# Planning (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 38: Appropriate authority: new towns

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

In relation to land falling within paragraph 5 or 6, “the appropriate authority” is the Welsh Ministers until a development corporation is established for the new town.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/schedule/19/paragraph/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-wales-act-2026/schedule-19/paragraph-38
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