Can construction be staged under one Development Approval?
Yes. Construction can be staged under one Development Approval where the approved development and its conditions allow the development to be undertaken in stages. Each stage must remain consistent with the approved plans and satisfy any conditions that apply before or during that stage.
Yes. A single DA can cover development that is constructed in separate stages, provided the approval allows for that staging.
For example, one part of an approved development may be constructed first and another part later. You need to check the Notice of Decision and approved plans because conditions can apply specifically to a particular stage and may require certain work or approvals to be completed before that stage begins.
ACT Planning expressly recognises conditions requiring “the development, or a stage of development” to be undertaken in a particular way or within a specified period.
Separate Building Approval and other pre-construction requirements must also be addressed for the building work being undertaken
Reference: ACT Planning – After you apply ? Possible outcomes ? Conditional approvals - https://www.planning.act.gov.au/applications-and-assessments/development-applications/after-you-apply
Link on the answer: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/applications-and-assessments/development-applications/after-you-apply
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