103When does an approval lapse?

#### 103 When does an approval lapse? 103 When does an approval lapse? > > (1) An approval lapses— > > > > > (a) 5 years after the date from which it operates, except as provided by paragraph (b), or > > > > > (b) in the case of an approval that is subject to a condition under section 96(2), 2 years after the date on which the last approval, consent or permission required to be obtained in accordance with the condition operates. > > > (2) A council, in granting an approval, may vary either or both of the periods referred to in subsection (1). > > > (3) Such a variation may not be made so as to cause— > > > > > (a) (Repealed) > > > > > (b) an approval of a kind prescribed by the regulations to lapse within the period prescribed by the regulations in relation to the approval. > > > (4) This section does not prevent the extension or renewal of an approval under section 107. > > > (5) In this section, vary means increase or reduce. > > **s 103:** Am 1997 No 61, Sch 1 \[10\]; 1997 No 152, Sch 3 \[16\].