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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 7 Hansard (20 June) . . Page.. 2015 ..

(7) (a) No. Section 231 of the Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 sets out the matters the Minister's delegate must consider before approving or refusing to approve an application. The assumption of an application being speculative in any way is not a matter for consideration.

(b) All extensions of time are granted for a determined period. However, that period can be further extended under certain circumstances.

(c) Extensions of time are not granted without good reason. Although every effort is made not to extend the time beyond six months from the date of lodgement, circumstances may not always allow that time frame to be met. Regulation 22(7) recognises this fact and allows the prescribed time to be extended without limitation.

(8) The Territory Plan provides for strategic development of offices along public transport corridors including Northbourne Avenue. A Northbourne Avenue Strategy Study is underway at present, reviewing the mix of land uses currently allowed along the Avenue. It is analysing the social, economic, traffic and urban design implications of continuing development under the current land use zones, and the possible benefits of changes to those zones. In particular, it is reviewing the possibilities of increasing the viability and attractiveness of public transport along this route.

The study has involved all of the current occupants of the area and the residents of adjoining suburbs through the Local Area Planning Advisory Committees. Its conclusions will be discussed with these groups and be the subject of a wider public consultation process.

Any application will be considered in accordance with the outcome of that Study and the policies and objectives of the Territory Plan. Particular consideration is given to the environmental aspect of large developments.

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