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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 - SCHEDULE 7

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005 - SCHEDULE 7

[s. 69, 256(1)]

1 .         Generality preserved

                The mention of a particular matter in this Schedule does not prejudice or affect the generality of any other matter.

2 .         Subdivision

        (1)         The subdivision of land generally.

        (2)         The submission of plans.

        (3)         The control of any activity, development or work arising as a consequence of subdivision.

3 .         Reconstruction

        (1)         The reconstruction of the scheme area, or any part of the scheme area, generally.

        (2)         In relation to the reconstruction —

            (a)         the pooling of the lands of several owners, or any land or roads adjacent or near to the land;

            (b)         re-planning by re-subdivision, readjustment of boundaries, adjustment of rights, exchanges of land, cancellation of subdivisions and vesting.

4 .         Preservation and conservation

        (1)         The preservation of places and objects of cultural heritage significance, including control of the demolition and alteration of any building, structure or works.

        (2)         The conservation of the natural environment of the scheme area including the protection of natural resources, the preservation of trees, vegetation and other flora and fauna, and the maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity.

        (3)         The conservation of water.

5 .         Roads, public works, community infrastructure, reservation of land, provision of facilities

        (1)         Roads, intersections, corners and all objects, works, trees or shrubs associated with, constructed or located on, below or adjacent to roads, intersections and corners.

        (2)         Public works and undertakings of any kind including lighting, water, sewerage, drainage, public transport and associated facilities on land and water.

        (2A)         Community infrastructure, including community centres, libraries, schools and other educational facilities, child care centres (including outside school hours care services) and sporting facilities.

        (3)         The reservation of land for public purposes.

        (4)         The provision and location of public facilities and conveniences and any other objects or works on the land.

        (5)         The designation of classes or kinds of development as public work.

        [Clause 5 amended: No. 26 of 2020 s. 13 and 88(1).]

6 .         Zoning

        (1)         Zoning of the scheme area for appropriate purposes.

        (2)         Designation of uses in zones as permitted, prohibited or requiring approval.

7 .         Controls for land management

                Controls for land or site management for matters to which this Act relates.

8 .         Development standards

                Standards for the development of any class or kind of building, structure, work or advertisement including standards in respect of —

            (a)         size;

            (b)         appearance;

            (c)         placement;

            (d)         location;

            (e)         number;

            (f)         landscaping;

            (g)         open space;

            (h)         parking;

                  (i)         measures to maximise energy efficiency;

            (j)         any other activity or requirement arising from the development.

9 .         Development controls

                Approval, refusal or approval subject to conditions of any use or class or kind of development by a consideration of any matter to which the Act relates including the public interest.

10 .         Acquisition and purchase of land

                Acquisition or purchase of land or buildings and any step necessary to give effect to the acquisition or purchase.

11 .         Powers

        (1)         The extinguishment or variation of any restrictive covenant, easement or right of way.

        (2)         Powers of entry and inspection.

        (3)         Powers to remove, alter, or demolish any building which obstructs the observance or carrying out of the scheme.

        (4)         Powers to recover expenses incurred or to be incurred in implementing, enforcing and giving effect to the scheme.

        (5)         The financial management of any expenses recovered as referred to in subclause (4).

        [Clause 11 amended: No. 26 of 2020 s. 88(2).]

12 .         Agreements and cooperation

        (1)         Agreements and cooperation between the responsible authority and the owners of land.

        (2)         Agreements and cooperation between the responsible authority and public, statutory or responsible authority.

        (3)         Agreements and cooperation between owners of land.

13 .         Carrying out scheme

        (1)         The carrying out of the scheme.

        (2)         The limitation of time for the operation of a scheme, any provision of the scheme or works ancillary to the scheme.

        (3)         The responsibilities of any persons or authorities to which the scheme relates.

        (4)         Requiring or permitting the preparation and approval of documents ancillary to the carrying out of a scheme.

        [Clause 13 amended: No. 28 of 2010 s. 68; No. 34 of 2023 s. 79.]

14 .         Review by SAT

                Where a discretionary power is vested by the scheme in the responsible authority, the conferral on a person aggrieved by the exercise of the power of a right to apply to the State Administrative Tribunal for a review of the exercise of the power.

15 .         Policies and ancillary matters

        (1)         Policies in respect of any matter to which the Act relates.

        (1A)         Requiring or permitting the preparation and approval of plans or other documents relating to the future planning or coordination of subdivision, zoning or any other matter with respect to which the scheme may make provision.

        (2)         Any other matter necessary or incidental to the sustainable development or use of land.

        [Clause 15 amended: No. 34 of 2023 s. 80.]