What it is
Land-use approvals usually lapse if they are not implemented within the period set by the by-law or the approval. Some municipalities allow an application to extend that period, normally before it expires.
When you may need it
- Your approval is nearing its lapse date and conditions are not yet met
- Finance or construction delays mean the approval cannot be implemented in time
What our work includes
- Check of lapse date and the by-law provisions
- Extension application and motivation
The broad process
- 1.Confirm lapse date
- 2.Application
- 3.Decision
Documents commonly required
- Existing approval and conditions
- Progress on conditions
You don’t need these to make an initial enquiry.
What affects cost and duration
- Municipal application fees
- Professional fees for motivation
We provide a project-specific quotation that separates professional fees from municipal charges, advertising and specialist costs. Timeframes vary with scope, completeness, objections, specialist work and municipal processing.
Limitations
Whether and for how long an extension is possible depends on the local by-law. A lapsed approval may not be revivable.