Planning Act 2023
215Development applications for development undertaken
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215 Development applications for development undertaken without approval (a) a development has been undertaken; and (b) development approval was required for the development; and (c) there was no development approval for the development. (2) The lessee of the land (or for land under a land sublease, the sublessee) where the development was undertaken may apply for development approval for the development. (3) The territory planning authority must treat the application for development approval as if the development was not undertaken. Note A proceeding under part 12.1 (Development offences) is not affected by an application made or approved under this section (see s 403 (7)).