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Paragraph 24 I1I2

England and Wales

(1)

Paragraph 21 (requirement to implement proposals) is amended as follows.

(2)

In sub-paragraph (5), after “refer to” insert “the Secretary of State or”.

(3)

After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(5A)

Where the relevant authority have not yet taken a step required by this paragraph in relation to proposals published under section 7, the Secretary of State may give a direction to the authority requiring the authority to refer the matter to the Secretary of State.”

(4)

In sub-paragraph (6), after “paragraph” insert “in relation to proposals under section 10 or 15”.

(5)

In sub-paragraph (7)—

(a)

in the words before paragraph (a)—

(i)

after “referred to” insert “the Secretary of State or”, and

(ii)

after “adjudicator” insert “(“the decision-maker”)”;

(b)

in paragraph (a), for “adjudicator” substitute “decision-maker”;

(c)

in paragraph (b), for “adjudicator” substitute “decision-maker”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 4 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 78(5)

I2

Sch. 4 para. 24 in force at 1.9.2026 by S.I. 2026/803, reg. 5(f)