Explanatory Notes

Planning Act 2008

2008 CHAPTER 29

26 November 2008

Commentary

Part 6, Chapter 5: Decisions on applications

Section 106: Matters that may be disregarded when deciding application

189.This section provides that a person deciding an application for an order granting development consent may disregard a representation that he considers is vexatious or frivolous. Representations may also be disregarded if it is considered that they relate to the merits of policy set out in a national policy statement or to compensation payable on the compulsory acquisition of land or of an interest in or right over land.