16NLow‑impact amendments

16N Low‑impact amendments (1) An amendment to a planning scheme is a low‑impact amendment if— (a) it is an amendment that is of a class prescribed to be a low‑impact amendment; or (b) the Minister has determined that it is a low‑impact amendment under subsection (2) or (3). (2) If the Minister decides to authorise the preparation of an amendment under this Division, the Minister may determine that an amendment prepared in accordance with that authorisation is a low‑impact amendment. (3) The Minister may determine that an amendment that the Minister prepares is a low‑impact amendment. (4) The Minister must not determine that an amendment to a planning scheme is a low‑impact amendment under this section if the planning authority has agreed under section 96A(2) to consider an application for a permit concurrently with the preparation of the amendment. (5) In making a determination under this section, the Minister must consider any directions issued under this section. (6) The Minister may issue directions in relation to the matters that need to be considered in making a determination under this section. Division 1—Exhibition and notice of amendment