Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

2 (1) A body which receives an invitation may prepare a scheme in draft in accordance with the terms of the invitation.

(2) If it prepares a scheme under sub-paragraph (1) above, it shall take such steps as will in its opinion secure—

(a) that—

(i) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is within Greater London, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in Greater London ;

(ii) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is in England or Wales but outside Greater London, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in the county in which the area is situated ; and

(iii) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is in Scotland, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in the region in which the area is situated ; and

(b) that adequate publicity is also given to the provisions of the scheme in any area specified under paragraph 1(6) above;

(c) that persons who may be expected to want to make representations to the body with respect to the provisions are made aware that they are entitled to do so ; and

(d) that such persons are given an adequate opportunity of making such representations within a period specified by the body (the specified period).

(3) The body shall consider any representation—

(a) which is made to it within the specified period, and

(b) which is made on the ground that all or part of the development specified in the scheme should not be granted planning permission in accordance with the terms of the scheme.