PART 3
EXPRESS CONSENT
Applications by interested planning authorities15
1
An application made by an interested planning authority (whether solely or jointly with any other person) for express consent to display an advertisement shall be determined by the authority concerned unless the application is referred to the Secretary of State under section 77 of the Act for determination by her.
2
Any consent granted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall expire—
a
at the end of such period as the authority may specify in granting the consent;
b
where no period is so specified, at the end of a period of 5 years; or
c
on the date on which the interested planning authority ceases (whether solely or jointly) to display the advertisement,
whichever is the earlier.