Part 6Deciding applications for orders granting development consent

Chapter 2The Panel procedure

Panels

I171Supplementary provision where Panel replaces single F1appointed person

1

Subsections (2) and (3) apply where this Chapter applies as the result of a decision under section 62(2).

2

F2An appointed person

a

may be appointed under section 65(1)(a) or 68(2) as a member of the Panel, and

b

if a member of the Panel, may be appointed under section 65(1)(b) or 69(2) to chair the Panel.

3

The Panel may, so far as it thinks appropriate, decide to treat things done by or in relation to F3an appointed person in proceedings under Chapter 3 on the application as done by or in relation to the Panel.

4

Where the Panel makes a decision under subsection (3), the lead member is under a duty to ensure that the membership of the Panel has the necessary knowledge of the proceedings under Chapter 3 on the application.

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In this section “appointed person” means a person appointed to handle the application under Chapter 3.