Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55)

Part 3 U.K. Planning

Chapter 6 U.K. Other provision

128 Additional powers in relation to non-material changes to development consent orders U.K.

In paragraph 2 of Schedule 6 to the Planning Act 2008 (non-material changes), after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(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;

(c) the effect of a decision 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.”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 128 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(3)(a)