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Point in time view as at 01/04/2012.

Changes to legislation:

Planning Act 2008, Section 51 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 15 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

51Advice for potential applicants and othersE+W+S

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(1)[F1This section applies to advice] about—

(a)applying for an order granting development consent;

(b)making representations about an application, or a proposed application, for such an order.

[F2(3)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the giving of advice to which this section applies.

(4)In particular, regulations under subsection (3) may make provision that has the effect that—

(a)a request for advice made by an applicant, potential applicant or other person, or

(b)advice given to an applicant, potential applicant or other person,

must be, or may be, disclosed by the Secretary of State to other persons or to the public generally.]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 51(1) substituted (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 10(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 2(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F2S. 51(3)(4) substituted for (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 10(3); S.I. 2012/57, art. 2(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

Commencement Information

I1S. 51 partly in force; s. 51 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 241

I2S. 51 in force at 1.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2260, art. 2(b)

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