Part VIIE+W Licensing Planning Areas

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2References to the administrative county of London to be construed as references to the metropolis: Administration of Justice Act 1964 (c. 42, SIF 82), Sch. 3, para. 31(5); references to local planning authorities to be construed as references to district planning authorities only: Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1), s. 204(2)

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(1)The Secretary of State may by order declare a licensing planning area any area consisting of—

(a)a licensing district or county district the whole or part of which has sustained extensive war damage; or

(b)two or more such districts which are contiguous and the whole or part of each of which has sustained extensive war damage;

if he is satisfied that it is desirable to do so by reason of the war damage and the consequences of that damage, including redevelopment that has taken place or is likely to take place in the area.

(2)Before declaring an area a licensing planning area, the Secretary of State shall consult with the licensing justices for the licensing district or districts comprising, or included in whole or in part in, the area and with any local planning authority having jurisdiction therein.

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Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3S. 118: functions transferred (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1