Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations

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Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations

Statutory Rules No. 187, 1989

made under the

Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988

Compilation No. 2

Compilation date:    1 December 2015

Includes amendments up to: SLI No. 189, 2015

Registered:    24 December 2015

 

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 December 2015 (the compilation date).

This compilation was prepared on 8 December 2015.

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on ComLaw (www.comlaw.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on ComLaw for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on ComLaw for the compiled law.

Selfrepealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

 

Contents

Part 1—General

1 Citation

2 Interpretation

3 Term of estates granted for tertiary education or church purposes

4 Fees for services provided by the Authority

5 Indexation of certain fee amounts

Part 2—Application and transitional provisions

6 Amendments made by the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015

Schedule 1—Fees in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority for approval

1 Fees payable in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority for approval

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

 

 

Part 1—General

1  Citation

  These Regulations may be cited as the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations.

2  Interpretation

  In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears:

temporary work means work that is to be erected for a specific event and is intended to be removed after the event has been held.

the Act means the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988.

3  Term of estates granted for tertiary education or church purposes

 (1) For the purposes of subsection 29 (3) of the Act, the period of 999 years is prescribed in respect of estates granted in Territory Land all or part of which was, immediately before that grant, the subject of a perpetual lease or a lease for a term of 999 years.

 (2) The period of 999 years is prescribed in respect of the estate in Territory Land to be granted to the Christian Outreach Centre, being part of Block 3 Section 57 Monash.

4  Fees for services provided by the Authority

 (1) The Authority may charge the fee (as indexed under regulation 5) specified in column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 1 for the service set out in column 1 of the item.

 (2) In addition to the fees set out in the table in Schedule 1 for a service, the Authority is entitled to be reimbursed for any charges or costs that the Authority pays to, or for the services of, another person in connection with that service.

 (4) The fee payable by a nonprofit making community body for a service that is connected with a nonprofit making activity is 25% of the amount that would otherwise be payable.

5  Indexation of certain fee amounts

 (1) A dollar amount specified in column 2 of an item (the relevant Schedule 1 item) of the table in Schedule 1 is an indexed amount for the relevant Schedule 1 item if the dollar amount is specified in the following table for the relevant Schedule 1 item.

 

Indexed amounts

Item

Relevant Schedule 1 item

Indexed amount

1

Paragraph (a) of item 1

$110

2

Paragraph (b) of item 1

$1 300

3

Paragraph (c) of item 1

$2 650

4

Paragraph (d) of item 1

$4 050

5

Paragraph (e) of item 1

$22 400

6

Item 3

$250

7

Item 4

$300

 

 (2) On 1 July 2016 and each subsequent 1 July (an indexation day), each dollar amount that is specified in a relevant Schedule 1 item and is an indexed amount for that relevant Schedule 1 item is replaced by an amount worked out using the following formula:

 (3) The indexation factor for an indexation day is the number worked out using the following formula:

where:

base quarter means the March quarter ending 1 year before the reference quarter ends.

index number, for a quarter, means the All Groups Consumer Price Index number (being the weighted average of the 8 capital cities) published by the Australian Statistician for that quarter.

March quarter means a period of 3 months ending on 31 March.

reference quarter means the March quarter immediately before the indexation day.

 (4) An indexation factor is to be calculated to 3 decimal places (rounding up if the fourth decimal place is 5 or more).

 (5) An indexation factor that is less than 1 is to be increased to 1.

 (6) Calculations under subregulation (3):

 (a) are to be made using only the index numbers published in terms of the most recently published index reference period; and

 (b) are to be made disregarding index numbers that are published in substitution for previously published index numbers (except where the substituted numbers are published to take account of changes in the index reference period).

Part 2—Application and transitional provisions

 

6  Amendments made by the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015

  The amendments of these Regulations made by the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority on and after 1 December 2015.

Schedule 1—Fees in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority for approval

Note 1: See regulation 4.

Note 2: Some amounts in column 2 of the table are indexed under regulation 5.

 

 

1  Fees payable in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority for approval

  The following table sets out fees payable in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority for approval.

 

Fees payable in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority for approval

Item

Column 1

Column 2

 

Service provided

Fee

1

Consideration of a proposal submitted to the Authority to approve works or temporary works in a Designated Area:

 

 

(a) if the estimated cost of the completed works or temporary works does not exceed $100 000

$110 plus 0.45% of the amount in excess of $20 000

 

(b) if the estimated cost of the completed works or temporary works exceeds $100 000 and not $500 000

$1 300 plus 0.35% of the amount in excess of $100 000

 

(c) if the estimated cost of the completed works or temporary works exceeds $500 000 and not $1 000 000

$2 650 plus 0.35% of the amount in excess of $500 000

 

(d) if the estimated cost of the completed works or temporary works exceeds $1 000 000 and not $10 000 000

$4 050 plus 0.20% of the amount in excess of $1 000 000

 

(e) if the estimated cost of the completed works or temporary works exceeds $10 000 000

$22 400 plus 0.15% of the amount in excess of $10 000 000

2

Consideration of a proposal submitted to the Authority to approve amendments to previously approved works or temporary works

25% of the fee payable in relation to the works or temporary works under item 1, as indexed under regulation 5

3

Consideration of a proposal submitted to the Authority to approve signs in a Designated Area

$250

4

Provision of a notice to resubmit a proposal mentioned in item 1 if the submitted proposal does not comply with paragraph 12(1)(a) or (c) of the Act

$300 per notice

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Endnotes about misdescribed amendments and other matters are included in a compilation only as necessary.

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is set out in the endnotes.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

A = Act

orig = original

ad = added or inserted

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

am = amended

    /subsubparagraph(s)

amdt = amendment

pres = present

c = clause(s)

prev = previous

C[x] = Compilation No. x

(prev…) = previously

Ch = Chapter(s)

Pt = Part(s)

def = definition(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

Dict = Dictionary

Reg = Regulation/Regulations

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

Div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rep = repealed

    effect

rs = repealed and substituted

F = Federal Register of Legislative Instruments

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

gaz = gazette

Sch = Schedule(s)

LI = Legislative Instrument

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

mod = modified/modification

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

No. = Number(s)

SubPt = Subpart(s)

o = order(s)

underlining = whole or part not

Ord = Ordinance

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Number and year

FRLI registration or gazettal

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

187, 1989

6 July 1989

6 July 1989

 

256, 1992

7 Aug 1992

7 Aug 1992

189, 2015

26 Nov 2015

(F2015L01847)

1 Dec 2015 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Part 1

 

Part 1 heading.............

ad No 189, 2015

r 2.....................

am No 256, 1992

r 4.....................

ad No 256, 1992

 

am No 189, 2015

r 5.....................

ad No 189, 2015

Part 2

 

Part 2...................

ad No 189, 2015

r 6.....................

ad No 189, 2015

Schedule 1

 

Schedule.................

ad No 256, 1992

 

rs and renum No 189, 2015

Schedule 1 (prev............
Schedule)

 

 

 

Overview

The Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations, Statutory Rules No. 187, 1989, were enacted under the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 to establish a framework for the regulation of land management and planning within the Australian Capital Territory. These regulations provide for the administration of fees for services provided by the Planning and Land Management Authority, including the consideration of proposals for works, temporary works, and signs, as well as the provision of notices for resubmission of proposals. The objective of these regulations is to ensure that land management and planning activities in the Australian Capital Territory are conducted in a manner that is efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the community. The Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations were made by the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, the enacting body responsible for the creation and amendment of legislation in the Australian Capital Territory. The policy objective of these regulations is to provide a clear and consistent framework for the administration of land management and planning activities within the Australian Capital Territory, ensuring that these activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the principles of sustainable development, community participation, and efficient use of resources. The Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 amended the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations to adjust the fees for services provided by the Planning and Land Management Authority. These amendments were made to ensure that the fees charged by the Authority are reflective of the costs associated with providing these services and to provide for the indexation of certain fee amounts to account for inflation. The amendments apply in relation to proposals submitted to the Authority on and after 1 December 2015.

Scope and Application

The Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations 1989 apply within the Australian Capital Territory and are made under the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988. These regulations cover the administrative and procedural aspects of planning and land management in the territory, including the management of designated areas, the approval process for works and temporary structures, and the fees associated with these processes. The regulations also specify the term of certain land estates, particularly for tertiary education or church purposes, and outline the fees charged by the Planning and Development Authority for services related to planning approvals. Notably, the fees are subject to indexation annually, reflecting changes in the All Groups Consumer Price Index. The regulations also provide for reduced fees for non-profit-making community bodies in certain circumstances. Amendments to these regulations, such as those concerning fee adjustments, apply to proposals submitted to the Authority on and after the specified amendment date. This comprehensive framework ensures that planning and land management in the Australian Capital Territory are conducted in an orderly and financially transparent manner.

Key Provisions

The Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Regulations establish a framework for the management and regulation of planning and land use within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Regulation 3 sets a term of 999 years for estates granted in Territory Land, specifically those that were previously subject to perpetual leases or leases for a term of 999 years, ensuring continuity and stability in land management practices. Regulation 4 empowers the Authority to charge fees for services provided, including approval of works and temporary works, with the fee structure outlined in Schedule 1, which includes provisions for indexation to account for inflation. Regulation 5 details the indexation process, using the All Groups Consumer Price Index to adjust fees annually to reflect changes in the cost of living. These regulations impose several obligations on parties and entities governed by them. For instance, the Authority must charge fees as specified and must be reimbursed for any additional costs incurred in providing services. Additionally, non-profit making community bodies are entitled to a 25% discount on fees for services related to non-profit activities. Furthermore, the regulations require the Authority to provide notices to resubmit proposals that do not comply with certain statutory requirements, ensuring that all submissions meet the necessary standards. Breach of these regulations can lead to various consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text, non-compliance with the prescribed fee structures or failure to adhere to the stipulated timelines for submitting compliant proposals could result in administrative or legal repercussions. The exact nature of these consequences would typically be defined in the primary Act or other relevant legislation. Additionally, the Authority retains the right to charge additional fees for any supplementary services required to address non-compliant submissions, as per Regulation 4.

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Instrument
Regulation
Concepts
Definitions & Interpretation
Fees for services provided by the Authority
Indexation of certain fee amounts

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