Depending on the type of proposal, a minor amendment may have to go through a consultation process. These types of amendments are set out in the Act.
Types of minor amendments that do not require consultation include:
- correction to errors in the Territory Plan that would not affect anyone's rights
- minor rezone boundary changes next to unreleased land
- changes to bring the Territory Plan into line with the Nation Capital Plan
- adding or changing a reference to a design guide
- removing something that is obsolete or redundant.
Types of minor amendments that require consultation include:
- a change to a zone boundary consistent with a development proposal
- moving provisions from one section of the Territory Plan to another
- changes to provisions that don't change the substance of the plan and are consistent with intent of the provision
- changes relating to Future Urban Areas under Section 89 of the Act.
Where consultation is required, the Authority must release the minor amendment for a minimum of 20 working days. It must also publish the minor amendment and information about how to comment on the Authority's website.
Comments received must be made available on the Authority's website 10 working days after consultation has ended. They must stay on the website for at least 15 working days.
