Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (c. 78)

PART XII Validity of Planning Instruments and Decisions and Proceedings Relating Thereto

248 Special provisions as to decisions relating to statutory undertakers

In relation to any action which—

(a) apart from the provisions of Part XI of this Act, would fall to be taken by the Secretary of State, and, if so taken, would be action falling within section 242(3) of this Act; but

(b) by virtue of Part XI of this Act, is required to be taken by the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister,

the provisions of sections 242 and 245 of this Act shall have effect (subject to section 249 of this Act) as if any reference in those provisions to the Secretary of State were a reference to the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister.