AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

LAND (PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT) ACT 1991 

LAND (PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT) CRITERIA FOR DIRECT LEASE GRANTS (LAND WITH GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENTS) DETERMINATION 2003

DISALLOWABLE INSTRUMENT DI2003-210

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This disallowable instrument is being redetermined as a result of the Planning and Land (Consequential Amendments) Act 2002 which transfers certain powers from the Minister/Executive to the Planning and Land Authority.

This disallowable instrument made under subsection 161(7) of the Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 establishes criteria in accordance with subsection 161(4) for the direct grant of a Crown lease for land with government improvements which is no longer required for government use.

The disallowable instrument provides that the applicant must:

•	Have previously established a business or service on the premises as a tenant under a licence or short term lease;
•	Complete necessary application forms;
•	Demonstrate financial and non-financial capacity and expertise to manage the land;
•	Pay the current market rent or capital value (land and improvements) in lieu thereof;
•	Provide any Bank Undertaking required by the Planning and Land Authority;
•	Pay all applicable fees and charges.