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Planning and Environment Act 1987
54BWhen does an application lapse?
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54B When does an application lapse?
(1) An application for a permit lapses if the information required under section 54(1) within the prescribed time under that section (or that requirement as changed by the Tribunal under section 78(b)) is not given by the final lapse date for the application.
(2) The final lapse date for an application is the last of the following to occur—
(a) the lapse date specified in the notice under section 54(1A);
(b) the new lapse date set out in a notice under section 54A, if applicable;
(c) if the applicant has made an application to the Tribunal under section 78(b) in respect of the requirement for more information and the Tribunal has confirmed or changed the requirement, the new lapse date determined by the Tribunal under section 85(3);
(d) if the applicant has made an application to the Tribunal under section 81(2) in respect of the refusal or failure of the responsible authority to extend the time to give the information and the Tribunal extends the time, the day after the end of the extended time;
(e) if the applicant has made an application to the Tribunal under section 81(2) in respect of the refusal or failure of the responsible authority to extend the time to give the information and the Tribunal refuses to extend the time, the day that is 14 days after the day on which the Tribunal makes its determination.