Regulation 23 Secretary of State’s discontinuance notice

If the Secretary of State is satisfied that it is necessary to remedy a substantial injury to the amenity of the locality or a danger to members of the public, he may serve a discontinuance notice under regulation 8 above in relation to an advertisement within Class 1B in Schedule 3.

Paragraphs (2), (5) and (6) of regulation 8 shall apply to a discontinuance notice to which paragraph (1) above applies as if references to the local planning authority were references to the Secretary of State.

Regulation 15(3) above shall apply to a discontinuance notice to which paragraph (1) above applies, with such modifications as may be necessary.