13.—(1) Before granting an express consent, the local planning authority shall consult—
(a)any neighbouring local planning authority, any part of whose area appears likely to be affected;
(b)where the application relates to land in a National Park, other than land within a metropolitan county, the district planning authority for the area in which the land is situated;
(c)where the authority considers that a grant of consent may affect the safety of persons using any trunk road (as defined in section 329 of the Highways Act 1980 M1), the Secretary of State for Transport;
(d)where the authority considers that a grant of consent may affect the safety of persons using any railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military), the person responsible for its operation and, in the case of coastal waters, the Corporation of Trinity House; and
(e)where the application—
(i)relates to an advertisement with moving features, moving parts or flashing lights, and
(ii)is visible from a highway,
the highway authority.
(2) The local planning authority shall give to those with whom consultation is required at least 14 days' notice that the relevant application is to be considered and shall take into account, in dealing with the application, any representations made in response to that consultation.
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