(1) The Board may grant approval of an application for an alien landholding licence if —
(a) the land to be purchased comprises of one acre or less or a lease of land is for a term of less than 2 years;
(b) the land is part of an approved development; and
(c) an alien satisfies the application requirements under section 15.
(2) In a case other than that provided under subsection (1), the Board may, on the recommendation of the Physical Planning and Development Division and the Development Control Authority, grant approval of an application for an alien landholding licence if the alien satisfies the application requirements under Section 15.