Can an approved dual occupancy design be changed after Development Approval?
Yes. An approved dual occupancy design can be changed, but changes that are not covered by the existing approval will generally require a DA amendment. Some minor or exempt changes may not require an amendment.
Yes. An approved dual occupancy design can be changed after Development Approval, but some changes will require an amendment to the DA.
Minor changes may not require a DA amendment if they fall within the permitted exemptions or tolerances. However, if the proposed change is no longer covered by the approved plans, an application to amend the Development Approval will generally be required.
The amended design will be assessed against the applicable planning requirements, and depending on the changes, further public notification or referrals may also be required.
Reference: ACT Government – Amend or Appeal an Application – Amend Your Approval. - https://www.planning.act.gov.au/applications-and-assessments/development-applications/amend-or-appeal-an-application
Link on the answer: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/applications-and-assessments/development-applications/amend-or-appeal-an-application
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