18Duty to consider proposals for exercise of powers under sections 15 and 17E+W
(1)If the Secretary of State receives a relevant proposal from[F1an EPB], the Secretary of State must—
(a)consider the proposal, and
(b)notify the [F2EPB] of what action, if any, the Secretary of State will take in relation to the proposal.
(2)The Secretary of State may by regulations specify criteria to which the Secretary of State must have regard in considering a relevant proposal.
(3)For the purposes of this section, a “relevant proposal” is a proposal—
(a)for the exercise of the Secretary of State's powers in sections 15 and 17 in relation to the [F3EPB], and
(b)that is accompanied by such information and evidence as the Secretary of State may specify by regulations.
(4)Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 18(1) substituted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 35(2)(a)
F2Word in s. 18(1)(b) substituted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 35(2)(b)
F3Word in s. 18(3)(a) substituted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 35(3)
Commencement Information
I1S. 18 in force at 15.1.2012 by S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(a) (with arts. 6, 7, arts. 9-11)