Section 31: Grounds for rejection of a development application

An application for a development permit may be rejected if-(a) the plan is not in accordance with an approved plan; or
(b) the plan is in the course of preparation; or
(c) in the opinion of the Control Department, the development is likely to have major impact upon the environment, facilities, or inhabitants of the community or contains such additional facilities which are not within the estimation of the Physical Development Plan for that community; or
(d) in the opinion of the Control Department, the development is likely to cause a nuisance to the inhabitants of the community or contains such additional facilities that are not within the estimation of the Physical Development Plan for that community; or
(e) the development is not in accordance with any other condition as may be specified under any regulation made pursuant to this Act.