(i) the planning authority adopts it within that period; or (ii) the Minister allows a longer period for the adoption of the amendment; or (b) at the end of any period which the Minister allows unless the planning authority adopts it within that period; or (c) when the planning authority notifies the Minister in writing that it has abandoned the amendment or part; or (d) when the Minister refuses to approve it under S. 30(1)(d) amended by this Act. No. 43/2003 s. 4(1). Note to Note s. 30(1) An amendment may also lapse under Part 3AA. inserted by No. 43/2003 s. 4(2). (2) When an amendment has lapsed under subsection (1)(b), (c) or (d), the Minister must publish a notice in the Government Gazette setting out the date on which the amendment or part lapsed. (3) The publication of the notice under subsection (2) is conclusive proof of the date that the amendment lapsed. (4) If any person asks the Minister or a planning authority a question as to whether an amendment or part of an amendment has lapsed under subsection (1)(a), the Minister or planning authority must, without delay— (a) tell the person— (i) whether or not the amendment or part has lapsed; and (ii) if relevant, of any longer period allowed under subsection (1)(a)(ii); and
(i) the planning authority adopts it within that period; or (ii) the Minister allows a longer period for the adoption of the amendment; or (b) at the end of any period which the Minister allows unless the planning authority adopts it within that period; or (c) when the planning authority notifies the Minister in writing that it has abandoned the amendment or part; or S. 30(1)(d) amended by No. 43/2003 s. 4(1). (d) when the Minister refuses to approve it under this Act. Note to s. 30(1) inserted by No. 43/2003 s. 4(2). Note An amendment may also lapse under Part 3AA. (2) When an amendment has lapsed under subsection (1)(b), (c) or (d), the Minister must publish a notice in the Government Gazette setting out the date on which the amendment or part lapsed. (3) The publication of the notice under subsection (2) is conclusive proof of the date that the amendment lapsed. (4) If any person asks the Minister or a planning authority a question as to whether an amendment or part of an amendment has lapsed under subsection (1)(a), the Minister or planning authority must, without delay— (a) tell the person— (i) whether or not the amendment or part has lapsed; and (ii) if relevant, of any longer period allowed under subsection (1)(a)(ii); and
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