# The High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) (Qualifying Authorities) Order 2017, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order specifies the planning authorities which are qualifying authorities for the purposes of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017. Schedule 17 establishes a planning regime that seeks to give the qualifying authorities an appropriate degree of control over the detailed planning aspects of the Phase One stage of the HS2 programme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/210/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/high-speed-rail-london-west-midlands-qualifying-authorities-order-2017/note
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