Planning and Development Act 2024

Effective date of notices

316. A notice under subsection (1) or (4) of section 312 , or subsection (1) or (5) of section 314 , shall come into effect on the day that is 4 weeks from the date of service of the notice, subject to the following exceptions:

(a) if representations are made in relation to a notice under subsection (1) of section 312 , in accordance with subsection (3) of that section, and no appeal is taken against the notice within the period referred to in subsection (1) of section 315 , the notice shall come into effect on the day after the expiry of that period;

(b) if representations are made or discussions are entered into concerning a notice under subsection (1) of section 314 , in accordance with the notice, and no appeal is taken against the notice within the period referred to in subsection (3) of section 315 , the notice shall come into effect on the day after the expiry of that period;

(c) if the District Court makes an order confirming a notice under section 315 , the notice has effect on the date on which the decision of the District Court is pronounced, or the date on which that order is expressed to take effect, whichever is later;

(d) if the District Court makes an order under subsection (3) of section 319 , the notice has effect on the date on which the decision of the Court is pronounced, or such later date as the District Court may specify when pronouncing the decision.