(1) On application under section 104, the territory planning authority may waive a noncompliance fee only if satisfied that an external reason applies to the lessee.
(2) In satisfying itself under subsection (1), the territory planning authority may, in writing, ask for further evidence or other information in relation to the application.
(3) The territory planning authority may refuse an application if the lessee does not give the authority the requested evidence or other information—
(a) if a time is stated in the request for giving the evidence or other information—within the stated time; or
(b) in any other case—within 10 working days.
(4) In this section:
"external reason"—see section 104 (1).
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