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.