http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017An Act to make provision about planning and compulsory purchase; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-11-13Expert Participation2024-10-25 Part 1Planning<Emphasis>Neighbourhood planning</Emphasis>Notification of applications to neighbourhood planning bodies21Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (local planning authorities: distribution of functions) is amended as follows.2Paragraph 8 (duty to notify parish council of planning application etc) is amended in accordance with subsections (3) to (5).3After sub-paragraph (3) insert—3ASub-paragraph (3B) applies to a local planning authority who have the function of determining applications for planning permission or permission in principle if—athere is a relevant neighbourhood development plan for a neighbourhood area all or part of which falls within the authority's area, andba parish council are authorised to act in relation to the neighbourhood area as a result of section 61F.3BThe local planning authority must notify the parish council of—aany relevant planning application, andbany alteration to that application accepted by the authority.3CSub-paragraph (3B) does not apply if the parish council have notified the local planning authority in writing that they do not wish to be notified of any such application.3DIf the parish council have notified the local planning authority in writing that they only wish to be notified under sub-paragraph (3B) of applications of a particular description, that sub-paragraph only requires the authority to notify the council of applications of that description.3EFor the purposes of sub-paragraphs (3A) to (3D)—neighbourhood area” means an area designated as such under section 61G;relevant neighbourhood development plan” means—a post-examination draft neighbourhood development plan as defined by section 70(3B) to (3F), ora neighbourhood development plan which forms part of a development plan by virtue of section 38(3) or (3A) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (plans which have been made or approved in a referendum);relevant planning application” means an application which relates to land in the neighbourhood area and is an application for—planning permission or permission in principle, orapproval of a matter reserved under an outline planning permission within the meaning of section 92.4In the opening words of sub-paragraph (4) for “the duty” substitute “ a duty under this paragraph ”.5In the opening words of sub-paragraph (5) for “their duty” substitute “ a duty under this paragraph ”.6Paragraph 8A (duty to notify neighbourhood forums) is amended in accordance with subsections (7) to (9).7After sub-paragraph (1) insert—1ASub-paragraph (1B) applies to a local planning authority who have the function of determining applications for planning permission or permission in principle if—athere is a relevant neighbourhood development plan for a neighbourhood area all or part of which falls within the authority's area, andba neighbourhood forum are authorised to act in relation to the neighbourhood area as a result of section 61F.1BThe local planning authority must notify the neighbourhood forum of—aany relevant planning application, andbany alteration to that application accepted by the authority.1CSub-paragraph (1B) does not apply if the neighbourhood forum has notified the local planning authority in writing that it does not wish to be notified of any such application.1DIf the neighbourhood forum has notified the local planning authority in writing that it only wishes to be notified under sub-paragraph (1B) of applications of a particular description, that sub-paragraph only requires the authority to notify the forum of applications of that description.8In sub-paragraph (2)—abefore the definition of “neighbourhood forum” insert—neighbourhood area” means an area designated as such under section 61G;, andbafter the definition of “neighbourhood forum” insert—relevant neighbourhood development plan” means—aa post-examination draft neighbourhood development plan as defined by section 70(3B) to (3F), orba neighbourhood development plan which forms part of a development plan by virtue of section 38(3) or (3A) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (development plans which have been approved in a referendum or made).9In sub-paragraph (3) for “(3) to (6)” substitute “ (3) and (4) to (6) ”.10Section 62C of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (notification of parish councils of applications made to Secretary of State) is amended in accordance with subsections (11) and (12).11In subsection (2) after “paragraph 8(1)” insert “ or (3B) ”.12In subsection (3) after “Schedule 1” insert “or notifications received by the authority under paragraph 8(3C) or (3D) of that Schedule.S. 2 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 46S. 2 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by 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<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/7" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/7" id="section-2-7">
<Pnumber>7</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>After sub-paragraph (1) insert—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="unknown" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="unknown" Format="default">
<P2>
<Pnumber>1A</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Sub-paragraph (1B) applies to a local planning authority who have the function of determining applications for planning permission or permission in principle if—</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>there is a relevant neighbourhood development plan for a neighbourhood area all or part of which falls within the authority's area, and</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>a neighbourhood forum are authorised to act in relation to the neighbourhood area as a result of section 61F.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>1B</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>The local planning authority must notify the neighbourhood forum of—</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>any relevant planning application, and</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>any alteration to that application accepted by the authority.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>1C</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Sub-paragraph (1B) does not apply if the neighbourhood forum has notified the local planning authority in writing that it does not wish to be notified of any such application.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>1D</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>If the neighbourhood forum has notified the local planning authority in writing that it only wishes to be notified under sub-paragraph (1B) of applications of a particular description, that sub-paragraph only requires the authority to notify the forum of applications of that description.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
</BlockAmendment>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/8" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/8" id="section-2-8">
<Pnumber>8</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In sub-paragraph (2)—</Text>
<P3 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/8/a" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/8/a" id="section-2-8-a">
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>before the definition of “neighbourhood forum” insert—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="unknown" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="unknown" Format="default">
<P2para>
<Text>
<Term>neighbourhood area</Term>
” means an area designated as such under section 61G;
</Text>
</P2para>
</BlockAmendment>
<AppendText>, and</AppendText>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/8/b" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/8/b" id="section-2-8-b">
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>after the definition of “neighbourhood forum” insert—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="unknown" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="unknown" Format="default">
<P2para>
<Text>
<Term>relevant neighbourhood development plan</Term>
” means—
</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>a post-examination draft neighbourhood development plan as defined by section 70(3B) to (3F), or</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>a neighbourhood development plan which forms part of a development plan by virtue of section 38(3) or (3A) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (development plans which have been approved in a referendum or made).</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</BlockAmendment>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/9" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/9" id="section-2-9">
<Pnumber>9</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>
In sub-paragraph (3) for “(3) to (6)” substitute
<InlineAmendment>“ (3) and (4) to (6) ”</InlineAmendment>
.
</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/10" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/10" id="section-2-10">
<Pnumber>10</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Section 62C of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (notification of parish councils of applications made to Secretary of State) is amended in accordance with subsections (11) and (12).</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/11" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/11" id="section-2-11">
<Pnumber>11</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>
In subsection (2) after “paragraph 8(1)” insert
<InlineAmendment>“ or (3B) ”</InlineAmendment>
.
</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/12" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20/section/2/12" id="section-2-12">
<Pnumber>12</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In subsection (3) after “Schedule 1” insert “or notifications received by the authority under paragraph 8(3C) or (3D) of that Schedule.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
</P1para>
</P1>
</P1group>
</Pblock>
</Part>
</Body>
</Primary>
<Commentaries>
<Commentary id="c22730291" Type="I">
<Para>
<Text>S. 2 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 46</Text>
</Para>
</Commentary>
<Commentary id="key-3a913041e2673ec91399f9fa2edee118" Type="I">
<Para>
<Text>
S. 2 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by
<Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2018/38" id="cw8uchjr2-00008" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2018" Number="38" Title="The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2018">S.I. 2018/38</Citation>
,
<CitationSubRef id="cw8uchjr2-00009" CitationRef="cw8uchjr2-00008" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2018/38/regulation/3/a" SectionRef="regulation-3-a" Operative="true">reg. 3(a)</CitationSubRef>
</Text>
</Para>
</Commentary>
</Commentaries>
</Legislation>