Paragraph 6 F1

(1)

This paragraph applies where a F2local plan is prepared or revised by a combined authority under paragraph 5.

(F31A)

If the combined authority are to prepare the local plan, the combined authority must publish a document setting out—

(a)

their timetable for preparing the plan, and

(b)

if they intend to depart from anything specified in a local plan timetable in relation to the plan, details of how they intend to depart from it.

(2)

The combined authority must hold an independent examination.

(3)

The combined authority—

(a)

must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and

(b)

may also give directions to the constituent planning authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.

(F44)

The combined authority may then—

(a)

where the combined authority have prepared a local plan, approve the local plan, approve the local plan subject to specified modifications or direct the constituent planning authority to consider adopting the local plan by resolution of the authority, or

(b)

where the combined authority are to revise a local plan, make the revision or make the revision subject to specified modifications.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. A1 inserted (1.10.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 11; S.I. 2016/733, reg. 4(1)(e)
F2: Words in Sch. A1 para. 6(1) substituted (25.3.2026) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(3)(b), Sch. 8 para. 26(7)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2026/169, reg. 3(f)(xi) (with Sch. 1)
F3: Sch. A1 para. 6(1A) inserted (25.3.2026) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(3)(b), Sch. 8 para. 26(7)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2026/169, reg. 3(f)(xi) (with Sch. 1)
F4: Sch. A1 para. 6(4) substituted (25.3.2026) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(3)(b), Sch. 8 para. 26(7)(c) (with s. 247); S.I. 2026/169, reg. 3(f)(xi) (with Sch. 1)

Notes on Schedule A1

Textual amendments

F2: Words in Sch. A1 heading substituted (16.1.2018) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (c. 20), s. 46(1), Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 2018/38, reg. 2(c)
F3: Words in Sch. A1 heading inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 156(2) (with s. 247)