268ZA   Preparation of development plans

(1)  An authority that proposes to prepare a development plan on its own initiative must notify the Minister in writing that it proposes to do so.

(2)  Any authority that prepares a development plan must consult with any public authorities likely to be affected by the proposed development plan and any council in whose area the land concerned is situated.

(3)  An authority must consider any submissions made by the public authorities or a council when preparing the proposed development plan.