# Lapsed

# Description

A permit becomes Lapsed when none of the following events have occurred on it in the last 60 or more days:

  • Category response
  • Status update (e.g. approved, changes requested)
  • Category status update (e.g. approved, changes requested)
  • Signature
  • Category signature
  • Hold
  • Relinquish
  • Open category added
  • Open category removed
  • Unlapsed

Lapsed permits cannot be updated and are grayed out on the map page. A red error message is shown at the top of lapsed permits' documents.

Note that permits in the following states will not lapse:

TIP

Permits can be unlapsed by a permit controller; refer to the admin guide.

# Actions

N/A

Last Updated: 19/01/2026