Part 6Deciding applications for orders granting development consent
Chapter 5Decisions on applications
I1107Timetable for decisions
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The F4Secretary of State is under a duty to decide an application for an order granting development consent by the end of the period of 3 months beginning F2with—
b
(if earlier) the end of the day on which the Secretary of State receives a report on the application under section 74(2)(b) or 83(1)(b).
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The F7Secretary of State may set a date for the deadline under subsection (1) that is later than the date for the time being set.
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The power under subsection (3) may be exercised—
a
more than once in relation to the same deadline;
b
after the date for the time being set for the deadline.
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Subsection (7) applies where the power under subsection (3) is exercised.
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The Secretary of State exercising the power must make a statement, to the House of Parliament of which that Secretary of State is a member, announcing the new deadline.
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A statement under subsection (7) must be published in such form and manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
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A statement under subsection (7) may be written or oral.