Section 319ZZC Requirement for functions to be discharged by committee, sub-committee or officerF1

(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations require a relevant local planning authority to make arrangements under section 101 of the 1972 Act for such relevant planning functions as are prescribed—

(a)

to be discharged by a committee, sub-committee or officer of the authority;

(b)

to be discharged by a committee, sub-committee or officer of the authority in prescribed circumstances.

(2)

The regulations may —

(a)

prescribe the terms of the arrangements (which may include exceptions) and any permitted variations in those terms;

(b)

provide for the arrangements to confer a discretion on any person in connection with the delegation of a function.

(3)

Where arrangements required by the regulations are in force in relation to a relevant planning function, the function may only be exercised in accordance with the arrangements (and section 101(4) of the 1972 Act does not apply).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 319ZZC-319ZZF and cross-heading inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 54(1), 118(2)(c)(i) (with s. 116)