(1)  In this section –

planning authority has the same meaning as in the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 ;

relevant application means an application for a permit under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993  –

(a) that was made, but not determined, under that Act before the commencement day; and

(b) that is an application in relation to which a notice to a regulated entity under section 56O of the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008 would, apart from this section, be required under that Act to be given.

(2)  Subdivision 3 of Division 2A of Part 4 of the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008 does not apply to a relevant application.

(3)  A planning authority must, before determining a relevant application made to it, consult with a regulated entity to whom, but for subsection (2) , a notice in relation to the application would be required to be given under section 56O of the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008 .

(4)  Subsection (3) does not apply to a planning authority in relation to a relevant application if the planning authority determines that it is not reasonably practicable for it to consult with the regulated entity before determining the application.