A decision notice issued under s 3.5.15 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (Qld) does not constitute a 'development approval' for the purposes of a contract for sale of land while a submitter's appeal remains unresolved. Section 3.5.19 defers both the character and effect of the approval until the appeal is finally decided. Contractual references to 'development approval' should be construed in the context of the full statutory regime, including appeal processes.
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