Whenever a developer's application for development has been
granted pursuant to this chapter and the developer is willing and
able to proceed with the development but is barred from proceeding
with the development by a legal action instituted by any state agency,
political subdivision or other party to protect the public health
and welfare or by a directive or order issued by any state agency,
political subdivision or court of competent jurisdiction to protect
the public health or welfare, the running of the period of approval
under this chapter shall be suspended for the period of time said
legal action is pending or such directive or order is in effect.