Section 106 Matters that may be disregarded when deciding applicationI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

In deciding an application for an order granting development consent, the F1Secretary of State may disregard representations if the Secretary of State considers that the representations—

(a)

are vexatious or frivolous,

(b)

relate to the merits of policy set out in a national policy statement, or

(c)

relate to compensation for compulsory acquisition of land or of an interest in or right over land.

(2)

In this section “representation” includes evidence.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 106(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 51; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

Commencement

I1: S. 106 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)