PART 1INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 3PLANNING AUTHORITIES
7The planning authority for an area
(1)
The planning authority for an area in Wales is the county council or county borough council for the area.
(2)
But—
(a)
a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales is the planning authority for the area of the Park;
(b)
a joint planning board established under section 8 is the planning authority for its joint planning area.
(3)
Subsection (2)(a) applies to a National Park authority from the time specified in the order under section 63 of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) establishing the authority.
(4)
Subsection (2)(b) applies to a joint planning board from the time specified in the regulations under section 8 establishing the board.