New South Wales Consolidated Acts New South Wales Consolidated Acts(cf previous s 86A)
(1) A complying development certificate becomes effective and operates from the date endorsed on the certificate.
(2) A complying development certificate lapses 5 years after the date endorsed on the certificate.
(3) However, a complying development certificate does not lapse if the development to which it relates is physically commenced on the land to which the certificate applies within the period of 5 years after the date endorsed on the certificate.
(4) No proceedings may be taken before a court or tribunal to extend the 5-year period.