# The Oxford Street Development Corporation (Functions) Order 2026, Paragraph 4: Transitional provision: planning appeals


(1) This paragraph applies where an appeal is made—
(a) to the Secretary of State under—
(i) section 78, 174, 195 or 208(1) of the 1990 Act,
(ii) section 20 of the Listed Buildings Act,
(iii) section 21 of the Hazardous Substances Act, or
(iv) regulation 19(1) of the Tree Preservation Regulations,
in respect of a decision made or notice given, or a failure to make a decision or give notice, by a previous authority before 10th August 2026 in relation to any land in the development area;
(b) to the magistrates’ court under section 225B, 225D or 225I of the 1990 Act, in respect of a notice given or a failure to give notice by a previous authority before 10th August 2026 in relation to any land in the development area;
(c) to the Upper Tribunal under section 18 of the Land Compensation Act 1961, in respect of a certificate issued, or rejection of an application for a certificate, by a previous authority before 10th August 2026 in relation to any land in the development area.
(2) The previous authority—
(a) continues to be the local planning authority for the purposes of the appeal,
(b) must notify the Corporation of the appeal, and
(c) must transmit to the Secretary of State, the magistrates’ court or the Upper Tribunal, as the case may be, any representation from the Corporation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/831/schedule/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/oxford-street-development-corporation-functions-order-2026/schedule/paragraph-4
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