Section 12S Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powersF1

(1)

If the Secretary of State is considering whether to take action under section 12P in relation to a spatial development strategy, the Secretary of State may direct the strategic planning authority responsible for the strategy not to take any step, or not to take a step specified in the direction, in connection with the strategy—

(a)

until a time or event (if any) specified in the direction, or

(b)

until the direction is revoked.

(2)

A spatial development strategy to which such a direction relates is not operative while the direction is in force.

(3)

A direction given under this section in relation to a strategy ceases to have effect if the Secretary of State—

(a)

gives a direction under section 12P(2)(c) or (9)(c) in relation to the strategy, or

(b)

approves the strategy under section 12P(9)(a) or (b).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 1A inserted (18.12.2025 for the purposes of making regulations, otherwise prosp.) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 58(1), 118(2)(g) (with s. 116)