Planning Act 2023
86Limited consultation
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86 Limited consultation (1) The territory planning authority undertakes limited consultation for a proposed minor plan amendment if the authority complies with this section in relation to the amendment. (2) The territory planning authority must publish on the authority (a) a copy of the proposed minor plan amendment and information about the amendment; and
(b) a notice that— (i) states the consultation period and how written comments (consultation comments) may be made on the amendment; and (ii) states that a copy of any consultation comments will be made available on the authority website for at least 15 working days, starting 10 working days after the end of the consultation period; and (c) a copy of the documents mentioned in paragraph (b) (ii). Note Section 502 and s 503 apply to a person who makes consultation comments under this section. (3) The territory planning authority must tell the national capital authority about the minor plan amendment. (4) The territory planning authority must consider— (a) any consultation comments made in the consultation period and in accordance with the notice under subsection (2) (b); and (b) any views of the national capital authority. consultation period means a stated period of at least 20 working days.