# Planning (Wales) Act 2026, Section 40: Guidance

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

In exercising functions conferred by or under Chapters 3 and 4 and by regulations under section 41, a corporate joint committee or planning authority must have regard to any relevant guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/section/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-wales-act-2026/section-40
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