Section 26: Conditional grant of planning permission: provision of toilet facilities within certain large developments
153.Section 26 inserts a new section 41B into the 1997 Act. This requires that a planning authority may only grant planning permission for certain types of development on condition that it includes at least one toilet facility meeting specified standards. The section is intended to provide that “Changing Places” toilets suitable for adults with complex disabilities are included in the development of large public buildings. The list of developments to be covered is set out in subsection (2), and the specification for the required facility is in subsection (3). Subsection (4) provides that the Scottish Ministers may amend these by regulations, in order to ensure the requirements are appropriate and keep up with changing standards. Under section 275(7BA) of the 1997 Act, such regulations are subject to the affirmative procedure.
