How long does a Development Approval remain valid?
A Development Approval (DA) generally remains valid for 5 years from the date the approval takes effect.
An application may be made to extend the approval period, subject to meeting the applicable requirements.
Reference: Planning Act 2023 – Development Approval duration and extension provisions; ACT Government – Possible Outcomes – When DA Approval Expires – https://www.planning.act.gov.au/applications-and-assessments/development-applications/after-you-apply/possible-outcomes
Short Answer
A Development Approval generally remains valid for 5 years from the date it takes effect. An extension may be available where the applicable requirements are met.
Detailed Explanation
A Development Approval generally remains in force for 5 years after the day the approval takes effect, subject to any applicable statutory exceptions.
The approval period may be extended by the Territory Planning Authority where the requirements for an extension under the Planning Act 2023 are satisfied.
No minimum block size does not remove the need for planning assessment.
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