Paragraph 17 F1

(1)

Unless stated otherwise, the enactments mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) apply to the making, or alteration, of a scheme by the Scottish Ministers under paragraph 16—

(a)

as they apply to the making or (as the case may be) alteration of a scheme by a planning authority, but

(b)

subject to the modifications set out in sub-paragraphs (3) to (6).

(2)

The enactments referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—

(a)

Part 3, and

(b)

any regulations made under—

(i)

Part 3, or

(ii)

paragraph 22.

(3)

References to a planning authority are to be read as references to the Scottish Ministers.

(4)

References to a planning authority's district are to the district in which the area to which the scheme relates lies (or would lie were the scheme or alteration in question made).

(5)

References to a committee of a planning authority are to—

(a)

the Scottish Ministers, or

(b)

a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers to discharge the function in question on their behalf.

(6)

Requirements to—

(a)

consult, and

(b)

send things to,

the Scottish Ministers do not apply.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 5A inserted (1.4.2024 for specified purposes, 5.12.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 13), ss. 15(3), 63(2); S.S.I. 2024/79, reg. 2(1)(2)(b)(4); S.S.I. 2024/252, reg. 2(2)(b)