Queensland Consolidated Acts

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT 2012 - SECT 100

100 When approval lapses generally

(1) This section applies subject to section 102 (5) and any extension granted under section 102 .

(2) A PDA development approval lapses at the end of its currency period unless—

(a) for development that is a material change of use—the change of use happens before the currency period ends; or

(b) for development that is reconfiguring a lot—the plan for the reconfiguration of the lot is given to MEDQ for its approval before the currency period ends; or

(c) for development not mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) —development under the approval substantially starts before the currency period ends.

(3) To the extent the PDA development approval is for development other than a material change of use or reconfiguring a lot, its
"currency period" is—

(a) generally—2 years from the day the approval takes effect (the
"day of effect" ); or

(b) if the approval states a different period—the stated period.

(4) To the extent the PDA development approval is for development that is a material change of use, its
"currency period" is—

(a) 6 years from the day of effect; or

(b) if the approval states a different period—the stated period.

(5) To the extent the PDA development approval is for development that is reconfiguring a lot, its
"currency period" is—

(a) 4 years from the day of effect; or

(b) if the approval states a different period—the stated period.