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Regulation 12 Duty to consult

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(1)

Before granting an express consent, a local planning authority shall consult–

(a)

any neighbouring local planning authority, any part of whose area appears likely to be affected;

(b)

where they consider that a grant of consent may affect the safety of persons using any trunk road (as defined in section 329 of the Highways Act 1980f1) in England, the Secretary of State for Transport;

(c)

where they consider that a grant of consent may affect the safety of persons using any railway, waterway (including any coastal waters), dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military), the person responsible for the operation thereof, and, in the case of coastal waters, the Corporation of Trinity House.

(2)

The local planning authority shall give anyone whom they are required to consult at least 14 days' notice that the relevant application is to be considered and shall take into account any representations made by any such person.

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Footnotes

f1

1980 c. 66.