277Determination of development applications and modification applications—the Act, s 4.8

#### 277 Determination of development applications and modification applications—the Act, s 4.8 277 Determination of development applications and modification applications—the Act, s 4.8 > > (1) For the purpose of determining a development application, a local planning panel or a Sydney district or regional planning panel may obtain— > > > > > (a) assessment reports, in addition to an assessment report or other information provided by a relevant council, and > > > > > (b) other technical advice or assistance the panel considers appropriate. > > > (2) If a development consent is granted by a local planning panel or a Sydney district or regional planning panel subject to a condition referred to in the Act, section 4.16(3) or 4.17(2), the panel is taken to be satisfied about a matter specified in the condition if the council for the area gives written notice to the chairperson of the panel that the matter specified in the condition has been satisfied. > > > (3) A local planning panel or a Sydney district or regional planning panel may carry out consultation in relation to a modification application under the Act, section 4.55(2)(b) by directing the general manager of a council for an area to consult the relevant Minister, public authority or approval body on behalf of the panel.