The temporary closure of the Land Planning and Building Services (LPBS) shopfront at 8 Darling Street, Mitchell has been extended due to a delay in renovation works. To access services online, visit the Access Canberra website or call 02 6207 1923 to book a face‑to‑face appointment.

What happens to applications that were approved or considered under the old system, but haven't been constructed?

Applications approved under the old planning system that haven’t been constructed will generally be considered to be approved. Time limits from the outgoing system apply to the commencement of all development approvals.

Should the time limit for a development approval lapse, a new application will need to be lodged and this would be assessed under the legal framework at the time of lodgement. An example of this is if the new application is received in 2024, it would be assessed under the new system.

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