Section 96A Representations from public authoritiesF1

(1)

In making any representations about the application (oral or written), a relevant public authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State to assist such authorities in making representations for the purposes of the examination of an application.

(2)

“Relevant public authority” means a public authority within any of paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 56(2), except—

(a)

the Scottish Ministers,

(b)

a Northern Ireland department, or

(c)

any other public authority whose functions are exercisable only in or as regards Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 96A inserted (24.7.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 8(3), 118(1)(c) (with s. 116); S.I. 2026/641, reg. 3(e)