register of exemption certificates
given by the person.(3)Unless the
regulation states otherwise—(a)the
person may keep the documents in electronic form;and(b)differentregistersmaybekeptfordifferenttypesofdocuments.(4)Subject to subsections (5) to (7), the
person must comply withthe regulation.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(5)If a document is
kept available—(a)forinspectionorpurchase,thepersonmustallowanother
person—(i)to inspect the document free of charge
at the placewhere the document is held, whenever the
place isopen for business; and(ii)to
get a copy of all or part of the document fromthe person, for
the reasonable cost, but for no morethan the cost,
of supplying the copy; and(b)forinspectiononly,thepersonmustallowanotherpersontoinspectthedocumentfreeofchargeattheplace where the document is held,
whenever the place isopenforbusiness,butneednotgiveacopytotheperson; and(c)on
the person’s website, the person must allow anotherperson to do the following free of
charge—(i)to view the document on the website;
and(ii)todownloadthedocumentintheformthattheperson decides.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
233
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 265](6)For
a document of a type prescribed by regulation, this sectiondoesnotapplytothepersontotheextentthepersonreasonably
considers the document contains—(a)informationofapurelyprivatenatureaboutanindividual (the individual's
residential or email addressor phone number,
for example); or(b)sensitive security information (the
location of a safe, forexample).(7)Thepersonneednotdiscloseasubmitter’sname,contactdetails or
signature.265Planning and development
certificates(1)Apersonmayapplytoalocalgovernmentforalimited,standardorfullplanninganddevelopmentcertificateforpremises.(2)The
application must be accompanied by the required fee.(3)The local government must give the
certificate to the applicantwithin the
following period after the application is made—(a)for
a limited certificate—5 business days;(b)for
a standard certificate—10 business days;(c)for
a full certificate—30 business days.(4)Thecertificatemustincludetheinformationprescribedbyregulation.(5)Apersonwhosuffersfinanciallossbecauseofanerrororomission in a planning and development
certificate may claimreasonablecompensationfromthelocalgovernmentiftheclaim is made within 6 years after the
loss is first suffered.(6)Section 32
applies to the claim as if—(a)the
claim were a compensation claim; or(b)a
reference to the affected owner were a reference to theperson.Page 234Current as at [Not applicable]
Part
4Planning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 266]Urban
encroachmentNotauthorised—indicativeonly266Purpose of partThe purpose of
this part is to protect existing uses of particularpremises from certain effects of
encroachment by newer usesin the vicinity of the premises
by—(a)providing for the registration of the
premises; and(b)establishing the responsibilities of
particular persons inthearea(theaffectedarea)towhichtheregistrationrelates;
and(c)restrictingparticularproceedingsinconnectionwithemissions coming from registered
premises.267Making or renewing
registrations(1)This section applies to premises
if—(a)an activity that involves emissions is
carried out on thepremises; and(b)thelevelsofemissionsfromthepremisescomplywith—(i)any
development approval for the premises; and(ii)any
authority under the Environmental ProtectionAct (anenvironmental authority) applying to
theactivity.(2)TheownerofthepremisesmayapplytotheMinistertoregister the premises.(3)The
Minister must consider the application and decide to—(a)register the premises, with or without
conditions; or(b)refuse to register the
premises.(4)The owner of registered premises may
apply to the Minister torenewtheregistrationofpremises,beforetheregistrationexpires.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
235
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 267](5)The
Minister must consider the application and decide to—(a)renew the registration, with or
without conditions; or(b)refuse to renew
the registration.(6)If an application to renew the
registration of premises is madebefore the
registration expires, the registration continues untilthe
application—(a)is decided; or(b)is
withdrawn, or taken to have been withdrawn, by theapplicant.Note—A
regulation made under section 275 may prescribe the
circumstancesin which an application is taken to have
been withdrawn.(7)The Minister may register premises, or
renew the registrationof premises, if the Minister is
satisfied—(a)thelevelsofemissionsfromthepremisescomplywith—(i)any
development approval for the premises; and(ii)an
environmental authority applying to the activity;and(b)about any
matters prescribed by regulation.(8)TheMinistermust,assoon aspracticableafterdecidinganapplication under subsection (3) or (5),
give a decision noticeto the applicant.(9)Thedecisionnoticemustidentifytheaffectedareaforthepremises.(10)The registration
of premises starts to have effect on—(a)for
a decision to register premises—(i)thedaythedecisionnoticeisgiventotheapplicant; or(ii)a
later day stated in the decision notice; orPage 236Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 268](b)for
a decision to renew the registration of premises—thedayaftertheregistrationwouldhaveendediftheregistration had
not been renewed.(11)Aregistration,includingarenewedregistration,thatisnotcancelled,
continues to have effect for—(a)the
period of between 10 years and 25 years stated in thedecision notice; or(b)if
the decision notice does not state a period—10 years.(12)Assoonaspracticableafterpremisesareregistered,oraregistration is renewed, the Minister
must give notice of theregistrationorrenewaltoeachlocalgovernmentinwhoselocalgovernmentareatheaffectedareafortheregisteredpremises is
situated.(13)Assoonaspracticableafterreceivingthenotice,thelocalgovernment must
note the registration on—(a)the local
government’s planning scheme; and(b)any
planning scheme that the local government makesbefore the
registration expires.268Amending or
cancelling registrations(1)The Minister,
after considering any representations from theowner of
registered premises, may decide to—(a)amend the conditions of the registration;
or(b)cancel the registration if—(i)the levels of emissions from the
premises no longercomply with section 267(7)(a); or(ii)a condition of
the registration is contravened.(2)The
Minister must give a decision notice to the owner.(3)If the Minister decides to amend or
cancel a registration, theamendment or cancellation starts to
have effect on—(a)the day the notice is given to the
owner; or(b)a later day stated in the
notice.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
237
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 269](4)The
owner of registered premises may, by notice given to theMinister, cancel the registration.(5)The registration ends on—(a)the day the Minister receives the
owner’s notice; or(b)a later day stated in the owner’s
notice.269Responsibilities of owners of
registered premises(1)This section applies to the owner of
registered premises.(2)Within 20
business days after the premises are registered, theownermustasktheregistraroftitles,bynotice,tokeeparecord that this part applies to all lots
within the affected areastated in the registration.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.(3)Within 20 business days after the
premises are registered, theowner
must—(a)publishanoticeabouttheregistrationinanewspapercirculating
generally in the affected area; and(b)iftheownerhasawebsiteforthepremises—publishdetails about
the registration, and the levels of emissionsallowed under
the registration, on the website.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(4)Within 20
business days after the registration of premises isrenewed, the owner must publish a notice
about the renewal ina newspaper circulating generally in
the affected area.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(5)As soon as practicable after complying
with subsection (3) or(4),theownermustgivenoticeofthecompliancetotheMinister.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(6)Whilethepremisesareregistered,theownermustkeepinformation
about the registration, and the levels of emissionsPage
238Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 270]allowedundertheregistration,reasonablyavailableforinspection, free of charge, by members
of the public.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(7)As soon as practicable after a
registration is cancelled or ends,the owner must
give the registrar of titles a notice asking theregistrar to remove the record made under
subsection (2).Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(8)A notice given to the registrar of
titles under this section mustbe in the form,
and accompanied by any fee, required underthe Land Title
Act.270Responsibilities of owners of affected
premises(1)Thissectionappliestotheownerofpremises,otherthanregistered
premises, in an affected area.(2)The
owner or the owner’s agent must, before entering into alease of the premises with a person, give
the person a noticethat states—(a)the
premises are in an affected area; and(b)thatrestrictionsmayapplytothepersonintakingproceedingsaboutemissionsfromregisteredpremisesin
the affected area.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(3)In this section—leasemeansanagreementunderwhichtheownergivesapersontherighttooccupythepremisesinexchangeformoney or other valuable
consideration.271Responsibilities on development
applicants(1)This section applies to a person who
makes an affected areadevelopment application for
premises.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
239
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 272](2)Within20businessdaysaftermakingtheapplication,thepersonmustgivetheregistraroftitlesanoticeaskingtheregistrar to keep a record that this
part applies to the premises.Maximum
penalty—200 penalty units.(3)Within 20
business days after the application lapses, is refusedor
is withdrawn, the person must give the registrar of titles anotice asking the registrar to remove the
record.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(4)A notice given to the registrar of
titles under this section mustbe in the form,
and accompanied by any fee, required underthe Land Title
Act.272Rights of buyers in Milton rail
precinct(1)This section applies if—(a)theapplicantforanaffectedareadevelopmentapplication,forpremisesintheMiltonrailprecinct,enters into a
contract with another person for the person(thebuyer) to buy all or
part of the premises; and(b)whenthecontractisenteredinto,therecordstatedinsection 271(2) is not shown on the
appropriate registerbecausetheapplicantfailedtocomplywiththatsubsection.(2)Thebuyermay,beforethecontractiscompleted,endthecontractbygivingtheapplicantortheapplicant’sagentasigned and dated notice that states
the contract is ended underthis
section.(3)Within 10 business days after the
buyer ends the contract, theapplicant must
refund any deposit paid under the contract.Maximum
penalty—200 penalty units.(4)Thissectionappliesdespiteanythingtothecontraryinthecontract.Page
240Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 273]273Responsibilities of registrar of
titles(1)Theregistraroftitlesmust,onreceivinganoticeundersection 269(2) or 271(2), keep the record
stated in the noticein a way that a search of the
appropriate register will show therecord.(2)Theregistraroftitlesmust,onreceivinganoticeundersection 269(7) or 271(3), remove the record
from the register.(3)Theregistraroftitlesmayremovearecordunderthispartfromaregisteriftheregistrarissatisfied,onreasonablegrounds,
that—(a)theregistrationofthepremiseshasexpiredorbeencancelled;
or(b)foranaffectedareadevelopmentapplication—theapplication has
lapsed, or been refused or withdrawn.274Restriction on legal proceedings(1)This section applies to an affected
person’s claim that anotherperson’s act or
omission in carrying out an activity of a typestatedinsection 267(1)(a)atregisteredpremisesis,wasorwillbeanunreasonableinterference,orlikelyinterference,with an
environmental value.(2)Despite any
other Act, the affected person may not take civilproceedings for nuisance, or criminal
proceedings relating toalocallaw,againstapersoninrelationtotheclaimifthefollowing have been complied with for
the act or omission—(a)the development
approval for the registered premises;(b)anenvironmentalauthorityapplyingtotheactoromission.(3)However, this section does not apply
if—(a)aneworamendedauthoritystartstoapplyfortheregistered premises; and(b)theneworamendedauthorityauthorisesgreateremissions than the original authority of the
same typefor the premises.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 241
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 274](4)In
this section—affectedpersonmeanstheowner,occupierorlesseeofpremisesthatare,orwere,thesubjectofanaffectedareadevelopment application—(a)made
after the commencement; or(b)madebeforethecommencementforwhichadecisionnotice had not
been given before the commencement; or(c)for
premises for which—(i)adevelopmentapprovalhasbeengivenfortheapplication
before the commencement; and(ii)acertificateofclassificationhadnotbeengivenunder the Building Act, before the
commencement.environmental valuemeans an
environmental value under theEnvironmental
Protection Act.new or amended authority, for registered
premises, means—(a)anewdevelopmentapprovaloranewenvironmentalauthorityauthorisingthecarryingoutofanenvironmentallyrelevantactivityundertheEnvironmental Protection Act on the
premises; or(b)an amendment to the development
approval for, or newenvironmental authority applying to,
the premises; or(c)a new environmental authority applying
to the premises;or(d)an amendment to
an environmental authority applyingto the
premises.originalauthority,forregisteredpremises,meansthefollowing in effect when the premises were
first registered—(a)the registration;(b)the
development approval for the premises;(c)an
environmental authority applying to the activity onthe
premises.Page 242Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 275]275Regulation may prescribe mattersA
regulation may prescribe matters for this part, including—(a)requirements for an application to
register premises; and(b)processes for
dealing with applications; and(c)circumstances in which an
application—(i)lapses; or(ii)is
taken to have been withdrawn; or(iii)may
be cancelled; and(d)matters the Minister must assess an
application against,or have regard to; and(e)the content of, and procedure for
giving, notices; and(f)procedures for
cancelling registrations or amending theconditions of a
registration; and(g)the form in which information must be
kept.Part 4AService of
documents275AApplication of partThis
part applies if a person isrequired or
permitted underthisActtoserveadocument(therelevantdocument)onanother person
(thereceiver).275BService of documents(1)The person may serve the relevant
document on the receiverby giving the receiver another
document (acommunication)stating that—(a)the
relevant document can be viewed on a stated websiteor
other electronic medium; and(b)thereceivermayaskthepersonforacopyoftherelevant
document in hard copy or electronic form.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 243
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 275B](2)Also, if the receiver has given the person a
notice stating anelectronicaddressforservice,thepersonmayservetherelevant document on the receiver by sending
to the electronicaddress—(a)the
relevant document; or(b)anotice(alsoacommunication)statingtherelevantdocument can be
viewed by opening a stated hyperlink.Examples of an
electronic address—an email address, internet protocol address
or digital mailbox address(3)For subsections
(1) and (2)(b), the receiver is taken to havebeen served with
the relevant document only if, by accessingthewebsiteorotherelectronicmediumoropeningthehyperlink,thereceiverwouldhavebeenabletoviewtherelevant document—(a)atthetimethecommunicationwasgivenorsent(thesending time); and(b)foraperiodafterthesendingtimethat,inthecircumstancesandhavingregardtothereceiver’sfunctions for
the document, was reasonable to allow thereceiver
to—(i)access the website or other electronic
medium, oropen the hyperlink; and(ii)read
or copy the relevant document.(4)Subsection (3) applies whether or not the
receiver viewed thewebsite or other electronic medium, or
opened the hyperlink.(5)Subsection(6)appliesifthereceiverisgivenacommunication under subsection (1) and asks
the person for acopy of the relevant document in hard copy
or electronic form.(6)The person must, as soon as
practicable after the request ismade, give the
receiver a copy of the relevant document in therequested
form.(7)This section does not limit the
Interpretation Act, section 39or the
Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001.Page 244Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 275C]275CCertificate of service(1)Inacivilorcriminalproceeding,acertificateofserviceinrelation to a communication that states the
following mattersis evidence of those matters—(a)the sending time for the
communication;(b)that,byaccessingthewebsiteorotherelectronicmedium,oropeningthehyperlink,statedinthecommunication,thereceiverwouldhavebeenabletoview
the relevant document—(i)at the sending
time; and(ii)for a stated
period after that time.(2)In this
section—certificate of service, in relation to
a communication, means acertificate that—(a)issignedbythepersonwhogaveorsentthecommunication; and(b)attaches a copy of the communication.Part
5Other provisions276Party
houses(1)AplanningschemeorTLPIforthelocalgovernmentareamay
do all or any of the following—(a)state that a material change of use for a
party house isassessabledevelopmentinallorpartofthelocalgovernment area;(b)include assessment benchmarks for a material
change ofuse for a party house;(c)identifyallorpartofthelocalgovernmentareaasaparty house
restriction area.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
245
Planning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 276]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(2)Theuseofaresidenceasapartyhouse,inapartyhouserestrictionarea,isnot,andhasneverbeen,anaturalandordinary consequence of a residential
development.(3)Neither of the following authorises,
or has ever authorised, amaterial change of use for a party
house to take place as partofaresidentialdevelopmentinapartyhouserestrictionarea—(a)a development permit for the
residential development;(b)aplanningschemeorTLPIthatstatesresidentialdevelopmentinthepartyhouserestrictionareaisaccepted development.(4)Subsection (3)applieswhetherthedevelopmentpermitwasgiven, or planning scheme or TLPI was
made, before or afterthe commencement.(5)In
this section—partyhousemeanspremisescontainingadwellingthatisusedtoprovide,forafee,accommodationorfacilitiesforguests if—(a)guests regularly use all or part of the
premises for parties(bucksparties,hensparties,raves,orweddingreceptions, for
example); and(b)theaccommodationorfacilitiesareprovidedforaperiod of less than 10 days;
and(c)the owner of the premises does not
occupy the premisesduring that period.residencemeans premises used for a self-contained
residencethat is—(a)a
dual occupancy; or(b)a dwelling house; or(c)a dwelling unit; or(d)a multiple dwelling.residential developmentmeans a material
change of use for aresidence.Page 246Current as at [Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 277]Notauthorised—indicativeonly277Assessment and decision rules for
particular Stateheritage places(1)This
section applies if—(a)the chief executive is—(i)an assessment manager, or a referral
agency, for adevelopment application; or(ii)a responsible
entity for a change application; and(b)the
development involves a State heritage place; and(c)the chief executive is satisfied the
development woulddestroyorsubstantiallyreducetheculturalheritagesignificance of the State heritage place,
including—(i)bydemolishingallelementsorfeaturesoftheplace that contribute to the place’s
cultural heritagesignificancedescribedintheplace’sentryintheQueensland heritage register;
and(ii)by changing the
place so that the place no longersatisfiesanyofthecriteriaforentryintheQueensland heritage register.(2)The chief executive must do the
following before deciding theapplicationorgiving a referral agency’s response about
theapplication—(a)refertheapplicationtotheQueenslandHeritageCouncil;(b)haveregardtoanyadvicetheQueenslandHeritageCouncilgivesthechiefexecutive,withinthetimeallowed under
this Act for the chief executive to decidethe application
or give the response.(3)UnlesstheStateheritageplaceisanarchaeologicalStateheritage place, the chief executive must
also have regard towhether there is a prudent and feasible
alternative to carryingout the development, when deciding the
application or givingthe referral response.(4)For subsection (3), an alternative is
not a prudent and feasiblealternative if the alternative
involves—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
247
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 278](a)an
extraordinary economic cost to the State, all or partof a
community, or an individual; or(b)an
extraordinary environmental or social disadvantage;or(c)a risk to public
health or safety; or(d)another
extraordinary or unique circumstance.(5)In
this section—archaeologicalStateheritageplaceseetheHeritageAct,schedule.QueenslandHeritageCouncilmeanstheQueenslandHeritage Council
established under the Heritage Act.Queensland
heritage registersee the Heritage Act, schedule.278Application of P&E Court Act
evidentiary provisionsThe P&E Court Act, part 5,
division 2 also applies to—(a)proceedings relating to this Act started in
a court otherthan the P&E Court or in a tribunal;
and(b)apersonactingjudiciallyinrelationtoproceedingsrelating to this
Act.280References in Act to particular
termsIn this Act, a reference to a person or
thing stated in column 1of the following table is, unless the
contrary intention appears,a reference to
the person or thing stated in column 2—Column 1For a
development application—the applicantthe
developmentColumn 2the applicant
for the applicationthe development that is the subjectof
the applicationPage 248Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyColumn 1the assessment
managerthe referral agencythe local
governmenta referral agency’s responsethe
development approvalthe landthe
premisesthe planning schemea
submitterthe decision noticeFor a development
approval—the development applicationthe
applicantthe developmentPlanning Act
2016Chapter 7 Miscellaneous[s 280]Column 2theassessmentmanagerfortheapplicationthereferralagencyfortheapplicationeach local
government for the localgovernmentareawherethedevelopment is proposeda referral
agency’s response for theapplicationthedevelopmentapprovalfortheapplicationthelandthatisthesubjectoftheapplicationthe premises
that are the subject ofthe applicationtheplanningschemeforthelocalgovernmentareawherethedevelopment is proposeda submitter for
the applicationthedecisionnoticefortheapplicationthe development
application for theapprovalthepersonwhoappliedfortheapprovalorapersoninwhomthebenefit of the approval veststhe
development that is the subjectof the
approvalCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
249
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 280]Column 1the
assessment managera referral agencythe landthe
premisesthe local governmenta development
conditionFor a development condition—the
development approvalthe developmentthe landthe
premisesPage 250Column 2theassessmentmanagerforthedevelopmentapplicationfortheapproval(a)areferralagencyforthedevelopment
application; and(b)if a change application for thedevelopmentapproval,otherthanachangeapplicationforaminorchange,hasbeenapproved—areferralagencyfor the change
applicationthelandthatisthesubjectoftheapprovalthe
premises that are the subject ofthe
approvalthelocalgovernmentforthelocalgovernmentareawherethedevelopment is locatedadevelopmentconditionimposedon the
development approvalthe development approval in
whichthe condition is includedthe
development that is the subjectofthedevelopmentapprovalinwhich the condition is includedthelandthatisthesubjectofthedevelopment
approval in which thecondition is includedthe
premises that are the subject ofthe development
approval in whichthe condition is includedCurrent as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 280]Column 1Column 2For a call in, or
proposed call in—the applicationthe application
that is the subject ofthe call in or proposed call inForchangerepresentationsorachangeapplication,cancellationapplication or
extension application—the applicantthepersonwhomadetheapplicationthe assessment
manager(a)iftheassessmentmanagerforthedevelopmentapplicationwasachosenassessmentmanager,andtheapplicantisunable to make the applicationtothechosenassessmentmanager—theprescribedassessment
manager; or(b)otherwise—theassessmentmanagerforthedevelopmentapplicationtowhichtheapplication relates.the development
approvalthe development approval that is thesubject of the applicationa
referral agency(a)areferralagencyforthedevelopmentapprovalthesubject of the application; or(b)for a change application for achangetoadevelopmentapproval,otherthanaminorchange—areferralagencyforthe change applicationFor
an enforcement notice or proposed enforcement notice—the
enforcement authoritythe enforcement authority giving
orproposing to give the noticeCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
251
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 7
Miscellaneous[s 281]Column 1Column 2For an
infrastructure charge, adopted charge, infrastructure charges
noticeor levied charge (acharge
matter)—the applicanttheapplicantforthedevelopmentapproval,
approval for the extensionapplication,orapprovalforthechangeapplication,towhichthecharge matter relatesthe
developmentthe development that is the subjectofthedevelopmentapprovaltowhich the charge matter relatesthe
premisesthepremisestowhichthechargeattachesthe
local governmentthelocalgovernmentforthelocalgovernmentareawherethedevelopment is locatedFor a PIA—a
PIAa local government’s PIAa PIA in relation
to a developmentthe local government’s PIAapplicationoraconditionofadevelopment approvalFor a
LGIP—a LGIPa local
government’s LGIPa LGIP in relation to a developmentthe
local government’s LGIPapplicationoraconditionofadevelopment approval281DelegationA Minister may
delegate the Minister’s functions under thisAct to—(a)an appropriately qualified public
service officer; orPage 252Current as at
[Not applicable]
(b)another Minister.Planning Act
2016Chapter 7 Miscellaneous[s 282]Notauthorised—indicativeonly282Approved formsThe chief
executive may approve forms for use under this Act.283Guideline-making power(1)The Minister or chief executive may
make guidelines about—(a)the matters a
person must consider when performing afunction under
this Act; and(b)another matter the Minister or chief
executive considersappropriate for the administration of this
Act.(2)The Minister or chief executive must
consult with the personsthe Minister or chief executive
considers appropriate, beforemaking a
guideline.(3)The Minister or chief executive must
notify the making of aguideline by a notice published in the
gazette.(4)The guideline starts to have effect on
the day after the notice ispublished.284Regulation-making power(1)TheGovernorinCouncilmaymakeregulationsunderthisAct.(2)For example, a regulation may—(a)prescribe a minor change of use that
is not a materialchange of use; or(b)provide for how local governments must
approve plansfor reconfiguring a lot (plans of
subdivision under theLand Title Act, for example);
or(c)prescribe fees payable under this Act;
or(d)impose a penalty for contravention of
a provision of aregulation of no more than 20 penalty
units.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
253
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 8 Repeal,
transitional and validation provisions[s 284A]Chapter 8Repeal,
transitional andvalidation provisionsPart 1Repeal provision284AAct
repealedThe Sustainable Planning Act 2009, No. 36 is
repealed.Part 2Transitional
provisions forrepeal of Sustainable PlanningAct
2009Division 1Introduction285What
this part is about(1)This part is about the transition from
the repealedSustainablePlanning Act
2009(theold Act) to
this Act.(2)If this part applies a provision
(theapplied provision) of theold
Act to a thing, the following provisions also apply to thething—(a)anyotherprovisionoftheoldAct,totheextenttheapplied provision refers to the other
provision;(b)anydefinitionintheoldActthatisrelevanttotheapplied provision or a provision
stated in paragraph (a).(3)Division 2
applies subject to the other divisions of this part.Page
254Current as at [Not applicable]
Division 2Planning Act
2016Chapter 8 Repeal, transitional and validation
provisions[s 286]General
provisionsNotauthorised—indicativeonly286Documents(1)This
section applies to a document under the old Act that is ineffect when the old Act is repealed.(2)Subjecttothispart,thedocumentcontinuestohaveeffectaccording to the terms and conditions of the
document, even ifthe terms and conditions could not be
imposed under this Act.(3)This Act applies
to the document as if the document had beenmade under this
Act.(4)To remove any doubt, it is declared
that the document tookeffect or was made, given or received
when the document tookeffect or was made, given or received
under the old Act.(5)Thenameofthedocumentdoesnotchangeunlesssubsection (6) applies to the
document.(6)If a document stated in column 1 of
the following table is ineffect when the old Act is repealed,
the document is taken tobe the document stated in column 2 of
the table.Column 1Old nameColumn 2New nameacompliancecertificateforaan approval made under a
regulationsubdivisionplangivenunderthefor section 284(2)(b)repealedSustainablePlanningRegulation 2009, schedule
19a compliance permita development
permita designation of land for communitya
designationinfrastructureanoticeundertheoldAct,adecisionsection 97, about
a request to applysection 29(7)a superseded
planning schemenoticeundera
preliminary approval to which thea variation
approvalold Act, section 242 appliedCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
255
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transitional and validation provisions[s 286]Notauthorised—indicativeonlyColumn 1Old nameColumn 2New nameastatementbytheMinisterunderadecisionoftheMinisterunderthe
old Act, section 255section 48(7)(7)In
this section—document—(a)includes—(i)anagreement(aninfrastructureagreementorbreakup agreement, for example);
and(ii)an instrument of
appointment (the appointment ofareferee,theregistraroracommittee,forexample); and(iii)an
approval (a development permit or preliminaryapproval,forexample),includingadeemedapproval and a
decision taken to have been madeunder the old
Act, section 96(5); and(iv)acertificate(aplanninganddevelopmentcertificate, for
example); and(v)a delegation; and(vi)a
direction; and(vii) anotice(anoticeundertheoldAct,section 255D(4),callinnotice,decisionnotice,enforcementnotice,infrastructurechargesnoticeor show cause
notice, for example); and(viii) a notation; and(ix)a notification
(a public notification, for example);and(x)an order (an enforcement order, for
example); and(xi)aplanninginstrument(aStateplanningpolicy,regional plan,
planning scheme, planning schemepolicy, or
temporary local planning instrument, forexample);
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transitional and validation provisions[s 287](xii) a superseded planning scheme;
and(xiii) aresolution(achargesresolution,forexample);but(b)does not include—(i)an
approved form; or(ii)aguidelinemadebytheMinisterorchiefexecutive;
or(iii)a
regulation.287Statutory instruments(1)Thissectionappliesifaprocessformakingoramendingastatutory instrument had started under the
old Act but had notended before that Act was repealed.(2)The old Act continues to apply to the
making or amending ofthe statutory instrument.(3)However, the statutory instrument may
be made or amendedto include matters, or in a form, that the
Minister is satisfied isconsistentwiththisActiftheMinisterisalsosatisfiedthematters or the form does not
substantially change the effect ofthe
instrument.(4)ThisActappliestothestatutoryinstrumentasmadeoramendedwhentheprocesshasended,asifthestatutoryinstrument had been made or amended under
this Act.(5)The statutory instrument has effect
according to the terms andconditions of the statutory
instrument, even if the terms andconditions could
not be imposed on the statutory instrumentunder this
Act.(6)Toremoveanydoubt,itisdeclaredthatthestatutoryinstrumenttakeseffectorismadeoramendedwhenthestatutory instrument takes effect or
is made or amended underthe old Act.(7)In
this section—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
257
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transitional and validation provisions[s 288]statutoryinstrumentincludesadesignationoflandforcommunity infrastructure within the meaning
of the old Act.288Applications generally(1)This section applies to an application
(however described) thatwas made under the old Act but was not
decided before thatAct was repealed.(2)The
old Act continues to apply to the application instead ofthis
Act.(3)In particular—(a)chapter 6,part 8,division 1oftheoldActappliesfordealing with the decision notices and deemed
approvalsrelated to the application; and(b)chapter 6, part 11 of the old Act
applies for Ministerialpowers related to the
application.(4)However, chapter 7, part 4A of this
Act applies instead of theold Act, section 259.(5)Toremoveanydoubt,itisdeclaredthatadocumentthatresults from the application—(a)takes effect or is made when the
application takes effector is made under the old Act;
but(b)is taken to have been made under this
Act, even if thattype of document can not be made under this
Act.(6)If the resulting document is a
document of a type mentionedin the table for
section 286(6), that subsection applies to thedocument as if
the document had been in effect when the oldAct was
repealed.(7)In this section—applicationincludes—(a)a claim for compensation; and(b)a request; andPage 258Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 289](c)a submission for an infrastructure
charges notice underthe old Act, section 641.289References to the old Act and the
repealed IntegratedPlanning Act 1997(1)ThissectionappliestoareferenceinanotherActoradocument.(2)Unless the contrary intention
appears—(a)areferencetotheoldActortherepealedIntegratedPlanning Act
1997is a reference to this Act; and(b)a reference to a provision of the old
Act or the repealedIntegratedPlanningAct1997isareferencetotheprovision of this Act that
corresponds, or most closelycorresponds,totheprovisionoftheoldActortherepealedIntegrated Planning Act 1997;
and(c)areferencetoapersonorthingincolumn1ofthefollowing table
is a reference to the person or thing incolumn 2 of the
table.Column 1Column 2Old
nameNew namean assessing
authorityan enforcement authoritya designation of
land for communitya designationinfrastructurea preliminary
approval to which thea variation approvalold
Act, section 242 appliesa compliance permita development
permitacompliancecertificateforaanapprovalsubdivisionplangivenunderthesection 284(2)(b)repealedSustainablePlanningRegulation 2009, schedule
19givenunderCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
259
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transitional and validation provisions[s 290]Column 1Column 2Old
nameNew nameanoticeaboutarequestundertheanoticeofalocalgovernment’sold Act, section
95decision about a request given undersection 29(7) or taken to have beengiven under section 29(8)exempt developmentaccepted
developmentself-assessable developmenttotheextentthedevelopmentcomplieswithallapplicablecodesfortheself-assessabledevelopment—accepteddevelopmentself-assessable
developmentto the extent the development doesnotcomplywithallapplicablecodesfortheself-assessabledevelopment—assessabledevelopmentacode,orothermatter,againstan assessment
benchmarkwhichassessabledevelopment,ordevelopmentrequiringcomplianceassessment, must
be assessedcompliance assessmentcode
assessment290Lawful uses of premisesTo
the extent an existing use of premises is lawful when theold
Act is repealed, the use is taken to be a lawful use on thecommencement.291State
planning regulatory and standard planning schemeprovisionsThefollowinginstrumentsmadeundertheoldActstophaving effect on the commencement—Page
260Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 292](a)the State planning regulatory
provisions;(b)the standard planning scheme
provisions.Notauthorised—indicativeonly292Declaration for certain continued
provisionsIt is declared that the Interpretation Act,
section 20A appliesto the following provisions of the old
Act—(a)section 850(whichisaboutconditionsattachingtoland);(b)section 859(whichisabouttheLocalGovernment(Robina Central
Planning Agreement) Act 1992);(c)section 861 (which is about orders in
council relating toparticular land);(d)section 888(whichisaboutrelevantdevelopmentapplicationsundertherepealedPlanning(UrbanEncroachment—Milton Brewery) Act 2009);(e)section 958
(which is about enforcement by new localgovernments);(f)section 959I(whichisaboutexistinglandtransferagreements or requirements);(g)section 970 (which is about making a
payment under anenvironmental offset condition).Note—This section
removes any doubt that the effect of those provisions doesnot
end just because the old Act is repealed.Division 3Planning293Rules
about amending local planning instrumentconsistent with
Act(1)The Minister may make rules about
making amendments to alocalplanninginstrumentthatareofatypetheMinisterissatisfied—Current as at
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transitional and validation provisions[s 294](a)are consistent with this Act;
and(b)do not substantially change the effect
of the instrument.(2)Section 17(2) and (3) does not apply
to the rules.(3)The rules start to have effect when
the Minister publishes agazette notice about the making of the
rules.(4)Therulesmuststatethat,ifalocalgovernmentmakesanamendment under the rules, the local
government must—(a)giveacopyoftheamendmenttothechiefexecutive;and(b)publish a public notice about the
amendment as if theamendment had been made under chapter 2,
part 3.(5)Alocalgovernmentmaymakeanamendmentofatypementioned in
subsection (1) by following the process set outin the
rules.(6)Section 9 applies to an amendment made
under the rules as ifthe amendment had been made under
chapter 2, part 3.294Amending State planning instrument
consistent with Act(1)ThissectionappliestoaproposedamendmenttoaStateplanninginstrument,iftheMinisterissatisfiedtheamendment—(a)is
consistent with this Act; and(b)doesnotsubstantiallychangetheeffectoftheinstrument.(2)The
Minister may make the amendment under section 11 as ifthe
amendment were a minor amendment.(3)Section 9(3) applies to the
amendment.295Request for application of superseded
planning scheme(1)This section applies if—Page
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transitional and validation provisions[s 296](a)arequestfortheapplicationofasupersededplanningscheme under the old Act has been made but
not decidedbefore the commencement; and(b)after the commencement—(i)the local government is taken to have
agreed to therequest under the old Act, section 96(5);
or(ii)the local
government gives a written notice underthe old Act,
section 97, agreeing to the request.(2)Section 29(9)and(10)appliestotheagreementmade,ortaken to have been made, by the local
government.Note—For dealing with
applications, including requests, that are made but notdecided before the commencement, see section
288.(3)However,iftheagreementrelatestoarequesttoacceptarequestforcomplianceassessmentfordevelopment,section
29(9)and(10)appliesasiftheagreementwereanagreementtoacceptadevelopmentapplicationforthedevelopment.296Compensation claims(1)This
section applies if—(a)a person, immediately before the
commencement, had arighttomakeaclaimforcompensationundertheoldAct, sections
704 to 707, but had not made a claim; or(b)afterthecommencement,alocalgovernmentgivesaperson a notice under the old Act,
section 97, refusingtheperson’srequesttoapplyasupersededplanningscheme; or(c)apersonhadmadeadevelopmentapplicationmentioned in the
old Act, section 704(1)(d), before thecommencementand,afterthecommencement,theapplication is refused or approved in
part.(2)The person may make a claim for
compensation under the oldAct and, for that purpose, the old Act
continues to apply to—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
263
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transitional and validation provisions[s 297](a)a development application, or a
request for complianceassessmentmadeforthedevelopmentforwhichtherequest was made; and(b)the
claim.Note—Seesection 312forappealrightsinrelationtoclaimsunderthissection.Division 4Development
assessment297Categorising development under
designations(1)This section applies if—(a)either—(i)a
designation of land for community infrastructureunder the old Act is in force when the old
Act isrepealed; or(ii)a
designation of land for community infrastructureismadeundertheoldActafterthecommencement; and(b)development under the designation is to be
carried outafter the commencement.(2)The
development is categorised as follows, instead of the waystated in section 44(6)—(a)fordevelopmentthatwascategorisedasassessabledevelopment by a
planning scheme, or temporary localplanning
instrument, made under the old Act—accepteddevelopment;(b)to
the extent the development involves reconfiguring alot—accepted development;(c)otherwise—thecategoryofdevelopmentstatedinacategorising
instrument that is a regulation made undersection
44.Page 264Current as at
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transitional and validation provisions[s 298]Notauthorised—indicativeonly298Water infrastructure
applications(1)This section applies if—(a)a development approval was given
before 1 July 2014;and(b)oneormoreofthefollowingapplications(anewapplication)ismade,afterthecommencement,inrelation to the development approval—(i)a development application;(ii)a change
application;(iii)an extension
application.(2)Totheextentthenewapplicationrelatestoadistributor-retailer’swaterinfrastructure,thedistributor-retailer is—(a)forachangeapplicationforaminorchange—anaffected entity; or(b)otherwise—a referral agency.(3)However,if,before1July2014,thedistributor-retailerdelegated its functions as concurrence
agency under the oldAct to a participating local
government, the local governmentis—(a)forachangeapplicationforaminorchange—anaffected entity; or(b)otherwise—a referral agency.(4)The old Act, section 755D, as in force
immediately before 1July 2014, applies to the new
application as if—(a)forachangeapplication—thatsectionreferredtotheresponsibleentityinsteadoftothe‘assessmentmanager’;
and(b)a reference in that section to
sections 313(2) and 314(2)were a reference to—(i)forachangeapplicationforaminorchange—section 81(2) of this Act; orCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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transitional and validation provisions[s 299](ii)for any other
change application or a developmentapplication—section 45(3)(a)and(5)(a)(i)ofthisAct; or(iii)foranextensionapplication—amattertheassessmentmanagermayconsiderundersection 87(1) of this Act.(5)The old Act, section 755U, as in force
immediately before 1July2014,appliestothenewapplicationasifthatsectionreferred to—(a)thenewapplication,insteadofto‘adevelopmentapplication
(distributor-retailer)’; and(b)a
notice of appeal under the P&E Court Act, instead ofto
‘a notice of appeal under section 482’.299Development approvals and compliance
permits(1)Section 85ofthisActdoesnotapplytoadevelopmentapproval or
compliance permit given under the old Act.(2)Instead—(a)theoldAct,section 341appliestothedevelopmentapproval,andtherelevantperiodmentionedinthesection is taken
to be the currency period; andNote—See
also section 342.(b)theoldAct,section
409(2)appliestothecompliancepermit, and the
relevant period mentioned in the sectionis taken to be
the currency period.(3)ForadevelopmentapprovaltowhichtheoldAct,section 944A,
applied—(a)for a change application or extension
application—thechief executive becomes—(i)if
the relevant entity stated in that section was theassessment manager—the assessment manager;
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transitional and validation provisions[s 300](ii)iftherelevantentitystatedinthatsectionwasaconcurrence
agency—a referral agency; and(b)iftherelevantentitystatedinthatsection,asaconcurrenceagency,imposedaconditionoftheapproval—the chief executive is taken
to have imposedthe condition.(4)For
any other development approval, the person who was theassessment manager or a referral agency for
the developmentapplicationfortheapprovalcontinuesastheassessmentmanager or
referral agency for this Act.(5)For
subsection (4), a compliance assessor under the old Act istakentobeanassessmentmanagerinrelationtoachangeapplication,
extension application or cancellation application.300Change applications for designated
infrastructureForadevelopmentapprovalforinfrastructureonlanddesignatedfortheinfrastructurebeforethecommencement,onlythepersonwhointendstosupply,orissupplying,theinfrastructuremaymakeachangeapplicationinrelationtothe
approval.Division 5Infrastructure301Infrastructure charges notices(1)The old Act applies to the following
notices given by a localgovernment or distributor-retailer
that are in force when theold Act is repealed—(a)aninfrastructurechargesnoticegivenbefore4July2014;(b)a negotiated infrastructure charges
notice;(c)an adopted infrastructure charges
notice;(d)a negotiated adopted infrastructure
charges notice;(e)a regulated infrastructure charges
notice;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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transitional and validation provisions[s 302](f)a negotiated regulated infrastructure
charges notice.(2)However, if the notice relates to a
development approval thatis changed or extended before or after
the old Act is repealed,thisAct,otherthansection 137,appliestoamendingthenotice.(3)Subsection (2)doesnotapplytoanoticegivenbyadistributor-retailer.302Levied charges(1)TheoldActcontinuestoapplytothefollowingcharges,including any offset, refund or repayment
that applied to thecharge—(a)an
infrastructure charge payable before 4 July 2014;(b)a regulated infrastructure
charge;(c)an adopted infrastructure
charge.(2)This Act applies to a levied charge
that was levied under theoldActafter3July2014,asifthechargehadbeenleviedunder this Act.(3)To
remove any doubt, it is declared that the levied charge waslevied when the levied charge was levied
under the old Act.303Infrastructure charges(1)This Act applies to an infrastructure
charge adopted under acharges resolution made under the old
Act, as if the chargehad been adopted under this
Act.(2)Toremoveanydoubt,itisdeclaredthattheinfrastructurechargewasadoptedwhenthechargesresolutionwasmadeunder the old
Act.304Infrastructure charges
resolutions(1)Thissectionappliesinrelationtoalocalgovernment’splanning scheme
that—Page 268Current as at
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transitional and validation provisions[s 305](a)didnotincludeaPIP(asdefinedundertheoldAct)before 4 July
2014; and(b)does not include a LGIP on the
commencement.(2)A regulation may identify a PIA for a
local government area.(3)Achargesresolution,whethermadebeforeorafterthecommencement,maydoeitherorbothofthefollowingdespite sections
113 and 114—(a)identifydevelopmentinfrastructureastrunkinfrastructure
for the local government area;(b)state the required standard of service, and
establishmentcosts, for the trunk infrastructure
identified.(4)The local government may do the
following as if the mattersundersubsection (3)werepartofaLGIP,despitesection 111—(a)adopt charges under section 113;(b)give an infrastructure charges notice
under section 119;(c)imposeconditionsabouttrunkinfrastructureundersection 128 or 130.(5)This
section stops having effect on the earlier of the followingdays—(a)the
day the local government—(i)amends the
planning scheme to include a LGIP; or(ii)adoptsanewplanningschemethatincludesaLGIP;(b)if
the local government’s cut-off date under the old Act,section 975A,isafterthecommencement—thecut-offdate.305Infrastructure charges in declared master
plan area(1)A local government’s charges
resolution may state whether aninfrastructurechargemaybeleviedfordevelopmentinadeclared master planned area of the
local government.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
269
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transitional and validation provisions[s 306](2)If the local government’s charges
resolution does not do so,the local government must not levy an
infrastructure chargefor development in the declared master
planned area.(3)In this section—declared master
planned areahas the meaning given in theold
Act, as in force on 21 November 2012.306Infrastructure conditions(1)This section applies to a development
approval, in force whenthe old Act is repealed, that is
subject to a condition imposedunder the old
Act, section 848(2)(c).(2)TheoldAct,section
848(3)to(5),otherthansubsection
(3)(b),continuestoapplytothedevelopmentapproval.307Infrastructure conditions—change or
extension approval(1)This section applies to a development
approval, in force whenthe old Act is repealed, that is
subject to a condition imposedunder the old
Act, section 848(2)(c).(2)This Act, other
than section 120(3)(a) and (b), applies to thegiving of an
infrastructure charges notice in relation to—(a)a
change approval given in relation to the developmentapproval; or(b)anextensionapprovalgiveninrelationtothedevelopment approval.(3)A distributor-retailer may give an
infrastructure charges noticeundertheSEQWaterAct,chapter
4C,inrelationtothechange approval or extension approval
as if the developmentapproval were a water approval under
that Act.(4)Chapter 4CoftheSEQWaterAct,otherthansections
99BRCJ(3)and(3A),appliestotheinfrastructurecharges
notice—Page 270Current as at
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transitional and validation provisions[s 307A](a)as if that chapter referred to a
change to, or extension of,the development
approval instead of to an amendment ofa condition of a
water approval; and(b)with any other necessary
changes.(5)This section applies whether the
change approval or extensionapproval(howeverdescribed)isgivenbeforeorafterthecommencement.(6)In
this section—change approvalmeans an
approval to change a developmentapproval.extensionapprovalmeansanapprovaltoextendadevelopment approval.307AApplication to convert infrastructure to
trunkinfrastructure(1)This
section applies in relation to a development approval thatis
in force when the old Act is repealed.(2)Section 139(2)(b) does not apply to a
conversion applicationmade by the applicant for the
development approval.308Infrastructure
agreementsSection 157(2) does not apply to an
infrastructure agreemententered into before 4 July
2014.Division 6Enforcement and
dispute resolution309CommitteeOn the
commencement, a building and development disputeresolutioncommitteeundertheoldActbecomesatribunalunder this
Act.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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transitional and validation provisions[s 310]310Show cause notices and enforcement
noticesAn enforcement authority may give a show
cause notice undersection 167, or an enforcement notice under
section 168, as ifa reference to a development offence in the
section included areference to a development offence under the
old Act.311Proceedings generally(1)Subject to section 312, this section
applies to a matter underthe old Act, if a person—(a)had started proceedings before the
commencement buttheproceedingshadnotendedbeforethecommencement; or(b)had,
immediately before the commencement, a right tostart
proceedings; or(c)hasarighttostartproceedingsthatarisesafterthecommencement in relation to—(i)a statutory instrument mentioned in
section 287; or(ii)an application
mentioned in section 288.Note—See also
sections 346 and 347.(2)ForproceedingsthatwerestartedinthePlanningandEnvironmentCourt,MagistratesCourtortheCourtofAppeal—(a)the
old Act continues to apply to the proceedings; and(b)thisActappliestoanyappealinrelationtotheproceedingsasifthemattergivingrisetotheappealhappened under this Act.(3)Forproceedingsthatwerestartedinabuildinganddevelopment committee—(a)if the committee had been established
before the old Actwas repealed—Page 272Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 312](i)the old Act continues to apply to the
proceedings;and(ii)thisActappliestoanyappealinrelationtotheproceedings; and(iii)thecommitteemustcontinuetoheartheproceedings despite the repeal of the old
Act; or(b)if the committee had not been
established before the oldAct was repealed—this Act applies to
the proceedings,and any appeal in relation to the
proceedings.(4)Forproceedingsmentionedinsubsection (1)(b)or(c),proceedings may
be brought only under this Act.312Particular proceedings(1)Despite section 311, for a matter under the
old Act stated incolumn 1 of the table, a person may bring a
proceeding underthesectionoftheoldActstatedincolumn2,afterthecommencement, whether the matter happened
before or afterthe commencement.Column 1Matter under the old ActColumn 2Section of the old ActA decision under
the old Act, section 98,Section 472aboutextendingaperiodforstartingdevelopment under
a superseded planningschemeAdecisionundertheoldAct,chapter 5,Section
477part 6,aboutarequestforacquisitionofpremises under hardshipAn action notice
given under the old Act,Section 468section
405AdecisiontoimposeaconditiononaSection 469compliance
certificate under the old Act,section
407Current as at [Not applicable]Page
273
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transitional and validation provisions[s 313]Column 1Matter under the
old ActColumn 2Section of the
old ActA decision under the old Act, section
412,Section 470(1)(a)about a request
to change or withdraw anaction noticeA decision under
the old Act, section 413,Section 470(1)(b)about changing a
compliance certificateA decision under the old Act, section
710Section 476or 716, about a
claim for compensationAdeclaratorymatterinrelationtoanSections 510 to 513applicationtowhichsection288ofthisAct
applies(2)TheoldActappliestotheproceedingsandanyappealinrelation to the proceedings.(3)However, the P&E Court Act,
section 76(6) and (7), applies tothe
proceedings.(4)Subsection(1),asamendedbytheEconomicDevelopmentand Other
Legislation Amendment Act 2018, is taken to haveapplied from 3 July 2017.Division 7Miscellaneous313Keeping documents(1)A
document required to be kept for inspection and purchaseunder the old Act must be kept for
inspection and purchaseunder this Act.(2)A
document required to be kept for inspection only under theold
Act must be kept for inspection only under this Act.(3)The old Act, section 736, continues to
apply to a document towhichthesectionappliedimmediatelybeforethecommencement.Page 274Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 314]Notauthorised—indicativeonly314Structure plans(1)To
remove any doubt, it is declared that each structure planmade
by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council stopped havingeffect on 21 May 2014.(2)AstructureplanmadebytheGoldCoastCityCouncilorRedlandCityCouncilstopshavingeffectwhenaplanningscheme stated in
subsection (3) is made.(3)The Gold Coast
City Council or Redland City Council maymakeaplanningschemeinrelationtoadeclaredmasterplanned area under the old Act after the
Minister notifies thecouncil that the Minister considers
the planning scheme—(a)isconsistentwiththestrategicintentofthestructureplan
for the declared master planned area; and(b)doesnotaffectthedevelopmententitlementsordevelopment responsibilities, in the
structure plan, in anadverse and material way.(4)TheCairnsRegionalCouncilorMoretonBayRegionalCouncil may make
a planning scheme in relation to a declaredmasterplannedareaundertheoldActaftertheMinisternotifies the
council that the Minister considers the planningscheme addresses the matters in the old Act,
section 761A(4).(5)An agreement (afunding
agreement) to fund the preparationof a
structure plan under the unamended old Act, section 143,is
not cancelled just because of the repeal of the old Act.(6)A local government may apply funds
received under a fundingagreementtofulfilthelocalgovernment’sresponsibilitiesundersubsections (3)or(4),asrequiredbythelocalgovernment’spolicyundertheunamendedoldAct,section
143(2).(7)In this section—structure
planmeans a structure plan made under the old
Act,chapter 4, as in force on 21 November
2012.unamendedoldActmeanstheoldActasinforceon21November 2012.Current as at
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transitional and validation provisions[s 315]315Master plans(1)This
section applies to a master plan that is in force when theold
Act is repealed.(2)The master plan continues to have
effect until the time statedin the old Act,
section 907(a) or (b).(3)The following
provisions of this Act apply to the master planas if the master
plan were a local planning instrument—(a)section 8(4)(a) and (b);(b)section 36(7)(a);(c)section 263(1)(a);(d)section 264.(4)AprovisionofthisActthatrelatestoacategorisinginstrumentappliestothemasterplanasifthemasterplanwere a local
categorising instrument.(5)The following
provisions of this Act apply to the master planas if the master
plan were a development approval for the landin the master
planning unit—(a)section 73;(b)section 89;(c)section 157(1)(a);(d)section 164;(e)section 168(4)(b);(f)section 263(1)(b).(6)Totheextentofanyinconsistency,themasterplanappliesinstead
of—(a)a local planning instrument; or(b)aconditiondecidedundertherepealedLGP&EAct,section
2.19(3)(a); or(c)aconditionofanapprovalgivenundertherepealedLGP&E Act,
section 4.4(5).Page 276Current as at
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transitional and validation provisions[s 316](7)An agreement about the master plan
under the unamended oldAct, section 193, is not cancelled
just because of the repeal ofthe old
Act.(8)A certified copy of the master plan is
evidence of the contentof the master plan.(9)After the commencement, the master
plan may be amended orcancelled as required under the
unamended old Act, chapter 4,part 3,
divisions 3 and 4.(10)In this
section—master planmeans a master
plan under the unamended oldAct.master planning unitmeans a master
planning unit under theunamended old Act.unamendedoldActmeanstheoldActasinforceon21November
2012.316Development control plans(1)The old Act, section 86(4), continues
to apply to—(a)the Ipswich City Council’s Springfield
Structure Plan;and(b)theMoretonBayRegionalCouncil’sMangoHillInfrastructure Development Control Plan;
and(c)theSunshineCoastRegionalCouncil’sDevelopmentControl Plan 1
Kawana Waters.(2)The old Act, section 857—(a)continues to apply to a development
control plan statedin the old Act, section 857(1), until the
plan is applied oradopted under the old Act, section 86(4);
and(b)applies to a development control plan
applied or adoptedunder the old Act, section 86(4), whether
before or afterthe commencement.(3)However, the old Act, section 857, applies
as if—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
277
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transitional and validation provisions[s 317](a)section 857(6)referredtothisActaswellastothe‘repealed IPA
and this Act’; and(b)section 857(7)referredtochapter 3ofthisAct,oraninstrument made
under section 16 of this Act, instead ofto ‘chapter 6 or
a guideline made under section 117(1)’;and(c)section 857(8)and(9)referredtoaplanningschemeunderthisActaswellastoa‘transitionalplanningscheme’; and(d)section 857(10)referredtoaplanningschemepolicyunderthisActaswellastoa‘transitionalplanningscheme policy’.(4)TheMinister’spowersunderchapter
3,part 7ofthisActapply to a plan or an amendment to a plan
under the old Act,section 857(5), as if—(a)the
process for making the plan were the developmentassessment process for a development
application; and(b)theplanoramendmentwereadevelopmentapproval;and(c)the local
government were the assessment manager forthe development
application for the approval.317Rezoning approval conditions(1)This section applies to the following
conditions (arezoningcondition)—(a)aconditiondecidedundertherepealedLGP&EAct,section
2.19(3)(a);(b)aconditionofanapprovalgivenundertherepealedLGP&E Act,
section 4.4(5).(2)If a person wants to change a rezoning
condition, the personmustmakeachangeapplicationunderthisActasiftherezoning condition had been imposed by the
local governmentas assessment manager.Page 278Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 318](3)Adevelopmentapprovalappliesinsteadofarezoningcondition, to the extent of any
inconsistency.318Rezoning approval agreements(1)Thissectionappliestoanagreementmade,beforethecommencement,forsecuringtheconditionsofarezoningapproval if the
conditions did not attach to the land that is thesubject of the approval and bind successors
in title.(2)NothinginthisAct,ortherepealedplanninglegislation,affects the
agreement, to the extent the agreement—(a)was
validly made; and(b)was in force when the old Act was
repealed; and(c)is not inconsistent with a development
condition.(3)Anyamountthatwaspaid,orispayable,inrelationtoinfrastructure under the agreement must be
taken into accountby—(a)an assessment
manager in imposing a condition underthis Act about
infrastructure; and(b)a local government in levying an
infrastructure chargeunder chapter 4, part 2.(4)In this section—repealed
planning legislationmeans—(a)the
repealedLocal Government Act 1936;
or(b)the repealedCity of Brisbane
Town Planning Act 1964;or(c)the repealed LGP&E Act; or(d)the repealedIntegrated
Planning Act 1997; or(e)the
old Act.rezoningapprovalmeansanapprovaldecidedorgivenunder—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
279
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transitional and validation provisions[s 319](a)therepealedLocalGovernmentAct1936,section 33(6A); or(b)the
repealedCity of Brisbane Town Planning Act
1964;or(c)therepealedIntegratedPlanningAct1997,section 6.1.26.319Compliance assessment of documents or
works(1)This section applies to—(a)a document or works if, when the old
Act was repealed,adevelopmentapprovalorlocalplanninginstrumentrequiredcomplianceassessmentforthedocumentorworks; and(b)acompliancecertificategiven,beforeorafterthecommencement,undertheoldActforadocumentorworks, other than a subdivision
plan.(2)The old Act, chapter 6, part 10,
continues to apply in relationto the document,
works or certificate.320Public housing
developmentTheoldAct,chapter 9,part 5,continuestoapplytodevelopment for public housing if, before
the commencement,the chief executive under theHousing Act 2003has
compliedwith the old Act, section 721(2)(a), for the
development.321LGP&E Act approvalsFor
section 164, a development approval includes an approvalunder the repealed LGP&E Act, section
4.4(5) or 4.7(5).322Milton XXXX Brewery(1)Thebreweryonlot35onplanSL805565istakentoberegistered under section 267 from 27
April 2009 until 26 April2019.Page 280Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 323](2)TheMiltonrailprecinctistheaffectedareatowhichtheregistration relates.(3)Section 269(3) to (8) applies to the brewery
only for a renewalof the registration.(4)Section 274(2) applies to a claim relating
to an emission oflight only if the intensity of the light is
more than the intensityof light emitted before 27 April
2009.(5)Section 269(2), and schedule 1, table
2, item 5, do not applyin relation to the brewery.323Transitional regulation-making
power(1)TheGovernorinCouncilmaymakearegulation(atransitionalregulation)providingforanythingthatisnecessary to enable or facilitate the
transition from the old Actto this Act and
the P&E Court Act.(2)A transitional
regulation may have retrospective operation to atime
that is no earlier than when the old Act was repealed.(3)Atransitionalregulationmustdeclareitisatransitionalregulation.(4)This
section and any transitional regulation stop having effect5
years after the old Act was repealed.Part 3Transitional and savingprovisions for
Waste Reductionand Recycling Amendment Act2017324Definitions for
partIn this part—amendingActmeanstheWasteReductionandRecyclingAmendment Act
2017.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
281
Planning Act 2016Chapter 8 Repeal,
transitional and validation provisions[s 325]existingchangeapplicationmeansachangeapplicationmade before the
commencement.former, in relation to
a provision, means the provision as inforceimmediatelybeforetheprovisionwasamendedorrepealed under the amending Act.Notauthorised—indicativeonly325Responsible
entity for particular existing changeapplications(1)This
section applies to an existing change application made tothe
Minister to change a development approval given for anapplication that was called in under—(a)the old Act, chapter 6, part 11,
division 2; or(b)therepealedIntegratedPlanningAct1997,chapter 3,part 6, division
2.(2)Despite former section 78(3), the
Minister is taken to be, andistakentoalwayshavebeen,theresponsibleentityforthechange
application.326Requirement for owner’s consent for
particular existingchange applications(1)Thissectionappliestoanexistingchangeapplicationtowhichformersection 79(1)(b)(iii)appliedif,undersection
79(1A),theapplicationwouldnotberequiredtobeaccompaniedbythewrittenconsentoftheownerofthepremises the
subject of the application.(2)The
existing change application is not invalid merely becauseit
did not comply with former section 79(1)(b)(iii).(3)A decision of the responsible entity
for the existing changeapplicationtoaccepttheapplicationunderformersection 79(2) is
not invalid merely because the application didnot comply with
former section 79(1)(b)(iii).(4)Subsection (5)appliesif,onthecommencement,theresponsible entity for the existing change
application had notdecided to accept the application under
former section 79(2).Page 282Current as at
[Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 327](5)Section 79(2), as in force on the
commencement, applies formakingadecisionaboutacceptingtheexistingchangeapplication.Notauthorised—indicativeonly327Requirement for owner’s consent for
particular existingextension applications(1)Thissectionappliestoanexistingextensionapplicationtowhichformersection 86(2)(b)(ii)appliedif,undersection
86(2A),theapplicationwouldnotberequiredtobeaccompaniedbythewrittenconsentoftheownerofthepremises the
subject of the development approval.(2)Theexistingextensionapplicationisnotinvalidmerelybecause it did not comply with former
section 86(2)(b)(ii).(3)Adecisionoftheassessmentmanagerfortheexistingextension application to accept the
application under formersection 86(3) is not invalid merely
because the application didnot comply with
former section 86(2)(b)(ii).(4)Subsection (5)appliesif,onthecommencement,theassessment manager for the existing
extension application hadnotdecidedtoaccepttheapplicationunderformersection
86(3).(5)Section 86(3), as in force on the
commencement, applies formakingadecisionaboutacceptingtheexistingextensionapplication.(6)In
this section—existingextensionapplicationmeansanextensionapplication made
before the commencement.328Existing
appeals—excluded applications(1)This
section applies if—(a)a person appealed to the P&E Court
or a tribunal beforethe commencement; and(b)the appeal is in relation to an
excluded application and isabout a matter
mentioned in—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
283
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transitional and validation provisions[s 329](i)former schedule 1, section 1, table 1,
item 1 or 2;or(ii)former schedule
1, section 1, table 2, item 2 or 3;and(c)theappealhadnotbeendecidedbeforethecommencement.(2)On
and from the commencement, the appeal is of no furthereffect.Part 4Transitional provisions forVegetation Management andOther Legislation AmendmentAct
2018329Definitions for partIn
this part—amending Actmeans theVegetation Management and OtherLegislation Amendment Act 2018.date of assentmeans the date
of assent of the amending Act.essentialhabitatseetheVegetationManagementAct1999,section 20AC(2).high value
agriculture clearingmeans high value agricultureclearingwithinthemeaningoftheVegetationManagementAct 1999immediately before 8 March 2018.interim periodmeans the period
starting on 8 March 2018 andending
immediately before the date of assent.irrigatedhighvalueagricultureclearingmeansirrigatedhighvalueagricultureclearingwithinthemeaningoftheVegetationManagementAct1999immediatelybefore8March 2018.nearthreatenedwildlifeseetheNatureConservationAct1992,
schedule.Page 284Current as at
[Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 330]protected wildlifesee theVegetation Management Act 1999,schedule.unlawful
clearingmeans clearing of vegetation that,
becauseof the amendment of this Act or theVegetation ManagementAct1999bytheamendingAct,constitutesadevelopmentoffence.330Development applications made but not
decided beforecommencement(1)This
section applies if—(a)before8March2018,adevelopmentapplicationwasmade
for development that, on 8 March 2018—(i)isprohibiteddevelopmentunderthePlanningRegulation
2017, schedule 10, part 3, division 1; or(ii)isassessabledevelopmentprescribedundersection 43(1)(a) for the clearing of
vegetation thatincludes essential habitat for protected
wildlife andnear threatened wildlife; and(b)the application was a properly made
application; and(c)immediatelybefore8March2018,thedevelopmentapplication had
not been decided.(2)The application must continue to be
dealt with and decidedunder this Act as in force before 8
March 2018.331Certain development approvals not
affected(1)Thissectionappliestoadevelopmentapprovalineffectimmediately
before 8 March 2018.(2)TheamendingActdoesnotstoporfurtherregulatedevelopmentunderthedevelopmentapprovalorotherwiseaffect the
approval.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
285
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transitional and validation provisions[s 332]332Unlawful clearing not an offence
during interim periodSections162and163,totheextenttheprovisionsrelatetounlawfulclearing,donotapplytoapersoncarryingoutunlawful clearing during the interim
period.Note—SeetheVegetationManagementAct1999,part
3,division 1,subdivision 7
for provisions relating to a restoration notice under thatAct.333Development
application for certain operational worksduring interim
period(1)This section applies to a development
application made duringthe interim period for operational
work that is the clearing ofvegetation
that—(a)isassessabledevelopmentprescribedundersection 43(1)(a); and(b)is
high value agriculture clearing or irrigated high valueagriculture clearing; and(c)is not for a relevant purpose
mentioned in theVegetationManagementAct1999,section 22A(2)(a)to(j)or(2AA).(2)Theapplicationistakennottohavebeenmadeandanydecision on the application is of no
effect.334Development application for certain
material change ofuse during interim period(1)This section applies to a development
application made duringtheinterimperiodforamaterialchangeofusethatisassessable development if—(a)thematerialchangeofuseinvolvestheclearingofvegetationthatishighvalueagricultureclearingorirrigated high value agriculture
clearing; and(b)because of the clearing, the chief
executive would be areferralagencyforthematerialchangeofuseifaPage
286Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 335]developmentapplicationweremadeforthematerialchange of
use.(2)Theapplicationistakennottohavebeenmadeandanydecision on the application is of no
effect.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPart
5Transitional and validationprovisions for EconomicDevelopment and
OtherLegislation Amendment Act2018335Definitions for partIn this
part—amending Actmeans the
Economic Development and OtherLegislation
Amendment Act 2018.former,inrelationtoaprovision,meansasinforceimmediatelybeforetheprovisionwasamendedorrepealedunder the
amending Act.336Particular existing decisions about
superseded planningscheme requests(1)This
section applies if—(a)beforethecommencement,adecisionwasmade,ortakentohavebeenmade,underformersection29toaccept,assessanddecideasupersededplanningscheme application; and(b)immediately before the commencement, the
supersededplanning scheme application had not been
made.(2)Formersection29,otherthanformersection29(9)(b)and(11), continues to apply in relation to the
decision, includingthe making of the superseded planning scheme
application, asif the amending Act had not been
enacted.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
287
Planning Act 2016Chapter 8 Repeal,
transitional and validation provisions[s 337](3)Section29(9)(b)appliesforassessingthesupersededplanning scheme
application.(4)Ifthesupersededplanningschemeapplicationisfordevelopmentthatiscategorisedasprohibiteddevelopmentunder the
planning scheme, section 29A applies in relation tothe
making of the application.Notauthorised—indicativeonly337Existing superseded planning scheme
applications(1)Formerchapter2,part4,division1continuestoapplyinrelationtoasupersededplanningschemeapplicationmadeunderformersection29,butnotdecided,beforethecommencement as if the amending Act had not
been enacted.(2)Subsections(3)to(5)applyifthesupersededplanningscheme application includes development that
is categorisedas prohibited development under—(a)thesupersededplanningschemetowhichtheapplication relates; or(b)acategorisinginstrumentotherthantheplanningscheme.(3)Despitesubsection(1),thesupersededplanningschemeapplication is
taken never to have been made.(4)Despite section 29(9)(a), the applicant may,
within 6 monthsafterthecommencement,makeanewsupersededplanningschemeapplicationfordevelopmentthatissubstantiallysimilar to
development the subject of the original application.(5)Chapter2,part4,division1appliesinrelationtothenewsuperseded
planning scheme application.338Particular planning changes(1)Thissectionappliestoaplanningchangethathappenedbefore the commencement if—(a)the planning change is, under former
section 30(4)(e),not an adverse planning change; andPage
288Current as at [Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Chapter 8 Repeal,
transitional and validation provisions[s 339](b)theplanningchangewouldbeanadverseplanningchangeundersection30ifithappenedafterthecommencement.(2)The
planning change is taken to be, and to have always been,an
adverse planning change.Notauthorised—indicativeonly339Particular existing
applications(1)For a development application made,
but not decided, beforethe commencement, former section 48
continues to apply as ifthe amending Act had not been
enacted.(2)Forachangeapplicationmade,butnotdecided,beforethecommencement—(a)sections 78A and 81A do not apply;
and(b)former sections 78, 80, 81 and 82
continue to apply as ifthe amending Act had not been
enacted.340Particular representations dealt with
beforecommencement(1)This
section applies if—(a)before3July2017,anassessmentmanagerforadevelopmentapplicationundertheoldActgavetheapplicant a decision notice for the
application under theold Act, section 334; and(b)onorafter3July2017,theapplicantmaderepresentationstotheassessmentmanageraboutthedecision notice under the old Act, section
361 or section75 of this Act; and(c)beforethecommencement,theassessmentmanagergave
the applicant a notice, under the old Act, section363(1) or (5) or section 76(2) of this Act,
in relation tothe representations.(2)Ifthenoticewasgivenunder theoldAct,section363(1)or(5),
the notice—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
289
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 8 Repeal,
transitional and validation provisions[s 341](a)isnotinvalidmerelybecauseitwasgivenunderthatsection instead
of under section 76(2) of this Act; and(b)is
not invalid merely because, before giving the notice,theassessmentmanagercompliedwiththeoldAct,section 363(2) instead of section 76(1) of
this Act; and(c)is taken to be and to have always
been—(i)foranoticegivenundertheoldAct,section363(1)—anegotiateddecisionnoticeunderthisAct; or(ii)foranoticegivenundertheoldAct,section363(5)—adecisionnoticegivenundersection76(2)ofthisActthatstatestheassessmentmanager does not
agree with the representations.(3)Ifthenoticewasgivenundersection76(2)ofthisAct,thenotice—(a)isnotinvalidmerelybecauseitwasgivenunderthatsection instead of under the old Act,
section 363(1) or(5); and(b)is
not invalid merely because, before giving the notice,the
assessment manager complied with section 76(1) ofthis
Act instead of the old Act, section 363(2).341Conditions of existing development
approvals(1)This section applies to a development
approval that is in effectimmediately before the
commencement.(2)Formersection65(2)(c)continuestoapplyinrelationtoadevelopmentconditionofthedevelopmentapprovalthatrequires
compliance with an infrastructure agreement for thepremises.(3)Former section 66(2) and (3) continues to
apply in relation toa development condition of the
development approval that isinconsistentwithaconditionofanearlierdevelopmentapproval.Page
290Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 342]342Lapsing of particular development
approvals under oldAct(1)This section
applies to a development approval under the oldAct, whether
given before or after 3 July 2017, that is in effectimmediately before the commencement.(2)IfthedevelopmentapprovalisapreliminaryapprovaltowhichtheoldAct,section242applies,otherthanapreliminary approval mentioned in the old
Act, section 808—(a)section 88(2) and (3) does not apply
to the developmentapproval; and(b)theoldAct,section343appliestothedevelopmentapproval.(3)Ifthedevelopmentapprovalisapreliminaryapprovalmentioned in the old Act, section
808—(a)section 88(2) and (3) does not apply
to the developmentapproval; and(b)theoldAct,section342(1)to(3)appliestothedevelopment
approval.(4)For applying the old Act, section 341
under section 299 of thisAct,ortheoldAct,section343undersubsection(2),areferenceintheoldAct,section341(7),definitionsrelatedapproval, paragraph (a), (b) or (c)
to—(a)a development approval or development
permit includesa reference to a development approval or
developmentpermit given under this Act; and(b)adevelopmentapplicationincludesadevelopmentapplication made
under this Act.343Validation provision for particular
development approvals(1)Thissectionappliestoadevelopmentapprovalineffectimmediately
before the commencement if—(a)thedevelopmentapplication,orachangeapplicationthatwasapprovedforthedevelopmentapproval,wasassessed under section 45(3) or (5);
andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
291
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transitional and validation provisions[s 344](b)in carrying out the assessment, the
assessment managerorresponsibleentitygaveweighttoastatutoryinstrumentthatcameintoeffectafterthedevelopmentapplicationwasproperlymade,orthechangeapplicationwasmade,butbeforetheapplicationwasdecided; and(c)theassessmentmanagerwouldhavebeenrequiredtoassess,orcouldhaveassessed,thedevelopmentapplicationorchangeapplicationagainst,orhavingregard to, the
statutory instrument if the instrument hadbeenineffectwhenthedevelopmentapplicationwasproperly made or the change application was
made; and(d)thestatutoryinstrumentisnotanamendedorreplacementstatutoryinstrumenttowhichtheassessmentmanagerorresponsibleentitymaygiveweight under
former section 45(7).(2)The development
approval is not invalid merely because theassessment
manager or responsible entity gave weight to thestatutory instrument.344Validation provision for particular
infrastructure chargesnotices under old Act(1)This section applies to an
infrastructure charges notice givenundertheoldActonorafter4July2014butbeforethecommencement if—(a)undertheoldAct,section637(2),theinfrastructurecharges notice
must include, or be accompanied by, aninformationnoticeaboutthedecisiontogivetheinfrastructure charges notice that states
the reasons forthe decision; and(b)the
infrastructure charges notice does not comply withthe
requirement.(2)It is declared that the infrastructure
charges notice is taken tobe, and to always have been, as valid
as it would have been ifithadincluded,orbeenaccompaniedby,aninformationPage 292Current as at [Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 345]noticeaboutthedecisiontogivetheinfrastructurechargesnotice that states the reasons for the
decision.(3)Itisalsodeclaredthatanythingdone,ortobedone,inrelationtotherecoveryoftheleviedchargeundertheinfrastructurechargesnoticebythelocalgovernmentthatgave
the notice is as valid as it would have been or would be ifthenoticehadincluded,orbeenaccompaniedby,aninformationnoticeaboutthedecisiontogivetheinfrastructurechargesnoticethatstatesthereasonsforthedecision.(4)Subsection(5)appliesiftheleviedchargeundertheinfrastructure charges notice has, before
the commencement,been paid to the local government that gave
the notice.(5)It is declared that the payment is
taken to be, and to alwayshavebeen,asvalidlymadeasitwouldhavebeeniftheinfrastructurechargesnoticehadincluded,orbeenaccompanied by,
an information notice about the decision togive the
infrastructure charges notice that states the reasonsfor
the decision.345Particular existing appeals(1)Subsection(2)appliesinrelationtoanappealtotheP&ECourt,oratribunal,started,butnotdecided,beforethecommencement.(2)Formersection230(6)continuestoapplyinrelationtotheappeal as if the amending Act had not
been enacted.(3)Subsection (4) applies if—(a)before the commencement, a person who
is an eligiblesubmitterforadevelopmentapplicationorchangeapplication
started an appeal under section 229 againstthe decision on
the application; and(b)thepersonwasrequired,underformersection230(3)(e),togiveacopyofthenoticeofappealtoanother eligible submitter; and(c)immediately before the
commencement—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
293
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Chapter 8 Repeal,
transitional and validation provisions[s 346](i)the person has not complied with the
requirement;and(ii)theP&ECourthasnotdealtwiththenoncompliance under the P&E Court Act,
section37; and(iii)the
P&E Court has not, under the P&E Court Act,section 32, decided to allow or not allow a
longerperiod for complying with the
requirement.(4)The requirement is taken to never have
applied to the person.346Declaratory
proceedings in P&E Court for particularmatters under
old Act(1)This section applies if—(a)beforetheoldActwasrepealed,aproceedingcouldhave
been brought under the old Act, section 456 abouta
matter under the old Act that arose before the repeal;and(b)immediatelybeforetherepeal,theproceedinghadnotbeen started.(2)Thissectionalsoappliesinrelationtoamatterthataroseafter the old
Act was repealed, if the matter is in relation to—(a)a statutory instrument to which
section 287 applies; or(b)an application
mentioned in section 288(1).(3)Itisdeclaredthat,despitesection311(4),apersonhasaright, and has always had a right, to
bring a proceeding aboutthe matter under the P&E Court
Act, part 2, division 3.Note—See also the
P&E Court Act, section 76 and part 10, division 2.(4)However, if the proceeding is brought
under the P&E CourtAct, section 12 in relation to a
development application undertheoldAct,theproceedingmaybebroughtonlybytheassessmentmanagerforthedevelopmentapplicationunderthe
old Act.Page 294Current as at
[Not applicable]
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transitional and validation provisions[s 347]347Appeals about particular decisions
under old Act(1)This section applies if—(a)immediately before the old Act was
repealed, a personhad a right to appeal under the old Act,
chapter 7, part1 or 2 against a decision made under the old
Act; and(b)beforethecommencement,thepersonstartedtheappeal,duringtheperson’sappealperiodforthedecision—(i)foranappealtotheCourtofAppeal—undertheP&E Court Act; or(ii)otherwise—under this Act.(2)Thepersonistakentohavealwayshadarighttostarttheappeal.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 295
Planning Act 2016Schedule 1Schedule 1AppealsNotauthorised—indicativeonlysection 2291Appeal rights and parties to appeals(1)Table 1 states the matters that may be
appealed to—(a)the P&E court; or(b)a tribunal.(2)However,table1appliestoatribunalonlyifthematterinvolves—(a)therefusal,ordeemedrefusalofadevelopmentapplication,
for—(i)a material change of use for a
classified building;or(ii)operational work associated with building
work, aretaining wall, or a tennis court; or(b)a provision of a development approval
for—(i)a material change of use for a
classified building;or(ii)operational work associated with building
work, aretaining wall, or a tennis court; or(c)if a development permit was applied
for—the decisionto give a preliminary approval for—(i)a material change of use for a
classified building;or(ii)operational work associated with building
work, aretaining wall, or a tennis court; or(d)a development condition if—(i)thedevelopmentapprovalisonlyforamaterialchange of use
that involves the use of a buildingclassifiedundertheBuildingCodeasaclass2building; andPage 296Current as at [Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Schedule 1Notauthorised—indicativeonly(ii)the building is,
or is proposed to be, not more than3 storeys;
and(iii)the proposed
development is for not more than 60sole-occupancy
units; or(e)adecisionfor,oradeemedrefusalof,anextensionapplication for a development approval that
is only for amaterial change of use of a classified
building; or(f)adecisionfor,oradeemedrefusalof,achangeapplication for a development approval that
is only for amaterial change of use of a classified
building; or(g)a matter under this Act, to the extent
the matter relates tothe Building Act, other than a matter
under that Act thatmay or must be decided by the Queensland
Building andConstruction Commission; or(h)a decision to give an enforcement
notice—(i)in relation to a matter under
paragraphs (a) to (g);or(ii)under the Plumbing and Drainage Act;
or(i)an infrastructure charges notice;
or(j)therefusal,ordeemedrefusal,ofaconversionapplication;
or(l)a matter prescribed by
regulation.(3)Also,table1doesnotapplytoatribunalifthematterinvolves—(a)for a matter in subsection (2)(a) to
(d)—(i)a development approval for which the
developmentapplication required impact assessment;
and(ii)adevelopmentapprovalinrelationtowhichtheassessmentmanagerreceivedaproperlymadesubmission for the development application;
or(b)aprovisionofadevelopmentapprovalabouttheidentification or inclusion, under a
variation approval, ofa matter for the development.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
297
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1(4)Table 2 states the matters that may be
appealed only to theP&E Court.(5)Table 3 states the matters that may be
appealed only to thetribunal.(6)In
each table—(a)column 1 states the appellant in the
appeal; and(b)column 2 states the respondent in the
appeal; and(c)column 3 states the co-respondent (if
any) in the appeal;and(d)column 4 states
the co-respondents by election (if any)in the
appeal.(7)Ifthechiefexecutivereceivesanoticeofappealundersection 230(3)(f),thechiefexecutivemayelecttobeaco-respondent in
the appeal.(8)In this section—storeysee
the Building Code, part A1.1.Table 1Appeals to the P&E Court and, for
certain matters, to a tribunal1. Development
applicationsFor a development application other than an
excluded application, an appeal may bemade
against—(a)the refusal of all or part of the
development application; or(b)the
deemed refusal of the development application; or(c)a provision of the development
approval; or(d)if a development permit was applied
for—the decision to give a preliminaryapproval.Page
298Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1Table 1Appeals to the
P&E Court and, for certain matters, to a tribunalColumn 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)The
applicantThe assessmentmanagerIf
the appeal is about1a concurrenceagency’s
referralresponse—theconcurrence
agency234A
concurrenceagency that isnot aco-respondentIf a
chosenassessmentmanager is
therespondent—theprescribedassessmentmanagerAny
eligibleadvice agencyfor theapplicationAny
eligiblesubmitter for theapplication2. Change
applicationsFor a change application other than an
excluded application, an appeal may be madeagainst—(a)the responsible entity’s decision on
the change application; or(b)a deemed refusal
of the change application.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
299
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1Table 1Appeals to the
P&E Court and, for certain matters, to a tribunalColumn 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)1The
applicantThe responsible2If
theentityresponsibleentity is
theassessmentmanager—anaffected
entitythat gave apre-requestnotice orresponse noticeIf an affected
entity1A concurrencestarts the
appeal—agency for thethe
applicantdevelopmentapplication2If a
chosenassessmentmanager is
therespondent—theprescribedassessmentmanager3A privatecertifier for
thedevelopmentapplication4Any
eligibleadvice agencyfor the
changeapplication5Any
eligiblesubmitter for thechangeapplication3. Extension
applicationsFor an extension application other than an
extension application called in by the Minister,an
appeal may be made against—(a)the
assessment manager’s decision on the extension application;
or(b)a deemed refusal of the extension
application.Page 300Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1Table 1Appeals to the
P&E Court and, for certain matters, to a tribunalColumn 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)1The
applicantThe assessment2For
a mattermanagerother than
adeemed refusalof an
extensionapplication—aconcurrenceagency,
otherthan the chiefexecutive,
forthe applicationIf a
concurrenceagency starts theappeal—theapplicantIf a
chosenassessment manageris the
respondent—the prescribedassessment
manager4. Infrastructure charges noticesAn
appeal may be made against an infrastructure charges notice on 1 or
more of thefollowing grounds—(a)the
notice involved an error relating to—(i)the
application of the relevant adopted charge; orExamples of
errors in applying an adopted charge—•the
incorrect application of gross floor area for a non-residential
development•applying an incorrect ‘use category’,
under a regulation, to the development(ii)the
working out of extra demand, for section 120; or(iii) an offset or refund; or(b)there was no decision about an offset
or refund; or(c)if the infrastructure charges notice
states a refund will be given—the timing forgiving the
refund; or(d)for an appeal to the P&E Court—the
amount of the charge is so unreasonable that noreasonable
relevant local government could have imposed the amount.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
301
Planning Act 2016Schedule 1Notauthorised—indicativeonlyTable 1Appeals to the
P&E Court and, for certain matters, to a tribunalColumn 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)The person given
theThe local—infrastructuregovernment that
gavecharges noticethe
infrastructurecharges notice—5.
Conversion applicationsAn appeal may be made against—(a)the refusal of a conversion
application; or(b)a deemed refusal of a conversion
application.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)The
applicantThe local—government to whichthe
conversionapplication wasmade—6. Enforcement noticesAn
appeal may be made against the decision to give an enforcement
notice.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)The person given
theThe enforcementenforcement
noticeauthority—If
the enforcementauthority is not thelocal government
forthe premises inrelation to
which theoffence is alleged tohave
happened—thelocal governmentPage 302Current as at [Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Schedule 1Notauthorised—indicativeonlyTable 2Appeals to the
P&E Court only1. Appeals from tribunalAn appeal may be
made against a decision of a tribunal, other than a decision
undersection 252, on the ground of—(a)an error or mistake in law on the part
of the tribunal; or(b)jurisdictional error.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)A party to
theThe other party to the—proceedings for theproceedings for
thedecisiondecision—2. Eligible submitter appealsFor a
development application or change application other than an
excluded application,an appeal may be made against the
decision to approve the application, to the extent thedecision relates to—(a)any
part of the development application or change application that
required impactassessment; or(b)a
variation request.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)1For
a1For a1The
applicantAnother eligibledevelopmentapplication—aneligiblesubmitter for thedevelopmentapplication2development2application—theassessmentmanagerFor
a changeapplication—theIf the appeal
issubmitter for theabout aapplicationconcurrenceagency’s
referralresponse—theconcurrence2For
a changeresponsibleagencyapplication—anentityeligiblesubmitter for
thechangeapplicationCurrent as at
[Not applicable]Page 303
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1Table 2Appeals to the
P&E Court only3. Eligible submitter and eligible advice
agency appealsFor a development application or change
application other than an excluded application,an appeal may be
made against a provision of the development approval, or a failure
toinclude a provision in the development
approval, to the extent the matter relates to—(a)any
part of the development application or change application that
required impactassessment; or(b)a
variation request.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)1For
a1For a1The
applicantAnother eligibledevelopmentapplication—aneligiblesubmitter for thedevelopmentapplication2development2application—theassessmentmanagerFor
a changeapplication—theIf the appeal
issubmitter for theabout aapplicationconcurrenceagency’s
referralresponse—theconcurrence2For
a changeresponsibleagencyapplication—anentityeligiblesubmitter for
thechangeapplication3An
eligibleadvice agencyfor thedevelopmentapplication
orchangeapplication4. Compensation
claimsAn appeal may be made against—(a)a decision under section 32 about a
compensation claim; or(b)a decision under
section 265 about a claim for compensation; or(c)a
deemed refusal of a claim under paragraph (a) or (b).Page
304Current as at [Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Schedule 1Notauthorised—indicativeonlyTable 2Appeals to the
P&E Court onlyColumn 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)A person
dissatisfiedThe local—with
the decisiongovernment to whichthe claim was
made—5. Registered premisesAn
appeal may be made against a decision of the Minister under chapter
7, part 4.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)1A
person given aThe Ministerdecision
noticeabout thedecision2If the decision isto
registerpremises orrenew theregistration ofpremises—anowner oroccupier ofpremises in
theaffected area forthe
registeredpremises who isdissatisfied
withthe decision—If
an owner oroccupier starts theappeal—the owner
ofthe registeredpremises6.
Local lawsAn appeal may be made against a decision of a
local government, or conditions applied,under a local law
about—(a)the use of premises, other than a use
that is the natural and ordinary consequence ofprohibited
development; or(b)the erection of a building or other
structure.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
305
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1Column 1AppellantTable 2Appeals to the
P&E Court onlyColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)A
person who—(a)applied for thedecision;
andThe localgovernment(b)is
dissatisfiedwith the decisionor
conditions.—Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)—Table 3Appeals to a
tribunal only1. Building advisory agency appealsAn
appeal may be made against giving a development approval for
building work to theextent the building work required code
assessment against the building assessmentprovisions.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)A building
advisoryThe assessmentagency for
themanagerdevelopmentapplication
related tothe approvalThe
applicant1A concurrenceagency for
thedevelopmentapplicationrelated to
theapproval2A
privatecertifier for thedevelopmentapplicationrelated to
theapprovalPage 306Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1Table 3Appeals to a
tribunal only2. Inspection of building workAn
appeal may be made against a decision of a building certifier or
referral agency aboutthe inspection of building work that is
the subject of a building development approvalunder the
Building Act.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)The applicant for
theThe person whodevelopmentmade the
decisionapproval——3. Certain decisions under the Building
Act and the Plumbing and Drainage ActAn appeal may be
made against—(a)a decision under the Building Act,
other than a decision made by the QueenslandBuilding and
Construction Commission, if an information notice about the
decisionwas given or required to be given under that
Act; or(b)a decision under the Plumbing and
Drainage Act, part 4 or 5, if an information noticeabout the decision was given or required to
be given under that Act.Column 1AppellantColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)Column 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)A person
whoThe person whoreceived, or
wasmade the decisionentitled to
receive, aninformation noticeabout the
decision——4. Local
government failure to decide application under the Building
ActAn appeal may be made against a local
government’s failure to decide an applicationunder the
Building Act within the period required under that Act.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
307
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 1Column 1AppellantTable 3Appeals to a
tribunal onlyColumn 2RespondentColumn 3Co-respondent(if any)A
person who wasThe local—entitled to receivegovernment to
whichnotice of the decision the application
wasmadeColumn 4Co-respondentby election
(ifany)—Page
308Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlySchedule 2DictionaryPlanning Act
2016Schedule 2section 6accepted developmentsee section
44(4).Acquisition Actmeans theAcquisition of Land Act 1967.acquisition landmeans land, or
an interest in land—(a)proposed to be
taken or acquired under the AcquisitionAct or the State
Development Act; and(b)forwhichanoticeofintentiontoresumeundertheAcquisitionActhasbeenserved,andtheproposedtaking or acquisition has not been
discontinued; and(c)that has not been taken or
acquired.adopted chargesee section
113(1).adverse planning changesee section
30(2) to (4).advice agencymeans a referral
agency that only has power togive
advice.affected areasee section
266(b).affectedareadevelopmentapplicationisadevelopmentapplicationforamaterialchangeofuseofpremisesorreconfiguringalotinanaffectedarea,otherthananapplication prescribed by
regulation.affected entity, for a change
application, see section 80(1).affected local
governmentmeans a local government with alocal government area that the Minister
considers is, or willbe, affected by a State planning
instrument.affected ownersee section
31(1).affected parties, in relation to
a designation, means—(a)each owner of
premises to which the designation appliesor will apply;
andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
309
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2(b)if the designator is the Minister—each
local governmentwith a local government area that the
Minister considersis, or will be, affected by the
designation.agreementmeans a written
agreement.appeal periodsee section
229(3).appeal rightsmeans the appeal
rights under chapter 6, part 1and schedule
1.appellantsee section
229(1).applicant, for an appeal
in relation to an application, includesthe person in
whom the benefit of the application vests.Note—Forthemeaningsofapplicantusedinparticularcontexts,seesection 280.application, for chapter 3,
part 6, see section 90(1).approved formmeans a form
that—(a)foraformforuseintheP&ECourt—isanapprovedform under the
P&E Court Act; or(b)otherwise—thechiefexecutiveapprovesundersection
282.assessable developmentsee section
44(3).assessment benchmarkssee section
43(1)(c).assessmentmanager,foradevelopmentapplication,seesection 48.automatic
increase provisionsee section 114(3)(b).breakup
agreementsee section 115(2).buildingmeans—(a)afixedstructurethatiswhollyorpartlyenclosedbywalls and is roofed; or(b)a floating building; or(c)any part of a building.Building Actmeans theBuilding Act 1975.Page
310Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2buildingadvisoryagency,foradevelopmentapplication,means an advice
agency for the application whose functionsrelate to the
assessment of building work against the buildingassessment provisions.buildingassessmentprovisionsseetheBuildingAct,section 30.building
certifiermeans—(a)an
individual who, under the Building Act, is licensed asa
building certifier; and(b)a private
certifier.Building Codemeans the parts
of the National ConstructionCode that form
the Building Code of Australia (including theQueensland
Appendix), published by the Australian BuildingCodes Board, as
amended from time to time by amendmentspublished by the
board.building work—(a)means—(i)building,repairing,altering,underpinning(whether by
vertical or lateral support), moving ordemolishing a
building or other structure; orExample—building a retaining wall(ii)worksregulatedunderthebuildingassessmentprovisions;
or(iii)excavatingorfillingfor,orincidentalto,theactivities stated in subparagraph (i);
or(iv)excavating or
filling that may adversely affect thestability of a
building or other structure, whetheronthepremisesonwhichthebuildingorotherstructure is
situated or on adjacent premises; or(v)supporting(verticallyorlaterally)premisesforactivities stated in subparagraph (i);
and(b)for a Queensland heritage place,
includes—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
311
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 312(i)altering, repairing, maintaining or moving a
built,natural or landscape feature on the place;
and(ii)excavating,fillingorotherdisturbancestopremisesthatdamage,exposeormovearchaeologicalartefacts,asdefinedundertheHeritage Act, on the place; and(iii)altering,repairingorremovingartefactsthatcontributetotheplace’sculturalheritagesignificance(furnitureorfittings,forexample);and(iv)altering,repairingorremovingbuildingfinishesthatcontributetotheplace’sculturalheritagesignificance(paint,wallpaperorplaster,forexample); and(c)does
not include undertaking—(i)operations of
any type and all things constructed orinstalled that
allow taking or interfering with waterunder theWater Act 2000; or(ii)tidal works;
or(iii)works for
reconfiguring a lot.business daydoes not include
a day between 26 December ofa year and 1
January of the next year.callin,anapplication,meanscalltheapplicationinunderchapter 3, part
6, division 3.call in noticesee section
103(1).call in provisionmeans—(a)chapter 3, part 6, division 3;
or(b)the old Act, chapter 6, part 11,
division 2; or(c)therepealedIntegratedPlanningAct1997,chapter 3,part 6, division
2.canalsee the Coastal
Act, section 9.cancellation applicationsee section
84(1).categorising instrumentsee section
43(1).Current as at [Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlycertificate of classificationsee
the Building Act.certified copy, of a document,
means a copy of the documentcertified as
being an unaltered copy of the document by—(a)for
a document required to be kept by the Minister—thechiefexecutiveofanydepartmentforwhichtheMinister has responsibility; or(b)foradocumentrequiredtobekeptbythechiefexecutive—anappropriatelyqualifiedpublicserviceofficer; or(c)foradocumentrequiredtobekeptbyalocalgovernment—thelocalgovernment’schiefexecutiveofficer;
or(d)for a document required to be kept by
an individual—the individual; or(e)for
a document required to be kept by a department—thedepartment’s chief executive; or(f)foradocumentrequiredtobekeptbyabodycorporate—the body corporate’s chief
executive officer.change applicationsee section
78(1).change representationssee section
75(1).chargesbreakupmeanstheproportionofthemaximumadoptedchargesunderchapter 4andundertheSEQWaterAct as
between—(a)the local government; and(b)a distributor-retailer of the local
government.charges resolutionsee section
113(1).chosen assessment manager,
for a development application,meanstheassessmentmanagerfortheapplicationundersection 48(3).City of Brisbane
Actmeans theCity of Brisbane
Act 2010.classifiedbuildingmeansabuildingclassifiedundertheBuilding Code as—(a)a
class 1 building; orCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
313
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2(b)aclass10building,otherthanabuildingthatisincidental or subordinate to the use,
or proposed use, ofa building classified under the Building
Code as a class2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 building.clear,inrelationtovegetation,seetheVegetationManagement Act
1999.Coastal Actmeans theCoastal Protection and ManagementAct
1995.code assessmentsee section
45(3).communication, for chapter 7,
part 4A, see section 275B(1)and
(2)(b).compensation claimmeans a claim
for compensation undersection 31(6).concurrenceagencymeansareferralagencythatisnotanadvice
agency.consentmeans written
consent.conversion applicationsee section
139(1).co-respondent by electionmeans a person who may elect tobe a
co-respondent in an appeal.cultural
heritage significancesee the Heritage Act, schedule.currency periodsee section
85(1).decision-makersee section
90(2).decision notice, about a
decision, means a notice that states—(a)the
decision; and(b)the reasons for the decision if the
decision is—(i)to refuse an application or request
wholly or partly;or(ii)a decision of a
tribunal; or(iii)adecisionofthechiefexecutiveundersection 244(1)
or (3); and(c)the day on which the decision was
made; andPage 314Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2(d)any appeal rights that the recipient
of the notice has inrelation to the decision.deemed approvalsee section
64(5).deemed approval noticesee section
64(3).deemed refusalmeans a refusal
that is taken to have happenedif a decision
has not been made when the following ends—(a)for
a development application, other than an applicationtowhichsection
64applies—theperiod,underthedevelopment assessment rules, for making a
decision;(b)for a matter as follows—the period
allowed under thisAct for the matter to be decided—(i)a change application;(ii)an extension
application;(iii)a conversion
application;(iv)a compensation
claim under section 31(6);(v)a claim for
compensation under section 265.designated
premisesmeans premises that are the subject of
adesignation.designationsee section
35(1).designatorsee section
35(1).developmentmeans—(a)carrying out—(i)building work; or(ii)plumbing or drainage work; or(iii)operational
work; or(b)reconfiguring a lot; or(c)making a material change of use of
premises.developmentapplicationmeansanapplicationforadevelopment approval.development approvalsee section
49(1).Current as at [Not applicable]Page
315
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2developmentassessmentprocessmeanstheprocessforadministering applications under chapter
3.development assessment rulessee
section 68(1).development assessment systemmeans a system described insection 4(f).development
conditionmeans a condition that a developmentapproval is subject to, including a
condition—(a)the assessment manager imposes under
section 60; or(b)directed to be imposed under section
56 or 95(1)(d); or(c)taken to have been imposed under
section 64.Note—Also see
theEnvironmental Offsets Act 2014,
section 16 which providesfor deemed conditions on development
approvals.development infrastructuremeans—(a)land
or works, or both land and works, for—(i)watercycle
managementinfrastructure, includinginfrastructureforwatersupply,sewerage,collecting
water, treating water, stream managing,disposing of
waters and flood mitigation, but notwater cycle
management infrastructure that is Stateinfrastructure;
or(ii)transportinfrastructure,includingroads,vehiclelay-bys,trafficcontroldevices,dedicatedpublictransportcorridors,publicparkingfacilitiespredominantlyservingalocalarea,cycleways,pathways and
ferry terminals; or(iii)publicparksinfrastructure,includingplaygroundequipment,playingfields,courtsandpicnicfacilities;
or(b)land,andworksthatensurethelandissuitablefordevelopment, for local community facilities,
like—(i)community halls or centres; or(ii)public
recreation centres; orPage 316Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2(iii)public
libraries.development offencesee section
161.development permitsee section
49(3).developmenttribunalmeansatribunalestablishedundersection 235.directionmeans a written direction.disposal ordersee section
214(2).distributor-retailersee the SEQ
Water Act, section 8.documentincludes
information.drainage worksee the Plumbing
and Drainage Act.duplicate warrantsee section
194(2).effective daysee section
9(2).electronic applicationsee section
193.electronicdocumentmeansadocumentstatedintheInterpretation
Act, schedule 1, definitiondocument,
paragraph(c).eligibleadviceagency,foradevelopmentapplicationorchange application, means an advice agency
that—(a)has told the assessment manager in the
advice agency’sreferralagency’sresponsetotreattheresponseasaproperly made submission; and(b)has not given the assessment manager a
notice statingtheagencywillnotbeappealingbeforetheappealperiod ends for
the application.eligiblesubmitter,foradevelopmentapplicationorchangeapplication,
means a submitter—(a)whosesubmissionwasnotwithdrawnbeforetheapplication was decided; and(b)whohasnotgiventheassessmentmanageranoticestatingthesubmitterwillnotbeappealingbeforetheappeal period ends for the
application.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
317
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2emissionsmeansemissionsofaerosols,fumes,light,noise,odour, particles or smoke.enforcement authoritymeans—(a)forassessabledevelopmentthatisthesubjectofadevelopment
approval—(i)the prescribed assessment manager or
the chosenassessment manager; or(ii)areferralagencyfor
matterswithintheagency’sfunctions for
the development application; or(iii)if
the chief executive is the prescribed assessmentmanagerorareferralagency—apersonthatthechief executive nominates by written
notice to theperson; or(iv)ifaprivatecertifier(classA)performedprivatecertifyingfunctionsforthedevelopmentapplication,
under the Building Act—the certifieror the local
government; orNote—Fortheenforcementauthorityfordevelopmentunderadevelopment approval that was a PDA
development approval,see the Economic Development Act 2012,
section 51AI.(b)for assessable development that is not
the subject of adevelopmentapproval—thepersonwhowouldhavebeen
the enforcement authority under paragraph (a) hada
development approval been given; or(c)for
building or plumbing work carried out by or for apublicsectorentity—thechiefexecutive,howeverdescribed, of the entity; or(d)for any other matter—the local
government.enforcement noticesee section
168(2).enforcement order—(a)foranenforcementordermadebytheMagistratesCourt—see
section 176(1); orPage 318Current as at
[Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonly(b)for an enforcement order made by the
P&E Court—seesection 180(2).environmentsee the
Environmental Protection Act, section 8.EnvironmentalProtectionActmeanstheEnvironmentalProtection Act
1994.establishment cost, for trunk
infrastructure, means—(a)for existing
infrastructure—(i)the current replacement cost of the
infrastructure asreflected in the relevant local government’s
assetregister; and(ii)thecurrentvalueofthelandacquiredfortheinfrastructure; or(b)forfutureinfrastructure—allcostsoflandacquisition,financing,anddesignandconstruction,fortheinfrastructure.examineincludesanalyse,test,account,measure,weigh,grade, gauge and identify.excluded applicationmeans—(a)a change application, or development
application, calledin under a call in provision; or(b)achangeapplication,ordevelopmentapplication,decided by the
P&E Court; or(c)a change application—(i)tochangeadevelopmentapprovalgivenorchangedbytheMinisterforanapplicationthatwas
called in under a call in provision; and(ii)thatismadetotheMinisterastheresponsibleentity.excluded premisesmeans—(a)generally—(i)premisesthatareaservienttenementforaneasement, if the development is
consistent with theeasement’s terms; orCurrent as at
[Not applicable]Page 319
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 320(ii)premisesthatareacquisitionland,iftheapplication or
development approval relates to thepurposeforwhichthelandistobetakenoracquired; or(b)forachangeapplicationorextensionapplication—premises in
relation to which 1 or more of the followingapply for the
application—(i)thedevelopmentapprovaltowhichtheapprovalrelatesisforbuildingworkforsupplyinginfrastructure
on designated premises; or(ii)theresponsibleentityorassessmentmanagerconsiders the application does not
materially affectthepremisesandthat,giventhenatureofthechange,theownerofthepremiseshasunreasonably withheld consent; or(iii)theresponsibleentityorassessmentmanagerconsiders the application does not
materially affectthepremisesandthatbecauseofthenumberofowners, it is impracticable to get
their consent.Example of when owners’ consent may be
impracticable—Since the development approval was given,
the premiseshave been subdivided and now has many
owners.executiveofficer,ofacorporation,meansapersonwhoisconcernedwithortakespartinthemanagementofthecorporation,whetherornotthepersonisadirectorortheperson’s position is given the title
of executive officer.extension applicationsee
section 86(1).extra payment conditionsee section
130(1).final inspection certificatesee
the Building Act.findsadefendantguiltyincludesacceptapleaofguilty,whether or not a
conviction is recorded.former ownersee section
212(4).functionincludes a
power.Heritage Actmeans theQueensland Heritage Act 1992.Current as at [Not
applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2impact assessmentsee section
45(5).identitycardmeansanidentitycardissuedundersection 184(1).informationincludes
information contained in a document.informationrequest,inrelationtoanapplication,meansanoticethataskstheapplicantforfurtherinformationinrelation to the application.infrastructuredoesnotincludeland,facilities,servicesorworks for an environmental
offset.infrastructure agreementsee section
150.infrastructure charges noticemeans—(a)ifaninfrastructurechargesnoticeisreplacedbyareplacementinfrastructurechargesnoticeundersection 76(6)—thereplacementinfrastructurechargesnotice; or(b)ifaninfrastructurechargesnoticeisreplacedbyanegotiated notice under section
125(3)—the negotiatednotice; or(c)ifaninfrastructurechargesnoticeisamendedundersection 119(6),137(4)or142(4)(b)—thenoticeasamended; or(d)otherwise—an infrastructure charges notice
given undersection 119(2) or (5) or 142(4)(a).inspectormeansapersonwhoholdsofficeasaninspectorunder chapter 5, part 6.interim
enforcement ordersee section 180(4).Interpretation
Actmeans theActs
Interpretation Act 1954.landincludes—(a)an
estate in, on, over or under land; and(b)theairspaceabovethelandandanyestateintheairspace; and(c)the
subsoil of land and any estate in the subsoil.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 321
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2Land
Actmeans theLand Act
1994.Land Title Actmeans theLand
Title Act 1994.lawfuluse,ofpremises,meansauseofpremisesthatisanaturalandordinaryconsequenceofmakingamaterialchange of use of
the premises in compliance with this Act.levied
chargesee section 119(12).LGIP (local
government infrastructure plan)means the
partof a local government’s planning scheme
that—(a)has been prepared under the Minister’s
rules; and(b)does any or all of the
following—(i)identifies a PIA;(ii)statesassumptionsaboutpopulationandemployment growth;(iii)statesassumptionsaboutthetype,scale,locationand timing of
future development;(iv)includes plans
for trunk infrastructure;(v)statesthedesiredstandardofservicefordevelopment infrastructure.local categorising instrumentsee
section 43(3).LocalGovernmentActmeanstheLocalGovernmentAct2009.local heritage placesee the Heritage
Act, schedule.local planning instrumentsee
section 8(3).lotmeans—(a)a
lot under the Land Title Act; or(b)a
separate, distinct parcel of land for which an interest isrecorded in a register under the Land Act;
or(c)common property for a community titles
scheme undertheBodyCorporateandCommunityManagementAct1997; orPage
322Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2(d)a lot or common property to which
theBuilding Unitsand Group Titles
Act 1980continues to apply; or(e)a
community or precinct thoroughfare under theMixedUse
Development Act 1993; or(f)aprimaryorsecondarythoroughfareundertheIntegratedResortDevelopmentAct1987ortheSanctuary Cove Resort Act 1985.Note—TheBuilding Units and Group Titles Act
1980may continue toapplytotheActsstatedinparagraphs(e)and(f),theRegistration of Plans (H.S.P. (Nominees)
Pty. Limited) EnablingAct1980andtheRegistrationofPlans(Stage2)(H.S.P.(Nominees) Pty.
Limited) Enabling Act 1984.materialchangeofuse,ofpremises,meansanyofthefollowing that a regulation made under
section 284(2)(a) doesnot prescribe to be minor change of
use—(a)the start of a new use of the
premises;(b)the re-establishment on the premises
of a use that hasbeen abandoned;(c)a
material increase in the intensity or scale of the use ofthe
premises.maximum adopted chargesee section
112(2).Milton rail precinctmeans the area
called Milton rail precinctshownonthemapinschedule 1oftherepealedPlanning(Urban Encroachment—Milton Brewery) Act
2009.Minister,forchapter 3,part 6,includestheMinisterresponsible for
administering the State Development Act.Minister’sguidelinesmeanstheguidelinesmadebytheMinister under
section 17.Minister’s rulesmeans the rules
made by the Minister undersection 17.minor
changemeans a change that—(a)for
a development application—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
323
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 324(i)doesnotresultinsubstantiallydifferentdevelopment; and(ii)if
the application, including the change, were madewhen
the change is made—would not cause—(A)theinclusionofprohibiteddevelopmentinthe
application; or(B)referral to a referral agency if there
were noreferralagenciesforthedevelopmentapplication;
or(C)referral to extra referral agencies;
or(D)areferralagency,inassessingtheapplication under section 55(2), to assess
theapplicationagainst,orhaveregardto,amatter,otherthanamatterthereferralagencymusthaveassessedtheapplicationagainst,orhadregardto,whentheapplication was made; or(E)public notification if public notification
wasnot required for the development
application;or(b)for a
development approval—(i)wouldnotresultinsubstantiallydifferentdevelopment; and(ii)if a
development application for the development,including the
change, were made when the changeapplication is
made would not cause—(A)theinclusionofprohibiteddevelopmentinthe
application; or(B)referral to a referral agency, other
than to thechiefexecutive,iftherewerenoreferralagencies for the
development application; or(C)referral to extra referral agencies, other
thanto the chief executive; or(D)areferralagency,inassessingtheapplication under section 55(2), to assess
theCurrent as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2applicationagainst,orhaveregardto,amatter,otherthanamatterthereferralagencymusthaveassessedtheapplicationagainst,orhadregardto,whentheapplication was made; or(E)public notification if public notification
wasnot required for the development
application.Note—For when a
change to a development approval that was a PDAdevelopment
approval is a minor change, see also the EconomicDevelopment Act 2012, section 51AM.necessary infrastructure conditionsee
section 127(2).negotiated decision noticesee
section 76(3).negotiated noticesee section
125(3).non-trunkinfrastructuremeansdevelopmentinfrastructurethat is not
trunk infrastructure.noticemeans a written
notice.occupier,ofaplace,forchapter 5,part 7,includesthefollowing—(a)if
there is more than 1 person who apparently occupiesthe
place—any 1 of the persons;(b)a
person at the place who is apparently acting with theauthority of a person who apparently
occupies the place;(c)ifno-oneapparentlyoccupiestheplace—anownerofthe place.of, a
place, includes at or on the place.offence
proceedingssee section 174(1).offencewarning,forarequirementmadebyaninspector,means a warning
that, without a reasonable excuse, it is anoffence for the
person to whom the requirement is made not tocomply with the
requirement.old Actsee section
285(1).Current as at [Not applicable]Page
325
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2operationalworkmeanswork,otherthanbuildingworkorplumbingordrainagework,in,on,overorunderpremisesthat
materially affects premises or the use of premises.owner, of a thing
that has been seized, includes a person whowould be
entitled to possession of the thing if the thing hadnot
been seized.owner, of land,
premises or a place, means the person who—(a)is
entitled to receive rent for the land, premises or place;or(b)would be
entitled to receive rent for the land, premisesor place if the
land, premises or place were rented to atenant.Note—See the
Transport Infrastructure Act, section 247, for when the
chiefexecutive of the department in which that
Act is administered is takento be the owner
of particular rail corridor land or non-rail corridor landunder that Act.P&E
Courtmeans the Planning and Environment
Court.P&E Court Actmeans thePlanning and Environment CourtAct
2015.participatinglocalgovernmentseetheSEQWaterAct,section
5(1).party, in relation to
tribunal proceedings or proceedings in theP&E Court,
means any or all of the following—(a)the
applicant or appellant;(b)the
respondent;(c)any co-respondent;(d)if
the Minister is represented—the Minister.payer,
for a levied charge or for a payment, means a personwho
pays all or part of the charge or payment.paymentincludes a contribution by way of a
payment.PDAdevelopmentapprovalmeansaPDAdevelopmentapproval under
the Economic Development Act 2012.Page 326Current as at [Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlypersonincludes a body
of persons, whether incorporated orunincorporated.person in
control—(a)of a vehicle,
includes—(i)the vehicle’s driver or rider;
and(ii)anyone who
reasonably appears to be, claims to be,or acts as if he
or she is, the vehicle’s driver or rideror the person in
control of the vehicle; or(b)ofanotherthing,includesanyonewhoreasonablyappears to be,
claims to be, or acts as if he or she is, theperson in
possession or control of the thing.PIA (priority
infrastructure area)means an area—(a)serviced, or intended to be serviced, with
developmentinfrastructure networks; and(b)used, or approved for use, for—(i)residentialpurposes,otherthanruralresidentialpurposes;
or(ii)industrial,
retail or commercial purposes; or(iii)communityorgovernmentpurposesrelatedtoapurpose stated in subparagraph (i) or
(ii); and(c)that will accommodate at least 10, but
no more than 15,years of growth for any of those
purposes.placeincludes—(a)premises; and(b)a
place in Queensland waters; and(c)a
place held—(i)by more than 1 owner; or(ii)under more than
1 title.planningsee section
3(1).planning changesee section
29(2).planning instrumentsee section
8(1).Current as at [Not applicable]Page
327
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2planning instrument changemeans—(a)thecommencementofaplanninginstrumentortheamendment of a planning instrument;
or(b)the start of the application of a
planning instrument topremises.planning
schememeans a planning instrument that sets
outthe matters stated in section 4(c).planning scheme policymeans a planning
instrument that setsout the matters stated in section
4(e).PlumbingandDrainageActmeansthePlumbingandDrainage Act 2002.plumbing worksee the Plumbing
and Drainage Act, schedule.PPImeans—(a)the
producer price index for construction 6427.0 (ABSPPI)indexnumber3101—RoadandBridgeconstructionindexforQueenslandpublishedbytheAustralian
Bureau of Statistics; or(b)ifthatindexstopsbeingpublished—anothersimilarindex prescribed by regulation.preliminary approvalsee section
49(2).premisesmeans—(a)a building or other structure;
or(b)land, whether or not a building or
other structure is onthe land.pre-request
response noticesee section 80(2).prescribedassessmentmanager,foradevelopmentapplication,meanstheassessmentmanagerfortheapplication
under section 48(1).prescribed tidal worksmeans tidal works of a type
prescribedunder the Coastal Act, section
167(5)(d).principalsubmitter,foraproperlymadesubmission,means—Page
328Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2(a)if the submission is by 1 person—the
person; or(b)otherwise—(i)the
submitter that the submission identifies as theprincipal
submitter; or(ii)if the
submission does not identify a submitter asthe principal
submitter—the submitter whose namefirst appears in
the submission.privatecertifiermeansabuildingcertifierwhoselicenceunder the Building Act has private
certification endorsementunder that Act.prohibited
developmentsee section 44(2).properly made
applicationsee section 51(5).properly made
submissionmeans a submission that—(a)is
signed by each person (thesubmission-makers) whomade
the submission; and(b)is received—(i)forasubmissionaboutaninstrumentundersection 18,aStateplanninginstrument,oradesignation—on or before the last day
for makingthe submission; or(ii)otherwise—during the period fixed under this
Actfor making the submission; and(c)states the name and residential or
business address of allsubmission-makers; and(d)states its grounds, and the facts and
circumstances reliedon to support the grounds; and(e)states 1 postal or electronic address
for service relatingto the submission for all
submission-makers; and(f)is made
to—(i)forasubmissionmadeunderchapter
2—theperson to whom the submission is required to
bemade under that chapter; orCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
329
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 330(ii)forasubmissionaboutadevelopmentapplication—the
assessment manager; or(iii)for a submission
about a change application—theresponsible
entity.proposed call in noticesee section
102(2).provision,ofadevelopmentapproval,meansallwordsorother matters forming, or forming part of,
the approval.Examples—•a
development condition•a currency
period•theidentificationorinclusionunderavariationapprovalofamatter for the
developmentpublic noticemeans a notice
that is published—(a)for a public notice mentioned in
chapter 2, part 2—(i)in the gazette; and(ii)if the notice is
about a State planning instrument oramendment that
has, is to have, or had effect in apart of the
State only—in a newspaper circulatinggenerally in the
part of the State; and(iii)if the notice is
about a State planning instrumentthathas,istohave,orhadeffectthroughouttheState—in a newspaper circulating generally
in theState; and(iv)on
the department’s website; or(b)for
a public notice mentioned in chapter 2, part 3 that isaboutaproposedlocalplanninginstrumentoraproposed amendment of a local planning
instrument—(i)in a newspaper circulating in the
local governmentarea; and(ii)on
the local government’s website; or(c)for
a public notice mentioned in chapter 2, part 3 that isabout a local planning instrument, or an
amendment of alocal planning instrument, that is not a
proposed localplanning instrument or amendment—Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2(i)in the gazette; and(ii)in a newspaper
circulating in the local governmentarea; and(iii)on the local
government’s website.public placemeans a place or
part of a place—(a)that the public is entitled to use, is
open to members ofthe public or is used by the public, whether
or not onpayment of money (a beach, park or road, for
example);or(b)if the occupier
of the place allows members of the publicto enter the
place, whether or not on payment of money(a sale yard or
showground, for example).public purpose changesee
section 30(3).public sector entitymeans—(a)a department or part of a department;
or(b)other than in chapter 4—a
distributor-retailer; or(c)anagency,authority,commission,committee,corporation(includingagovernmentownedcorporation),instrumentality,office,orotherentity,established under an Act for a public or
State purpose.Examples for paragraph (c)—a
local government, a government owned corporation or a railgovernment entity under the Transport
Infrastructure Actqualificationsorexperienceincludesqualificationsandexperience.Queensland
Building and Construction CommissionmeanstheQueenslandBuildingandConstructionCommissionestablished
under theQueensland Building and ConstructionCommission Act 1991, section
5.Queensland heritage placesee
the Heritage Act, schedule.ratesmeans rates within the meaning of the City
of BrisbaneAct or the Local Government Act.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
331
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 332reasonablybelievesmeansbelievesongroundsthatarereasonable in the
circumstances.reasonablysuspectsmeanssuspectsongroundsthatarereasonable in the
circumstances.receiver, for chapter 7,
part 4A, see section 275A.recipient, for a
direction, notice or order, means a person whois given the
direction, notice or order.reconfiguring a
lotmeans—(a)creating lots by subdividing another lot;
or(b)amalgamating 2 or more lots; or(c)rearranging the boundaries of a lot by
registering a planof subdivision under the Land Act or Land
Title Act; or(d)dividinglandintopartsbyagreementrenderingdifferent parts of a lot immediately
available for separatedispositionorseparateoccupation,otherthanbyanagreement that is—(i)a
lease for a term, including renewal options, notexceeding 10 years; or(ii)an
agreement for the exclusive use of part of thecommonpropertyforacommunitytitlesschemeundertheBodyCorporateandCommunityManagement Act
1997; or(e)creatinganeasementgivingaccesstoalotfromaconstructed road.refereemeansarefereewhoholdsanappointmentundersection 233(1) or (2).referral
agencysee section 54(2).referral
agency’s responsesee section 56(4).regionmeans—(a)the
local government areas, or parts of local governmentareas, prescribed by regulation as a region;
and(b)Queensland waters next to the local
government areas orparts of local government areas.Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2regional planmeans a planning
instrument that sets out thematters stated
in section 4(b).registeredpremisesmeanspremisesregisteredundersection 267.registrarmeans the person who holds an appointment
undersection 238(1)(a).registrar of
titlesmeans—(a)the
registrar of titles under the Land Title Act; or(b)anotherpersonwhoisresponsibleforkeeping,underanother Act, a register of interests in
land.regulated requirementssee section
16(2).relevant document, for chapter 7,
part 4A, see section 275A.repealed LGP&E Actmeans the repealedLocal
Government(Planning and Environment) Act 1990.representationmeans written
representation.representation periodsee section
102(3)(d).required feemeans—(a)for an application or referral to a
local government—thefee fixed by resolution of the local
government for theapplication or referral; or(b)for an application or appeal to the
P&E Court—the feeprescribed under theSupreme Court of Queensland Act1991, section
92(2)(a) for the application or appeal; or(c)foranapplicationorappealtoatribunal—thefeeprescribed by regulation for the application
or appeal; or(d)foranapplicationorreferraltoanotherpublicsectorentity or the
Minister—the fee prescribed by regulationfor the
application or referral; or(e)for
an application to a chosen assessment manager—thefeenegotiatedbetweentheapplicantandthechosenassessment
manager for the application.response
noticesee section 80(4).Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 333
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 334responsible
entity, for a change application, see section
78A.roadhasthemeaninggivenintheTransportInfrastructureAct, schedule 6,
definition road, paragraphs (c) and (d).SARAmeans that part of the department known as
the StateAssessment and Referral Agency.sending time, for chapter 7,
part 4A, see section 275B(3)(a).SEQWaterActmeanstheSouth-EastQueenslandWater(Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act
2009.show cause noticesee section
167(2).standardconditions,ofadeemedapproval,seesection 64(8)(c).State-controlledroadseetheTransportInfrastructureAct,schedule 6.StateDevelopmentActmeanstheStateDevelopmentandPublic Works Organisation Act 1971.State heritage placesee
the Heritage Act, schedule.State
infrastructuremeans—(a)State schools infrastructure; or(b)public transport infrastructure;
or(c)State-controlled roads infrastructure;
or(d)emergency services infrastructure;
or(e)health infrastructure, including
hospitals and associatedinstitutions infrastructure; or(f)freight rail infrastructure; or(g)Stateurbanandruralresidentialwatercyclemanagement
infrastructure, including infrastructure forwater supply,
sewerage, collecting water, treating water,streammanaging,disposingofwaterandfloodmitigation;
or(h)justiceadministrationfacilities,includingcourtorpolice facilities.State
infrastructure providermeans—Current as at
[Not applicable]
Planning Act 2016Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonly(a)the chief executive; or(b)a public sector entity, other than a
local government, thatprovides State infrastructure.State interestmeans an
interest that the Minister considers—(a)affectsaneconomicorenvironmentalinterestoftheState or a part
of the State; or(b)affectstheinterestofensuringthisAct’spurposeisachieved.State-ownedorState-controlledtransportinfrastructuremeanstransportinfrastructureundertheTransportInfrastructure
Act that the State owns or controls.State planning
instrumentsee section 8(2).State planning
policymeans a planning instrument that setsout
the matters stated in section 4(a).State-related
conditionsee section 146(1).subject
premisessee section 127(1).submissionmeans a written
submission.submittermeans—(a)for a development application or
change application—apersonwhomakesaproperlymadesubmissionaboutthe
application; or(b)for a particular submission—the person
who made thesubmission.superseded
planning schemesee section 29(2).supersededplanningschemeapplicationseesection 29(4)(a).superseded
planning scheme requestsee section 29(4).temporary State
planning policysee section 12(2).tidal
workssee the Coastal Act, schedule.TLPI(temporarylocalplanninginstrument)meansaplanninginstrumentthatsetsoutthemattersstatedinsection 4(d).Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 335
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPlanning Act 2016Schedule 2TransportInfrastructureActmeanstheTransportInfrastructure
Act 1994.tribunalmeans a
development tribunal.tribunal proceedingsmeans proceedings in a tribunal to
hearan appeal or an application for a
declaration.trunk infrastructure, for a local
government, means—(a)development infrastructure identified
in a LGIP as trunkinfrastructure; or(b)development infrastructure that, because of
a conversionapplication, becomes trunk infrastructure;
or(c)developmentinfrastructurethatisrequiredtobeprovided under a condition under
section 128(3).use, for premises, includes an ancillary
use of the premises.variation approvalmeans the part
of a preliminary approvalforpremisesthatvariestheeffectofanylocalplanninginstrument in effect for the
premises.variation requestmeans part of a
development application forapreliminaryapprovalforpremisesthatseekstovarytheeffectofanylocalplanninginstrumentineffectforthepremises.vehiclemeansavehicleorvesselundertheTransportOperations (Road
Use Management) Act 1995.waterinfrastructureseetheSEQWaterAct,section
53BB(1).worksincludesbuildingwork,operationalwork,plumbingwork and
drainage work.Page 336Current as at
[Not applicable]