8. In Part 6 of Schedule 2 to the 1988 Order(1)—
(a)after paragraph A.2 (2)(c) insert—
“(cc)(i)where the local planning authority gives the applicant notice that such prior approval is required the applicant shall display a site notice by site display on or near the land on which the proposed development is to be carried out, leaving the notice in position for not less than 21 days in the period of 28 days from the date on which the local planning authority gave the notice to the applicant;
(ii)the applicant shall not be treated as not having complied with the requirements of sub-paragraph (i) if the site notice is, without any fault or intention of his, removed, obscured or defaced before the period of 21 days referred to in that sub-paragraph has elapsed, if he has taken reasonable steps for its protection and, if need be, replacement;”.
(b)after paragraph D.4, insert—
“D.4A In paragraph A.2(2)(cc), “site notice” means a notice containing—
(a)the name of the applicant,
(b)the address or location of the proposed development,
(c)a description of the proposed development and of the materials to be used,
(d)a statement that the prior approval of the authority will be required to the siting, design and external appearance of the building, the siting and means of construction of the private way, the siting of the excavation or deposit or the siting and appearance of the tank, as the case may be,
(e)the name and address of the local planning authority,”.
A relevant amendment is made by S.I. 1991/2805.