(1)  Before approving a proposed staged development scheme in principle, the council may exercise either or both of the following powers:

(a) the council may require specified changes to the proposed scheme;

(b) the council may require the demolition or alteration of buildings on the site of the proposed staged development scheme.

(2)  The council may –

(a) approve the staged development scheme unconditionally; or

(b) approve the staged development scheme subject to specified conditions, which may include a condition requiring the developer to proceed with the proposed development work in accordance with specified time limits; or

(c) refuse to approve the staged development scheme.

(3)  A condition imposed under subsection (2)(b) cannot require the developer to commence work earlier than 6 months after the date of the council's approval in principle.

(4)  If the council approves the proposed staged development scheme, the council must issue a certificate of approval.

(5)  Subject to subsection (6) , a certificate of approval under Part 2 is required in accordance with this Act in respect of each strata plan by which the various stages of the development are to be implemented.

(6)  An approval under this section may exempt the developer from the requirement for a certificate of approval under Part 2 in respect of a particular stage or particular stages of the development if stipulated conditions are complied with.