How should Assessment Outcomes and Specifications be interpreted during a Development Application?
According to the Development Application Assessment Process, a development application is assessed against the relevant Territory Plan requirements, including the applicable Assessment Outcomes and Specifications. The proposal must demonstrate that it achieves the required outcomes and meets the relevant specifications.
During a Development Application, the proposal is assessed against the relevant Assessment Outcomes and Specifications in the Territory Plan. Assessment Outcomes identify the planning results that must be achieved, while Specifications provide the detailed requirements that demonstrate how compliance can be met. The assessment considers whether the proposed development achieves the applicable outcomes and satisfies the relevant specifications.
Reference: ACT Government - Development Application Assessment Process
Link on the answer: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/2323011/da-assessment-process.pdf
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