9(1)Every local authority in Wales shall supply the Authority—
(a)with such information as the Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe for the purposes of this paragraph (being information the Authority may need for the purpose of performing its functions), and
(b)with such certificates supporting the information as the Secretary of State may in the regulations specify.
(2)If a district council in Wales receives an application for planning permission made after the passing of this Act, the council shall as soon as practicable after receipt send a copy of the application to the Authority.
(3)In Wales on any grant after the passing of this Act of planning permission, the local planning authority (or as the case may be the Secretary of State) shall as soon as practicable send a copy of the notification of the planning permission to the Authority.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) above shall not apply if and so far as the Authority directs.