39Sustainable developmentE+W
(1)This section applies to any person who or body which exercises any function—
F1(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)under Part 2 [F2of this Act] in relation to local development documents;
F3(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)The person or body must exercise the function with the objective of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development.
[F4(2A)For the purposes of subsection (2) the person or body must (in particular) have regard to the desirability of achieving good design.]
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2) the person or body must have regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by—
(a)the Secretary of State for the purposes of [F5 subsection (1)(b)];
F6(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1S. 39(1)(a) repealed (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(5)(5), Sch. 5 para. 18(2)(a), 7 Pt. 4; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(gg)(ii)
F2Words in s. 39(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(5), Sch. 5 para. 18(2)(b); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(gg)
F3S. 39(1)(c) omitted (1.4.2016) by virtue of Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), ss. 2(6)(a), 58(4)(a); S.I. 2015/1987, art. 5(a) (with art. 6)
F4S. 39(2A) inserted (6.4.2009 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 183, 241(3), (4) (with s. 226); S.I. 2009/400, art. 5(a)
F5Words in s. 39(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(5), Sch. 5 para. 18(3); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(gg)
F6S. 39(3)(b) omitted (1.4.2016) by virtue of Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), ss. 2(6)(b), 58(4)(a); S.I. 2015/1987, art. 5(a) (with art. 6)
Commencement Information
I1S. 39 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(d)
I2S. 39 in force at 15.10.2005 for W. by S.I. 2005/2847, art. 2(b)