Section 34: Departure applications

34. Departure applications (1) Where a permit authority is satisfied that any proposed development which is not authorised under an approved development plan in respect of any land, other than coastal frontage land— (a) is not of a scale which is significant in relation to the approved development plan from the provisions of which it is a departure; and (b) is not of more than local significance, it shall refer the application forthwith to the Minister who may approve the application where he considers that it is in the public interest. (2) The Minister shall, in deciding whether to approve the application, consult the Commission. (S. 34 not in operation.)