54Approval of scheme

### 54 Approval of scheme > > (1)  Before approving a proposed community 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 scheme. > > > (2)  The council may – > > > > > > (a) approve the proposed community development scheme unconditionally; or > > > > > > > (b) approve the proposed community 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 proposed community development scheme. > > > (3)  A condition imposed under [subsection (2)(b)](#GS54@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 community development scheme, the council must issue a certificate of its approval. > > > (5)  Subject to [subsection (6)](#GS54@Gs6@EN) , an approval of a community development scheme does not obviate the need for permits, approvals or certificates required under this Act or any other Act in respect of the various elements of the development. > > > (6)  An approval under this section may exempt the developer from the requirement for a permit, approval or certificate (which the council has power to grant under this Act or another Act) in respect of a particular element or particular elements of the development if stipulated conditions are complied with.