Paragraph 7

After regulation 32 insert—

“Procedure where direction under section 14(4) is subsequent to certificate

32A

(1)

This regulation applies where, after receiving the certificate mentioned in regulation 32(2) and before the local plan is adopted, the Secretary of State has given the local planning authority a direction under section 14(4) of the Act and the authority have sent to the Secretary of State a statement of the modifications made to conform with the direction and the reasons for them or, as the case may be, a statement of their reasons for not modifying the plan.

(2)

When the Secretary of State notifies the authority that he is satisfied that they have made the modifications necessary to conform with the direction, or the direction is withdrawn, they shall, before adopting the plan, again comply with regulation 32(1) and (2); and they shall, when again giving notice under regulation 32(1), make certified copies of the direction, the statement sent pursuant to regulation 31A and the Secretary of State’s notification available for inspection.”.