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Planning Act 2016
sec.260Existing lawful uses, works and approvals
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### sec.260 Existing lawful uses, works and approvals
If, immediately before a planning instrument change, a use of premises was a lawful use of premises, the change does not—
stop the use from continuing; or
further regulate the use; or
require the use to be changed.
If a planning instrument change happens after building or other works have been lawfully constructed or effected, the change does not require the building or works to be altered or removed.
If a planning instrument change happens after a development approval is given, the change does not—
stop or further regulate the development; or
otherwise affect the approval to any extent to which the approval remains in effect.
(sec.260-ssec.1) If, immediately before a planning instrument change, a use of premises was a lawful use of premises, the change does not— stop the use from continuing; or further regulate the use; or require the use to be changed.
(sec.260-ssec.2) If a planning instrument change happens after building or other works have been lawfully constructed or effected, the change does not require the building or works to be altered or removed.
(sec.260-ssec.3) If a planning instrument change happens after a development approval is given, the change does not— stop or further regulate the development; or otherwise affect the approval to any extent to which the approval remains in effect.
- (a) stop the use from continuing; or
- (b) further regulate the use; or
- (c) require the use to be changed.
- (a) stop or further regulate the development; or
- (b) otherwise affect the approval to any extent to which the approval remains in effect.