Where an application is made to the local planning authority for outline planning permission, the authority may grant permission subject to a condition specifying reserved matters for the authority's subsequent approval.

Where the local planning authority who are to determine an application for outline planning permission are of the opinion that, in the circumstances of the case, the application ought not to be considered separately from all or any of the reserved matters, they must within the period of one month beginning with the receipt of the application notify the applicant that they are unable to determine it unless further details are submitted, specifying the further details they require.

Where layout is a reserved matter, the application for outline planning permission must state the approximate location of buildings, routes and open spaces included in the development proposed.

Where scale is a reserved matter, the application for outline planning permission must state the upper and lower limit for the height, width and length of each building included in the development proposed.

Where access is a reserved matter, the application for outline planning permission must state the area or areas where access points to the development proposed will be situated.