This delegation must be exercised in accordance with the schedule to the instrument of delegation.

1.  A delegate will not exercise delegated authority to decide an application under section 61(1) (a), (b) or (c) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 if:

  • one or more councillors have requested in writing that council officers do not exercise delegation; or
  • a delegate considers the application to be of significance or broad community interest and warrants determination by the Council.

2.  A delegate will not exercise delegated authority to decide a planning application under section 61(1) (a), (b) or (c) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and will refer a planning application to a planning delegates assessment panel (PDAP) with at least two delegates and other council officers for determination if:

  • a delegate considers the application to be of significance or broad community interest and warrants determination by a PDAP; or
  • a delegate otherwise considers the application warrants determination by the PDAP.

3.  A delegate who considers an application warrants determination by a PDAP should consult with the relevant ward councillor or other councillors before the PDAP determines an application if:

  • the delegate considers the application to be of significance or broad community interest but does not warrant determination by the Council;
  • the application relates to a previous decision made by the Council; or
  • the delegate otherwise considers it appropriate to do so.

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