Part 6Deciding applications for orders granting development consent
Chapter 1Handling of application by Commission
I158Certifying compliance with section 56
1
Subsection (2) applies where—
a
the Commission has accepted an application for an order granting development consent, and
b
the applicant has complied with section 56 in relation to the application.
2
The applicant must, in such form and manner as may be prescribed, certify to the Commission that the applicant has complied with section 56 in relation to the application.
3
A person commits an offence if the person issues a certificate which—
a
purports to be a certificate under subsection (2), and
b
contains a statement which the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular.
4
A person commits an offence if the person recklessly issues a certificate which—
a
purports to be a certificate under subsection (2), and
b
contains a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.
5
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
6
A magistrates' court may try an information relating to an offence under this section whenever laid.
7
Section 127 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) has effect subject to subsection (6) of this section.