# Planning Act 2008, Section 107: Timetable for decisions

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The Secretary of State is under a duty to decide an application for an order granting development consent by the end of the period of 3 months beginning with—
(a) the deadline under section 98(3), or
(b) (if earlier) the end of the day on which the Secretary of State receives a report on the application under section 74(2)(b) or 83(1)(b).
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(3) The Secretary of State may set a date for the deadline under subsection (1) that is later than the date for the time being set.
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(5) The power under subsection (3) may be exercised—
(a) more than once in relation to the same deadline;
(b) after the date for the time being set for the deadline.
(6) Subsection (7) applies where the power under subsection (3) is exercised.
(7) The Secretary of State exercising the power must make a statement, to the House of Parliament of which that Secretary of State is a member, announcing the new deadline.
(8) A statement under subsection (7) must be published in such form and manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(8A) A statement under subsection (7) may be written or oral.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/29/section/107 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-act-2008/section-107
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