Unauthorised existing developments
31 Unauthorised existing developments
Despite clauses 24, 29 and 51, the Commission may grant planning approval for a development already commenced or carried out.
Subclause (1) does not affect the operation of clauses clauses 24, 29 and 51 and the Planning and Development Act 2005 Part 13 in respect of development commenced or carried out before planning approval has been granted.
Development which was unlawfully commenced is not rendered lawful by the occurrence of any subsequent event except the granting of planning approval for the development, and the continuation of a development unlawfully commenced is taken to be lawful upon the grant of planning approval.
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