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.