Paragraph 8 I1C1

Proposals which require consideration under this paragraph, other than proposals to which paragraph 10 applies, must be considered in the first instance by the relevant authority.

Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) apply in relation to the relevant authority unless the authority is required by any of paragraphs 10 to 13 and 15 to refer the proposals to F1the Secretary of State or the adjudicator.

In a case where the proposals were published under section 7 and two or more sets of proposals were published, the authority may—

In any other case, the authority may—

Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) are limited by provision made by or under paragraph 17A in relation to proposals for the establishment of an Academy.

Any approval given under this paragraph may be expressed to take effect only if an event specified in the approval occurs by a date so specified; and regulations may prescribe the events that may be so specified.

When deciding whether or not to give any approval under this paragraph, the relevant authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.