After section 298 of the principal Act (supplementary provision as to Crown and Duchy interests) there is inserted the following section—

“298AApplications for planning permission by Crown

(1)

This section applies to an application for planning permission or for a certificate under section 192 made by or on behalf of the Crown.

(2)

The Secretary of State may by regulations modify or exclude any statutory provision relating to the making and determination of such applications.

(3)

A statutory provision is a provision contained in or having effect under any enactment.”