Paragraph 13 Commencing minerals and waste plan document preparation
Paragraphs 15 and 16 apply to a minerals and waste planning authority who—
(a)
submit a development plan document which establishes a draft minerals or waste management requirement for the authority’s relevant area for examination under Part 2 of the Act, as saved in accordance with Schedule 1 to the Commencement Regulations, on or before 31st December 2026, or such later date as the Secretary of State may direct under paragraph 5(5) of that Schedule, and
(b)
that development plan document is subsequently adopted or approved under Part 2 of the Act, as saved in accordance with Schedule 1 to the Commencement Regulations.