Prospective
(1)This section applies to the exercise by a public body of a function under or by virtue of this Act in relation to an application (or proposed application) for—
(a)planning permission, or
(b)approval of a reserved matter.
(2)The function must be exercised, as part of carrying out sustainable development in accordance with the Well-being Act, for the purpose of ensuring that the development and use of land contribute to improving the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales.
(3)In complying with subsection (2), a public body must take account of any relevant guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers (including relevant guidance issued under section 14 of the Well-being Act).
(4)In this section “public body” has the meaning given by section 6 of the Well-being Act.
(5)Nothing in this section affects—
(a)whether regard must be had to a particular consideration under section 66 (determination of applications), or
(b)the weight to be given to a consideration to which regard is had under that section.
Commencement Information
I1S. 51 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 409(2)