What happens if a referral entity does not support the proposal?
The DA may still be approved even if a referral entity does not support it, but the objection needs to be properly addressed.
ACT Planning will consider why the entity does not support the proposal. Depending on the issue, the applicant may be asked to provide further information or amend the proposal to resolve the concern.
For example, if an entity objects to part of a residential development because of an infrastructure issue, the design may be amended to address that issue and the changed application may then be referred back to the entity.
Reference: ACT Planning After you Apply – https://www.planning.act.gov.au/applications-and-assessments/development-applications/after-you-apply
Short Answer
If a referral entity does not support the proposal, the DA is not automatically refused. The Territory Planning Authority must consider the entity’s advice, and on-time advice carries significant weight. In certain circumstances, the Authority can still approve the DA contrary to that advice, but specific statutory considerations must be satisfied.
Detailed Explanation
The DA may still be approved even if a referral entity does not support it, but the objection needs to be properly addressed.
ACT Planning will consider why the entity does not support the proposal. Depending on the issue, the applicant may be asked to provide further information or amend the proposal to resolve the concern.
For example, if an entity objects to part of a residential development because of an infrastructure issue, the design may be amended to address that issue and the changed application may then be referred back to the entity.
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