The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 is amended as follows.

In section 18 (preparation and publication of proposed local development plan), subsection (1)(c) is repealed.

In section 19 (examination of proposed local development plans), in subsection (2), the words “or (6)” are repealed.

In section 19A (further provision as regards examination under section 19(4)), in subsection (10)(a), the words “or (6)” are repealed.

In section 20B(2)(b), for “plan” substitute “ scheme ”.

In section 23(1)(b) (disregarding representations with respect to main issues report), sub-paragraph (i) and the “or” immediately following it are repealed.

In section 23B(1)(a) (default powers of the Scottish Ministers), the words “any main issues report requires to be compiled or” are repealed.