Article 5P Directions by the Secretary of StateF1

The Secretary of State may give directions restricting the grant of permission in principle by a local planning authority, either indefinitely or during such a period as may be specified in the directions, in respect of any development or in respect of development of any class so specified.

A local planning authority must deal with applications for permission in principle for development to which a direction given under paragraph (1) applies, in such manner as to give effect to the direction.