(1) Cabinet may grant an application if it is satisfied that the land registered as Crown land is within a category of land use specified in Schedule 1.
(2) Cabinet may refuse an application if it is satisfied that the land registered as Crown land —
(a) is reserved for public recreation or as an open space under section 31, a zoned area under section 32, an environmental protection area under section 34, or a special enforcement area under section 43 of the Physical Planning and Development Act; or
(b) is vacant;
(c) is required for a public purpose including —
(i) conservation,
(ii) biodiversity,
(iii) river or ravine buffers or reserves,
(iv) agricultural development,
(v) residential development,
(vi) institutional development,
(vii) infrastructural development, or
(viii) open, green spaces.
(3) In determining a public purpose under subregulation (2)(c), Cabinet may consult with the relevant ministry, department or other agency.
(4) If an application is approved, Cabinet may specify the time within which the transfer of land should be registered.
(5) Cabinet shall provide the Commissioner with its decision to grant or refuse an application and shall give reasons in writing for the grant or refusal.