4(1)This paragraph applies if—E+W
(a)before the relevant date the local planning authority is not required to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held by virtue of section 16(1) of the principal Act (inquiry must be held if objections made), or
(b)before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act a person is appointed under that section to hold an inquiry or other hearing.
(2)If this paragraph applies the provisions of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the principal Act continue to have effect in relation to the proposals.
(3)The relevant date is whichever is the later of—
(a)the end of any period prescribed by regulations under section 26 of the principal Act for the making of objections to the proposals;
(b)the commencement of Part 2 of this Act.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2
I2Sch. 8 para. 4 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(j)