Planning Act 2023

This section applies to a development application if—

either—

the application was referred to an entity under section 170 (When authority must refer development application); or

the development proposal in the application was given to the design review panel for consultation under section 100 (When design review panel consultation is required); and

the application (the changed application) is changed in 1 or both of the following ways:

the territory planning authority receives more information in relation to the application in response to a request under section 167 (Development applications—authority may request more information);

the territory planning authority amends the application under section 168 (Amendment of development application).

The territory planning authority must—

if the application was referred to an entity under section 170—refer the changed application to that entity; and

if the application was given to the design review panel for consultation under section 100—refer the changed application to the design review panel.

The territory planning authority may refer the changed application to an additional entity mentioned in section 170 if the authority considers that the changed application is likely to have an adverse impact on a matter—

in which the entity has an interest; or

in relation to which the entity has an advisory role.

The territory planning authority need not refer a changed application to an entity under subsection (2) if the authority is satisfied the change—

does not impact on the part of the application in relation to which the entity made comments; and

is unlikely to raise an issue about which the entity may wish to comment.

If the territory planning authority decides under subsection (4) not to refer a changed application to an entity, the authority must publish the decision and reasons for the decision on the authority website.

The territory planning authority must include a brief description of the change to the application if the authority refers the changed application to an entity under this section.