Regulation 16 Representations

(1)

An invitation to make representations under section 12H(4) or (5) of the 2004 Act must specify—

(a)

the period within which representations may be made to the strategic planning authority (the “representation period”), and

(b)

the address to which representations must be sent.

(2)

The representation period must be—

(a)

where the strategic planning authority has prepared a draft alteration to the spatial development strategy which does not materially affect the policies in the strategy, a period of not less than 2 weeks from the date on which the invitation to make representations is made;

(b)

where the strategic planning authority has prepared a draft alteration to the spatial development strategy which constitutes a minor alteration, a period of not less than 6 weeks from the date on which the invitation to make representations is made;

(c)

in any other case, a period of not less than 12 weeks from the date on which the invitation to make representations is made.

(3)

Representations must be made—

(a)

in writing, and

(b)

within the representation period.