Planning Act 2008

Section 153

SCHEDULE 6 E+W+S Changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 6 modified (31.1.2017) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(1)(b), Sch. 7 para. 8(3) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6)

Preliminary E+W+S

1 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule. E+W+S

(2) “The applicant”, in relation to a development consent order, means the person who applied for the order.

(3) “A successor in title of the applicant” means a person who—

(a) derives title to the land from the applicant (whether directly or indirectly), and

(b) has an interest in the land.

F1 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) “Development consent order” means an order granting development consent.

(6) “The land”, in relation to a development consent order, means the land to which the order relates or any part of that land.

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 6 para. 1(4) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(2), Sch. 25 Pt. 20; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2054, art. 2(b)

Non-material changes E+W+S

2 (1) The [F2 Secretary of State] may make a change to a development consent order if [F3 the Secretary of State] is satisfied that the change is not material. E+W+S

This is subject to sub-paragraph (13).

[F4 (1A) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—

(a) the decision-making process in relation to the exercise of the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1);

(b) the making of the decision as to whether to exercise that power;

(c) the effect of a decision to exercise that power.

This is subject to sub-paragraph (2).

(1B) The power to make regulations under sub-paragraph (1A) includes power to allow a person to exercise a discretion.]

(2) In deciding whether a change is material, the [F2 Secretary of State] must have regard to the effect of the change, together with any previous changes made under this paragraph, on the development consent order as originally made.

(3) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) includes power—

(a) to impose new requirements in connection with the development for which consent is granted by the development consent order;

(b) to remove or alter existing requirements.

(4) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised only on an application made to the [F5 Secretary of State] by or on behalf of—

(a) the applicant or a successor in title of the applicant,

(b) a person with an interest in the land, or

(c) any other person for whose benefit the development consent order has effect.

(5) An application under sub-paragraph (4) must be made in the prescribed form and manner.

(6) Sub-paragraph (7) applies in relation to an application under sub-paragraph (4) made by or on behalf of a person with an interest in some, but not all, of the land to which the development consent order relates.

(7) The application may be made only in respect of so much of the order as affects the land in which the person has an interest.

(8) The [F2 Secretary of State] [F6 and the person who has made the application under sub-paragraph (4)] must comply with such requirements as may be prescribed as to consultation and publicity in relation to the exercise of the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1).

This is subject to sub-paragraphs (9) to (11).

[F7 (8A) The power to make regulations under sub-paragraph (8) includes power to allow the Secretary of State or the person who has made the application under sub-paragraph (4) to exercise a discretion.]

(9) If the development consent order was required to be contained in a statutory instrument, the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised only by order contained in a statutory instrument.

F8 (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(11) As soon as practicable after the instrument [F9 containing the order] is made, the [F2 Secretary of State] must deposit a copy of it in the office of the Clerk of the Parliaments.

(12) If a change is made to a development consent order under the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) the order continues in force,

(b) the [F2 Secretary of State] must give notice of the change to the order to such persons as may be prescribed, and

(c) the change to the order takes effect from the date on which the notice is issued, or, if the change to the order is required to be made by order contained in a statutory instrument, the date specified in the order making the change.

(13) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may not be exercised in relation to provision included in an order granting development consent by virtue of [F10 paragraph 30A or 30B of Schedule 5 (deemed marine licence under Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009).]

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 6 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F3 Words in Sch. 6 para. 2(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(4); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F4 Sch. 6 para. 2(1A)(1B) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 128, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)

F5 Words in Sch. 6 para. 2(4) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(5); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F6 Words in Sch. 6 para. 2(8) inserted (12.2.2015 for specified purposes, 14.7.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 28(2)(a), 57(5)(b); S.I. 2015/758, reg. 3 (with reg 4(3))

F7 Sch. 6 para. 2(8A) inserted (12.2.2015 for specified purposes, 14.7.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 28(2)(b), 57(5)(b); S.I. 2015/758, reg. 3 (with reg 4(3))

F8 Sch. 6 para. 2(10) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(6), Sch. 25 Pt. 20; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7

F9 Words in Sch. 6 para. 2(11) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(7); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F10 Words in Sch. 6 para. 2(13) substituted (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 8 para. 4(6)(a) (with s. 111); S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2054, art. 2(b)

Changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent E+W+S

3 (1) The [F2 Secretary of State] may by order make a change to, or revoke, a development consent order. E+W+S

(2) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised only in accordance with—

(a) the following provisions of this paragraph, and

(b) paragraphs 4 and 5.

(3) The power may be exercised without an application being made if the [F2 Secretary of State] is satisfied that—

(a) the development consent order contains a significant error, and

(b) it would not be appropriate for the error to be corrected by means of the power conferred by paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 or paragraph 2 of this Schedule.

(4) The power may be exercised on an application made by or on behalf of—

(a) the applicant or a successor in title of the applicant,

(b) a person with an interest in the land, or

(c) any other person for whose benefit the development consent order has effect.

(5) The power may be exercised on an application made by a local planning authority if the [F2 Secretary of State] is satisfied that—

(a) the development consent order grants development consent for development on land all or part of which is in the local planning authority's area,

(b) the development has begun but has been abandoned, and

(c) the amenity of other land in the local planning authority's area or an adjoining area is adversely affected by the condition of the land.

[F11 (5A) The Secretary of State may refuse to exercise the power on an application made under sub-paragraph (4) or (5) if, in particular, the Secretary of State considers that the development that would be authorised as a result of the change should properly be the subject of an application under section 37 for a development consent order.]

F12 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(7) [F13 The] power may be exercised without an application being made if the Secretary of State is satisfied that—

(a) if the development were carried out in accordance with the development consent order, there would be a contravention of [F14 relevant [F15 assimilated] law] or any of the Convention rights, or

(b) there are other exceptional circumstances that make it appropriate to exercise the power.

(8) In this paragraph—

• [F16 “relevant [F17 assimilated] law” means—

  (a)

  any right, power, obligation, liability or restriction that—

  (i)

  was created or arose by or under the EU Treaties before exit day, and

  (ii)

  forms part of [F17 assimilated] law, and

  (b)

  any remedy or procedure that—

  (i)

  was provided for by or under the EU Treaties before exit day, and

  (ii)

  forms part of [F17 assimilated] law,

  as modified from time to time.]

• “the Convention rights” has the same meaning as in the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42).

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 6 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F11 Sch. 6 para. 3(5A) inserted (14.7.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 28(3), 57(5)(b); S.I. 2015/758, reg. 3 (with reg. 4(3))

F12 Sch. 6 para. 3(6) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(8), Sch. 25 Pt. 20; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7

F13 Word in Sch. 6 para. 3(7) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(9); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F14 Words in Sch. 6 para. 3(7)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Planning (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1232), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F15 Word in Sch. 6 para. 3(7) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 67

F16 Words in Sch. 6 para. 3(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Planning (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1232), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F17 Word in Sch. 6 para. 3(8) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 67

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2054, art. 2(b)

Changes to, and revocation of, orders: supplementary E+W+S

4 (1) An application under paragraph 3 must be— E+W+S

(a) made in the prescribed form and manner, and

(b) accompanied by information of a prescribed description.

(2) Sub-paragraph (3) applies in relation to an application under paragraph 3(4) made by or on behalf of a person with an interest in some, but not all, of the land to which the development consent order relates.

(3) The application may be made only in respect of so much of the order as affects the land in which the person has an interest.

(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—

(a) the procedure to be followed before an application under paragraph 3 is made;

(b) the making of such an application;

(c) the decision-making process in relation to the exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3(1);

(d) the making of the decision as to whether to exercise that power;

(e) the effect of a decision to exercise that power.

(5) Paragraphs (c) to (e) of sub-paragraph (4) apply in relation to the exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3(1)—

(a) on an application under paragraph 3, or

(b) on the initiative of the [F2 Secretary of State] under paragraph 3(3) or (7).

[F18 (5A) The power to make regulations under sub-paragraph (4) includes power to allow a person to exercise a discretion.]

(6) If a development consent order is changed or revoked in the exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3(1), the [F2 Secretary of State] must give notice of the change or revocation to such persons as may be prescribed.

(7) If a development consent order was required to be contained in a statutory instrument, an order changing or revoking the development consent order made in the exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3(1) must also be contained in a statutory instrument.

F19 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(9) As soon as practicable after the instrument [F20 containing the order] is made, the [F2 Secretary of State] must deposit a copy of it in the office of the Clerk of the Parliaments.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 6 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F18 Sch. 6 para. 4(5A) inserted (12.2.2015 for specified purposes, 14.7.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 28(4), 57(5)(b); S.I. 2015/758, reg. 3 (with reg. 4(3))

F19 Sch. 6 para. 4(8) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(10), Sch. 25 Pt. 20; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7

F20 Words in Sch. 6 para. 4(9) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(11); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2054, art. 2(b)

5 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to the power conferred by paragraph 3(1) to make a change to, or revoke, a development consent order. E+W+S

(2) The power may not be exercised after the end of the period of 4 years beginning with the date on which the relevant development was substantially completed.

(3) Sub-paragraph (2) does not prevent the exercise of the power—

(a) in relation to requirements imposed by the development consent order in connection with the relevant development, or

(b) to revoke the development consent order.

(4) The power includes power—

(a) to require the removal or alteration of buildings or works;

(b) to require the discontinuance of a use of land;

(c) to impose specified requirements in connection with the continuance of a use of land;

(d) to impose new requirements in connection with the relevant development;

(e) to remove or alter existing requirements.

(5) Subject to sub-paragraph (4)(a), the exercise of the power does not affect any building or other operations carried out in pursuance of the development consent order before the power is exercised.

(6) The power may not be exercised in relation to provision included in an order granting development consent by virtue of [F21 paragraph 30A or 30B of Schedule 5 (deemed marine licence under Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009). ]

(7) “The relevant development” is the development for which consent is granted by the development consent order.

Textual Amendments

F21 Words in Sch. 6 para. 5(6) substituted (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 8 para. 4(6)(b) (with s. 111); S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 6 para. 5 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2054, art. 2(b)

Compensation E+W+S

6 (1) This paragraph applies if— E+W+S

(a) in exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3, the [F2 Secretary of State] makes a change to, or revokes, a development consent order,

(b) the case in which the power is exercised is one falling within sub-paragraph (3)F22 ... or (7) of that paragraph,

(c) on a claim for compensation under this paragraph it is shown that a person with an interest in the land, or for whose benefit the development consent order has effect—

(i) has incurred expenditure in carrying out work which is rendered abortive by the change or revocation, or

(ii) has otherwise sustained loss or damage which is directly attributable to the change or revocation, and

(d) the claim is made to the [F2 Secretary of State] in the prescribed manner and before the end of the prescribed period.

(2) Compensation in respect of the expenditure, loss or damage is payable to the person [F23 by the Secretary of State.]

(3) The reference in sub-paragraph (1)(c)(i) to expenditure incurred in carrying out any work includes a reference to expenditure incurred —

(a) in the preparation of plans for the purposes of the work, or

(b) on other similar matters preparatory to carrying out the work.

(4) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), no compensation is to be paid under this paragraph—

(a) in respect of any work carried out before the development consent order was made, or

(b) in respect of any other loss or damage arising out of anything done or omitted to be done before the development consent order was made (other than loss or damage consisting of depreciation of the value of an interest in land).

(5) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the assessment of compensation payable under this paragraph.

(6) The regulations may in particular include provision—

(a) for the reference of disputes about compensation for depreciation to, and the determination of such disputes by F24 ... the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;

(b) applying, with or without modifications, a provision of or made under an Act.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 6 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F22 Words in Sch. 6 para. 6(1)(b) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 25 Pt. 20; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(b)

F23 Words in Sch. 6 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 72(12); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F24 Words in Sch. 6 para. 6(6)(a) omitted (1.6.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 297 (with Sch. 5)

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 6 para. 6 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2054, art. 2(b)

7 (1) In this paragraph “compensation for depreciation” means compensation payable under paragraph 6 in respect of loss or damage consisting of depreciation of the value of an interest in land. E+W+S

(2) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the apportionment of compensation for depreciation between different parts of the land to which the claim for the compensation relates.

(3) The regulations may in particular include provision about—

(a) who is to make an apportionment;

(b) the persons to whom notice of an apportionment is to be given;

(c) how an apportionment is to be made;

(d) the reference of disputes about an apportionment to, and the determination of such disputes by, F25 ... the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal.

(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, and in connection with, the giving of notice of compensation for depreciation.

(5) The regulations may in particular include provision about—

(a) the persons to whom notice of compensation for depreciation is to be given;

(b) the status of such a notice;

(c) the registration of such a notice.

Textual Amendments

F25 Words in Sch. 6 para. 7(3)(d) omitted (1.6.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 297 (with Sch. 5)

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 6 para. 7 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2054, art. 2(b)