5 Steps to be taken before depositing proposals

1

A planning authority proposing to make or alter a simplified planning zone scheme shall, before determining the content of their proposals, comply with this paragraph.

2

They shall—

a

consult—

i

the Secretary of State; and

ii

any local roads authority in whose area the proposed zone or any part of it lies,

as to the effect any proposals they may make might have on existing or future roads; and

b

consult or notify such persons as regulations may require them to consult or, as the case may be, notify.

3

They shall take such steps as may be prescribed, or as the Secretary of State may in a particular case direct, to publicise—

a

the fact that they propose to make or alter a simplified planning zone scheme, and

b

the matters which they are considering including in the proposals.

4

They shall consider any representations that are made in accordance with regulations.

6Procedure after deposit of proposals

Where a planning authority have prepared a proposed simplified planning zone scheme, or proposed alterations to a simplified planning zone scheme, they shall—

a

make copies of the proposed scheme or alterations available for inspection at such places as may be prescribed;

b

take such steps as may be prescribed for the purpose of advertising the fact that the proposed scheme or alterations are so available and the places at which, and times during which, they may be inspected;

c

take such steps as may be prescribed for inviting representations or objections to be made within such period as may be prescribed; and

d

send a copy of the proposed scheme or alterations to the Secretary of State and to any local roads authority whom they have consulted under paragraph 5(2)(a) of this Schedule.