# Planning (Wales) Act 2026, Section 7: The planning authority for an area

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) The planning authority for an area in Wales is the county council or county borough council for the area.
(2) But—
(a) a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales is the planning authority for the area of the Park;
(b) a joint planning board established under section 8 is the planning authority for its joint planning area.
(3) Subsection (2)(a) applies to a National Park authority from the time specified in the order under section 63 of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) establishing the authority.
(4) Subsection (2)(b) applies to a joint planning board from the time specified in the regulations under section 8 establishing the board.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/section/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-wales-act-2026/section-7
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