# Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Section 12S: Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powers


(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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/section/12S (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-and-compulsory-purchase-act-2004/section-12S
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