Planning Act 2008

78Single [F1appointed person] to handle applicationE+W+S
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(1)This Chapter applies where—

(a)the [F2Secretary 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 [F3appointed person] under this Chapter.

(2)In this Chapter “the single [F4appointed person]” means the person who is appointed to handle the application under this Chapter.

Textual Amendments

F1Words 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)

F2Words 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)

F3Words 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)

F4Words 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)