The single [F1appointed person] E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 78 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 30(5); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
78Single [F2appointed person] to handle applicationE+W+S
(1)This Chapter applies where—
(a)the [F3Secretary of State] accepts an application for an order granting development consent, and
(b)under section 61(2), it is decided that the application is to be handled by a single [F4appointed person] under this Chapter.
(2)In this Chapter “the single [F5appointed person]” means the person who is appointed to handle the application under this Chapter.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in s. 78 heading substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 30(5); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F3Words in s. 78(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 30(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F4Words in s. 78(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 30(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F5Words in s. 78(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 30(4); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 78 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)
[F679Appointment of single appointed personE+W+S
The Secretary of State must appoint a person to handle the application.]
Textual Amendments
F6S. 79 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 31; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
80Ceasing to be the single [F7appointed person] E+W+S
F8(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)A person may resign from being the single [F9appointed person] by giving notice in writing to the [F10Secretary of State].
(3)The [F11Secretary of State] may remove a person (“the appointee”) from being the single [F12appointed person] [F13if the Secretary of State] is satisfied that the appointee is unable, unwilling or unfit to perform the duties of the single [F12appointed person].
Textual Amendments
F7Words in s. 80 heading substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 32(5); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F8S. 80(1) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 32(2), Sch. 25 Pt. 20; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7
F9Words in s. 80(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 32(3)(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F10Words in s. 80(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 32(3)(b); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F11Words in s. 80(3) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 32(4)(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F12Words in s. 80(3) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 32(4)(b); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F13Words in s. 80(3) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 32(4)(c); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
Commencement Information
I2S. 80 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)
F1481Single Commissioner continuing though ceasing to be CommissionerE+W+S
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Textual Amendments
F14S. 81 repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 33, Sch. 25 Pt. 20; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7
82Appointment of replacement single [F15appointed person] E+W+S
(1)Where a person ceases to be the single [F15appointed person], a new appointment of a person to handle the application must be made under section 79.
(2)Where that happens, the new single [F15appointed person] may, so far as may be appropriate, decide to treat things done by or in relation to any previous single [F15appointed person] as done by or in relation to the new single [F15appointed person].
(3)Where the single [F15appointed person] makes a decision under subsection (2), the single [F15appointed person] is under a duty to acquire the necessary knowledge of the previous proceedings on the application.
Textual Amendments
F15Words in s. 82 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 34; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
Commencement Information
I3S. 82 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)