Article 15ZA Consultations before the grant of section 73 applicationsF1

(1)

This article applies in relation to a section 73 application other than a section 73 application which is an EIA application.

(2)

Before granting planning permission on an application in relation to which this article applies, the local planning authority may consult authorities or persons falling within a category set out in the Table in Schedule 4.

(3)

Where, by or under this article, a local planning authority consult any authority or person (“the consultee”) before granting planning permission—

(a)

they must, unless an applicant has served a copy of an application for planning permission on the consultee, give notice of the application to the consultee; and

(b)

they must not determine the application until at least 21 days after the date on which notice is given under sub-paragraph (a) or, if earlier, 21days after the date of service of a copy of the application on the consultee by the applicant.

(4)

The local planning authority must in determining the application take into account any representations received from a consultee.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Art. 15ZA inserted (16.3.2016) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/59), arts. 1(2), 10(4) (with art. 15(3))