30(1)The [F1Secretary of State] may by directions require a planning authority to refer any request for approval under Part II or III of this Schedule to [F2him].U.K.
(2)In determining a request referred to [F2him] under this paragraph, the [F1Secretary of State] shall have the same powers as the authority making the reference.
(3)The determination by the [F1Secretary of State] of a request referred to [F2him] under this paragraph shall be final.
(4)Directions under this paragraph may—
(a)be given in relation to a specified request or requests of a specified description, and
(b)cancel or vary previous directions under this paragraph.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 6 para. 30 substitited (26.1.1998) by S.I. 1997/2971, art. 6(1), Sch. paras. 25, 32(c)(i)
F2Words in Sch. 6 para. 30 substituted (26.1.1998) by S.I. 1997/2971, art. 6(1), Sch. paras. 25, 32(c)(ii)
31(1)The [F3Secretary of State] may by directions restrict a planning authority’s powers in relation to the grant of approval under Part II or III of this Schedule.U.K.
(2)Directions under this paragraph may—
(a)be given in relation to a specified approval or approvals of a specified description,
(b)be expressed to have effect without limit of time or during a specified period, and
(c)cancel or vary previous directions under this paragraph.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. 6 para. 31(1) substituted (26.1.1998) by S.I. 1997/2971, art. 6(1), Sch. paras. 25, 32(d)