(1)  An application for a building permit is to be –

(a) in an approved form; and

(b) accompanied by any specified documents; and

(c) accompanied by a certificate of likely compliance; and

(d) accompanied by any fees required by the permit authority.

(2)  A permit authority may require the applicant, within a specified period, to –

(a) provide the specified documents and certificate of likely compliance; or

(b) amend the application.

(3)  If an applicant fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (2) , the permit authority may treat the application as having lapsed.