(1)The local planning authority may adopt a local development document (other than a development plan document) either as originally prepared or as modified to take account of—
(a)any representations made in relation to the document;
(b)any other matter they think is relevant.
(2)The authority may adopt a development plan document as originally prepared if the person appointed to carry out the independent examination of the document recommends that the document as originally prepared is adopted.
(3)The authority may adopt a development plan document with modifications if the person appointed to carry out the independent examination of the document recommends the modifications.
(4)The authority must not adopt a development plan document unless they do so in accordance with subsection (2) or (3).
(5)A document is adopted for the purposes of this section if it is adopted by resolution of the authority.
Commencement Information
I1S. 23 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(b)