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Requesting an Extension of Time to respond to a Request for Further Information (Applicant)

This is an optional action to request that the Responsible Authority agree to an extension of time for the applicant to provide a response to a particular request for further information.

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FOR THIS ACTION:

Once you have added your request for an extension of time into SPEAR, a mandatory action will be created for the Responsible Authority to "Assess Request for Extension of Time".

The "Request for Extension of Time" must be added to SPEAR and may be completed in one of two ways:

1. Attaching a PDF file.
2. Entering text directly into the text box provided so that SPEAR will create the PDF file for you.

HOW TO ADD A REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO SPEAR

You will need to complete the following actions:

1. Select "Request Extension of Time (Request for Further Information subject)" from the "Other Actions" drop down list, and click on the 'go' button.
2. Browse for, and attach the appropriate PDF file or type your response directly into the field provided.
3. Type into the field provided, the additional time (in days) that you are requesting to provide a response to the additional information request made by the Responsible Authority.
4. Select "Add Now" and a confirmation screen will display if the document was added successfully.

NOTE: If you have suppressed the "Attach Document" confirmation via settings, you will be returned directly to the Details Screen.

5. Click on 'return' to go back to the Details Screen.

If you require further information, see User Guide 5 - Request for Further Information.

Note: In most circumstances, the local council is the Responsible Authority. However in some circumstances the Minister for Planning is the Responsible Authority. For further information, visit the Ministerial Permits webpage.