SCHEDULES

F6SCHEDULE A1Default powers exercisable by Mayor of London F8, combined authority or county council

Section 27A

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F8

Words in Sch. A1 heading substituted (16.1.2018) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (c. 20), s. 46(1), Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 2018/38, reg. 2(c)

Default powers exercisable by Mayor of London

1

If the Secretary of State—

a

thinks that a London borough council, in their capacity as local planning authority, are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document, and

b

invites the Mayor of London to prepare or revise the document,

the Mayor of London may prepare or revise (as the case may be) the development plan document.

2

1

This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by the Mayor of London under paragraph 1.

2

The Mayor of London must hold an independent examination.

3

The Mayor of London—

a

must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and

b

may also give directions to the council in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.

4

The Mayor of London may—

a

approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or

b

direct the council to consider adopting the document by resolution of the council as a local development document.

3

1

Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 2(2)—

a

with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the Mayor of London, and

b

with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).

2

The Mayor of London must give reasons for anything he does in pursuance of paragraph 1 or 2(4).

3

The council must reimburse the Mayor of London—

a

for any expenditure that the Mayor incurs in connection with anything which is done by him under paragraph 1 and which the council failed or omitted to do as mentioned in that paragraph;

b

for any expenditure that the Mayor incurs in connection with anything which is done by him under paragraph 2(2).

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In the case of a joint local development document or a joint development plan document, the Mayor may apportion liability for the expenditure on such basis as the Mayor thinks just between the councils for whom the document has been prepared.

Default powers exercisable by combined authority

4

In this Schedule—

  • combined authority” means a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;

  • constituent planning authority”, in relation to a combined authority, means—

    1. a

      a county council, metropolitan district council or non-metropolitan district council which is the local planning authority for an area within the area of the combined authority, or

    2. b

      a joint committee established under section 29 whose area is within, or the same as, the area of the combined authority.

5

If the Secretary of State—

a

thinks that a constituent planning authority are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document, and

b

invites the combined authority to prepare or revise the document,

the combined authority may prepare or revise (as the case may be) the development plan document.

6

1

This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by a combined authority under paragraph 5.

2

The combined authority must hold an independent examination.

3

The combined authority—

a

must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and

b

may also give directions to the constituent planning authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.

4

The combined authority may—

a

approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or

b

direct the constituent planning authority to consider adopting the document by resolution of the authority as a local development document.

7

1

Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 6(2)—

a

with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the combined authority, and

b

with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).

2

The combined authority must give reasons for anything they do in pursuance of paragraph 5 or 6(4).

3

The constituent planning authority must reimburse the combined authority—

a

for any expenditure that the combined authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 5 and which the constituent planning authority failed or omitted to do as mentioned in that paragraph;

b

for any expenditure that the combined authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 6(2).

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In the case of a joint local development document or a joint development plan document, the combined authority may apportion liability for the expenditure on such basis as the authority considers just between the authorities for whom the document has been prepared.

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F24

Sch. A1 para. 7(4) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 16.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 c. 20, s. 9(11), s. 46(3); S.I. 2018/38, reg. 2(b)

F9Default powers exercisable by county council

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F9

Sch. A1 paras. 7A-7D inserted (16.1.2018) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (c. 20), s. 46(1), Sch. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2018/38, reg. 2(c)

7A

In this Schedule—

  • upper-tier county council” means a county council for an area for which there is also a district council;

  • lower-tier planning authority”, in relation to an upper-tier county council, means a district council which is the local planning authority for an area within the area of the upper-tier county council.

7B

If the Secretary of State—

a

thinks that a lower-tier planning authority are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document, and

b

invites the upper-tier county council to prepare or revise the document,

the upper-tier county council may prepare or revise (as the case may be) the development plan document.

7C

1

This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by an upper-tier county council under paragraph 7B.

2

The upper-tier county council must hold an independent examination.

3

The upper-tier county council—

a

must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and

b

may also give directions to the lower-tier planning authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.

4

The upper-tier county council may—

a

approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or

b

direct the lower-tier planning authority to consider adopting the document by resolution of the authority as a local development document.

7D

1

Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 7C(2)—

a

with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the upper-tier county council, and

b

with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).

2

The upper-tier county council must give reasons for anything they do in pursuance of paragraph 7B or 7C(4).

3

The lower-tier planning authority must reimburse the upper-tier county council—

a

for any expenditure that the upper-tier county council incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 7B and which the lower-tier planning authority failed or omitted to do as mentioned in that paragraph;

b

for any expenditure that the upper-tier county council incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 7C(2).

4

In the case of a joint local development document or a joint development plan document, the upper-tier council may apportion liability for the expenditure on such basis as the council considers just between the authorities for whom the document has been prepared.

Intervention by Secretary of State

8

1

This paragraph applies to a development plan document that has been prepared or revised—

a

under paragraph 1 by the Mayor of London, F10...

b

under paragraph 5 by a combined authorityF11, or

c

under paragraph 7B by an upper-tier county council.

2

If the Secretary of State thinks that a development plan document to which this paragraph applies is unsatisfactory—

a

he may at any time before the document is adopted under section 23, or approved under paragraph 2(4)(a)F12, 6(4)(a) or 7C(4)(a), direct the Mayor of LondonF13, the combined authority or the upper-tier county council to modify the document in accordance with the direction;

b

if he gives such a direction he must state his reasons for doing so.

3

Where a direction is given under sub-paragraph (2)—

a

the Mayor of LondonF14, the combined authority or the upper-tier county council must comply with the direction;

b

the document must not be adopted or approved unless the Secretary of State gives notice that the direction has been complied with.

4

Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply if or to the extent that the direction under sub-paragraph (2) is withdrawn by the Secretary of State.

5

At any time before a development plan document to which this paragraph applies is adopted under section 23, or approved under paragraph 2(4)(a)F15, 6(4)(a) or 7C(4)(a), the Secretary of State may direct that the document (or any part of it) is submitted to him for his approval.

6

In relation to a document or part of a document submitted to him under sub-paragraph (5) the Secretary of State—

a

may approve the document or part;

b

may approve it subject to specified modifications;

c

may reject it.

The Secretary of State must give reasons for his decision under this sub-paragraph.

7

The Secretary of State may at any time—

a

after a development plan document to which this paragraph applies has been submitted for independent examination, but

b

before it is adopted under section 23 or approved under paragraph 2(4)(a)F16, 6(4)(a) or 7C(4)(a),

direct the Mayor of LondonF17, the combined authority or the upper-tier county council to withdraw the document.

9

1

This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State gives a direction under paragraph 8(5).

2

No steps are to be taken in connection with the adoption or approval of the document until the Secretary of State gives his decision, or withdraws the direction.

3

If the direction is given, and not withdrawn, before the document has been submitted for independent examination, the Secretary of State must hold an independent examination.

4

If the direction—

a

is given after the document has been submitted for independent examination but before the person appointed to carry out the examination has made his recommendations, and

b

is not withdrawn before those recommendations are made,

the person must make his recommendations to the Secretary of State.

5

The document has no effect unless the document or (as the case may be) the relevant part of it has been approved by the Secretary of State, or the direction is withdrawn.

The “relevant part” is the part of the document that—

a

is covered by a direction under paragraph 8(5) which refers to only part of the document, or

b

continues to be covered by a direction under paragraph 8(5) following the partial withdrawal of the direction.

6

The Secretary of State must publish the recommendations made to him by virtue of sub-paragraph (3) or (4) and the reasons of the person making the recommendations.

7

In considering a document or part of a document submitted under paragraph 8(5) the Secretary of State may take account of any matter which he thinks is relevant.

8

It is immaterial whether any such matter was taken account of by the Mayor of LondonF18, the combined authority or the upper-tier county council.

10

Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 9(3)—

a

with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the Secretary of State, and

b

with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).

11

In the exercise of any function under paragraph 8 or 9 the Secretary of State must have regard to the local development scheme.

12

The Mayor of LondonF19, the combined authority or the upper-tier county council must reimburse the Secretary of State for any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under paragraph 8 or 9 that is specified in a notice given by him to the MayorF20, the authority or the council.

Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powers

13

1

If the Secretary of State is considering whether to give a direction to the Mayor of LondonF21, a combined authority or an upper-tier county council under paragraph 8 in relation to a development plan document, he may direct the MayorF22, the authority or the council not to take any step in connection with the adoption or approval of the document—

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.

F7SCHEDULE A2Modification of neighbourhood development plans

Section 38A(11A)

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F7

Sch. A2 inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes; 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (c. 20), s. 46(3), Sch. 1; S.I. 2018/38, reg. 3(b)

Proposals for modification of neighbourhood development plan

1

1

This Schedule applies if a neighbourhood development plan has effect for a neighbourhood area within the area of a local planning authority.

2

A qualifying body is entitled to submit a proposal to the local planning authority for the modification of the neighbourhood development plan.

3

The proposal must be accompanied by—

a

a draft of the neighbourhood development plan as proposed to be modified (the “draft plan”), and

b

a statement which contains a summary of the proposals and sets out the reasons why the plan should be modified as proposed.

4

The proposal must—

a

be made in the prescribed form, and

b

be accompanied by other documents and information of a prescribed description.

5

The qualifying body must send to prescribed persons a copy of—

a

the proposal,

b

the draft plan, and

c

such of the other documents and information accompanying the proposal as may be prescribed.

6

The Secretary of State may publish a document setting standards for—

a

the preparation of a draft of a neighbourhood development plan as proposed to be modified and other documents accompanying the proposal,

b

the coverage in any document accompanying the proposal of a matter falling to be dealt with in it, and

c

all or any of the collection, sources, verification, processing and presentation of information accompanying the proposal.

7

The documents and information accompanying the proposal (including the draft plan) must comply with those standards.

2

1

A qualifying body may withdraw a proposal at any time before the local planning authority act in relation to the proposal under paragraph 14.

2

If—

a

a proposal by a qualifying body is made by an organisation or body designated as a neighbourhood forum, and

b

the designation is withdrawn at any time before the proposal is submitted for independent examination under paragraph 9,

the proposal is to be treated as withdrawn by the qualifying body at that time.

3

If the withdrawal of the designation occurs after the proposal is submitted for independent examination under that paragraph, the withdrawal is not to affect the validity of the proposal.

Advice and assistance in connection with proposals

3

1

A local planning authority must give such advice or assistance to a qualifying body as, in all the circumstance, they consider appropriate for the purpose of, or in connection with, facilitating the making of a proposal for the modification of a neighbourhood development plan for a neighbourhood area within their area.

2

Nothing in this paragraph is to be read as requiring the giving of financial assistance.

Requirements to be complied with before proposals made or considered

4

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to requirements that must be complied with before proposals for the modification of a neighbourhood development plan may be submitted to a local planning authority or fall to be considered by a local planning authority.

2

The regulations may in particular make provision—

a

as to the giving of notice and publicity,

b

as to the information and documents that are to be made available to the public,

c

as to the making of reasonable charges for anything provided as a result of the regulations,

d

as to consultation with and participation by the public,

e

as to the making and consideration of representations (including the time by which they must be made),

f

requiring prescribed steps to be taken before a proposal of a prescribed description falls to be considered by a local planning authority, and

g

conferring powers or imposing duties on local planning authorities, the Secretary of State or other public authorities.

3

The power to make regulations under this paragraph must be exercised to secure that—

a

prescribed requirements as to consultation with and participation by the public must be complied with before a proposal for the modification of a neighbourhood development plan may be submitted to a local planning authority, and

b

a statement containing the following information in relation to that consultation and participation must accompany the proposal submitted to the authority—

i

details of those consulted,

ii

a summary of the main issues raised, and

iii

any other information of a prescribed description.

Consideration of proposals by authority

5

1

A local planning authority may decline to consider a proposal submitted to them if they consider that it is a repeat proposal.

2

A proposal (“the proposal in question”) is a “repeat” proposal for the purposes of this paragraph if it meets conditions A and B.

3

Condition A is that—

a

in the period of two years ending with the date on which the proposal in question is received, the authority received a proposal under this Schedule (“the earlier proposal”),

b

the authority did not make a neighbourhood development plan in response to the earlier proposal as a result of paragraph 8(4) or 14(4) or (8), and

c

the earlier proposal was the same as or similar to the proposal in question.

4

Condition B is that the local planning authority consider that there has been no significant change in circumstances since the earlier proposal was dealt with as mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(b).

6

If a local planning authority decline to consider a proposal under paragraph 5 they must notify the qualifying body of that fact and of their reasons for declining to consider it.

7

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

a proposal has been made to a local planning authority,

b

the authority have not exercised their powers under paragraph 5 to decline to consider it, and

c

the authority consider that the modifications contained in the draft plan to which it relates are so significant or substantial as to change the nature of the neighbourhood development plan which the draft plan would replace.

2

The local planning authority must instead consider the proposal under paragraph 6 of Schedule 4B to the principal Act (as applied by sections 38A(3) and 38C(5) of this Act).

3

That Schedule is to apply in relation to the proposal as if the proposal had been submitted to the local planning authority under that Schedule.

8

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

a proposal has been made to a local planning authority,

b

the authority have not exercised their power under paragraph 5 to decline to consider it, and

c

paragraph 7 does not apply.

2

The authority must consider—

a

whether the qualifying body is authorised for the purposes of a neighbourhood development plan to act in relation to the neighbourhood area concerned as a result of section 61F of the principal Act (as applied by section 38C(2)(a) of this Act),

b

whether the proposal by the body complies with provision made by or under that section,

c

whether the proposal and the documents and information accompanying it (including the draft plan) comply with provision made by or under paragraph 1, and

d

whether the body has complied with the requirements of regulations made under paragraph 4 imposed on it in relation to the proposal.

3

The authority must also consider whether the draft plan complies with the provision made by or under sections 38A and 38B.

4

The authority must—

a

notify the qualifying body as to whether or not they are satisfied that the matters mentioned in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) have been met or complied with, and

b

in any case where they are not so satisfied, refuse the proposal and notify the body of their reasons for refusing it.

Requirement to appoint examiner

9

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

a local planning authority have considered the matters mentioned in paragraph 8(2) and (3), and

b

they are satisfied that the matters mentioned there have been met or complied with.

2

The local planning authority must submit for independent examination—

a

the draft plan, and

b

such other documents as may be prescribed.

3

The authority must make such arrangements as they consider appropriate in connection with the holding of the examination.

4

The authority may appoint a person to carry out the examination, but only if the qualifying body consents to the appointment.

5

If—

a

it appears to the Secretary of State that no person may be appointed under sub-paragraph (4), and

b

the Secretary of State considers that it is expedient for an appointment to be made under this sub-paragraph,

the Secretary of State may appoint a person to carry out the examination.

6

The person appointed must be someone who, in the opinion of the person making the appointment—

a

is independent of the qualifying body and the authority,

b

does not have an interest in any land that may be affected by the draft plan, and

c

has appropriate qualifications and experience.

7

The Secretary of State or another local planning authority may enter into arrangements with the authority for the provision of the services of any of their employees as examiners.

8

Those arrangements may include—

a

provision requiring payments to be made by the authority to the Secretary of State or other local planning authority, and

b

other provision in relation to those payments and other financial matters.

What examiner must consider

10

1

The examiner must first determine whether the modifications contained in the draft plan are so significant or substantial as to change the nature of the neighbourhood development plan which the draft plan would replace.

2

The following provisions of this paragraph apply if the examiner determines that the modifications would have that effect.

3

The examiner must—

a

notify the qualifying body and the local planning authority of the determination, and

b

give reasons for the determination.

4

The qualifying body must decide whether it wishes to proceed with the proposal or withdraw it, and must notify the examiner and the local planning authority of that decision.

5

If the qualifying body notifies the examiner that it wishes to proceed with the proposal, the examiner must consider the draft plan and the documents submitted with it under paragraph 8 of Schedule 4B to the principal Act (as applied by sections 38A(3) and 38C(5) of this Act).

6

In that event that Schedule is to apply in relation to the draft plan and the documents submitted with it as if they had been submitted to the examiner under that Schedule.

11

1

If paragraph 10(2) does not apply, the examiner must consider the following—

a

whether the draft plan meets the basic conditions (see sub-paragraph (2));

b

whether the draft plan complies with the provision made by or under sections 38A and 38B;

c

such other matters as may be prescribed.

2

A draft plan meets the basic conditions if—

a

having regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State, it is appropriate to make the plan,

b

the making of the plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

c

the making of the plan is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area of the authority (or any part of that area),

d

the making of the plan does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, EU obligations, and

e

prescribed conditions are met in relation to the plan and prescribed matters have been complied with in connection with the proposal for the plan.

3

The examiner is not to consider any matter that does not fall within sub-paragraph (1) (apart from considering whether the draft plan is compatible with the Convention rights).

Procedure for examination

12

1

The general rule is that the examination of the issues by the examiner under paragraph 10 or 11 is to take the form of the consideration of written representations.

2

But the examiner must cause a hearing to be held for the purpose of receiving oral representations about a particular issue at the hearing—

a

in any case where the examiner considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so, or

b

in such other cases as may be prescribed.

3

The following persons are entitled to make oral representations about the issue at the hearing—

a

the qualifying body,

b

the local planning authority, and

c

such other persons as may be prescribed.

4

The hearing must be in public.

5

It is for the examiner to decide how the hearing is to be conducted, including—

a

whether a person making oral representations may be questioned by another person and, if so, the matters to which the questioning may relate, and

b

the amount of time for the making of a person's oral representations or for any questioning by another person.

6

In making decisions about the questioning of a person's oral representations by another, the examiner must apply the principle that the questioning should be done by the examiner except where the examiner considers that questioning by another is necessary to ensure—

a

adequate examination of a particular issue, or

b

a person has a fair chance to put a case.

7

Sub-paragraph (5) is subject to regulations under paragraph 15.

Recommendation by examiner

13

1

After considering a draft plan under paragraph 11, the examiner must make a report on the draft plan containing recommendations in accordance with this paragraph (and no other recommendations).

2

The report must recommend either—

a

that the local planning authority should make the draft plan,

b

that the local planning authority should make the draft plan with the modifications specified in the report, or

c

that the local planning authority should not make the draft plan.

3

The only modifications that may be recommended are—

a

modifications that the examiner considers need to be made to secure that the draft plan meets the basic conditions mentioned in paragraph 11(2),

b

modifications that the examiner considers need to be made to secure that the draft plan is compatible with the Convention rights,

c

modifications that the examiner considers need to be made to secure that the draft plan complies with the provision made by or under sections 38A and 38B, and

d

modifications for the purpose of correcting errors.

4

The report may not recommend that a plan (with or without modifications) should be made if the examiner considers that the plan does not—

a

meet the basic conditions mentioned in paragraph 11(2), or

b

comply with the provision made by or under sections 38A and 38B.

5

The report must—

a

give reasons for each of its recommendations, and

b

contain a summary of its main findings.

6

The examiner must send a copy of the report to the qualifying body and the local planning authority.

7

The local planning authority must then arrange for the publication of the report in such manner as may be prescribed.

Functions of authority: modifications proposed by qualifying body

14

1

This paragraph applies if an examiner has made a report under paragraph 13.

2

If the report recommends that the local planning authority should make the draft plan, the authority must do so (subject as follows).

3

But if the examiner's report recommends that the authority should make the draft plan with the modifications specified in the report, the authority must make the draft plan with those modifications (subject as follows).

4

Sub-paragraph (2) or (3) does not apply if the authority consider that to make the draft plan or (as the case may be) to do so with those modifications would breach, or would otherwise be incompatible with, any EU obligation or any of the Convention rights.

5

If the authority do not make the draft plan on that ground, they must give reasons to the qualifying body for doing so.

6

Where sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies, the authority may make the draft plan with modifications or (as the case may be) modifications other than those specified in the report if—

a

the authority considers the modifications need to be made to secure that the draft plan is compatible with EU obligations and the Convention rights, or

b

the modifications are for the purpose of correcting errors.

7

The authority must make the draft plan or (as the case may be) the draft plan with modifications permitted by this paragraph as soon as reasonably practicable and, in any event, by such date as may be prescribed.

8

If the examiner's report recommends that the local planning authority should not make the draft plan, the authority must not make the draft plan.

Regulations about examinations

15

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision in connection with examinations under paragraph 9.

2

The regulations may in particular make provision as to—

a

the giving of notice and publicity in connection with an examination,

b

the information and documents relating to an examination that are to be made available to the public,

c

the making of reasonable charges for anything provided as a result of the regulations,

d

the making of written or oral representations in relation to draft plans (including the time by which written representations must be made),

e

the written representations which are to be, or which may be or may not be, considered at an examination,

f

the refusal to allow oral representations of a prescribed description to be made at a hearing,

g

the procedure to be followed at an examination (including the procedure to be followed at a hearing),

h

the payment by a local planning authority of remuneration and expenses of the examiner, and

i

the award of costs by the examiner.

3

The regulations may in particular impose duties on an examiner which are to be complied with by the examiner in considering the draft plan under paragraphs 10 and 11 and which require the examiner—

a

to provide prescribed information to each person within sub-paragraph (4);

b

to publish a draft report containing the recommendations which the examiner is minded to make in the examiner's report under paragraph 13;

c

to invite each person within sub-paragraph (4) or representatives of such a person to one or more meetings at a prescribed stage or prescribed stages of the examination process;

d

to hold a meeting following the issuing of such invitations if such a person requests the examiner to do so.

4

Those persons are—

a

the qualifying body,

b

the local planning authority, and

c

such other persons as may be prescribed.

5

Where the regulations make provision by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(c) or (d), they may make further provision about—

a

the procedure for a meeting;

b

the matters to be discussed at a meeting.

Interpretation

16

In this Schedule—

  • the Convention rights” has the same meaning as in the Human Rights Act 1998;

  • “the development plan”—

    1. a

      includes a development plan for the purposes of paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 (transitional provisions);

    2. b

      does not include so much of a development plan as consists of a neighbourhood development plan under section 38A;

  • draft plan” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(3);

  • prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

I2I125I198SCHEDULE 1Local development orders: procedure

Section 40

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

Sch. 1 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I125

Sch. 1 in force at 10.5.2006 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1061, art. 2(c)

I198

Sch. 1 in force at 30.4.2012 for W. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2012/1100, art. 2

I198

In the principal Act after Schedule 4 (special provision as to land use in 1948) there is inserted the following Schedule—

SCHEDULE 4ALocal development orders: procedure

Preparation

1

1

A local development order must be prepared in accordance with such procedure as is prescribed by a development order.

2

A development order may include provision as to—

a

the preparation, submission, approval, adoption, revision, revocation and withdrawal of a local development order;

b

notice, publicity, and inspection by the public;

c

consultation with and consideration of views of such persons and for such purposes as are prescribed;

d

the making and consideration of representations.

3

Regulations under this paragraph may include provision as to the matters relating to a local development order to be included in the report to be made by a local planning authority under section 35 or 76 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Revision

2

1

The local planning authority may at any time prepare a revision of a local development order.

2

An authority in England must prepare a revision of a local development order—

a

if the Secretary of State directs them to do so, and

b

in accordance with such timetable as he directs.

3

An authority in Wales must prepare a revision of a local development order—

a

if the National Assembly for Wales directs them to do so, and

b

in accordance with such timetable as it directs.

4

If a development plan document mentioned in section 61A(1) is revised under section 26 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (revision of local planning documents) or revoked under section 25 of that Act (revocation by Secretary of State) a local development order made to implement the policies in the document must be revised accordingly.

5

If a local development plan mentioned in section 61A(1) is revised under section 70 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (revision of local development plan) or revoked under section 68 of that Act (revocation by National Assembly for Wales) a local development order made to implement the policies in the plan must be revised accordingly.

6

This Schedule applies to the revision of a local development order as it applies to the preparation of the order.

Order to be adopted

3

A local development order is of no effect unless it is adopted by resolution of the local planning authority.

Annual report

4

1

The report made under section 35 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 must include a report as to the extent to which the local development order is achieving its purposes.

2

The Secretary of State may prescribe the form and content of the report as it relates to the local development order.

Annual report

5

1

The report made under section 76 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 must include a report as to the extent to which the local development order is achieving its purposes.

2

The National Assembly for Wales may prescribe the form and content of the report as it relates to the local development order.

SCHEDULE 2Timetable for decisions

Section 55

Decisions

I881

This Schedule applies to any decision which must be taken by the Secretary of State under—

a

section 77 of the principal Act (reference of applications to Secretary of State);

b

section 78 of the principal Act (right to appeal against planning decisions).

I892

1

This Schedule also applies to a decision not mentioned in paragraph 1 if each of the following two conditions applies.

2

The first condition is that the Secretary of State thinks the decision is connected with a decision mentioned in paragraph 1.

3

The second condition is that—

a

the Secretary of State is required by virtue of any enactment to take the decision, or

b

(in any case to which paragraph (a) does not apply) the Secretary of State by virtue of a power under any enactment directs that the decision must be referred to him.

I3I903

But the Secretary of State may by order specify decisions or descriptions of decisions to which a timetable is not to apply.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I90

Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2005 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/204, art. 3 (with art. 4)

Timetable

I914

1

The Secretary of State must make one or more timetables for the purposes of decisions to which this Schedule applies.

2

A timetable may make different provision for different decisions or different descriptions of decision.

3

A timetable—

a

has effect from such time as the Secretary of State determines;

b

must set out the time within which the decision must be taken;

c

may set out the time within which any other step to be taken for the purposes of the decision must be taken.

4

A timetable made under this paragraph must be published in such form and manner as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.

Notice

I925

1

The Secretary of State must notify the following persons as soon as practicable of the published timetable which applies to a decision—

a

the applicant or appellant (as the case may be) in relation to the decision;

b

the local planning authority for the area to which the decision relates;

c

any other person who requests such notification.

2

But the Secretary of State may direct that the timetable is subject to such variation as he specifies in the notice under sub-paragraph (1).

3

If the Secretary of State acts under sub-paragraph (2) the notice under sub-paragraph (1) must also specify the reasons for the variation.

4

The timetable notified under this paragraph is the applicable timetable.

Variation

I936

1

This paragraph applies if before the time at which any step must be taken in accordance with the applicable timetable the Secretary of State thinks that there are circumstances which are likely to prevent the taking of the step at that time.

2

The Secretary of State may vary the applicable timetable accordingly.

3

If the Secretary of State varies the applicable timetable under sub-paragraph (2) he must notify the persons mentioned in paragraph 5(1) of the variation and the reason for it.

Written reasons

I947

If the Secretary of State fails to take any step in accordance with the applicable timetable (or that timetable as varied under paragraph 6) he must give written reasons to the persons mentioned in paragraph 5(1).

Annual report

I958

1

The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report in respect of each year which—

a

reviews his performance under the provisions of this Schedule;

b

explains any failure to comply with a timetable.

2

The report must be published in such form and manner as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.

F5SCHEDULE 2ASTRATEGIC PLANNING PANELS

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F5

Sch. 2A inserted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 5.10.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 1 para. 1; S.I. 2015/1736, art. 2(b)

PART 1STATUS AND MEMBERSHIP

Status

1

1

A strategic planning panel is a body corporate.

2

The panel has the name specified in the regulations establishing it.

Membership

2

1

A strategic planning panel consists of local planning authority members and nominated members (see paragraphs 3 and 4).

2

The regulations establishing the panel must specify—

a

the total number of members of the panel,

b

the number of local planning authority members, and

c

the number of nominated members.

3

The number of local planning authority members of the panel—

a

must be equal to or greater than the number of constituent local planning authorities, and

b

must be two thirds of the total membership of the panel, rounded to the nearest whole number.

4

The number of nominated members must be one third of the total membership of the panel, rounded to the nearest whole number.

5

A person may not be a member of a strategic planning panel if the person is a member of the panel's staff.

Appointment of local planning authority members

3

1

Each local planning authority member of a strategic planning panel is to be appointed by a constituent local planning authority from among the authority's eligible members.

2

The regulations establishing the panel must specify the number of members to be appointed by each constituent local planning authority, and must ensure that at least one member is to be appointed by each authority.

3

A constituent local planning authority, in relation to a strategic planning panel, is a local planning authority all or part of whose area is included in the panel's strategic planning area.

4

In the case of a constituent local planning authority which is a county council or a county borough council, the eligible members are—

a

each councillor representing an electoral division all of which is in the panel's strategic planning area, and

b

any elected mayor or elected executive member within the meaning of Part 2 of the Local Government Act 2000 (see section 39(1) and (4) of that Act).

5

In the case of a constituent local planning authority which is a National Park authority or a joint planning board, the eligible members are each member of that authority or board.

Appointment of nominated members

4

1

Each nominated member of a strategic planning panel is to be appointed by the panel, having been nominated in response to a request under this paragraph.

2

Before appointing a nominated member, a strategic planning panel must make a request for a nomination to a person chosen by the panel (“the nominating body”).

3

If the nominating body fails to make a nomination, the panel must make a further request for a nomination to the same person or to another person (who becomes the nominating body for the purposes of this paragraph).

4

If the nominating body nominates an individual for appointment to the strategic planning panel, the panel must appoint that individual as a a nominated member of the panel.

Composition of strategic planning panels: further provision

5

1

The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make further provision about the composition of strategic planning panels.

2

That provision may include (among other things) provision—

a

about the gender balance of strategic planning panels;

b

about steps to be taken by strategic planning panels and constituent local planning authorities with a view to securing compliance with requirements of the regulations relating to the composition of panels (“composition requirements”);

c

for exceptions from composition requirements;

d

about the effect of failure to comply with composition requirements;

e

conferring powers on the Welsh Ministers in respect of such failure.

Terms and notice of appointments

6

1

The Welsh Ministers may publish standard terms of appointment for local planning authority members of strategic planning panels and for nominated members of panels.

2

The Welsh Ministers may amend any standard terms of appointment, and must publish the standard terms as amended.

3

A member of a strategic planning panel must be appointed on the most recently published standard terms (if any) relevant to the appointment.

4

A strategic planning panel must give the Welsh Ministers notice of each appointment made to the panel.

5

Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the members of a panel hold and vacate office in accordance with their terms of appointment.

Members' allowances

7

1

A strategic planning panel may pay allowances to its members in respect of expenses they incur in connection with the exercise of their functions.

2

A panel may not pay any other remuneration to its members.

3

For provision about payments that a panel is required or authorised to make in respect of members' allowances, see Part 8 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.

Termination of membership

8

1

A member of a strategic planning panel may resign by giving notice to the panel.

2

A strategic planning panel may, by giving notice to a member of the panel, remove the member on any of the following grounds—

a

that the member has been absent from meetings of the panel without its permission for at least 6 months,

b

that the member has failed to comply with the member's terms of appointment, or

c

that the member is otherwise unable or unfit to exercise the member's functions.

3

A notice under sub-paragraph (2) must state the panel's reasons for removing the member.

4

A strategic planning panel must send a copy of a notice given under this paragraph—

a

to the Welsh Ministers, and

b

in the case of a local planning authority member, to the constituent local planning authority that appointed the member.

Termination of membership: further provision about local planning authority members

9

1

A constituent local planning authority may at any time remove a local planning authority member of a strategic planning panel appointed by the authority.

2

If a person who is a local planning authority member of a strategic planning panel ceases to be an eligible member of the constituent local planning authority that appointed the person to the panel, the person ceases to be a member of the panel.

3

In the case of a constituent local planning authority which is a county council or a county borough council, a person is not to be treated as ceasing to be a member of the authority by virtue of retiring under section 26 of the Local Government Act 1972 (elections of councillors in Wales) if the person is re-elected to the authority not later than the day the person retires.

4

Where a person ceases to be a member of a strategic planning panel by virtue of this paragraph—

a

the constituent local planning authority that appointed the person to the panel must give notice of that fact to the panel, and

b

the panel must send a copy of the notice to the Welsh Ministers.

Chair and deputy chair

10

1

A strategic planning panel must appoint a chair and deputy chair from among its local planning authority members.

2

Neither appointment may be for a period of more than one year, but a chair or deputy chair may be re-appointed any number of times.

3

A person may resign from the office of chair or deputy chair of a strategic planning panel by giving notice to the panel.

4

A person ceases to be the chair or deputy chair of a panel if the person ceases to be a local planning authority member of the panel.

PART 2ADMINISTRATION

Staff

11

1

A strategic planning panel may employ staff.

2

The panel's staff are to be employed on such terms and conditions (including terms and conditions relating to remuneration, allowances and pensions) as the panel may determine.

Delegation

12

1

A strategic planning panel may delegate a function to—

a

a committee of the panel;

b

a member of the panel;

c

a member of the panel's staff.

2

But the panel may not delegate—

a

a function under paragraph 4,

b

the function of deciding whether a strategic development plan (or a revision of such a plan) is ready for independent examination, or

c

the function of adopting a strategic development plan (or a revision of such a plan).

3

The delegation of a function does not affect—

a

the panel's responsibility for the exercise of the function, or

b

the panel's ability to exercise the function.

Voting rights

13

A nominated member of a strategic planning panel is not entitled to vote at meetings of the panel or any of its committees.

Procedure

14

1

A strategic planning panel must make standing orders regulating its procedure.

2

The standing orders must specify a quorum for meetings of the panel, which must include at least half of the local planning authority members.

3

A strategic planning panel—

a

may revise its standing orders, and

b

must publish the current version of its standing orders.

4

The validity of anything done by a strategic planning panel is not affected by—

a

a vacancy among its members, or

b

a defect in the appointment of a member.

Access to meetings

15

1

A meeting of a strategic planning panel must be open to the public, except during any item of business from which the panel excludes the public.

2

The circumstances (if any) in which the public may be excluded from a meeting must be set out in the panel's standing orders.

3

Before each meeting of a strategic planning panel, the panel must publish notice of the meeting.

4

The notice must state—

a

the time and place of the meeting, and

b

the business to be considered at the meeting (other than items during which the public is to be excluded).

5

The panel must also publish any reports or other documents to be considered by the panel at the meeting (other than those relating to items during which the public is to be excluded).

6

As soon as practicable after each meeting of a strategic planning panel, the panel must publish a record of the business at the meeting that was open to the public.

PART 3FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Qualifying expenditure

16

1

The qualifying expenditure of a strategic planning panel is to be met by the constituent local planning authorities in accordance with paragraphs 17 to 19.

2

Qualifying expenditure” means expenditure of a description prescribed by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.

Apportionment of qualifying expenditure

17

1

A strategic planning panel must make a determination specifying the proportion of its qualifying expenditure that is to be met by each constituent local planning authority.

2

Not later than 31 December before the start of its second financial year, the panel must send a draft of the determination to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers.

3

The panel must have regard to any representations it receives about the draft.

4

Not later than 15 February before the start of its second financial year, the panel must send a copy of its determination to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers.

5

The panel—

a

may revise the determination, and

b

must send a copy of the determination as revised to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers.

6

Before revising its determination, the panel must—

a

send a draft of the revised determination to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers, and

b

have regard to any representations it receives about the draft.

7

If the constituent local planning authorities give the panel notice that they have agreed the apportionment between them of the panel's qualifying expenditure, the panel must make or revise its determination so as to give effect to the agreement.

8

A determination under this paragraph may be revised only in relation to financial years which have not yet ended.

Annual work programme and estimate of qualifying expenditure

18

1

A strategic planning panel must, for each financial year other than its first financial year, prepare a work programme which contains—

a

a description of the activities which the panel intends to undertake during the year, and

b

estimates of—

i

the overall expenditure which the panel expects to incur during the year in the exercise of its functions, and

ii

the qualifying expenditure which the panel expects to incur during the year.

2

Not later than 31 December before the start of each financial year for which it is required to prepare a work programme, the panel must send a draft of its work programme for that year to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers.

3

The panel must have regard to any representations that it receives about the draft.

4

Not later than 15 February before the start of each financial year for which it is required to prepare a work programme, the panel must—

a

publish its work programme for that year, and

b

send a copy to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers.

5

A strategic planning panel may, at any time during a financial year, revise its work programme for that year (including any estimate contained in it).

6

Before revising a work programme, the panel must—

a

send a draft of the revised work programme to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers, and

b

have regard to any representations that it receives about the draft.

7

If the panel revises a work programme, it must—

a

publish the work programme as revised, and

b

send a copy to each constituent local planning authority and to the Welsh Ministers.

Payments by constituent local planning authorities

19

1

Not later than 15 February before the start of each financial year other than its first financial year, a strategic planning panel must give each constituent local planning authority notice of the amount which the authority is required to pay to the panel for that financial year.

2

The amount is to be calculated as follows—

a

take the estimate of the panel's qualifying expenditure set out in its work programme for the year published under paragraph 18;

b

calculate the amount representing the authority's proportion of that expenditure in accordance with the panel's determination under paragraph 17;

c

make any adjustments prescribed by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.

3

The authority must pay the amount to the panel.

4

Sub-paragraphs (5) to (7) apply if during a financial year—

a

a strategic planning panel revises its determination under paragraph 17 or the estimate of its qualifying expenditure contained in the work programme published for that financial year under paragraph 18, and

b

making the calculation in sub-paragraph (2) for that financial year in accordance with the revised determination or estimate would give a different amount, for any constituent local planning authority, from that specified in the most recent notice given to the authority under this paragraph.

5

The panel must give the authority notice of the revised amount which the authority is required to pay to the panel for the financial year.

6

If the authority has not already made a payment to the panel in accordance with this paragraph, it must instead pay the panel the revised amount.

7

If the authority has already made a payment to the panel in accordance with this paragraph—

a

where the revised amount is greater than the amount that has been paid, the authority must pay the difference to the panel;

b

where the revised amount is less than the amount that has been paid, the panel must pay the difference to the authority.

Payments by Welsh Ministers

20

1

The Welsh Ministers may make grants, loans or other payments to a strategic planning panel.

2

Payments may be made subject to conditions (including conditions as to repayment).

3

A strategic planning panel may not borrow money otherwise than from the Welsh Ministers.

Accounts and audit

21

1

A strategic planning panel must for each financial year—

a

keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to them, and

b

prepare a statement of accounts.

2

Each statement of accounts must comply with any directions given by the Welsh Ministers as to—

a

the information to be contained in the statement,

b

the manner in which the information is to be presented, and

c

the methods and principles according to which the statement is to be prepared.

3

Not later than 30 November after the end of each financial year, a strategic planning panel must submit its statement of accounts for that year to—

a

the Auditor General for Wales,

b

the constituent local planning authorities, and

c

the Welsh Ministers.

4

The Auditor General for Wales must examine, certify and report on each statement of accounts.

5

Not later than 4 months after a statement of accounts is submitted, the Auditor General must send copies of the certified statement and the report on it to—

a

the constituent local planning authorities, and

b

the Welsh Ministers.

Annual report

22

1

A strategic planning panel must, for each financial year, prepare a report on the exercise of its functions during that year.

2

Not later than 30 November after the end of each financial year, the panel must—

a

publish the report for that year, and

b

send copies of the report to—

i

the constituent local planning authorities, and

ii

the Welsh Ministers.

Financial year

23

1

The first financial year of a strategic planning panel is the period beginning with the day on which the panel is established and ending with the following 31 March.

2

But the regulations establishing the panel may provide that the first financial year is instead to end with the second 31 March following the day on which the panel is established.

3

After the first financial year, each financial year of the panel is the period of 12 months ending with 31 March.

PART 4SUPPLEMENTARY

Guidance

24

In exercising functions under this Schedule, a strategic planning panel and a constituent local planning authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers.

Default powers of Welsh Ministers

25

1

This paragraph applies if the Welsh Ministers think that a strategic planning panel or a constituent local planning authority is failing or omitting to do anything that it is necessary for it to do for the purpose of complying with a relevant requirement.

2

The Welsh Ministers may direct the panel or the authority to take such steps as they think appropriate for the purpose of complying with the relevant requirement.

3

A strategic planning panel or constituent local planning authority must comply with a direction given to it under this paragraph.

4

If the panel or authority fails to comply with the direction, the Welsh Ministers may themselves do anything that could be done by the panel or the authority (as the case may be) for the purpose of complying with the relevant requirement.

5

Before doing anything under sub-paragraph (4), the Welsh Ministers must give the panel or authority notice of their intention to do so.

6

The Welsh Ministers may require the panel or authority to reimburse them for any expenditure they incur in connection with anything they do under sub-paragraph (4).

7

A relevant requirement is a requirement imposed by any of the following provisions of this Schedule—

a

paragraphs 3 and 4 (appointment of members of a strategic planning panel);

b

paragraph 10 (appointment of chair and deputy chair);

c

paragraph 14(1) (making standing orders);

d

paragraphs 17 to 19 (arrangements relating to qualifying expenditure of a panel).

Provision in connection with establishment etc of strategic planning panel

26

1

The regulations establishing a panel may confer power on the Welsh Ministers to give directions—

a

requiring a constituent local planning authority to provide the panel with staff or other services for the purpose of enabling the panel to exercise its functions in its first financial year, and

b

specifying terms on which the services are to be provided if the authority and the panel cannot agree the terms.

2

Regulations under section 60D may include provision for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities—

a

from a constituent local planning authority or any other person to a strategic planning panel in connection with the establishment of the panel or the addition of any land to its strategic planning area;

b

from a strategic planning panel to a constituent local planning authority or any other person in connection with the abolition of the panel or the removal of any land from its strategic planning area.

3

The provision that may be made by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) includes provision for the transfer of rights and liabilities relating to contracts of employment.

Interpretation

27

In this Schedule—

  • constituent local planning authority” has the meaning given by paragraph 3(3);

  • eligible member”, in relation to a constituent local planning authority, has the meaning given by paragraph 3(4) and (5);

  • “financial year” and “first financial year” each have the meaning given by paragraph 23;

  • local planning authority member”, in relation to a strategic planning panel, means a member appointed under paragraph 3;

  • nominated member”, in relation to a strategic planning panel, means a member appointed under paragraph 4;

  • notice” means notice in writing;

  • qualifying expenditure” has the meaning given by paragraph 16(2).

Power to amend provisions about strategic planning panels

28

The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend this Schedule.

SCHEDULE 3Crown application

Section 79

Purchase notices

I1261

After section 137 of the principal Act (circumstances in which a purchase notice may be served) there is inserted the following section—

137APurchase notices: Crown land

1

A purchase notice may be served in respect of Crown land only as mentioned in this section.

2

The owner of a private interest in Crown land must not serve a purchase notice unless—

a

he first offers to dispose of his interest to the appropriate authority on equivalent terms, and

b

the offer is refused by the appropriate authority.

3

The appropriate authority may serve a purchase notice in relation to the following land—

a

land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates;

b

land belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster;

c

land belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall;

d

land which forms part of the Crown Estate.

4

An offer is made on equivalent terms if the price payable for the interest is equal to (and, in default of agreement, determined in the same manner as) the compensation which would be payable in respect of it if it were acquired in pursuance of a purchase notice.

5

Expressions used in this section and in Part 13 must be construed in accordance with that Part.

I1272

After section 32 of the listed buildings Act (circumstances in which a purchase notice may be served) there is inserted the following section—

32APurchase notices: Crown land

1

A listed building purchase notice may be served in respect of Crown land only as mentioned in this section.

2

The owner of a private interest in Crown land must not serve a listed building purchase notice unless—

a

he first offers to dispose of his interest to the appropriate authority on equivalent terms, and

b

the offer is refused by the appropriate authority.

3

The appropriate authority may serve a listed building purchase notice in relation to the following land—

a

land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates;

b

land belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster;

c

land belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall;

d

land which forms part of the Crown Estate.

4

An offer is made on equivalent terms if the price payable for the interest is equal to (and, in default of agreement, determined in the same manner as) the compensation which would be payable in respect of it if it were acquired in pursuance of a listed building purchase notice.

Compulsory acquisition

I1283

1

Section 226 of the principal Act (compulsory acquisition of land for development and other planning purposes) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

2A

The Secretary of State must not authorise the acquisition of any interest in Crown land unless—

a

it is an interest which is for the time being held otherwise than by or on behalf of the Crown, and

b

the appropriate authority consents to the acquisition.

3

After subsection (8) there is inserted the following subsection—

9

Crown land must be construed in accordance with Part 13.

I1294

1

Section 228 of the principal Act (compulsory acquisition of land by the Secretary of State) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (1) there is inserted the following subsection—

1A

But subsection (1) does not permit the acquisition of any interest in Crown land unless—

a

it is an interest which is for the time being held otherwise than by or on behalf of the Crown, and

b

the appropriate authority consents to the acquisition.

3

After subsection (7) there is inserted the following subsection—

8

Crown land must be construed in accordance with Part 13.

I1305

1

Section 47 of the listed buildings Act (compulsory acquisition of listed building in need of repair) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (6) there is inserted the following subsection—

6A

This section does not permit the acquisition of any interest in Crown land unless—

a

it is an interest which is for the time being held otherwise than by or on behalf of the Crown, and

b

the appropriate authority (within the meaning of section 82C) consents to the acquisition.

Definitions

I4I1316

1

Section 293 of the principal Act (preliminary definitions) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1) for the definition of “Crown interest” there is substituted the following definition—

Crown interest” means any of the following—

a

an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or in right of Her private estates;

b

an interest belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department;

c

such other interest as the Secretary of State specifies by order;

3

In subsection (2) after paragraph (b) there is inserted the following paragraph—

ba

in relation to land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates means a person appointed by Her Majesty in writing under the Royal Sign Manual or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State;

4

In subsection (2) after paragraph (e) there are inserted the following paragraphs—

f

in relation to Westminster Hall and the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, means the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Speakers of the House of Lords and the House of Commons acting jointly;

g

in relation to Her Majesty’s Robing Room in the Palace of Westminster, the adjoining staircase and ante-room and the Royal Gallery, means the Lord Great Chamberlain.

5

After subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

2A

For the purposes of an application for planning permission made by or on behalf of the Crown in respect of land which does not belong to the Crown or in respect of which it has no interest a reference to the appropriate authority must be construed as a reference to the person who makes the application.

6

After subsection (3) there are inserted the following subsections—

3A

References to Her Majesty’s private estates must be construed in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.

3B

In subsection (2A) the Crown includes—

a

the Duchy of Lancaster;

b

the Duchy of Cornwall;

c

a person who is an appropriate authority by virtue of subsection (2)(f) and (g).

7

After subsection (4) there are inserted the following subsections—

5

An order made for the purposes of paragraph (c) of the definition of Crown interest in subsection (1) must be made by statutory instrument.

6

But no such order may be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I4

Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I131

Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 7.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(c)

I5I1327

In the listed buildings Act after section 82B (inserted by section 83(1)) there is inserted the following section—

82CExpressions relating to the Crown

1

In this Act, expressions relating to the Crown must be construed in accordance with this section.

2

Crown land is land in which there is a Crown interest or a Duchy interest.

3

A Crown interest is any of the following—

a

an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or in right of Her private estates;

b

an interest belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department;

c

such other interest as the Secretary of State specifies by order.

4

A Duchy interest is—

a

an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster, or

b

an interest belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall.

5

A private interest is an interest which is neither a Crown interest nor a Duchy interest.

6

The appropriate authority in relation to any land is—

a

in the case of land belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown and forming part of the Crown Estate, the Crown Estate Commissioners;

b

in relation to any other land belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown, the government department having the management of the land;

c

in relation to land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates, a person appointed by Her Majesty in writing under the Royal Sign Manual or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State;

d

in relation to land belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Chancellor of the Duchy;

e

in relation to land belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall, such person as the Duke of Cornwall, or the possessor for the time being of the Duchy, appoints;

f

in the case of land belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department, the department;

g

in relation to Westminster Hall and the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Speakers of the House of Lords and the House of Commons acting jointly;

h

in relation to Her Majesty’s Robing Room in the Palace of Westminster, the adjoining staircase and ante-room and the Royal Gallery, the Lord Great Chamberlain.

7

If any question arises as to what authority is the appropriate authority in relation to any land it must be referred to the Treasury, whose decision is final.

8

For the purposes of an application for listed building consent made by or on behalf of the Crown in respect of land which does not belong to the Crown or in respect of which it has no interest a reference to the appropriate authority must be construed as a reference to the person who makes the application.

9

For the purposes of subsection (8) the Crown includes—

a

the Duchy of Lancaster;

b

the Duchy of Cornwall;

c

a person who is an appropriate authority by virtue of subsection (6)(g) and (h).

10

The reference to Her Majesty’s private estates must be construed in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.

11

An order made for the purposes of paragraph (c) of subsection (3) must be made by statutory instrument.

12

But no such order may be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I5

Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I132

Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 7.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(c)

I6I1338

1

Section 31 of the hazardous substances Act (exercise of powers in relation to Crown land) is amended as follows.

2

Subsections (1) and (2) are omitted.

3

In subsection (3) for the definition of “Crown interest” there is substituted the following definition—

Crown interest” means any of the following—

a

an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or in right of Her private estates;

b

an interest belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department;

c

such other interest as the Secretary of State specifies by order;

4

In subsection (5) after paragraph (a) there is inserted the following paragraph—

aa

in relation to land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates means a person appointed by Her Majesty in writing under the Royal Sign Manual or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State;

5

In subsection (5) after paragraph (d) there are inserted the following paragraphs—

e

in relation to Westminster Hall and the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, means the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Speakers of the House of Lords and the House of Commons acting jointly;

f

in relation to Her Majesty’s Robing Room in the Palace of Westminster, the adjoining staircase and ante-room and the Royal Gallery, means the Lord Great Chamberlain.

6

After subsection (6) there are inserted the following subsections—

7

References to Her Majesty’s private estates must be construed in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.

8

An order made for the purposes of paragraph (c) of the definition of Crown interest in subsection (3) must be made by statutory instrument.

9

But no such order may be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I6

Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I133

Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 7.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(c)

Special enforcement notices

I1349

1

Sections 294 and 295 of the principal Act (control of development on Crown land: special enforcement notices) are omitted.

2

But the repeal of sections 294 and 295 does not affect their operation in relation to development carried out before the commencement of this paragraph.

Applications for planning permission, etc.

I7I13510

1

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.

2

Section 299 of the principal Act is omitted.

3

The repeal of section 299 of the principal Act does not does not affect any requirement made in pursuance of regulations made under subsection (5)(b) of that section.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I7

Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I135

Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 7.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(c)

I8I13611

After section 82E of the listed buildings Act (inserted by section 84) there is inserted the following section—

82FApplications for listed building or conservation area consent by Crown

1

This section applies to an application for listed building consent or conservation area consent 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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I8

Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I136

Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 7.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(c)

I9I13712

1

After section 31 of the hazardous substances Act (exercise of powers in relation to Crown land) there is inserted the following section—

31AApplications for hazardous substances consent by Crown

1

This section applies to an application for hazardous substances consent 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.

2

Section 32 of the hazardous substances Act is omitted.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I9

Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I137

Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 7.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(c)

Rights of entry

I13813

After section 325 of the principal Act (supplementary provisions as to rights of entry) there is inserted the following section—

325ARights of entry: Crown land

1

Section 324 applies to Crown land subject to the following modifications.

2

A person must not enter Crown land unless he has the relevant permission.

3

Relevant permission is the permission of—

a

a person appearing to the person seeking entry to the land to be entitled to give it, or

b

the appropriate authority.

4

In subsection (8) the words “Subject to section 325” must be ignored.

5

Section 325 does not apply to anything done by virtue of this section.

6

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 293(2).

I13914

After section 88B of the listed buildings Act (rights of entry: supplementary provisions) there is inserted the following section—

88CRights of entry: Crown land

1

Section 88 applies to Crown land subject to the following modifications.

2

A person must not enter Crown land unless he has the relevant permission.

3

Relevant permission is the permission of—

a

a person appearing to the person seeking entry to the land to be entitled to give it, or

b

the appropriate authority.

4

In subsection (6) the words “Subject to section 88B(8)” must be ignored.

5

Section 88B does not apply to anything done by virtue of this section.

6

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 82C(6).

I14015

After section 36B of the hazardous substances Act (rights of entry: supplementary provisions) there is inserted the following section—

36CRights of entry: Crown land

1

Section 36 applies to Crown land subject to the following modifications.

2

A person must not enter Crown land unless he has the relevant permission.

3

Relevant permission is the permission of—

a

a person appearing to the person seeking entry to the land to be entitled to give it, or

b

the appropriate authority.

4

Section 36B does not apply to anything done by virtue of this section.

5

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 31(5).

Service of notices

I14116

After section 329 of the principal Act (service of notices) there is inserted the following section—

329AService of notices on the Crown

1

Any notice or other document required under this Act to be served on the Crown must be served on the appropriate authority.

2

Section 329 does not apply for the purposes of the service of such a notice or document.

3

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 293(2).

Information as to interests in land

I14217

After section 330 of the principal Act (power to require information as to interests in land) there is inserted the following section—

330AInformation as to interests in Crown land

1

This section applies to an interest in Crown land which is not a private interest.

2

Section 330 does not apply to an interest to which this section applies.

3

For a purpose mentioned in section 330(1) the Secretary of State may request the appropriate authority to give him such information as to the matters mentioned in section 330(2) as he specifies in the request.

4

The appropriate authority must comply with a request under subsection (3) except to the extent—

a

that the matter is not within the knowledge of the authority, or

b

that to do so will disclose information as to any of the matters mentioned in section 321(4).

5

Expressions used in this section and in Part 13 must be construed in accordance with that Part.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

I14318

1

Sections 83 and 84 of the listed buildings Act (provisions relating to Crown land) are omitted.

2

The repeal of section 84 of the listed buildings Act does not affect any requirement made in pursuance of regulations made under subsection (4)(b) of that section.

I14419

1

Section 89(1) of the listed buildings Act (application of certain general provisions of principal Act) is amended as follows.

2

After the entry relating to section 329 there is inserted— “ section 329A(1) and (2) (service of notices on the Crown) ”.

3

After the entry relating to section 330 there is inserted— “ section 330A(1) to (4) (information as to interests in Crown land) ”.

Hazardous substances

I14520

In section 17 of the hazardous substances Act (revocation of consent on change of control of land) after subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

3

This section does not apply if the control of land changes from one emanation of the Crown to another.

I14621

1

Section 37(2) of the hazardous substances Act (application of certain general provisions of the principal Act) is amended as follows.

2

After the entry relating to section 329 there is inserted— “ section 329A(1) and (2) (service of notices on the Crown) ”.

3

After the entry relating to section 330 there is inserted— “ section 330A(1) to (4) (information as to interests in Crown land) ”.

Miscellaneous

I14722

Section 293(4) of the principal Act (certain persons treated as having an interest in Crown land) is omitted.

I14823

Section 297 of the principal Act (agreements relating to Crown land) is omitted.

I14924

1

Section 298 of the principal Act (supplementary provisions as to Crown and Duchy interests) is amended as follows.

2

Subsections (1) and (2) are omitted.

3

In subsection (3) after “in which there is” there is inserted “ a Crown interest or ”.

I15025

Section 299A of the principal Act (Crown planning obligations) is omitted.

I15126

1

Section 300 of the principal Act (tree preservation orders in anticipation of disposal of Crown land) is omitted.

2

But the repeal of section 300 does not affect its operation in relation to a tree preservation order made by virtue of that section before the commencement of this paragraph.

I15227

1

Section 301 of the principal Act (requirement of planning permission for continuance of use instituted by the Crown) is omitted.

2

But the repeal of section 301 does not affect its operation in relation to an agreement made as mentioned in subsection (1) of that section before the commencement of this paragraph.

SCHEDULE 4Transitional provisions: Crown application

Section 89

Part 1The principal Act

Introduction

I1531

This Part applies to a development if—

a

it is a development for which before the relevant date no planning permission is required,

b

it is not a development or of a description of development for which planning permission is granted by virtue of a development order, and

c

before the relevant date proposed development notice had been given to the local planning authority.

I1542

In this Part—

a

the relevant date is the date of commencement of section 79(1);

b

proposed development notice is notice of a proposal for development given by the developer in pursuance of arrangements made by the Secretary of State in relation to development by or on behalf of the Crown;

c

the developer is the Crown or a person acting on behalf of the Crown.

Acceptable development

I1553

1

This paragraph applies if before the relevant date in pursuance of the arrangements either the local planning authority have or the Secretary of State has given notice to the developer that they or he (as the case may be) find the proposed development acceptable.

2

The notice must be treated as if it is planning permission granted under Part 3 of the principal Act.

3

If the notice is subject to conditions the conditions have effect as if they are conditions attached to the planning permission.

I1564

1

This paragraph applies if before the relevant date the local planning authority have in pursuance of the arrangements kept a register of proposed development notices.

2

The register must be treated as if it is part of the register kept by them in pursuance of section 69 of the principal Act.

Referred proposals

I1575

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

before the relevant date the local planning authority have notified the developer in pursuance of the arrangements that they do not find the development acceptable, and

b

the matter has been referred to but not decided by the Secretary of State.

2

This paragraph also applies if—

a

before the relevant date the local planning authority have notified the developer in pursuance of the arrangements that they find the development acceptable subject to conditions, and

b

the matter has been referred to but not decided by the Secretary of State.

3

The Secretary of State must deal with the proposal as if it is an appeal by an applicant for planning permission under section 78 of the principal Act.

Pending proposals

I1586

1

This paragraph applies if before the relevant date—

a

proposed development notice has been given, but

b

the local planning authority have not given notice to the developer as mentioned in paragraph 3 or 5.

2

The principal Act applies as if the proposal is an application for planning permission duly made under Part 3 of that Act.

Part 2The listed buildings Act

Introduction

I1597

This Part applies to works if—

a

they are works for which before the relevant date no listed building consent is required, and

b

before the relevant date proposed works notice had been given to the local planning authority.

I1608

In this Part—

a

the relevant date is the date of commencement of section 79(1);

b

proposed works notice is notice of a proposal for works given by the person proposing to carry out the works (the developer) in pursuance of arrangements made by the Secretary of State in relation to development by or on behalf of the Crown;

c

the developer is the Crown or a person acting on behalf of the Crown.

Acceptable works

I1619

1

This paragraph applies if before the relevant date in pursuance of the arrangements either the local planning authority have or the Secretary of State has given notice to the developer that they or he (as the case may be) find the proposed works acceptable.

2

The notice must be treated as if it is listed building consent granted under the listed buildings Act.

3

If the notice is subject to conditions the conditions have effect as if they are conditions attached to the consent.

I16210

1

This paragraph applies if before the relevant date the local planning authority have in pursuance of the arrangements kept a register of proposed works notices.

2

The register must be treated as if it is part of the register kept by them in pursuance of the listed buildings Act.

Referred proposals

I16311

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

before the relevant date the local planning authority have notified the developer in pursuance of the arrangements that they do not find the works acceptable, and

b

the matter has been referred to but not decided by the Secretary of State.

2

This paragraph also applies if—

a

before the relevant date the local planning authority have notified the developer in pursuance of the arrangements that they find the works acceptable subject to conditions, and

b

the matter has been referred to but not decided by the Secretary of State.

3

The Secretary of State must deal with the proposal as if it is an appeal by an applicant for listed building consent under section 20 of the listed buildings Act.

Pending proposals

I16412

1

This paragraph applies if before the relevant date—

a

proposed works notice has been given, but

b

the local planning authority have not given notice to the developer as mentioned in paragraph 9 or 11.

2

The listed buildings Act applies as if the proposal is an application for listed building consent duly made under that Act.

SCHEDULE 5Crown application: Scotland

Section 90

Purchase notices

I1691

In the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8) (referred to in this Schedule as the “principal Scottish Act”), there is inserted after section 88 (circumstances in which purchase notices may be served) the following section—

88APurchase notices: Crown land

1

A purchase notice may be served in respect of Crown land only as mentioned in this section.

2

The owner of a private interest in Crown land must not serve a purchase notice unless—

a

he first offers to dispose of his interest to the appropriate authority on equivalent terms, and

b

the offer is refused by the appropriate authority.

3

The appropriate authority may serve a purchase notice in relation to the following land—

a

land belonging to Her Majesty in right of her private estates,

b

land which forms part of the Crown Estate.

4

An offer is made on equivalent terms if the price payable for the interest is equal to (and, in default of agreement, determined in the same manner as) the compensation which would be payable in respect of it if it were acquired in pursuance of a purchase notice.

5

Expressions used in this section and in Part 12 (Crown Land) must be construed in accordance with that Part.

I1702

In the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 9) (referred to in this Schedule as the “Scottish listed buildings Act”), after section 28 (circumstances in which purchase notices may be served) there is inserted the following section—

28APurchase notices: Crown land

1

A listed building purchase notice may be served in respect of Crown land only as mentioned in this section.

2

The owner of a private interest in Crown land must not serve a listed building purchase notice unless—

a

he first offers to dispose of his interest to the appropriate authority on equivalent terms, and

b

the offer is refused by the appropriate authority.

3

The appropriate authority may serve a listed building purchase notice in relation to the following land—

a

land belonging to Her Majesty in right of her private estates,

b

land which forms part of the Crown Estate.

4

An offer is made on equivalent terms if the price payable for the interest is equal to (and, in default of agreement, determined in the same manner as) the compensation which would be payable in respect of it if it were acquired in pursuance of a listed building purchase notice.

Compulsory acquisition

I1713

1

In the principal Scottish Act, section 189 (compulsory acquisition of land for development and other planning purposes) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

2A

The Scottish Ministers must not authorise the acquisition of any interest in Crown land unless—

a

it is an interest which is for the time being held otherwise than by or on behalf of the Crown, and

b

the appropriate authority consents to the acquisition.

3

After subsection (8) there is inserted the following subsection—

9

Crown land must be construed in accordance with Part 12.

I1724

1

Section 190 of that Act (compulsory acquisition of land by Secretary of State for the Environment) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (1) there is inserted the following subsection—

1A

But subsection (1) does not permit the acquisition of any interest in Crown land unless—

a

it is an interest which is for the time being held otherwise than by or on behalf of the Crown, and

b

the appropriate authority consents to the acquisition.

3

After subsection (7) there is added the following subsection—

8

Crown land must be construed in accordance with Part 12.

I1735

1

In the Scottish listed buildings Act, section 42 (compulsory acquisition of listed building in need of repair) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (6) there is inserted the following subsection—

6A

This section does not permit the acquisition of any interest in Crown land unless—

a

it is an interest which is for the time being held otherwise than by or on behalf of the Crown, and

b

the appropriate authority consents to the acquisition.

Definitions

I119I1746

1

In the principal Scottish Act, section 242 (preliminary definitions) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1) for the definition of “Crown interest” there is substituted the following definition—

Crown interest” means any of the following—

a

an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or in right of Her private estates,

b

an interest belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department,

c

such other interest as the Scottish Ministers specify by order;

3

In subsection (2) after paragraph (b) there is inserted the following paragraph—

ba

in relation to land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates means a person appointed by Her Majesty in writing under the Royal Sign Manual or, if no such appointment is made, the Scottish Ministers;

4

After subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

2A

For the purposes of an application for planning permission made by or on behalf of the Crown in respect of land which does not belong to the Crown or in respect of which the Crown has no interest, a reference to the appropriate authority must be construed as a reference to the person who makes the application.

5

After subsection (3) there is inserted the following subsection—

3A

References to Her Majesty’s private estates must be construed in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862 (c. 37).

6

After subsection (4) there are inserted the following subsections—

5

An order made for the purposes of paragraph (c) of the definition of Crown interest in subsection (1) must be made by statutory instrument.

6

But no such order may be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I119

Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 20.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2006/101, art. 2

I174

Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 12.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2006/268, art. 3(f)

I120I1757

In the Scottish listed buildings Act, after section 73B (inserted by section 93(1)), there is inserted the following section—

73CExpressions relating to the Crown

1

Expressions relating to the Crown must be construed in accordance with this section.

2

Crown land is land in which there is a Crown interest.

3

A Crown interest is any of the following—

a

an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or in right of Her private estates,

b

an interest belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department,

c

such other interest as the Scottish Ministers specify by order.

4

A private interest is an interest which is not a Crown interest.

5

The appropriate authority in relation to any land is—

a

in the case of land belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown and forming part of the Crown Estate, the Crown Estate Commissioners,

b

in relation to any other land belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown, the government department having the management of the land,

c

in relation to land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates, a person appointed by Her Majesty in writing under the Royal Sign Manual or, if no such appointment is made, the Scottish Ministers,

d

in the case of land belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department, the department.

6

If any question arises as to what authority is the appropriate authority in relation to any land it must be referred to the Scottish Ministers, whose decision is final.

7

For the purpose of an application for listed building consent made by or on behalf of the Crown in respect of land which does not belong to the Crown or in respect of which the Crown has no interest, a reference to the appropriate authority must be construed as a reference to the person who makes the application.

8

The reference to Her Majesty’s private estates must be construed in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862 (c. 37).

9

An order made for the purposes of paragraph (c) of subsection (3) must be made by statutory instrument.

10

But no such order may be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

11

This section applies for the purposes of this Act.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I120

Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 20.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2006/101, art. 2

I175

Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 12.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2006/268, art. 3(f)

I121I1768

1

In the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 10) (referred to in this Schedule as the “Scottish hazardous substances Act”), section 31 (exercise of powers in relation to Crown land) is amended as follows.

2

Subsections (1) and (2) are omitted.

3

In subsection (3) for the definition of “Crown interest” there is substituted the following definition—

Crown interest” means any of the following—

a

an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or in right of Her private estates,

b

an interest belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department,

c

such other interest as the Scottish Ministers specify by order.

4

In subsection (5) after paragraph (b) there is inserted the following paragraph—

ba

in relation to land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates means a person appointed by Her Majesty in writing under the Royal Sign Manual or, if no such appointment is made, the Scottish Ministers,

5

After subsection (6) there are inserted the following subsections—

7

References to Her Majesty’s private estates must be construed in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862 (c. 37).

8

An order made for the purposes of paragraph (c) of the definition of Crown interest in subsection (3) must be made by statutory instrument.

9

But no such order may be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I121

Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 20.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2006/101, art. 2

I176

Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 12.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2006/268, art. 3(f)

Special enforcement notices

I1779

1

Sections 243 and 244 of the principal Scottish Act (control of development on Crown land: special enforcement notices) are omitted.

2

But the repeal of sections 243 and 244 does not affect their operation in relation to development carried out before the commencement of this paragraph.

Applications for planning permission, etc.

I122I17810

1

In the principal Scottish Act, after section 247 (supplementary provision as to Crown interest) there is inserted the following section—

247AApplications for planning permission by Crown

1

This section applies to an application for planning permission or for a certificate under section 151 made by or on behalf of the Crown.

2

The Scottish Ministers 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 (including any enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament).

2

Section 248 (application for planning permission etc. in anticipation of disposal of Crown land) is omitted.

3

The repeal of that section does not affect any requirement made in pursuance of regulations made under subsection (5)(b) of that section.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I122

Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 20.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2006/101, art. 2

I178

Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 12.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2006/268, art. 3(f)

I123I17911

After section 73E of the Scottish listed buildings Act (inserted by section 94(4)) there is inserted the following section—

73FApplications for listed building or conservation area consent by Crown

1

This section applies to an application for—

a

listed building consent, or

b

conservation area consent,

made by or on behalf of the Crown.

2

The Scottish Ministers 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 (including any enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I123

Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 20.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2006/101, art. 2

I179

Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 12.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2006/268, art. 3(f)

I18012

In the Scottish hazardous substances Act, section 32 (application for hazardous substances consent in anticipation of disposal of Crown land) is omitted.

I124I18113

Before section 33 of that Act there is inserted—

32AApplications for hazardous substances consent by Crown

1

This section applies to an application for hazardous substances consent made by or on behalf of the Crown.

2

The Scottish Ministers 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 (including any enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I124

Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 20.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2006/101, art. 2

I181

Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 12.6.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2006/268, art. 3(f)

Rights of entry

I18214

After section 270 of the principal Scottish Act (supplementary provisions as to rights of entry) there is inserted the following section—

270ARights of entry: Crown land

1

Section 269 applies to Crown land subject to the following modifications.

2

A person must not enter Crown land unless he has the relevant permission.

3

Relevant permission is the permission of—

a

a person appearing to the person seeking entry to the land to be entitled to give it, or

b

the appropriate authority.

4

In subsection (6) the words “Subject to section 270” must be ignored.

5

Section 270 does not apply to anything done by virtue of this section.

6

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 242.

I18315

After section 78 of the Scottish listed buildings Act (rights of entry: supplementary provisions) there is inserted the following section—

78ARights of entry: Crown land

1

Section 76 applies to Crown land subject to the following modifications.

2

A person must not enter Crown land unless he has the relevant permission.

3

Relevant permission is the permission of—

a

a person appearing to the person seeking entry to the land to be entitled to give it, or

b

the appropriate authority.

4

In subsection (6) the words “and 78” must be ignored.

5

Section 78 does not apply to anything done by virtue of this section.

6

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 73C.

I18416

After section 35 of the Scottish hazardous substances Act (rights of entry: supplementary provisions) there is inserted the following section—

35ARights of entry: Crown land

1

Section 33 applies to Crown land subject to the following modifications.

2

A person must not enter Crown land unless he has the relevant permission.

3

Relevant permission is the permission of—

a

a person appearing to the person seeking entry to the land to be entitled to give it, or

b

the appropriate authority.

4

In subsection (5), the words “and 35” must be ignored.

5

Section 35 does not apply to anything done by virtue of this section.

6

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 31(5).

Service of notices

I18517

After section 271 of the principal Scottish Act (service of notices) there is inserted the following section—

271AService of notices on the Crown

1

Any notice or other document required under this Act to be served on the Crown must be served on the appropriate authority.

2

Section 271 does not apply for the purposes of the service of such a notice or document.

3

Appropriate authority” must be construed in accordance with section 242.

Information as to interests in land

I18618

In the principal Scottish Act, after section 272 (power to require information as to interests in land) there is inserted the following section—

272AInformation as to interests in Crown land

1

This section applies to an interest in Crown land which is not a private interest.

2

Section 272 does not apply to an interest to which this section applies.

3

For a purpose mentioned in section 272(1) the Scottish Ministers may request the appropriate authority to give them such information as to the matters mentioned in section 272(2) as they specify in the request.

4

The appropriate authority must comply with a request under subsection (3) except to the extent—

a

that the matter is not within the knowledge of the authority, or

b

that to do so will disclose information as to any of the matters mentioned in section 265A(4).

5

Expressions used in this section and in Part 12 (Crown Land) must be construed in accordance with that Part.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

I18719

1

In the Scottish listed buildings Act, sections 74 and 75 (provisions relating to Crown land) are omitted.

2

The repeal of section 75 does not affect any requirement made in pursuance of regulations made under subsection (4)(b) of that section.

I18820

1

In the Scottish listed buildings Act, section 79 (application of certain general provisions of the principal Scottish Act) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1)—

a

after the entry relating to section 265 there is inserted— “ section 265A (planning inquiries to be held in public subject to certain exceptions), ”,

b

after the entry relating to section 271 there is inserted— “ section 271A(1) and (2) (service of notices on the Crown), ”, and

c

after the entry relating to section 272 there is inserted— “ section 272A(1) to (4) (information as to interests in Crown land), ”.

3

After subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

3

In the application of section 265A of the principal Act for the purposes of this Act, the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) of the section shall be construed as including any inquiry held by virtue of this section.

Hazardous substances

I18921

In the Scottish hazardous substances Act, in section 15 (revocation of consent on change of control of land) after subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

3

This section does not apply if the control of the land changes from one emanation of the Crown to another.

I19022

1

In the Scottish hazardous substances Act, section 36 (application of certain general provisions of the principal Scottish Act) is amended as follows—

a

after the entry relating to section 265 there is inserted— “ section 265A (planning inquiries to be held in public subject to certain exceptions), ”,

b

after the entry relating to section 271 there is inserted— “ section 271A(1) to (2) (service of notices on the Crown), ”, and

c

after the entry relating to section 272 there is inserted— “ section 272A(1) to (4) (information as to interests in Crown land), ”.

2

The existing provision as so amended becomes subsection (1), and after that subsection there is added—

2

In the application of section 265A of the principal Act for the purposes of this Act, the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) of the section shall be construed as including any inquiry held by virtue of this section.

Miscellaneous

I19123

Sections 242(4) (certain persons treated as having an interest in Crown land) and 246 (agreements relating to Crown land) of the principal Scottish Act are omitted.

I19224

In the principal Scottish Act, for section 247 (supplementary provisions as to Crown interest) there is substituted the following section—

247Supplementary provisions as to Crown interest

Where, in accordance with an agreement under section 246, the approval of a planning authority is required in respect of any development of land in which there is a Crown interest, sections 78 to 82 have effect in relation to the withholding of that approval, or the giving of it subject to conditions, as if it were a refusal of planning permission, or, as the case may be, a grant of planning permission subject to conditions.

I19325

1

In the principal Scottish Act, section 249 (tree preservation orders in anticipation of disposal of Crown land) is omitted.

2

But the repeal of section 249 does not affect its operation in relation to a tree preservation order made by virtue of that section before the commencement of this paragraph.

I19426

1

In the principal Scottish Act, section 250 (requirement of planning permission for continuance of use instituted by the Crown) is omitted.

2

But the repeal of section 250 does not affect its operation in relation to an agreement made as mentioned in subsection (1) of that section before the commencement of this paragraph.

SCHEDULE 6Amendments of the planning Acts

Section 118

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

I10I25I971

The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I10

Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I25

Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(h)

I97

Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 15.10.2005 for W. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/2847, art. 2(e)

I1652

In section 55(2)(b) (meaning of development) the word “local” is omitted.

I11I1973

For section 69 there is substituted the following section—

69Register of applications etc

1

The local planning authority must keep a register containing such information as is prescribed as to—

a

applications for planning permission;

b

requests for statements of development principles (within the meaning of section 61E);

c

local development orders;

d

simplified planning zone schemes.

2

The register must contain—

a

information as to the manner in which applications mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and requests mentioned in subsection (1)(b) have been dealt with;

b

such information as is prescribed with respect to any local development order or simplified planning zone scheme in relation to the authority’s area.

3

A development order may require the register to be kept in two or more parts.

4

Each part must contain such information as is prescribed relating to the matters mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b).

5

A development order may also make provision—

a

for a specified part of the register to contain copies of applications or requests and of any other documents or material submitted with them;

b

for the entry relating to an application or request (and everything relating to it) to be removed from that part of the register when the application (including any appeal arising out of it) or the request (as the case may be) has been finally disposed of.

6

Provision made under subsection (5)(b) does not prevent the inclusion of a different entry relating to the application or request in another part of the register.

7

The register must be kept in such manner as is prescribed.

8

The register must be kept available for inspection by the public at all reasonable hours.

9

Anything prescribed under this section must be prescribed by development order.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I11

Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I197

Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 22.2.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/321, art. 2

4

Section 76 (Duty to draw attention to certain provisions for benefit of disabled) is omitted.

F15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

In section 108 (compensation for refusal of planning permission formerly granted by development order) after subsection (3) there is inserted the following subsection—

3A

This section does not apply if—

a

development authorised by planning permission granted by a development order or local development order is started before the permission is withdrawn, and

b

the order includes provision in pursuance of section 61D permitting the development to be completed after the permission is withdrawn.

I757

1

In section 245 (modification of incorporated enactments), subsections (2) and (3) are omitted.

2

The amendments made by sub-paragraph (1) do not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice under section 11 of or, as the case may be, paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) is published before commencement of this paragraph.

I26I988

In section 284(1) (restriction on challenge to validity of certain documents), paragraph (a) is omitted.

I27I999

1

Section 287 (procedure for questioning the validity of certain matters) is amended as follows.

2

For subsections (1) to (3) there are substituted the following subsections—

1

This section applies to—

a

a simplified planning zone scheme or an alteration of such a scheme;

b

an order under section 247, 248, 249, 251, 257, 258 or 277,

and anything falling within paragraphs (a) and (b) is referred to in this section as a relevant document.

2

A person aggrieved by a relevant document may make an application to the High Court on the ground that—

a

it is not within the appropriate power, or

b

a procedural requirement has not been complied with.

3

The High Court may make an interim order suspending the operation of the relevant document—

a

wholly or in part;

b

generally or as it affects the property of the applicant.

3A

Subsection (3B) applies if the High Court is satisfied—

a

that a relevant document is to any extent outside the appropriate power;

b

that the interests of the applicant have been substantially prejudiced by a failure to comply with a procedural requirement.

3B

The High Court may quash the relevant document—

a

wholly or in part;

b

generally or as it affects the property of the applicant.

3C

An interim order has effect until the proceedings are finally determined.

3D

The appropriate power is—

a

in the case of a simplified planning zone scheme or an alteration of the scheme, Part III;

b

in the case of an order under section 247, 248, 249, 251, 257, 258 or 277, the section under which the order is made.

3

In subsection (5)—

a

paragraph (a) is omitted;

b

in each of paragraphs (b) to (e) the words “by virtue of subsection (3)” are omitted.

4

Subsection (6) is omitted.

I28I10010

1

Section 296 (exercise of powers in relation to Crown land) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1) for paragraph (a) there is substituted the following paragraph—

a

a document, plan or strategy specified in subsection (1A) may include proposals relating to the use of Crown land;

3

After subsection (1) there is inserted the following subsection—

1A

These are the documents, plans and strategies—

a

the regional spatial strategy (or a revision of it) within the meaning of Part 1 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004;

b

a local development document (or a revision of it) adopted or approved under Part 2 of that Act;

c

a local development plan (or a revision of it) adopted or approved under Part 6 of that Act;

d

the Mayor of London’s spatial development strategy (or any alteration or replacement of it) published in pursuance of section 337 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.

I29I10111

1

Section 303A (recovery of costs of certain inquiries) is amended as follows.

2

For subsection (1) there are substituted the following subsections—

1

This section applies if the appropriate authority appoints a person to carry out or hold a qualifying procedure.

1A

A qualifying procedure is—

a

an independent examination under section 20 or 64 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004;

b

a local inquiry or other hearing under paragraph 8(1)(a) of Schedule 7;

c

the consideration of objections under paragraph 8(1)(b) of that Schedule.

1B

The appropriate authority is—

a

the Secretary of State if the local planning authority causing the procedure to be carried out or held is in England;

b

the National Assembly for Wales if the local planning authority causing the procedure to be carried out or held is in Wales.

3

In each of subsections (2) to (6) and (10)(a) in each place where it occurs—

a

for “Secretary of State” there is substituted “ appropriate authority ”;

b

for “him” there is substituted “ it ”;

c

for “he” there is substituted “ it ”.

4

In each of subsections (2), (4), (5) and (6) in each place where it occurs for “inquiry” there is substituted “ procedure ”.

5

In subsection (5) each of the following is omitted—

a

“or appointed as one of the persons who are to hold it”;

b

“(in addition to what may be recovered by virtue of the appointment of any other person)”;

c

in paragraph (c), “(or, in a case where that person is appointed as one of the persons who are to hold the qualifying inquiry, an appropriate proportion of any costs attributable to the appointment of an assessor to assist those persons)”.

6

Subsections (7) to (9) are omitted.

7

Before subsection (10) there is inserted the following subsection—

9A

References to a local planning authority causing a qualifying inquiry to be held include references to a requirement under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 on the authority to submit a plan to the appropriate authority for independent examination.

I30I10212

In section 306 (2) (local authorities and statutory undertakers may contribute to certain costs of local planning authorities) for paragraph (a) there are substituted the following paragraphs—

a

any expenses incurred by a local planning authority for the purposes of carrying out a review under section 13 or 61 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (duty of local planning authority to keep under review certain matters affecting development);

ab

any expenses incurred by a county council for the purposes of carrying out a review under section 14 of that Act (duty of county council to keep under review certain matters affecting development);

I31I10313

In section 324(1) (rights of entry) for paragraph (a) there is substituted the following paragraph—

a

the preparation, revision, adoption or approval of a local development document under Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 or a local development plan under Part 6 of that Act;

I1214

1

Section 333 (provision about regulations and orders) is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (2) there is inserted the following subsection—

2A

Regulations may make different provision for different purposes.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I12

Sch. 6 para. 14 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I32I10415

In section 336(1) (interpretation) for the definition of development plan there is substituted—

  • development plan” must be construed in accordance with section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004;

I1316

I331

Schedule 1 (distribution of functions of local planning authorities) is amended as follows.

I332

Paragraph 2 is omitted.

3

In paragraph 3(7) the words “but paragraph 4 shall apply to such applications instead” are omitted.

I964

For paragraph 7 there is substituted the following paragraph—

7

1

A local planning authority must not determine an application for planning permission to which the consultation requirements apply unless it complies with sub-paragraph (7).

2

The consultation requirements are—

a

consultation with the RPB for the region in which the authority’s area is situated if the development is one to which sub-paragraph (3) applies;

b

consultation by a district planning authority with the county planning authority for their area if the development is one to which sub-paragraph (4) applies.

3

This sub-paragraph applies to—

a

a development which would by reason of its scale or nature or the location of the land be of major importance for the implementation of the RSS or a relevant regional policy, or

b

a development of a description in relation to which the RPB has given notice in writing to the local planning authority that it wishes to be consulted.

4

This sub-paragraph applies to—

a

a development which would materially conflict with or prejudice the implementation of a relevant county policy,

b

a development in an area in relation to which the county planning authority have given notice in writing to the district planning authority that development is likely to affect or be affected by the winning and working of minerals, other than coal,

c

a development of land in respect of which the county planning authority have given notice in writing to the district planning authority that they propose to carry out development,

d

a development which would prejudice a proposed development mentioned in paragraph (c) in respect of which notice has been given as so mentioned,

e

a development of land in relation to which the county planning authority have given notice in writing to the district planning authority that it is proposed to use the land for waste disposal, or

f

a development which would prejudice a proposed use mentioned in paragraph (e) in respect of which notice has been given as so mentioned.

5

The consultation requirements do not apply—

a

in respect of a development to which sub-paragraph (3) applies if the RPB gives a direction authorising the determination of the application without compliance with the requirements;

b

in respect of a development to which sub-paragraph (4) applies if the county planning authority gives a direction authorising the determination of the application without compliance with the requirements.

6

A direction under sub-paragraph (5) may be given in respect of a particular application or a description of application.

7

If the consultation requirements apply the local planning authority—

a

must give notice to the RPB or county planning authority (as the case may be) (the consulted body) that they propose to consider the application,

b

must send a copy of the application to the consulted body, and

c

must not determine the application until the end of such period as is prescribed by development order beginning with the date of the giving of notice under paragraph (a).

8

Sub-paragraph (7)(c) does not apply if before the end of the period mentioned in that sub-paragraph—

a

the local planning authority have received representations concerning the application from the consulted body, or

b

the consulted body gives notice that it does not intend to make representations.

9

A relevant regional policy is—

a

a policy contained in a draft revision of the RSS which has been submitted to the Secretary of State in pursuance of section 5(8) of the 2004 Act, or

b

a policy contained in a structure plan which has effect by virtue of paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 to the 2004 Act.

10

A relevant county policy is—

a

a policy contained in a local development document which has been prepared in accordance with a minerals and waste scheme and submitted to the Secretary of State in pursuance of section 20(1) of the 2004 Act or adopted by the county planning authority in pursuance of section 23 of that Act, or

b

a policy contained in a structure plan which has effect by virtue of paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 to the 2004 Act.

11

RPB and RSS must be construed in accordance with Part 1 of the 2004 Act.

12

The 2004 Act is the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

I34I10517

In Schedule 2 (transitional provisions relating to development plans) Parts 1, 2 and 3 are omitted.

I35I10618

1

Schedule 13 (blighted land) is amended as follows.

2

Paragraphs 1 to 4 are omitted.

3

The following paragraph is inserted as paragraph 1A—

1A

Land which is identified for the purposes of relevant public functions by a development plan document for the area in which the land is situated. Notes

1

Relevant public functions are—

a

the functions of a government department, local authority, National Park authority or statutory undertakers;

b

the establishment or running by a public telecommunications operator of a telecommunication system.

2

For the purposes of this paragraph a development plan document is—

a

a development plan document which is adopted or approved for the purposes of Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (in this paragraph, the 2004 Act);

b

a revision of such a document in pursuance of section 26 of the 2004 Act which is adopted or approved for the purposes of Part 2 of the 2004 Act;

c

a development plan document which has been submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination under section 20(1) of the 2004 Act;

d

a revision of a development plan document in pursuance of section 26 of the 2004 Act if the document has been submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination under section 20(1) of that Act.

3

But Note (2)(c) and (d) does not apply if the document is withdrawn under section 22 of the 2004 Act at any time after it has been submitted for independent examination.

4

In Note (2)(c) and (d) the submission of a development plan document to the Secretary of State for independent examination is to be taken to include the holding of an independent examination by the Secretary of State under section 21 or section 27 of the 2004 Act.

4

In paragraph 5 for “any such functions as are mentioned in paragraph 1(a)(i) or (ii)” there is substituted “ relevant public functions (within the meaning of paragraph 1A) ”.

5

In paragraph 6 for “any such functions as are mentioned in paragraph 5” there is substituted “ relevant public functions (within the meaning of paragraph 1A) ”.

6

In paragraph 13, for “paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4” there is substituted “ paragraph 1A ”.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)

I14I36I10719

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 is amended as follows.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I14

Sch. 6 para. 19 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I36

Sch. 6 para. 19 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(h)

I107

Sch. 6 para. 19 in force at 15.10.2005 for W. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/2847, art. 2(e)

I15I7020

In section 10(3) (regulations relating to applications for listed building consent)—

a

for paragraph (b) and the word “and” following it there is substituted the following paragraph—

b

requirements as to publicity in relation to such applications;

b

after paragraph (c) there are inserted the following paragraphs—

d

requirements as to consultation in relation to such applications;

e

prohibiting the determination of such applications during such period as is prescribed;

f

requirements on the local planning authority to take account of responses from persons consulted.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I15

Sch. 6 para. 20 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I70

Sch. 6 para. 20 in force at 28.9.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 3(e)

I37I10821

In section 23(2) (matters to which regard is to be had by local planning authority in exercising function of revoking or modifying consent) for “the development plan and to any other” there is substituted “ any ”.

I38I10922

In section 26(2) (matters to which regard is to be had by the Secretary of State in exercising function of revoking or modifying consent) for “the development plan and to any other” there is substituted “ any ”.

I16I7123

In section 67 (publicity for applications affecting the setting of listed buildings) for subsections (1) to (7) there is substituted the following subsection—

1

The Secretary of State may prescribe requirements as to publicity for applications for planning permission in cases where the local planning authority think that the development of land would affect the setting of a listed building.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I16

Sch. 6 para. 23 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I71

Sch. 6 para. 23 in force at 28.9.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 3(e)

I17I7224

In section 73 (publicity for applications affecting conservation areas) for subsection (1) there is substituted the following subsection—

1

The Secretary of State may prescribe requirements as to publicity for applications for planning permission in cases where the local planning authority think that the development of land would affect the character or appearance of a conservation area.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I17

Sch. 6 para. 24 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I72

Sch. 6 para. 24 in force at 28.9.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 3(e)

I39I11025

In section 91(2) (interpretation) “ “development plan”” is omitted.

I18I7326

In section 93 (provision about regulations and orders) after subsection (6) there are inserted the following subsections—

6A

Regulations and orders may make different provision for different purposes.

6B

The powers to make regulations under sections 10(3)(b), 67(1) and 73(1) must be taken to be powers mentioned in section 100(2) of the Local Government Act 2003 (powers exercisable in relation to descriptions of certain local authorities which fall into particular categories for the purposes of section 99 of that Act).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I18

Sch. 6 para. 26 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I73

Sch. 6 para. 26 in force at 28.9.2004 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 3(e)

Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c. 10)

I1927

In section 40 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (provision about regulations) after subsection (3) there is inserted the following subsection—

4

Regulations may make different provision for different purposes.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I19

Sch. 6 para. 27 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

SCHEDULE 7Amendments of other enactments

Section 118

Gas Act 1965 (c. 36)

1

In paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 3 of the Gas Act 1965 after “development order” there is inserted “ or local development order ”.

Finance Act 1969 (c. 32)

I40I1112

In section 58(4) of the Finance Act 1969 (disclosure of information for statistical purposes), in the Table in the entry relating to local planning authorities—

a

in the first column for “the Town and Country Planning Act 1990” there is substituted “ Part 2 or 6 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 ”;

b

In the second column for “Part II of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990” there is substituted “ Part 2 or 6 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 ”.

Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)

I41I1123

In section 28(6)(a) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (development for certain public purposes) for “Town and Country Planning Act 1990” there is substituted “ Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 ”.

Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968 (c. 34)

I764

In section 12 of the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968 after subsection (3) there is inserted the following subsection—

4

If a person is entitled in respect of the same interest in land to a payment both—

a

by virtue of subsection (1), and

b

under section 33B of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (additional loss payment for agricultural land),

section 33H of that Act (only one payment to be made if a person has dual entitlement) applies.

Countryside Act 1968 (c. 41)

I775

1

Paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the Countryside Act 1968 is amended as follows.

2

In sub-paragraph (2), after “published” there is inserted “ , affixed ”.

3

In sub-paragraph (4)(a), after “published” there is inserted “ , affixed ”.

4

The amendments made by this paragraph do not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice under section 11 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) is published before commencement of this paragraph.

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969 (c lii)

I426

In section 13 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969 (exercise of powers relating to walkways), in the proviso for the words from “any local plan” to “Schedule 1 to that Act)” there is substituted “ a local development document (within the meaning of Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004) ”.

Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)

I787

1

The Land Compensation Act 1973 is amended as follows.

2

In section 29 (home loss payments) after subsection (3A) there is inserted the following subsection—

3B

For the purposes of this section a person must not be treated as displaced from a dwelling in consequence only of the compulsory acquisition of part of a garden or yard or of an outhouse or appurtenance belonging to or usually enjoyed with the building which is occupied or is intended to be occupied as the dwelling.

3

Sections 34 to 36 are omitted.

4

In section 87(1) (general interpretation) in the definition of “dwelling” “(except in section 29)” is omitted.

5

But the amendments made by this paragraph do not have effect in relation to a compulsory purchase order made or made in draft before the commencement of this paragraph.

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973 (c xxx)

I438

In section 24(4) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973 (definitions for the purpose or provision relating to parking place agreements)—

a

in the definition of appropriate provision for “the Greater London” there is substituted “ their ”;

b

in the second place where it occurs “Greater London development plan” is omitted.

Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70)

I799

1

Schedule 4 to the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 is amended as follows.

2

Paragraph 2 is omitted.

3

In paragraph 3, in sub-paragraph (1)(c), for “section 13 of that Act to objections made by an owner, lessee or occupier” there is substituted “ sections 13 and 13A of that Act to relevant objections ”.

4

The amendments made by this paragraph do not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice under section 11 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) is published before commencement of this paragraph.

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)

I110

I801

The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.

I802

In section 142 (acquisition by corporation), in subsection (2A), “(subject to section 144(2))” is omitted.

I803

In section 143 (acquisition by local highway authority), in subsection (3A), “(subject to section 144(2))” is omitted.

I804

In section 144, in subsection (2), “the 1981 Act and” is omitted.

I805

In Schedule 28, in paragraph 1, “The 1981 Act and” and the words from “and in paragraph 2” to the end are omitted.

I806

The amendments made by this paragraph do not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice under section 11 of or, as the case may be, paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is published before commencement of this paragraph.

7

In Schedule 26 (Urban Development Corporations), after paragraph 14 there are inserted the following paragraphs—

Delegation of planning functions

14A

1

This paragraph applies in relation to any function conferred on the corporation by virtue of an order under section 149 above.

2

The corporation may appoint committees and such committees may appoint sub-committees.

3

Anything which is authorised or required to be done by the corporation—

a

may be done by any member of the corporation or of its staff who is authorised for the purpose either generally or specifically;

b

may be done by a committee or sub-committee which is so authorised.

4

The corporation may—

a

determine the quorum of a committee or sub-committee;

b

make such arrangements as it thinks appropriate relating to the meetings and procedure of a committee or sub-committee.

5

Anything done for the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) is subject to directions given by the Secretary of State.

6

The validity of anything done by a committee or sub-committee is not affected by—

a

any vacancy among its members;

b

any defect in the appointment of any of its members.

7

This paragraph does not extend to Scotland.

Delegation of planning functions

14B

1

This paragraph has effect in relation to the membership of committees and sub-committees appointed under paragraph 14A.

2

A committee may consist of—

a

such members of the corporation as it appoints;

b

such other persons as the corporation (with the consent of the Secretary of State) appoints.

3

A sub-committee of a committee may consist of—

a

such members of the committee as it appoints;

b

such persons who are members of another committee of the corporation (whether or not they are members of the corporation) as the committee appoints;

c

such other persons as the corporation (with the consent of the Secretary of State) appoints.

4

The membership of a committee or sub-committee—

a

must always include at least one person who is a member of the corporation;

b

must not include any person who is a member of the staff of the corporation.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

Sch. 7 para. 10 partly in force; Sch. 7 para. 10(7) in force at 13.7.2004, see s. 121(6)

I80

Sch. 7 para. 10(1)-(6) in force at 31.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2593, art. 2(d)

Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

11

I44I1131

The Highways Act 1980 is amended as follows.

I44I1132

In section 232(8) after “1990” there is inserted “ and Parts 2 and 6 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 ”.

I44I1133

In section 232(9) for the definition of development plan there is substituted—

  • development plan” must be construed in accordance with section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004;

  • local authority” has the same meaning as in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

I814

Section 259(power to confirm, etc, compulsory purchase order in part) is omitted.

I815

The amendment made by sub-paragraph (4) does not apply to a compulsory purchase order of which notice under section 11 of or, as the case may be, paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is published before the commencement of that sub-paragraph.

Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)

I8212

In section 29(5) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 for the words “any reference to any owner, lessee or occupier” there are substituted the words “ the reference to a qualifying person for the purposes of section 12(2) ”.

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

I8313

1

In section 578A of the Housing Act 1985 (modification of compulsory purchase order in case of acquisition of land for clearance), in subsection (2), for “section 13” there is substituted “ sections 13 to 13C ”.

2

The amendment made by sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice under section 11 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is published before commencement of this paragraph.

Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40)

I8414

1

The Education Reform Act 1988 is amended as follows.

2

In section 190 (wrongful contracts or disposals), in subsection (6) for the words from “references” to the end there is substituted “ the reference in section 12 of that Act to an owner of the land included reference to the London Residuary Body ”.

3

In section 201 (wrongful disposals), in subsection (6), for the words from “references” to the end there is substituted “ the reference in section 12 of that Act to an owner of the land included reference to the local education authority concerned ”.

4

The amendments made by this paragraph do not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice under section 11 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) is published before commencement of this paragraph.

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)

I8515

1

Paragraph 2 of Schedule 10 to the Housing Act 1988 (modifications of Acquisition of Land Act 1981) is omitted.

2

The amendment made by sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice under section 11 of or, as the case may be, paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is published before commencement of this paragraph.

Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34)

I45I11416

In Schedule 4 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Part 3 is omitted.

Local Government Act 1992 (c. 19)

I46I11517

In section 14(5) of the Local Government Act 1992 (structural changes which may be recommended by the Electoral Commission), paragraph (d) is omitted.

F2...

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F2

Sch. 7 para. 18 and cross-heading repealed (1.4.2009) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3002), art. 1(3), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2) (see S.I. 2009/803, arts. 1(2), 3, 10)

18

F2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)

I2019

1

The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.

I47I1162

In section 67 (which makes provision for a National Park authority to be the local planning authority) subsections (2) to (4) are omitted.

3

In Schedule 14 (periodic review of mineral planning permissions) in paragraph 2(1), in the definition of “first review date”, for “paragraph 5” there is substituted “ paragraphs 3A and 5 ”.

4

In Schedule 14 after paragraph 3 there is inserted the following paragraph—

3A

1

The Secretary of State may by order specify a first review date different from the first review date found in pursuance of paragraph 3(1) or (2).

2

Sub-paragraph (3) applies if no first review date is found in pursuance of paragraph 3(1) or (2).

3

The Secretary of State may by order specify a first review date.

4

An order under sub-paragraph (3) may make different provision for different cases or different classes of case.

5

An order under this paragraph must be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I20

Sch. 7 para. 19 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I47

Sch. 7 para. 19(2) in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(i)

I116

Sch. 7 para. 19(2) in force at 15.10.2005 for W. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/2847, art. 2(f)

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8)

I16720

1

The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 is amended as follows.

2

In section 26(2)(b) (meaning of “development”), for “local roads authority” there is substituted “ roads authority (as defined by section 151(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984) ”.

3

In section 275 (regulations and orders), after subsection (2) there is inserted—

2A

Regulations may make different provision for different purposes.

4

In Schedule 10 (periodic review of mineral planning permissions)—

a

in paragraph 2(1), in the definition of “first review date”, for “paragraph 5” there is substituted “ paragraphs 3A and 5 ”; and

b

after paragraph 3, there is inserted the following paragraph—

3A

1

The Scottish Ministers may by order specify a first review date different from the first review date found in pursuance of paragraph 3(1) or (2).

2

Sub-paragraph (3) applies if no first review date is found in pursuance of paragraph 3(1) or (2).

3

The Scottish Ministers may by order specify a first review date.

4

An order under sub-paragraph (3) may make different provision for different cases or different classes of case.

5

An order under this paragraph must be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 (c. 45)

I8621

1

Paragraph 1 of Schedule 5 to the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 (modifications of Acquisition of Land Act 1981) is omitted.

2

The amendment made by sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to compulsory purchase orders of which notice has been published under section 11 of or, as the case may be, paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) before commencement of this paragraph.

Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

I4822

1

The Greater London Authority Act 1999 is amended as follows.

2

In section 337 (publication)—

a

for “relevant regional planning guidance” there is substituted “ the regional spatial strategy for a region which adjoins Greater London ”;

b

subsection (10) is omitted.

3

In section 342(1) (matters to which Mayor is to have regard) for paragraph (a) there is substituted the following—

a

the regional spatial strategy for a region which adjoins Greater London;

4

In section 346(b) (Mayor to monitor plans) for “unitary development plan” there is substituted “ local development documents (within the meaning of Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004) ”.

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)

I49I11723

In section 86(4) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000—

a

II,” is omitted;

b

at the end there is inserted “ or under Part 2 or 6 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 ”.

SCHEDULE 8Transitional provisions: Parts 1 and 2

Section 119

Development plan

I501

1

During the transitional period a reference in an enactment mentioned in section 38(7) above to the development plan for an area in England is a reference to—

a

the RSS for the region in which the area is situated or the spatial development strategy for an area in Greater London, and

b

the development plan for the area for the purposes of section 27 or 54 of the principal Act.

2

The transitional period is the period starting with the commencement of section 38 and ending on whichever is the earlier of—

a

the end of the period of three years;

b

the day when in relation to an old policy, a new policy which expressly replaces it is published, adopted or approved.

3

But the Secretary of State may direct that for the purposes of such policies as are specified in the direction sub-paragraph (2)(a) does not apply.

4

An old policy is a policy which (immediately before the commencement of section 38) forms part of a development plan for the purposes of section 27 or 54 of the principal Act.

5

A new policy is a policy which is contained in—

a

a revision of an RSS;

b

an alteration or replacement of the spatial development strategy;

c

a development plan document.

F3d

a neighbourhood development plan.

6

But—

a

an old policy contained in a structure plan is replaced only by a new policy contained in a revision to an RSS;

b

an old policy contained in a waste local plan or a minerals local plan is replaced in relation to any area of a county council for which there is a district council only by a new policy contained in a development plan document which is prepared in accordance with a minerals and waste development scheme.

7

A new policy is published if it is contained in—

a

a revision of an RSS published by the Secretary of State under section 9(6);

b

an alteration or replacement of the Mayor of London’s spatial development strategy published in pursuance of section 337 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29).

F4c

a neighbourhood development plan published under section 38B(5) of the principal Act.

8

A new policy is adopted or approved if it is contained in a development plan document which is adopted or approved for the purposes of Part 2.

9

A minerals and waste development scheme is a scheme prepared in accordance with section 16.

10

The development plan mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) does not include a street authorisation map which continued to be treated as having been adopted as a local plan by virtue of paragraph 4 of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the principal Act.

Structure plans

I512

1

This paragraph applies to proposals for the alteration or replacement of a structure plan for the area of a local planning authority.

2

If before the commencement of Part 1 of this Act the authority have complied with section 33(2) of the principal Act (making copies of proposals and the explanatory memorandum available for inspection) the provisions of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the principal Act continue to have effect in relation to the proposals.

3

In any other case—

a

the authority must take no further step in relation to the proposals;

b

the proposals have no effect.

4

If the proposals are adopted or approved by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) above, paragraph 1 of this Schedule applies to the policies contained in the proposals as if—

a

they were policies contained in a development plan within the meaning of section 54 of the principal Act;

b

the date of commencement of section 38 is the date when the proposals are adopted or approved (as the case may be).

Unitary development plan

I523

1

This paragraph applies to proposals for the alteration or replacement of a unitary development plan for the area of a local planning authority.

2

If before the relevant date the authority have not complied with section 13(2) of the principal Act (making copies of the proposals available for inspection)—

a

they must take no further step in relation to the proposals;

b

the proposals have no effect.

3

In any other case paragraph 4 or 5 below applies.

I21I534

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

before the relevant date the local planning authority is not required to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held by virtue of section 16(1) of the principal Act (inquiry must be held if objections made), or

b

before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act a person is appointed under that section to hold an inquiry or other hearing.

2

If this paragraph applies the provisions of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the principal Act continue to have effect in relation to the proposals.

3

The relevant date is whichever is the later of—

a

the end of any period prescribed by regulations under section 26 of the principal Act for the making of objections to the proposals;

b

the commencement of Part 2 of this Act.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I21

Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I53

Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(j)

I545

1

If paragraph 4 does not apply the provisions of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the principal Act continue to have effect in relation to the proposals subject to the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) below.

2

If before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act the local planning authority have not published revised proposals in pursuance of regulations under section 26 of the principal Act—

a

any provision of the regulations relating to publication of revised proposals must be ignored,

b

the authority must comply again with section 13(2) of the principal Act.

3

If before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act the local planning authority have published revised proposals in pursuance of regulations under section 26 of the principal Act the authority must comply again with section 13(2) of that Act.

4

Any provision of regulations under section 26 of the principal Act which permits the local planning authority to modify proposals after an inquiry or other hearing has been held under section 16 of that Act must be ignored.

5

If such an inquiry or other hearing is held the authority must adopt the proposals in accordance with the recommendations of the person appointed to hold the inquiry or other hearing.

I556

If proposals are adopted or approved in pursuance of paragraph 4 or 5 above paragraph 1 of this Schedule applies to the policies contained in the proposals as if—

a

they were policies contained in a development plan for the purposes of section 27 of the principal Act;

b

the date of commencement of section 38 is the date when the proposals are adopted or approved.

I567

1

This paragraph applies if at the date of commencement of Part 1 a local planning authority have not prepared a unitary development plan in pursuance of section 12 of the principal Act.

2

References in paragraphs 3 to 6 to proposals for the alteration or replacement of a plan must be construed as references to the plan.

Local plan

I578

1

This paragraph applies to proposals for the alteration or replacement of a local plan for the area of a local planning authority.

2

If before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act the authority have not complied with section 40(2) of the principal Act (making copies of the proposals available for inspection)—

a

they must take no further step in relation to the proposals;

b

the proposals have no effect.

3

In any other case paragraph 9 or 10 below applies.

I22I589

1

This paragraph applies if—

a

before the relevant date the local planning authority is not required to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held by virtue of section 42(1) of the principal Act (inquiry must be held if objections made), or

b

before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act a person is appointed under that section to hold an inquiry or other hearing.

2

If this paragraph applies the provisions of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the principal Act continue to have effect in relation to the proposals.

3

The relevant date is whichever is the later of—

a

the end of any period prescribed by regulations under section 53 of the principal Act for the making of objections to the proposals;

b

the commencement of Part 2 of this Act.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I22

Sch. 8 para. 9 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I58

Sch. 8 para. 9 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(j)

I5910

1

If paragraph 9 does not apply the provisions of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the principal Act continue to have effect in relation to the proposals subject to the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) below.

2

If before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act the local planning authority have not published revised proposals in pursuance of regulations under section 53 of the principal Act—

a

any provision of the regulations relating to publication of revised proposals must be ignored,

b

the authority must comply again with section 40(2) of the principal Act.

3

If before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act the local planning authority have published revised proposals in pursuance of regulations under section 53 of the principal Act the authority must comply again with section 40(2) of that Act.

4

Any provision of regulations under section 53 of the principal Act which permits the local planning authority to modify proposals after an inquiry or other hearing has been held under section 42 of that Act must be ignored.

5

If such an inquiry or other hearing is held the authority must adopt the proposals in accordance with the recommendations of the person appointed to hold the inquiry or other hearing.

I6011

1

This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State thinks—

a

that the conformity requirement is likely to give rise to inconsistency between the proposals and relevant policies or guidance, and

b

that it is necessary or expedient to avoid such inconsistency.

2

The Secretary of State may direct that to the extent specified in the direction the conformity requirement must be ignored.

3

The Secretary of State must give reasons for the direction.

4

The conformity requirement is—

a

the requirement under section 36(4) of the principal Act that the local plan is to be in general conformity with the structure plan;

b

the prohibition under section 43(3) of the principal Act on the adoption of proposals for a local plan or for its alteration or replacement which do not conform generally with the structure plan.

5

Relevant policies and guidance are—

a

national policies;

b

advice contained in guidance;

c

policies in the RSS.

I6112

If proposals are adopted or approved in pursuance of paragraphs 9 to 11 above paragraph 1 of this Schedule applies to the policies contained in the proposals as if—

a

they were policies contained in a development plan for the purposes of section 54 of the principal Act;

b

the date of commencement of section 38 is the date when the proposals are adopted or approved.

I6213

1

This paragraph applies if at the date of commencement of Part 1 a local planning authority have not prepared a local plan in pursuance of section 36 of the principal Act.

2

References in paragraphs 8 to 12 to proposals for the alteration or replacement of a plan must be construed as references to the plan.

Minerals and waste local plans

I6314

Paragraphs 8 to 13 above apply to a minerals local plan and a waste local plan as they apply to a local plan and references in those paragraphs to a local planning authority must be construed as including references to a mineral planning authority and an authority who are entitled to prepare a waste local plan.

Schemes

I6415

1

This paragraph applies to—

a

the local development scheme which a local planning authority are required to prepare and maintain under section 15 of this Act;

b

the minerals and waste development scheme which a county council are required to prepare and maintain for any part of their area for which there is a district council.

2

During the transitional period the local planning authority or county council (as the case may be) must include in the scheme as a development plan document—

a

any plan or document which relates to an old policy (for the purposes of paragraph 1 above) which has not been replaced by a new policy;

b

any proposals adopted or approved by virtue of paragraphs 3 to 12 above.

Savings

I6516

1

The repeal by this Act of paragraphs 1 to 4 of Schedule 13 to the principal Act does not affect anything which is required or permitted to be done for the purposes of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of the principal Act during any time when a plan mentioned in any of those paragraphs continues to form part of the development plan by virtue of—

a

paragraph 1 of this Schedule, or

b

that paragraph as applied by any other provision of this Schedule.

2

References to a plan mentioned in any of paragraphs 1 to 4 include any proposal for the alteration or replacement of the plan.

3

The development plan is the development plan for the purposes of section 27 or 54 of the principal Act.

Regulations and orders

I23I6617

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for giving full effect to this Schedule.

2

The regulations may, in particular—

a

make such provision as he thinks is necessary in consequence of this Schedule;

b

make provision to supplement any modifications of the principal Act required by this Schedule.

3

The Secretary of State may by order make such provision as he thinks is necessary in consequence of anything done under or by virtue of this Schedule.

4

Provision under sub-paragraph (3) includes provisions corresponding to that which could be made by order under Schedule 2 of the principal Act.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I23

Sch. 8 para. 17 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I66

Sch. 8 para. 17 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(j)

I24I6718

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—

a

for treating anything done or purported to have been done for the purposes of Part 2 before the commencement of that Part as having been done after that commencement;

b

for disregarding any requirement of section 19 in respect of anything done or purported to have been done for the purposes of any other provision of Part 2.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I24

Sch. 8 para. 18 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I67

Sch. 8 para. 18 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(j)

Interpretation

I6819

1

References to section 27 of the principal Act must be construed subject to section 28(3)(a) and (c) of that Act.

2

RSS must be construed in accordance with Part 1 of this Act.

3

Development plan document must be construed in accordance with Part 2 of this Act.

I69I74I87I118I166I168I195I196SCHEDULE 9Repeals

Section 120

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I69

Sch. 9 in force at 28.9.2004 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(k), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 2)

I74

Sch. 9 in force at 28.9.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 3(f), Sch. 1 Pt. 2

I87

Sch. 9 in force at 31.10.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2593, art. 2(e)

I118

Sch. 9 in force at 15.10.2005 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2005/2847, art. 2(g), Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I166

Sch. 9 in force at 7.6.2006 for specified purposes for E.W. by S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2(f)

I168

Sch. 9 in force at 12.6.2006 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2006/268, art. 3(e)

I195

Sch. 9 in force at 10.8.2006 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2006/1061, art. 3(b)

I196

Sch. 9 in force at 30.6.2007 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2007/1369, art. 2(b)

Short title and chapter

Extent of repeal

Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)

Sections 34 to 36.

In section 87(1), in the definition of “dwelling”, “(except in section 29)”.

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973 (c. xxx)

In section 24(4), the second “Greater London development plan”.

Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70)

In Schedule 4, paragraph 2.

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)

In section 142(2A), “(subject to section 144(2))”.

In section 143(3A), “(subject to section 144(2))”.

In section 144(2), “the 1981 Act and”.

In Schedule 28, in paragraph 1, “The 1981 Act and” and the words from “and in paragraph 2” to the end.

Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

Section 259.

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)

In Schedule 10, paragraph 2.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

Part 2.

In section 55(2)(b), the word “local”.

Section 73(3).

Section 76.

Section 83(1).

Sections 106 to 106B.

In section 220(3), the expression “62”.

In section 226, in subsection (1) the first “which” and subsection (2).

Section 245(2) and (3).

In section 284(1), paragraph (a).

In section 287, in subsection (5), paragraph (a) and in each of paragraphs (b) to (e) the words “by virtue of subsection (3)” and subsection (6).

Section 293(4).

Sections 294 to 297.

Section 298(1) and (2).

Sections 299 to 301.

Section 303(6).

In section 303A, in subsection (5) the words “or appointed as one of the persons who are to hold it”, the words “(in addition to what may be recovered by virtue of the appointment of any other person)” and in paragraph (c) the words “(or, in a case where that person is appointed as one of the persons who are to hold the qualifying inquiry, an appropriate proportion of any costs attributable to the appointment of an assessor to assist those persons)” and subsections (7) to (9).

In Schedule 1, paragraph 2, in paragraph 3(7) the words “but paragraph 4 shall apply to such applications instead”.

In Schedule 2, Parts 1, 2 and 3.

In Schedule 7, paragraphs 3 and 4.

In Schedule 13, paragraphs 1 to 4.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)

In section 10, in subsection (2) the words “shall be made in such form as the authority may require and” and in subsection (3) the word “and” after paragraph (b).

Section 67(2) to (7).

Sections 83 and 84.

In section 91(2), “ “development plan””.

In section 92(2)(a), “83, 84,”.

Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c. 10)

Section 31(1) and (2).

Section 32.

Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34)

Section 17(1).

In Schedule 4, Part 3.

In Schedule 18, Part 2 in the entry relating to the Land Compensation Act 1973, “section 36(6) (farm loss payment),”.

Local Government Act 1992 (c. 19)

In section 14(5), paragraph (d).

Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28)

In Schedule 20, paragraph 2.

Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)

In section 67, subsections (2) to (4).

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8)

Section 242(4).

Sections 243 to 250.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 9)

Sections 74 and 75.

Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 10)

Section 31(1) and (2).

Section 32.

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 (c. 45)

In Schedule 5, paragraph 1.

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)

In section 86(4), “II,”.

Note: The repeal of sections 34 to 36 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 does not have effect in relation to a compulsory purchase order made or made in draft before the commencement of paragraph 7(3) of Schedule 7.