20JDevelopment affecting archaeological sites

20J Development affecting archaeological sites

20J Development affecting archaeological sites

(1) Before granting consent to development required by clause 20E that will be carried out on an archaeological site (whether or not it is also the site of an Aboriginal object), the consent authority must—

(a) consider the effect on the heritage significance of any relic known or reasonably likely to be located at the site, and

(b) be satisfied that any necessary excavation permit required by the Heritage Act 1977 has been granted.

(2) This clause does not apply to land which is listed on the State Heritage Register or to which an interim heritage order applies.

cl 20J: Ins 2007 (169), Sch 1 [2]. Am 2008 (571), Sch 3.160 [4].