Exempt development (ED)

Exempt development (ED)

A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.

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Legal Meaning

Development prescribed as exempt development under the Planning Act and Planning (Exempt Development) Regulation when every applicable condition is met.

Plain English

Exempt development does not require a development application only when every exemption condition is satisfied. Other laws still apply, and building approval, tree approval, utility consent, heritage approval or other permissions may still be required. Evidence of compliance should be retained.