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[F18(1)The examiner must consider the following—E+W
(a)whether the draft neighbourhood development order meets the basic conditions (see sub-paragraph (2)),
(b)whether the draft order complies with the provision made by or under sections 61E(2), 61J and 61L,
(c)whether any period specified under section 61L(2)(b) or (5) is appropriate,
(d)whether the area for any referendum should extend beyond the neighbourhood area to which the draft order relates, and
(e)such other matters as may be prescribed.
(2)A draft order meets the basic conditions if—
(a)having regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State, it is appropriate to make the order,
(b)having special regard to the desirability of preserving any listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, it is appropriate to make the order,
(c)having special regard to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of any conservation area, it is appropriate to make the order,
(d)the making of the order contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,
(e)the making of the order is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area of the authority (or any part of that area),
(f) the making of the order does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, [F2retained EU obligations], and
(g)prescribed conditions are met in relation to the order and prescribed matters have been complied with in connection with the proposal for the order.
(3)Sub-paragraph (2)(b) applies in relation to a listed building only in so far as the order grants planning permission for development that affects the building or its setting.
(4)Sub-paragraph (2)(c) applies in relation to a conservation area only in so far as the order grants planning permission for development in relation to buildings or other land in the area.
(5) In this paragraph “ listed building ” has the same meaning as in the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
(6)The examiner is not to consider any matter that does not fall within sub-paragraph (1) (apart from considering whether the draft order is compatible with the Convention rights).]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4B inserted (15.11.2011 for specified purposes, 15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 6.4.2012 for specified purposes, 3.8.2012 for specified purposes, 6.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 116(2), 240(5)(j), Sch. 10; S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(h) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11); S.I. 2012/628, art. 8(a) (with arts. 9, 12, 13, 16, 18-20) (as amended (3.8.2012) by S.I. 2012/2029, arts. 2, 4); S.I. 2012/2029, arts. 2, 3(a) (with art. 5) (as amended (6.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/797, art. 4); S.I. 2013/797, arts. 1(2), 2
F2Words in Sch. 4B para. 8(2)(f) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Planning (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1232), regs. 1(2), 2(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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