Section 51 Advice for potential applicants and othersI1 I2

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

F1This section applies to advice about—

(a)

applying for an order granting development consent;

(b)

making representations about an application, or a proposed application, for such an order.

F2(3)

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the giving of advice to which this section applies.

(4)

In particular, regulations under subsection (3) may make provision that has the effect that—

(a)

a request for advice made by an applicant, potential applicant or other person, or

(b)

advice given to an applicant, potential applicant or other person,

must be, or may be, disclosed by the Secretary of State to other persons or to the public generally.

Annotations

F1: Words in s. 51(1) substituted (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 10(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 2(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F2: S. 51(3)(4) substituted for (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 10(3); S.I. 2012/57, art. 2(a); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

I1: S. 51 partly in force; s. 51 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 241
I2: S. 51 in force at 1.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2260, art. 2(b)