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Planning Act 2008

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Publication 2008-11-26

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(3) Before giving a direction under any of subsections (1) to (2B), the person having power to give the direction must consult the Health and Safety Commission.

(4) In subsection (6)—

(a) for “government department or the Secretary of State” substitute “ person ”, and

(b) after “directions” insert “ given by the person ”.

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In section 14(2)(b) (power to revoke or modify hazardous substances consent)—

(a) after “planning permission” insert “ or development consent ”;

(b) after “the permission” insert “ or development consent ”.

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In section 39(1) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—

“development consent” means development consent under the Planning Act 2008;

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22)

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The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 is amended as follows.

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In section 6 (toll orders) after subsection (1) insert—

(1A) Subsection (1) is subject to section 33(4) of the Planning Act 2008 (exclusion of powers to make or confirm orders in relation to highways for which development consent required).

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

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In section 167(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991 (compulsory works orders)—

(a) after “water undertaker” insert “ whose area is wholly or partly in Wales ”, and

(b) after “functions” insert “ in relation to an area in Wales ”.

Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42)

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The Transport and Works Act 1992 is amended as follows.

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In section 1 (orders as to railways, tramways etc.) after subsection (1) insert—

(1A) Subsection (1) is subject to— (a) section 33(2) of the Planning Act 2008 (exclusion of powers to authorise development); (b) section 120(9) of that Act (exclusion of power to include ancillary provision in orders).

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In section 3 (orders as to inland waterways etc.) after subsection (1) insert—

(1A) Subsection (1) is subject to— (a) section 33(2) of the Planning Act 2008 (exclusion of powers to authorise development); (b) section 120(9) of that Act (exclusion of power to include ancillary provision in orders).

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8)

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The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 is amended as follows.

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In section 28 (planning permission required for development) after subsection (1) insert—

(1A) Subsection (1) is subject to section 33(1) of the Planning Act 2008 (exclusion of requirement for planning permission etc. for development for which development consent required).

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In section 160(6) (tree preservation orders: exemptions) after paragraph (b) insert—

(ba) it is authorised by an order granting development consent,

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(1) Section 172 (preservation of trees in conservation areas) is amended as follows.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

(1A) Subsection (1) does not apply so far as the act in question is authorised by an order granting development consent.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

(5A) Subsection (5) does not apply so far as the act in question is authorised by an order granting development consent.

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In section 277(1) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—

“development consent” means development consent under the Planning Act 2008;

Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 10)

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The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 is amended as follows.

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In section 7(2)(c) (determination of applications for hazardous substances consent: material considerations) after “planning permission” insert “ or development consent ”.

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In section 8(1) (conditions on grant of hazardous substances consent) after “planning permission” insert “ or development consent ”.

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(1) Section 10 (deemed hazardous substances consent: government authorisation) is amended as follows.

(2) After subsection (2A) insert—

(2B) On making an order granting development consent in respect of development that would involve the presence of a hazardous substance in circumstances requiring hazardous substances consent, the person making the order may direct that hazardous substances consent shall be deemed to be granted, subject to such conditions (if any) as may be specified in the direction.

(3) For subsection (3) substitute—

(3) Before giving a direction under any of subsections (1) to (2B), the person having power to give the direction must consult the Health and Safety Commission.

(4) In subsection (6)—

(a) for the words from “government” to “Ministers” substitute “ person ”, and

(b) after “directions” insert “ given by the person ”.

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In section 12(2)(b) (power to revoke or modify hazardous substances consent)—

(a) after “planning permission” insert “ or development consent ”, and

(b) after “the permission” insert “ or development consent ”.

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In section 38(1) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—

“development consent” means development consent under the Planning Act 2008,

Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17)

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In section 13(5) of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (power of Secretary of State to make designation orders) in the definition of “permitted purposes” at the end insert

, and (d) Part 8 of the Planning Act 2008,

Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18)

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(1) Section 48 of the Crossrail Act 2008 (application of Act to extensions) is amended as follows.

(2) Before subsection (1) insert—

(A1) Development consent under the Planning Act 2008 is not required for— (a) an extension of Crossrail, or (b) the provision, otherwise than as part of an extension of Crossrail, of a railway facility for use for the purposes of or in connection with Crossrail.

(3) In subsection (1) for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ a matter mentioned in subsection (A1)(a) or (b). ”

(4) In subsection (2) for “(1)” substitute “ (A1) ”.

(5) In subsection (5) for “(1)” substitute “ (A1) ”.

SCHEDULE 3

Examination of matters by Commission: procedure

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Examination of matters by Secretary of State: procedure

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Rules

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Appointed representatives

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SCHEDULE 4

Correction of errors

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(1) This paragraph applies if—

(a) the Secretary of State makes an order granting development consent, or refuses development consent, and

(b) the decision document contains a correctable error.

(2) The decision document is—

(a) in the case of an order granting development consent, the order;

(b) in the case of a refusal of development consent, the document recording the refusal.

(3) A correctable error is an error or omission which—

(a) is in a part of the decision document which records the decision, and

(b) is not part of the statement of reasons for the decision.

(4) The Secretary of State may correct the error or omission if (but only if) the conditions in sub-paragraphs (5) and (7) are met.

This is subject to sub-paragraph (11).

(5) The condition is that, before the end of the relevant period—

(a) the Secretary of State receives a written request to correct the error or omission from any person, or

(b) the Secretary of State sends a statement in writing to the applicant which explains the error or omission and states that the Secretary of State is considering making the correction.

(6) The relevant period is—

(a) if the decision document is an order granting development consent, the period specified in section 118(1)(b);

(b) if the decision document is the document recording a refusal of development consent, the period specified in section 118(2)(b).

(7) The condition is that the Secretary of State informs each relevant local planning authority that the request mentioned in sub-paragraph (5)(a) has been received or the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (5)(b) has been sent (as the case may be).

(8) If—

(a) the decision document is an order granting development consent, and

(b) the order was required to be contained in a statutory instrument,

the power conferred by sub-paragraph (4) may be exercised only by order contained in a statutory instrument.

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(10) As soon as practicable after the instrument containing the order is made, the Secretary of State must deposit a copy of it in the office of the Clerk of the Parliaments.

(11) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (4) may not be exercised in relation to provision included in an order granting development consent by virtue of paragraph 30A or 30B of Schedule 5 (deemed marine licence under Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009).

Correction notice

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(1) If paragraph 1(5)(a) or (b) applies the Secretary of State must issue a notice in writing (a “correction notice”) which—

(a) specifies the correction of the error or omission, or

(b) gives notice of the decision not to correct the error or omission.

(2) The Secretary of State must issue the correction notice as soon as practicable after making the correction or deciding not to make the correction.

(3) The Secretary of State must give the correction notice to—

(a) the applicant,

(b) each relevant local planning authority, and

(4) The Secretary of State may give the correction notice to persons other than those to whom sub-paragraph (3) requires it to be given.

Effect of a correction

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(1) If a correction is made in pursuance of paragraph 1—

(a) the original decision and the decision document containing it continue in force, and

(b) the decision document is treated as corrected as specified in the correction notice issued under paragraph 2 with effect from the date the correction notice is issued, or, if the correction is required to be made by order contained in a statutory instrument, the date specified in the order.

(2) If a correction is not made—

(a) the original decision continues to have full force and effect, and

(b) nothing in this Schedule affects anything done in pursuance of or in respect of the original decision.

(3) “The original decision” means the decision to—

(a) make an order granting development consent, or

(b) refuse development consent.

Interpretation

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In this Schedule—

“the applicant” means the person who made the application to which the decision relates;

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“a relevant local planning authority” means a local planning authority for all or any part of the area in which the land to which the decision relates is situated.

SCHEDULE 5

Part 1 — The matters

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The acquisition of land, compulsorily or by agreement.

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The creation, suspension or extinguishment of, or interference with, interests in or rights over land (including rights of navigation over water), compulsorily or by agreement.

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The abrogation or modification of agreements relating to land.

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Carrying out specified excavation, mining, quarrying or boring operations in a specified area.

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The operation of a generating station.

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Keeping electric lines installed above ground.

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The use of underground gas storage facilities.

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The sale, exchange or appropriation of Green Belt land.

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Freeing land from any restriction imposed on it by or under the Green Belt (London and Home Counties) Act 1938 (c. xciii), or by a covenant or other agreement entered into for the purposes of that Act.

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The protection of the property or interests of any person.

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The imposition or exclusion of obligations or liability in respect of acts or omissions.

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Carrying out surveys or taking soil samples.

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Cutting down, uprooting, topping or lopping trees or shrubs or cutting back their roots.

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The removal, disposal or re-siting of apparatus.

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Carrying out civil engineering or other works.

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The diversion of navigable or non-navigable watercourses.

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The stopping up or diversion of highways.

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Charging tolls, fares (including penalty fares) and other charges.

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The designation of a highway as a trunk road or special road.

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The specification of the classes of traffic authorised to use a highway.

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The appropriation of a highway for which the person proposing to construct or improve a highway is the highway authority.

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The transfer to the person proposing to construct or improve a highway of a highway for which that person is not the highway authority.

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The specification of the highway authority for a highway.

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The operation and maintenance of a transport system.

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Entering into an agreement for the provision of police services.

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The discharge of water into inland waters or underground strata.

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The creation of a harbour authority.

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Changing the powers and duties of a harbour authority.

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The transfer of property, rights, liabilities, or functions.

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The transfer, leasing, suspension, discontinuance and revival of undertakings.

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The payment of contributions.

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The payment of compensation.

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The submission of disputes to arbitration.

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The alteration of borrowing limits.

Part 2 — Interpretation

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.

(2) “Transport system” means any of the following—

(a) a railway,

(b) a tramway,

(d) a system using a mode of guided transport prescribed by order under section 2 of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42).

(3) “Maintenance”, in relation to a transport system, includes the inspection, repair, adjustment, alteration, removal, reconstruction or replacement of the system.

(4) The following terms have the meanings given by section 67(1) (interpretation) of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42)—

“guided transport”,

“tramway”,

“trolley vehicle system”.

SCHEDULE 6

Preliminary

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.

(2) “The applicant”, in relation to a development consent order, means the person who applied for the order.

(3) “A successor in title of the applicant” means a person who—

(a) derives title to the land from the applicant (whether directly or indirectly), and

(b) has an interest in the land.

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(5) “Development consent order” means an order granting development consent.

(6) “The land”, in relation to a development consent order, means the land to which the order relates or any part of that land.

Non-material changes

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(1) The Secretary of State may make a change to a development consent order if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the change is not material.

This is subject to sub-paragraph (13).

(1A) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—

(a) the decision-making process in relation to the exercise of the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1);

(b) the making of the decision as to whether to exercise that power;

This is subject to sub-paragraph (2).

(1B) The power to make regulations under sub-paragraph (1A) includes power to allow a person to exercise a discretion.

(2) In deciding whether a change is material, the Secretary of State must have regard to the effect of the change, together with any previous changes made under this paragraph, on the development consent order as originally made.

(3) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) includes power—

(a) to impose new requirements in connection with the development for which consent is granted by the development consent order;

(b) to remove or alter existing requirements.

(4) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised only on an application made to the Secretary of State by or on behalf of—

(a) the applicant or a successor in title of the applicant,

(b) a person with an interest in the land, or

(5) An application under sub-paragraph (4) must be made in the prescribed form and manner.

(6) Sub-paragraph (7) applies in relation to an application under sub-paragraph (4) made by or on behalf of a person with an interest in some, but not all, of the land to which the development consent order relates.

(7) The application may be made only in respect of so much of the order as affects the land in which the person has an interest.

(8) The Secretary of State and the person who has made the application under sub-paragraph (4) must comply with such requirements as may be prescribed as to consultation and publicity in relation to the exercise of the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1).

This is subject to sub-paragraphs (9) to (11).

(8A) The power to make regulations under sub-paragraph (8) includes power to allow the Secretary of State or the person who has made the application under sub-paragraph (4) to exercise a discretion.

(9) If the development consent order was required to be contained in a statutory instrument, the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised only by order contained in a statutory instrument.

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(11) As soon as practicable after the instrument containing the order is made, the Secretary of State must deposit a copy of it in the office of the Clerk of the Parliaments.

(12) If a change is made to a development consent order under the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) the order continues in force,

(b) the Secretary of State must give notice of the change to the order to such persons as may be prescribed, and

(c) the change to the order takes effect from the date on which the notice is issued, or, if the change to the order is required to be made by order contained in a statutory instrument, the date specified in the order making the change.

(13) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may not be exercised in relation to provision included in an order granting development consent by virtue of paragraph 30A or 30B of Schedule 5 (deemed marine licence under Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009).

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(1) The Secretary of State may by order make a change to, or revoke, a development consent order.

(2) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised only in accordance with—

(a) the following provisions of this paragraph, and

(b) paragraphs 4 and 5.

(3) The power may be exercised without an application being made if the Secretary of State is satisfied that—

(a) the development consent order contains a significant error, and

(b) it would not be appropriate for the error to be corrected by means of the power conferred by paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 or paragraph 2 of this Schedule.

(4) The power may be exercised on an application made by or on behalf of—

(a) the applicant or a successor in title of the applicant,

(b) a person with an interest in the land, or

(5) The power may be exercised on an application made by a local planning authority if the Secretary of State is satisfied that—

(a) the development consent order grants development consent for development on land all or part of which is in the local planning authority's area,

(b) the development has begun but has been abandoned, and

(c) the amenity of other land in the local planning authority's area or an adjoining area is adversely affected by the condition of the land.

(5A) The Secretary of State may refuse to exercise the power on an application made under sub-paragraph (4) or (5) if, in particular, the Secretary of State considers that the development that would be authorised as a result of the change should properly be the subject of an application under section 37 for a development consent order.

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(7) The power may be exercised without an application being made if the Secretary of State is satisfied that—

(a) if the development were carried out in accordance with the development consent order, there would be a contravention of relevant assimilated law or any of the Convention rights, or

(b) there are other exceptional circumstances that make it appropriate to exercise the power.

(8) In this paragraph—

“relevant assimilated law” means—any right, power, obligation, liability or restriction that—was created or arose by or under the EU Treaties before exit day, andforms part of assimilated law, andany remedy or procedure that—was provided for by or under the EU Treaties before exit day, andforms part of assimilated law,as modified from time to time.

“the Convention rights” has the same meaning as in the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42).

Changes to, and revocation of, orders: supplementary

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(1) An application under paragraph 3 must be—

(a) made in the prescribed form and manner, and

(b) accompanied by information of a prescribed description.

(2) Sub-paragraph (3) applies in relation to an application under paragraph 3(4) made by or on behalf of a person with an interest in some, but not all, of the land to which the development consent order relates.

(3) The application may be made only in respect of so much of the order as affects the land in which the person has an interest.

(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—

(a) the procedure to be followed before an application under paragraph 3 is made;

(b) the making of such an application;

(d) the making of the decision as to whether to exercise that power;

(e) the effect of a decision to exercise that power.

(5) Paragraphs (c) to (e) of sub-paragraph (4) apply in relation to the exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3(1)—

(a) on an application under paragraph 3, or

(b) on the initiative of the Secretary of State under paragraph 3(3) or (7).

(5A) The power to make regulations under sub-paragraph (4) includes power to allow a person to exercise a discretion.

(6) If a development consent order is changed or revoked in the exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3(1), the Secretary of State must give notice of the change or revocation to such persons as may be prescribed.

(7) If a development consent order was required to be contained in a statutory instrument, an order changing or revoking the development consent order made in the exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3(1) must also be contained in a statutory instrument.

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(9) As soon as practicable after the instrument containing the order is made, the Secretary of State must deposit a copy of it in the office of the Clerk of the Parliaments.

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(1) This paragraph applies in relation to the power conferred by paragraph 3(1) to make a change to, or revoke, a development consent order.

(2) The power may not be exercised after the end of the period of 4 years beginning with the date on which the relevant development was substantially completed.

(3) Sub-paragraph (2) does not prevent the exercise of the power—

(a) in relation to requirements imposed by the development consent order in connection with the relevant development, or

(b) to revoke the development consent order.

(4) The power includes power—

(a) to require the removal or alteration of buildings or works;

(b) to require the discontinuance of a use of land;

(d) to impose new requirements in connection with the relevant development;

(e) to remove or alter existing requirements.

(5) Subject to sub-paragraph (4)(a), the exercise of the power does not affect any building or other operations carried out in pursuance of the development consent order before the power is exercised.

(6) The power may not be exercised in relation to provision included in an order granting development consent by virtue of paragraph 30A or 30B of Schedule 5 (deemed marine licence under Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009).

(7) “The relevant development” is the development for which consent is granted by the development consent order.

Compensation

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(1) This paragraph applies if—

(a) in exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 3, the Secretary of State makes a change to, or revokes, a development consent order,

(b) the case in which the power is exercised is one falling within sub-paragraph (3)... or (7) of that paragraph,

(c) on a claim for compensation under this paragraph it is shown that a person with an interest in the land, or for whose benefit the development consent order has effect—

(i) has incurred expenditure in carrying out work which is rendered abortive by the change or revocation, or

(ii) has otherwise sustained loss or damage which is directly attributable to the change or revocation, and

(d) the claim is made to the Secretary of State in the prescribed manner and before the end of the prescribed period.

(2) Compensation in respect of the expenditure, loss or damage is payable to the person by the Secretary of State.

(3) The reference in sub-paragraph (1)(c)(i) to expenditure incurred in carrying out any work includes a reference to expenditure incurred —

(a) in the preparation of plans for the purposes of the work, or

(b) on other similar matters preparatory to carrying out the work.

(4) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), no compensation is to be paid under this paragraph—

(a) in respect of any work carried out before the development consent order was made, or

(b) in respect of any other loss or damage arising out of anything done or omitted to be done before the development consent order was made (other than loss or damage consisting of depreciation of the value of an interest in land).

(5) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the assessment of compensation payable under this paragraph.

(6) The regulations may in particular include provision—

(a) for the reference of disputes about compensation for depreciation to, and the determination of such disputes by ... the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;

(b) applying, with or without modifications, a provision of or made under an Act.

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(1) In this paragraph “compensation for depreciation” means compensation payable under paragraph 6 in respect of loss or damage consisting of depreciation of the value of an interest in land.

(2) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the apportionment of compensation for depreciation between different parts of the land to which the claim for the compensation relates.

(3) The regulations may in particular include provision about—

(a) who is to make an apportionment;

(b) the persons to whom notice of an apportionment is to be given;

(d) the reference of disputes about an apportionment to, and the determination of such disputes by, ... the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal.

(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, and in connection with, the giving of notice of compensation for depreciation.

(5) The regulations may in particular include provision about—

(a) the persons to whom notice of compensation for depreciation is to be given;

(b) the status of such a notice;

SCHEDULE 7

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

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TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.

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(1) Section 70A (power of local planning authority to decline to determine subsequent application) is amended as follows.

(2) At the end of subsection (4)(b) insert “ or, if there has been such an appeal, it has been withdrawn ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

(4A) A local planning authority in England may also decline to determine a relevant application if— (a) the condition in subsection (4B) is satisfied, and (b) the authority think there has been no significant change in the relevant considerations since the relevant event. (4B) The condition is that— (a) in the period of two years ending with the date on which the application mentioned in subsection (4A) is received the Secretary of State has refused a similar application, (b) the similar application was an application deemed to have been made by section 177(5), and (c) the land to which the application mentioned in subsection (4A) and the similar application relate is in England.

(4) In subsection (7)(a) for “and (4)” substitute “ , (4) and (4B) ”.

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(1) Section 70B (power of local planning authority to decline to determine overlapping application) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1) after “which is” insert

— (a) made on the same day as a similar application, or (b)

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

(4A) A local planning authority in England may also decline to determine an application for planning permission for the development of any land in England which is made at a time when the condition in subsection (4B) applies in relation to a similar application. (4B) The condition is that— (a) a similar application is under consideration by the Secretary of State, (b) the similar application is an application deemed to have been made by section 177(5), and (c) the Secretary of State has not issued his decision.

(4) After subsection (6) insert—

(7) If a local planning authority exercise their power under subsection (1)(a) to decline to determine an application made on the same day as a similar application, they may not also exercise that power to decline to determine the similar application.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)

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The Listed Buildings Act is amended as follows.

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In section 81A (power of local planning authority to decline to determine subsequent application) at the end of subsection (4)(b) insert “ or, if there has been such an appeal, it has been withdrawn ”.

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(1) Section 81B (power of local planning authority to decline to determine overlapping application) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1) after “which is” insert

— (a) made on the same day as a similar application, or (b)

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

(4A) If a local planning authority exercise their power under subsection (1)(a) to decline to determine an application made on the same day as a similar application, they may not also exercise that power to decline to determine the similar application.

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)

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In section 121 of PCPA 2004 (commencement) after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) Subsections (1) and (2) are subject to subsection (3B). (3B) Section 43 (power to decline to determine applications) (so far as not in force on the day on which paragraph 7 of Schedule 7 of the Planning Act 2008 comes into force) comes into force on such day as may be appointed by order made by— (a) the Secretary of State in relation to England; (b) the Welsh Ministers in relation to Wales.

SCHEDULE 8

Forestry Act 1967 (c. 10)

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The Forestry Act 1967 is amended as follows.

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(1) Section 15 (trees subject to preservation orders under Planning Acts) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1) for “consent under the order” substitute “ relevant consent ”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

(1A) In subsection (1) “relevant consent” means— (a) in the case of trees in England or Wales, consent under tree preservation regulations; (b) in the case of trees in Scotland, consent under the tree preservation order.

(4) In subsection (5) for the words from “application” to “thereunder” substitute “ relevant application shall be entertained ”.

(5) After subsection (5) insert—

(5A) In subsection (5) “relevant application” means— (a) in the case of trees in England or Wales, an application under tree preservation regulations for consent under the regulations; (b) in the case of trees in Scotland, an application under a tree preservation order for consent under the order.

3

In section 18 (felling directions), in subsection (5) for the words from “shall” to the end substitute

shall be sufficient authority for the felling, notwithstanding anything in— (a) tree preservation regulations, in the case of trees in England or Wales; (b) the tree preservation order, in the case of trees in Scotland.

4

In section 21 (courses open to person adversely affected by felling direction), in subsection (7), after “a tree preservation order” insert “ , or under tree preservation regulations, ”.

5

In section 35 (interpretation of Part 2) at the appropriate place insert—

“tree preservation regulations” means regulations made under section 202A(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

6

(1) Schedule 3 (proceedings under Town and Country Planning Acts in relation to tree preservation orders) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 2—

(a) for “under the said Acts” substitute “ under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 ”,

(b) omit the words from “section 77” to “(for Scotland)”,

(d) omit “the said section 77 or (for Scotland)”.

(3) After paragraph 2 insert—

(2A) (1) Where under section 15(2)(a) an application, on being referred to the appropriate national authority, falls to be dealt with under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the appropriate national authority must decide the application as if it were an application for consent for the felling of trees made under tree preservation regulations. (2) In this paragraph, “the appropriate national authority” means— (a) the Secretary of State in relation to England; (b) the Welsh Ministers in relation to Wales.

(4) In paragraph 3—

(a) for “the Town and Country Planning Acts” substitute “ the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 ”, and

(b) for “the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or (for Scotland) the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997” substitute “ that Act ”.

(5) After paragraph 3 insert—

(3A) Where under section 15(3)(a) an application, on being referred to an authority who have made a tree preservation order, falls to be dealt with under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the authority must decide the application as if it were an application for consent for the felling of trees made under tree preservation regulations.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

7

TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.

8

In section 198(7) (provisions subject to which section has effect), for “This section” substitute “ Tree preservation regulations ”.

9

In section 200(1) (tree preservation orders do not affect things done or approved by Forestry Commissioners), for “A tree preservation order does not” substitute “ Tree preservation regulations do not ”.

10

In section 202(2) (effect of order made by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers), for the words from “have the same effect” to the end substitute “ , once it has taken effect in accordance with tree preservation regulations, have the same effect as if it had been made by the local planning authority under section 198(1). ”

11

In section 206(1) (duty to plant replacement tree)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “the order” substitute “ tree preservation regulations ”, and

(b) in paragraph (b), for the words from “at a time” to the end of the paragraph substitute “ at a prescribed time, ”.

12

In section 207(1) (enforcement of duties to replace trees), in paragraph (b), for “a tree preservation order” substitute “ tree preservation regulations ”.

13

(1) Section 210 (penalties for non-compliance with tree preservation order) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “a tree preservation order” substitute “ tree preservation regulations ”,

(b) in paragraph (a) omit the “or” at the end, and

or (c) causes or permits the carrying out of any of the activities in paragraph (a) or (b),

(3) In subsection (4), for “a tree preservation order” substitute “ tree preservation regulations ”.

(4) In the side-note, for “order” substitute “ regulations ”.

14

In section 211 (preservation of trees in conservation areas)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “which might by virtue of section 198(3)(a) be prohibited by a tree preservation order” substitute “ which might by virtue of section 202C be prohibited by tree preservation regulations ”, and

(b) in subsection (4), for “a tree preservation order” substitute “ tree preservation regulations ”.

15

In section 212 (power to disapply section 211) omit subsection (4).

16

In section 213(1)(b) (duty to plant replacement tree in conservation area), for the words from “at a time” to the end of the paragraph substitute “ at a prescribed time, ”.

17

In section 284(3)(h)(i) (decision relating to an application for consent under a tree preservation order is an action to which the section applies), for “a tree preservation order” substitute “ tree preservation regulations ”.

18

In section 329(3B)(i) (section 329(1)(cc) does not apply to things done in connection with tree preservation orders), for “regulations under section 199” substitute “ tree preservation regulations ”.

19

In section 336(1) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—

“tree preservation regulations” means regulations under section 202A(1);

Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34)

20

(1) Part 1 of Schedule 18 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (compensation provisions that do not provide for interest) is amended as follows.

(2) After the entry for section 186 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) insert—

Section 202E of that Act	Date—any consent required by tree preservation regulations is refused,any such consent is granted subject to conditions, orany approval required under such a condition is refused.

(3) Omit the entries for sections 203 and 204 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

SCHEDULE 9

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)

1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64)

2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)

3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28)

5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 (c. 45)

6

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SCHEDULE 10

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

1

TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.

2

In section 77 (reference of applications to Secretary of State) for subsection (6) substitute—

(6) Subsection (5) does not apply to— (a) an application for planning permission referred to a Planning Inquiry Commission under section 101; or (b) an application referred to the Secretary of State under this section instead of being dealt with by a local planning authority in England.

3

In section 78(5) (appeals against failure to take planning decisions)—

(a) for “79(1)” substitute “ 79(1) and (3) ”, and

(b) for “and 288(10)(b)” substitute “ , 288(10)(b) and 319A(7)(b) ”.

4

In section 79 (determination of appeals under section 78) for subsection (3) substitute—

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to— (a) an appeal referred to a Planning Inquiry Commission under section 101; or (b) an appeal against a decision of a local planning authority in England.

5

In section 175 (supplementary provisions about appeals against enforcement notices) after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) Subsection (3) does not apply to an appeal against an enforcement notice issued by a local planning authority in England.

6

In section 176(4) (determination of appeals: disapplication of section 175(3))—

(a) after “If” insert “ section 175(3) would otherwise apply and ”, and

(b) after “subsection (3)” insert “ of this section ”.

7

In section 195(5) (appeals against failure to give decision on application under section 191 or 192) for “section 288(10)(b)” substitute “ sections 196(1A), 288(10)(b) and 319A(7)(d) ”.

8

(1) Amend section 196 (further provision as to appeals to Secretary of State under section 195) as follows.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

(1A) Subsection (1) does not apply to an appeal against a decision of a local planning authority in England.

(3) In subsection (2) for “such an appeal” substitute “ an appeal under section 195(1) ”.

9

(1) Amend section 208 (appeals against notices under section 207) as follows.

(2) After subsection (5) insert—

(5A) Subsection (5) does not apply to an appeal against a notice issued by a local planning authority in England.

(3) In subsection (6) for “such an appeal is brought” substitute “ an appeal is brought under subsection (1) ”.

10

In section 322 (orders as to costs of parties where no local inquiry held) after subsection (1) insert—

(1A) This section also applies to proceedings under this Act to which section 319A applies.

11

In section 322A (orders as to costs: supplementary) after subsection (1) insert—

(1A) This section also applies where— (a) arrangements are made for a local inquiry or a hearing to be held pursuant to a determination under section 319A; (b) the inquiry or hearing does not take place; and (c) if it had taken place, the Secretary of State or a person appointed by the Secretary of State would have had power to make an order under section 250(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 requiring any party to pay any costs of any other party.

12

(1) Amend section 323 (procedure on certain appeals and applications) as follows.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

(1A) The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe the procedure to be followed in connection with proceedings under this Act which, pursuant to a determination under section 319A, are to be considered on the basis of representations in writing.

(3) In subsections (2) and (3) for “The regulations may” substitute “ Regulations under this section may ”.

(4) In subsection (2)(a) for “such an inquiry or hearing” substitute “ an inquiry or hearing to which rules under section 9 of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 would apply ”.

13

(1) Amend section 333 (regulations and orders) as follows.

(2) In subsection (4) for “and 319” substitute “ , 319 and 319A(9) ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

(5A) No order may be made under section 319A(9) unless a draft of the instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.

14

(1) Amend Schedule 6 (determination of certain appeals by person appointed by Secretary of State) as follows.

(2) In paragraph 2 for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

(5) Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply— (a) in the case of an appeal to which section 319A applies; or (b) in the case of an appeal under section 78 if the appeal is referred to a Planning Inquiry Commission under section 101.

(3) After sub-paragraph (9) of that paragraph insert—

(10) Sub-paragraph (9) does not apply to references to the Secretary of State in section 319A (powers and duties of the Secretary of State in relation to the determination of procedure for certain proceedings).

(4) In paragraph 3 for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

(5) Sub-paragraph (4) does not apply— (a) in the case of an appeal to which section 319A applies; or (b) in the case of an appeal under section 78 if the appeal is referred to a Planning Inquiry Commission under section 101. (5A) In the case of an appeal to which section 319A applies, the Secretary of State must give the appellant, the local planning authority and any person who has made any representations mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) an opportunity to make further representations if the reasons for the direction raise matters with respect to which any of those persons have not made representations.

(5) In sub-paragraph (6) of that paragraph after “(4)” insert “ or (5A) ”.

(6) In paragraph 6 after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

(1A) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in the case of an appeal to which section 319A applies; but an appointed person may hold a hearing or local inquiry in connection with such an appeal pursuant to a determination under that section.

(7) In sub-paragraph (2)(a) of that paragraph after “2(4)” insert “ or this paragraph ”.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)

15

The Listed Buildings Act is amended as follows.

16

In section 12 (reference of applications to Secretary of State) after subsection (4) insert—

(4A) Subsection (4) does not apply to an application referred to the Secretary of State under this section instead of being dealt with by a local planning authority in England.

17

In section 20(4) (right of appeal in case of failure to give notice of decision) for “22(1) and 63(7)(b)” substitute “ 22(1) and (2A), 63(7)(b) and 88D(7)(b) ”.

18

(1) Amend section 22 (determination of appeals under section 20) as follows.

(2) After subsection (2) insert—

(2A) Subsection (2) does not apply to an appeal against a decision of a local planning authority in England.

(3) In subsection (3) for “the appeal” substitute “ an appeal under section 20 ”.

19

In section 40 (supplementary provisions about appeals against listed building enforcement notices) after subsection (2) insert—

(2A) Subsection (2) does not apply to an appeal against a listed building enforcement notice issued by a local planning authority in England.

20

In section 41(4) (determination of appeals: disapplication of section 40(2))—

(a) after “If” insert “ section 40(2) would otherwise apply and ”, and

(b) after “subsection (3)” insert “ of this section ”.

21

In section 74(3) (application of certain provisions in relation to buildings in conservation areas) after “82D” insert “ , 88D ”.

22

In section 89 (application of certain general provisions of TCPA 1990) after subsection (1) insert—

(1ZA) In the application of sections 322, 322A and 323 of that Act by virtue of this section, references to section 319A of that Act shall have effect as references to section 88D of this Act.

23

(1) Amend section 93 (regulations and orders) as follows.

(2) In subsection (4) after “75(7)” insert “ , 88D(8) ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

(5A) No order may be made under section 88D(8) unless a draft of the instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.

24

(1) Amend Schedule 3 (determination of certain appeals by person appointed by Secretary of State) as follows.

(2) In paragraph 2 after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

(4A) Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply in the case of an appeal to which section 88D applies.

(3) After sub-paragraph (8) of that paragraph insert—

(9) Sub-paragraph (8) does not apply to references to the Secretary of State in section 88D (powers and duties of the Secretary of State in relation to the determination of procedure for certain proceedings).

(4) In paragraph 3 after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

(4A) Sub-paragraph (4) does not apply in the case of an appeal to which section 88D applies. (4B) In the case of an appeal to which section 88D applies, the Secretary of State must give the appellant, the local planning authority and any person who has made any representations mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) an opportunity to make further representations if the reasons for the direction raise matters with respect to which any of those persons have not made representations.

(5) In sub-paragraph (5) of that paragraph after “(4)” insert “ or (4B) ”.

(6) In paragraph 6 after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

(1A) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in the case of an appeal to which section 88D applies; but an appointed person may hold a hearing or local inquiry in connection with such an appeal pursuant to a determination under that section.

(7) In sub-paragraph (2)(a) of that paragraph after “2(4)” insert “ or this paragraph ”.

Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c. 10)

25

The Hazardous Substances Act is amended as follows.

26

In section 20 (reference of applications to Secretary of State) after subsection (4) insert—

(4A) Subsection (4) does not apply to an application referred to the Secretary of State under this section instead of being dealt with by a hazardous substances authority in England.

27

In section 21 (appeals against decisions or failure to take decisions relating to hazardous substances) after subsection (5) insert—

(5A) Subsection (5) does not apply to an appeal against a decision of a hazardous substances authority in England.

28

In section 25(1) (appeals against hazardous substances contravention notices)—

(a) in paragraph (b)(v) after “principal Act” insert “ and section 21A of this Act ”, and

(b) in paragraph (c) for “that Act” substitute “ the principal Act ”.

29

In section 37 (application of certain general provisions of TCPA 1990) after subsection (2) insert—

(3) In the application of sections 322, 322A and 323 of that Act by virtue of this section, references to section 319A of that Act shall have effect as references to section 21A of this Act.

30

(1) Amend the Schedule (determination of appeals by person appointed by Secretary of State) as follows.

(2) In paragraph 2 after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

(4A) Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to an appeal against a decision of a hazardous substances authority in England.

(3) After sub-paragraph (8) of that paragraph insert—

(9) Sub-paragraph (8) does not apply to references to the Secretary of State in section 21A (powers and duties of the Secretary of State in relation to the determination of procedure for certain proceedings).

(4) In paragraph 3 after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

(4A) Sub-paragraph (4) does not apply in the case of an appeal against a decision of a hazardous substances authority in England. (4B) In the case of an appeal to which section 21A applies, the Secretary of State must give the appellant, the hazardous substances authority and any person who has made any representations mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) an opportunity to make further representations if the reasons for the direction raise matters with respect to which any of those persons have not made representations.

(5) In sub-paragraph (5) of that paragraph after “(4)” insert “ or (4B) ”.

(6) In paragraph 6 after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

(1A) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply in the case of an appeal against a decision of a hazardous substances authority in England; but an appointed person may hold a hearing or a local inquiry in connection with such an appeal pursuant to a determination under section 21A.

(7) In sub-paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(a) of that paragraph after “2(4)” insert “ or this paragraph ”.

SCHEDULE 11

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

1

TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.

2

In section 78 (appeals against planning decisions and failure to take planning decisions) after subsection (4) insert—

(4A) A notice of appeal under this section must be accompanied by such information as may be prescribed by a development order. (4B) The power to make a development order under subsection (4A) is exercisable by— (a) the Secretary of State, in relation to England; (b) the Welsh Ministers, in relation to Wales. (4C) Section 333(5) does not apply in relation to a development order under subsection (4A) made by the Welsh Ministers. (4D) A development order under subsection (4A) made by the Welsh Ministers is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

3

In section 195 (appeals against refusal or failure to give decision on application under section 191 or 192) before subsection (2) insert—

(1B) A notice of appeal under this section must be— (a) served within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed by a development order; (b) accompanied by such information as may be prescribed by such an order. (1C) The time prescribed for the service of a notice of appeal under this section must not be less than— (a) 28 days from the date of notification of the decision on the application; or (b) in the case of an appeal under subsection (1)(b), 28 days from— (i) the end of the period prescribed as mentioned in subsection (1)(b), or (ii) as the case may be, the extended period mentioned in subsection (1)(b). (1D) The power to make a development order under subsection (1B) is exercisable by— (a) the Secretary of State, in relation to England; (b) the Welsh Ministers, in relation to Wales. (1E) Section 333(5) does not apply in relation to a development order under subsection (1B) made by the Welsh Ministers. (1F) A development order under subsection (1B) made by the Welsh Ministers is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

4

(1) Section 208 (appeals against notices under section 207) is amended as follows.

(2) For subsection (4) substitute—

(4) The notice shall— (a) indicate the grounds of the appeal, (b) state the facts on which the appeal is based, and (c) be accompanied by such information as may be prescribed. (4A) The power to make regulations under subsection (4)(c) is exercisable by— (a) the Secretary of State, in relation to England; (b) the Welsh Ministers, in relation to Wales. (4B) Section 333(3) does not apply in relation to regulations under subsection (4)(c) made by the Welsh Ministers. (4C) Regulations under subsection (4)(c) made by the Welsh Ministers are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

(3) In subsection (5) for “any such appeal” substitute “ an appeal under subsection (1) ”.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)

5

In section 21 of the Listed Buildings Act (appeals: supplementary provisions) after subsection (7) insert—

(8) Regulations under this Act may provide for an appeal under section 20 to be accompanied by such other information as may be prescribed. (9) The power to make regulations under subsection (8) is exercisable by— (a) the Secretary of State, in relation to England; (b) the Welsh Ministers, in relation to Wales. (10) Section 93(3) does not apply in relation to regulations under subsection (8) made by the Welsh Ministers. (11) Regulations under subsection (8) made by the Welsh Ministers are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c. 10)

6

In section 21 of the Hazardous Substances Act (appeals against decisions and failure to take decisions relating to hazardous substances) after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) A notice of appeal under this section must be accompanied by such information as may be prescribed. (3B) The power to make regulations under subsection (3A) is exercisable by— (a) the Secretary of State, in relation to England; (b) the Welsh Ministers, in relation to Wales. (3C) Section 40(3) does not apply in relation to regulations under subsection (3A) made by the Welsh Ministers. (3D) Regulations under subsection (3A) made by the Welsh Ministers are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

SCHEDULE 12

1

Section 5(10) applies as if the reference to Part 11 of TCPA 1990 were a reference to Part 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8).

2

Section 14 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) the words “any of the following” were omitted, and

(ii) paragraphs (a) to (f) and (h) to (q) were omitted, and

(b) in subsection (2) for “sections 15 to 30A ” there were substituted “ section 21 ”.

3

Section 32 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) the reference to TCPA 1990 were a reference to section 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, and

(ii) the words “This is subject to subsections (2) and (3).” were omitted, and

(b) subsections (2) to (4) were omitted.

4

Section 33 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) for “none of the following is” there were substituted “the following are not”, and

(ii) paragraphs (b) and (d) to (j) were omitted, ...

(b) paragraphs (a) to (c) of subsection (2), and subsections (3) and (4), were omitted, and

5

Section 44 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (2)(b), the words from “or” to the end were omitted,

(b) in subsection (3), references to section 5(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56) were references to section 17 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (c. 19), and

(i) for paragraph (a) there were substituted—

(a) a claim arising by virtue of paragraph 1 of the Second Schedule to the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 42)

, and

(ii) in paragraph (b), the reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26) were a reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 56).

6

Section 52 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (2)(c), the words from “or” to the end were omitted,

(b) in subsection (3)(b)—

(i) the reference to a freeholder were a reference to an owner, and

(ii) the reference to a mortgagee were a reference to a heritable creditor, ...

(c) in subsection (11), references to section 5(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56) were references to section 17 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (c. 19).

(d) in subsection (14) for paragraph (a) there were substituted—

(a) a claim arising by virtue of paragraph 1 of the Second Schedule to the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 42);

, and

(e) in subsection (14)(b) the reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 were a reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973.

7

Section 53 applies as if—

(za) in subsection (1A), the reference to an Act included an Act of the Scottish Parliament,

(a) in subsection (7), the reference to chattels were a reference to moveable property,

(b) in subsection (8), the reference to the Upper Tribunal were a reference to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, and

(c) in subsection (11), in the definition of “statutory undertakers”, the reference to Part 11 of TCPA 1990 were a reference to Part 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8).

8

Section 57 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (2)(b), the words from “or” to the end were omitted,

(b) in subsection (3), references to section 5(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 were references to section 17 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845, and

(i) for paragraph (a) there were substituted—

(a) a claim arising by virtue of paragraph 1 of the Second Schedule to the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 42)

, and

(ii) in paragraph (b), the reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26) were a reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 56).

9

Section 58 applies as if—

(a) for subsection (6) there were substituted—

(6) Summary proceedings relating to an offence under this section may be commenced regardless of when the contravention occurred.

, and

(b) in subsection (7), the reference to section 127 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) were a reference to section 136 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46).

10

Section 120(6) applies as if the references to an Act included references to an Act of the Scottish Parliament.

11

Section 127(8) applies as if, for the definition of “statutory undertakers” there were substituted—

“statutory undertakers” has the meaning given by section 214 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and also includes the undertakers— (a) which are deemed to be statutory undertakers for the purposes of that Act, by virtue of another enactment; (b) which are statutory undertakers for the purposes of paragraphs 9 and 10 of the First Schedule to the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 42) (see paragraph 10A of that Schedule).

12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

Section 130 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (4), the references to section 21 of the National Trust Act 1907 (c. cxxxvi) and section 8 of the National Trust Act 1939 (c. lxxxvi) were references to section 22 of the Order confirmed by the National Trust for Scotland Order Confirmation Act 1935 (c. ii), and

(b) in subsection (5), for the definition of “the National Trust” there were substituted—

“the National Trust” means the National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty incorporated by the Order confirmed by the National Trust for Scotland Order Confirmation Act 1935 (c. ii)

15

Section 131 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (1), for “, open space or fuel or field garden allotment” there were substituted “ or open space ”, and

(b) in subsection (12), for the words from “common” to “1981” there were substituted—

“common” includes any town or village green; “open space” means any land laid out as a public garden, or used for the purposes of public recreation, or land which is a disused burial ground;”.

16

Section 132 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (1), for “, open space or fuel or field garden allotment” there were substituted “ or open space ”, and

(b) in subsection (12), for the words from “common” to “1981” there were substituted—

“common” and “open space” have the same meanings as in section 131 (as modified by paragraph 15 of Schedule 12);”.

17

Section 134 applies as if—

(a) for subsection (4) there were substituted—

(4) This subsection applies to— (a) an owner, lessee, tenant (whatever the tenancy period) or occupier of the order land, (b) a person known by the prospective purchaser (after diligent inquiry)— (i) to be interested in the order land, or (ii) to have power to sell and convey the order land, (c) a person who, if the order were fully implemented, the prospective purchaser thinks would or might be entitled— (i) as a result of the implementing of the order, (ii) as a result of the order's having been implemented, or (iii) as a result of use of the order land once the order has been implemented, to make a relevant claim. (4A) In subsection (4)(c) “relevant claim” means a claim arising by virtue of paragraph 1 of the Second Schedule to the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 42). (4B) An expression that appears in subsection (4)(b) of this section and also in section 17 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (c. 19) has in subsection (4)(b) the meaning that it has in section 17 of that Act.

, and

(b) in subsection (7)(d) the words “only in accordance with section 118” were omitted.

18

Section 138(4A) applies as if the reference to Part 11 of TCPA 1990 were a reference to Part 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8).

19

Section 151 applies as if—

(a) for paragraph (c), there were substituted—

(c) section 10 of the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (compensation for damage resulting from exercise of statutory powers)

, and

(b) paragraph (d) were omitted.

20

Section 152 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (4), the reference to the Upper Tribunal were a reference to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland,

(b) for subsections (5) and (6) there were substituted—

(5) Section 6 of the Railway Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (which makes the construction of the railway subject to that Act and the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845) applies in relation to authorised works as it applies in relation to the construction of a railway. (6) Any rule or principle applied to the construction of section 6 of the Railway Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 must be applied to the construction of subsection (3) of this section (with any necessary modifications).

, and

(i) the reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 were a reference to Part 1 of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973, and

(ii) in paragraph (c), for “17” there were substituted “ 15 ”.

21

Section 164 applies as if the references to a justice of the peace were references to a sheriff.

22

Section 165 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (4), the reference to chattels were a reference to moveable property,

(b) in subsection (5), the reference to theUpper Tribunal werea reference to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, and

(c) in subsection (6), the reference to section 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (c. 33) were a reference to sections 9 and 11 of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1963 (c. 51).

23

Section 170 applies as if—

(a) in subsection (3)—

(i) for the words from “the”, where it first occurs, to “(c.49)” there were substituted “ subsections (5) to (9) of section 135 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8) (which relate to the execution and cost of certain works) ”, and

(ii) the words from “section 276” to the end were omitted,

(b) in subsection (4), for “section 289” there were substituted “ subsection (5) of section 135 ”, and

24

Section 171 applies as if—

(a) the references to an injunction were references to an interdict, and

(b) in subsection (4), the references to the High Court and the county court were references to the Court of Session and the sheriff.

25

Section 229(5) applies as if the reference to section 233 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) were a reference to section 192 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65).

26

Section 235 applies as if—

(a) for the definition of “building” there were substituted—

“building” has the meaning given by section 277(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8);

(b) for the definition of “land” there were substituted—

“land” includes land covered with water and any building (as defined in section 277(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997) and in relation to Part 7 must be read in accordance with section 159;

“local planning authority” means a planning authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997;

(d) in the definition of “planning permission”, the reference to Part 3 of TCPA 1990 were a reference to Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, and

(e) in the definition of “use”, the reference to section 336(1) of TCPA 1990 were a reference to section 277(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

27

Part 1 of Schedule 5 applies as if paragraphs 4 to 6, 8, 9, 16 to 32 , 32B(1)(a), (b) and (d) and 38 were omitted.

SCHEDULE 13

Code of conduct

Review

Generating stations

Underground gas storage facilities

Gas reception facilities

Highways

Dams and reservoirs

Meaning of “development”

LNG facilities

Other pipe-lines

Timetable for consultation under section 42

Notifying persons of accepted application

Purpose for which compulsory acquisition may be authorised

Public rights of way

Deemed licences under Part 2 of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985

Liability under existing regimes

Right to enter without warrant

Time limits

Blighted land: England and Wales

Public rights of way

Grants for advice and assistance: England and Wales

Power of High Court to remit strategies, plans and documents

Power to make non-material changes to planning permission

Compensation where development order or local development order withdrawn

Use of land: power to override easements and other rights

Existing tree preservation orders: transitional provision

Amount

Charging schedule: approval

Use of CIL in an area to which section 216A(1) duty does not relate

Duty to pass receipts to other persons

Community Infrastructure Levy: repeals

“Crown land” and “the appropriate Crown authority”

Community Infrastructure Levy: repeals

Membership, chair and deputies

Terms of appointment

Tenure

Remuneration etc. of Commissioners

Council

Chief executive and staff

Arrangements for assistance

Delegation

Reports

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