(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.
Commencement Information
I1S. 7 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 409(1)(a)