Scheme grants planning permission, etc.
94.Under subsection (1) of new section 54B, an MCA scheme can grant authorisation for the type of development set out in the scheme, within the geographic location (area) to which the scheme relates. In setting out the type of development that the scheme authorises, this can be either expressly specified or described as type of development that is specified in the scheme. To be authorised by the scheme, the development must be started before the scheme ceases to have effect.
95.Subsection (2) states that the authorisation given by an MCA scheme is subject to any conditions, limitations or other exceptions that are specified in the scheme itself, or any regulations made by the Scottish Ministers restricting the type of development that may be authorised by a scheme.
96.Subsection (3) covers the types of consent that an MCA scheme can provide. Paragraph (a) provides that schemes act as a grant of planning permission and paragraph (b) allows schemes also to serve as roads construction consent, listed building consent and conservation area consent if these are specified in the scheme.