Part III Control over Development
Secretary of State’s powers in relation to planning applications and decisions
C246 Call-in of applications by Secretary of State.
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The Secretary of State may give directions requiring any such applications as are mentioned in section 34(2) to be referred to him instead of being dealt with by planning authorities.
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A direction under subsection (1) may be withdrawn or modified by a subsequent direction.
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A direction under this section—
a
may be given either to a particular planning authority or to planning authorities generally, and
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may relate to an application which is the subject of a review by the planning authority under section 43A(8),
b
may relate either to a particular application or to applications of a class specified in the direction.
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Any application in respect of which a direction under F2subsection (1) has effect shall be referred to the Secretary of State.
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F3... where an application is referred to the Secretary of State under this section—
a
sections 33, 37(1) to (3), 38(1) to (3), 41(1) and (2) and 42 and paragraphs 2 to 6 of Schedule 3 shall apply, with any necessary modifications, as they apply to an application which falls to be determined by the planning authority, and
b
regulations or a development order may apply, with or without modifications, to an application so referred any requirements imposed by the regulations or order by virtue of section 34 or 35.
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The decision of the Secretary of State on any application referred to him under this section shall be final.