114Grant or refusal of development consentE+W+S
(1)When [F1the Secretary of State] has decided an application for an order granting development consent, the [F2Secretary of State] must either—
(a)make an order granting development consent, or
(b)refuse development consent.
(2)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision regulating the procedure to be followed if the [F3Secretary of State] proposes to make an order granting development consent on terms which are materially different from those proposed in the application.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 114(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 55(2)(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F2Words in s. 114(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 55(2)(b); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F3Words in s. 114(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 55(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 114 partly in force; s. 114 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 241
I2S. 114 in force at 1.3.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)