Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

LAND (PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT) ACT (NO. 100 OF 1991) - SECT 247

247. (1) The lessee or an occupier of a place in respect of which an approval (other than an approval in respect of a controlled activity specified in item 2 or 3 of Schedule 4) is in force may apply in writing to the Minister to amend the approval.

(2) The Minister may amend an approval, if satisfied that the amendment—

        (a)     does not change the effect of a condition subject to which the approval was given;

        (b)     does not adversely affect the interests of a concurring authority;

        (c)     will not cause a significant increase in detriment to any person; and

        (d)     does not change the controlled activity for which the approval was given, other than a change to the description of the controlled activity.

(3) The Minister shall give notice of an amendment—

        (a)     to the person who made the application to amend;

        (b)     if that person is not the lessee or occupier of the place to which the approval relates—to the lessee; and

        (c)     to any relevant Territory authority.