37Approval of scheme in principle

### 37 Approval of scheme in principle > > (1)  Before approving a proposed staged development scheme in principle, the council may exercise either or both of the following powers: > > > > > > (a) the council may require specified changes to the proposed scheme; > > > > > > > (b) the council may require the demolition or alteration of buildings on the site of the proposed staged development scheme. > > > (2)  The council may – > > > > > > (a) approve the staged development scheme unconditionally; or > > > > > > > (b) approve the staged development scheme subject to specified conditions, which may include a condition requiring the developer to proceed with the proposed development work in accordance with specified time limits; or > > > > > > > (c) refuse to approve the staged development scheme. > > > (3)  A condition imposed under [subsection (2)(b)](#GS37@Gs2@Hpb@EN) cannot require the developer to commence work earlier than 6 months after the date of the council's approval in principle. > > > (4)  If the council approves the proposed staged development scheme, the council must issue a certificate of approval. > > > (5)  Subject to [subsection (6)](#GS37@Gs6@EN) , a certificate of approval under [Part 2](#HP2@EN) is required in accordance with this Act in respect of each strata plan by which the various stages of the development are to be implemented. > > > (6)  An approval under this section may exempt the developer from the requirement for a certificate of approval under [Part 2](#HP2@EN) in respect of a particular stage or particular stages of the development if stipulated conditions are complied with.