Part II Traffic In London
I1Local plans and trunk road local plans
I259 Variation of local plans.
1
A London authority may vary their local plan, but only with the written consent of the Director.
2
The Director may give a direction to any London authority requiring them to vary their local plan in such manner as may be specified in the direction.
3
In varying their local plan, a London authority shall have regard to the Secretary of State’s traffic management guidance and to the network plan.
4
Before varying their local plan, a London authority shall consult—
a
the relevant Commissioner or, if appropriate, both Commissioners;
b
London Regional Transport;
c
such organisations representing the interests of people with a disability who may be affected by the plan as appear to the authority to be appropriate; and
d
any other London authority within whose area there is situated any road which is not a priority route but which is, in the authority’s opinion, likely to be affected by the proposed variation.
5
Where a London authority fail, within a reasonable time, to comply with any direction given under subsection (2) above, the Director may vary the local plan on their behalf.
6
Before varying a local plan on behalf of a London authority the Director shall consult—
a
that authority;
b
the relevant Commissioner or, if appropriate, both Commissioners;
c
London Regional Transport;
d
such organisations representing the interests of people with a disability who may be affected by the plan as appear to the Director to be appropriate; and
e
any other London authority within whose area there is situated any road which is not a priority route but which is, in his opinion, likely to be affected by the proposed variation.
7
Any reasonable administrative expenses incurred by the Director under subsection (5) above shall be recoverable by him from the London authority concerned as a civil debt.
S. 54-59 wholly in force at 01.10.1991 see s.84(2) and S.I. 1991/2054, art. 3, Sch.