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Time limits most commonly missed in relation to subdivision.

Action Time limit Legislation Extension availability
Action
Registration of a plan of subdivision
Time limit
5 years from the date of certification by the relevant Council
Legislation
s.7 Subdivision Act 1988 (Vic)
Extension availability
Re-certification of a plan does not extend time – s.11 Subdivision Act 1988 (Vic)
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