(1)  The developer under a staged development scheme may apply to the council for the area in which the site is situated for approval of the scheme in principle.

(2)  The application must be accompanied by –

(a) the proposed staged development scheme; and

(b) any other document required by the council; and

(c) the prescribed fee.

(3)  An application may be made whether the site is wholly undeveloped or partially developed.