PART 6DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS

Pre-submission consultation25

1

Subject to paragraph (2), before a local planning authority comply with regulation 26 they must consult–

a

each of the specific consultation bodies to the extent that the local planning authority thinks that the proposed subject matter of the DPD affects the body; and

b

such of the general consultation bodies as the local planning authority consider appropriate.

2

If the document is the local planning authority’s statement of community involvement, the requirement referred to in paragraph (1)(a) is satisfied —

a

by an authority whose area is in a region other than London, if the authority consult—

i

the regional planning body;

ii

each relevant authority any part of whose area is in or adjoins the area of the local planning authority; and

iii

the Highways Agency;

b

by a London borough council, if they consult—

i

the Mayor of London;

ii

each relevant authority any part of whose area is in or adjoins the area of the local planning authority; and

iii

the Highways Agency.