86A   Duration of complying development certificate

(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.