(1)  Before approving a proposed community 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 scheme.

(2)  The council may –

(a) approve the proposed community development scheme unconditionally; or

(b) approve the proposed community 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 proposed community 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 community development scheme, the council must issue a certificate of its approval.

(5)  Subject to subsection (6) , an approval of a community development scheme does not obviate the need for permits, approvals or certificates required under this Act or any other Act in respect of the various elements of the development.

(6)  An approval under this section may exempt the developer from the requirement for a permit, approval or certificate (which the council has power to grant under this Act or another Act) in respect of a particular element or particular elements of the development if stipulated conditions are complied with.