# Planning Act 2008, Section 106: Matters that may be disregarded when deciding application

Extent: E+W+S

(1) In deciding an application for an order granting development consent, the Secretary 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/29/section/106 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-act-2008/section-106
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