Part IIDevelopment Plans

Local plans

18Calling in of plan or proposals for approval by Secretary of State

1

After a copy of a local plan or of proposals for the alteration, repeal or replacement of a local plan has been sent to the Secretary of State and before the plan or proposals have been adopted by the planning authority, the Secretary of State may direct that the plan or proposals shall be submitted to him for his approval.

2

If the Secretary of State gives a direction under subsection (1)—

a

the authority shall submit the plan or proposals to him,

b

the authority shall not hold a local inquiry or other hearing in respect of the plan or proposals under section 15, and

c

the plan or proposals shall not have effect unless approved by the Secretary of State.