70Determination of applications: general considerations
(1)Where an application is made to a local planning authority for planning permission—
(a)subject to sections 91 and 92, they may grant planning permission, either unconditionally or subject to such conditions as they think fit; or
(b)they may refuse planning permission.
(2)In dealing with such an application the authority shall have regard to the provisions of the development plan, so far as material to the application, and to any other material considerations.
(3)Subsection (1) has effect subject to sections 65, 66 and 67 and to the following provisions of this Act, to sections 66, 67, 72 and 73 of the [1990 c. 9.] Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and to section 15 of the [1976 c. 83.] Health Services Act 1976.