Can a condition of Development Approval be changed?
Yes, but a condition of Development Approval cannot simply be ignored or changed informally. Depending on what is being changed, the approval-holder may need to apply to amend the Development Approval, or may seek reconsideration/review of the decision if they disagree with a condition imposed in the original decision.
Yes. A DA condition can potentially be changed, but it needs to go through the appropriate ACT Planning process.
If you want to change the approved development in a way that affects a condition, you may need to lodge an application to amend the Development Approval. ACT Planning will assess the proposed amendment and can approve it, approve it with conditions, or refuse it.
If you have just received the DA decision and disagree with a condition that ACT Planning imposed, you may instead be able to seek reconsideration or ACAT review, subject to the applicable review rights and timeframes.
Until a condition is formally changed through the appropriate process, the existing condition in the Notice of Decision continues to apply.
Reference: ACT Planning, Amend or Appeal an application - 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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