Regulation 23 Exercise of powers by the Secretary of StateF1I1
England and Wales
If it appears to the Secretary of State, after consultation with the local planning authority, that—
a discontinuance notice should be served under regulation 8; or
an area of special control order, or an order revoking such an order, should be made under regulation 18,
he may himself serve such a notice or make such an order.
Where the Secretary of State proposes to exercise his powers under paragraph (1) above, the provisions of regulations 8 and 15 (in relation to sub-paragraph (a)), and of regulation 18 and Schedule 5 (in relation to sub-paragraph (b)), shall apply as they apply to the action of a local planning authority, with such modifications as may be necessary.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Regulations repealed (E.) (6.4.2007) by The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/783), regs. 1(1), 32(1) (with reg. 32(2)-(4))
Commencement
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Reg. 23 in force at 6.4.1992, see reg. 1