44 Calling in of proposals for approval by Secretary of State.E+W
(1)After copies of proposals have been sent to the Secretary of State and before they have been adopted by the local planning authority, the Secretary of State may direct that the proposals [F1or any part of them] shall be submitted to him for his approval.
[F2(2)If he gives such a direction—
(a)the authority shall not take any further steps for the adoption of any of the proposals until the Secretary of State has given his decision on the proposals or the relevant part of the proposals; and
(b)the proposals or the relevant part of the proposals shall not have effect unless approved by him and shall not require adoption by the authority under section 43.]
(3)Where particulars of an objection made by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have been sent to the Secretary of State under section 43(6), then, unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that that Minister no longer objects to the proposals, he shall give a direction in respect of the proposals under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 44(1) inserted (25.11.1991 for certain purposes and otherwise 10.2.1991) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34, SIF 123:1), s. 27, Sch. 4 Pt. I, para. 20(1) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 1991/2728, art.2; S.I. 1991/2905, art.4
F2S. 44(2) substituted (25.11.1991 for certain purposes and otherwise 10.2.1991) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34, SIF 123:1), s. 27, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 20(2) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 1991/2728, art.2; S.I. 1991/2905, art.4