Point in time view as at 18/06/2013.
Planning Act 2008, Section 58 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 March 2025. 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.
(1)Subsection (2) applies where—
(a)the [F1Secretary of State] has accepted an application for an order granting development consent, and
(b)the applicant has complied with section 56 in relation to the application.
(2)The applicant must, in such form and manner as may be prescribed, certify to the [F2Secretary of State] that the applicant has complied with section 56 in relation to the application.
(3)A person commits an offence if the person issues a certificate which—
(a)purports to be a certificate under subsection (2), and
(b)contains a statement which the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular.
(4)A person commits an offence if the person recklessly issues a certificate which—
(a)purports to be a certificate under subsection (2), and
(b)contains a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.
(5)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(6)A magistrates' court may try an information relating to an offence under this section whenever laid.
(7)Section 127 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) has effect subject to subsection (6) of this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 58(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 15; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F2Words in s. 58(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 15; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 58 in force at 1.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2260, art. 2(c)
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