13(1)If the Secretary of State is considering whether to give a direction to the Mayor of London[F1, a combined authority [F2, a combined county authority] or an upper-tier county council] under paragraph 8 in relation to a development plan document, he may direct the Mayor[F3, the authority or the council] not to take any step in connection with the adoption or approval of the document—E+W
(a)until the time (if any) specified in the direction, or
(b)until the direction is withdrawn.
(2)A document to which a direction under this paragraph relates has no effect while the direction is in force.
(3)A direction given under this paragraph in relation to a document ceases to have effect if a direction is given under paragraph 8 in relation to that document.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. A1 para. 13(1) substituted (16.1.2018) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (c. 20), s. 46(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a); S.I. 2018/38, reg. 2(c)
F2Words in Sch. A1 para. 13(1) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 156(7) (with s. 247)
F3Words in Sch. A1 para. 13(1) substituted (16.1.2018) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (c. 20), s. 46(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(b); S.I. 2018/38, reg. 2(c)