Planning Act 2023
85Making minor plan amendments
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85 Making minor plan amendments (a) the territory planning authority is satisfied that a territory plan amendment would, if made, be a minor plan amendment; and (b) any limited consultation needed for the amendment has taken place. (2) The territory planning authority may only make a minor plan amendment if the amendment is not inconsistent with the planning strategy or any relevant district strategy. (3) A minor plan amendment is a notifiable instrument. (4) A minor plan amendment commences on a day fixed by the territory planning authority by written notice. (5) Not later than 5 working days after the day a minor plan amendment is notified under the Legislation Act, the territory planning authority must publish on the authority website— (a) a copy of the amendment as notified; and (b) any other information considered by the authority to be necessary or useful in explaining the minor amendment.