Explanatory Notes

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 5

13th May 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 6: Wales

Section 63: Preparation requirements

96.Section 63 requires LDPs to be prepared in accordance with a community involvement scheme and a timetable. It defines a community involvement scheme as the local planning authority’s policy for involving other persons in the authority’s functions under this Part. It requires the authority and the Assembly to attempt to agree the terms of the scheme and timetable and provides a power of direction for the Assembly where agreement is not possible.