Subject to paragraphs 2 to 6, this paragraph applies as respects any functions which are transferred to the development corporation by virtue of this Order and in respect of which a previous authority ceases to be the local planning authority responsible for exercising those functions.

Anything which was in the process of being done by, to or in relation to the previous authority in connection with any of the functions mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) before the commencement date may be continued after that date by, to or in relation to the development corporation and, if continued, must be treated as having been done by, to or in relation to the development corporation.

Nothing in sub-paragraph (2) requires the development corporation to continue with any step mentioned in that paragraph.