25Approval application—referral to other entities

25 Approval application—referral to other entities (1) The decision-maker for an application under section 21 must, after assessing a tree to which the application relates, give a copy of the application to the following: (a) if the application relates to a heritage tree—the heritage council; (b) if the application relates to an Aboriginal cultural tree—the (2) However, the decision-maker is not required to give a copy of the application to an entity mentioned in subsection (1) if the decision-maker is satisfied— (a) that— (i) the applicant has adequately consulted the entity about the application not earlier than 6 months before the day the application is made; and (ii) the entity agrees in writing to the activity proposed in the (b) if the entity is the heritage council—that the activity proposed in the application is included in a development application referred to the council under the Planning Act 2023, section 170 or section 171. (3) A written agreement to an activity mentioned in subsection (2) (a) (ii) is taken to be advice on the application received in accordance with section 26.