12A.—(1) This Article applies where any application is made to the council—
(a)for planning permission; or
(b)for approval of reserved matters,
and the council has made a direction under this Order specifying the particulars, or such verifying evidence, which shall accompany the application.
(2) In the case of any application—
(a)for planning permission mentioned in paragraph (1)(a); or
(b)an application for approval of reserved matters mentioned in paragraph (1)(b),
the council shall give notice to the applicant if it considers the application has not been accompanied by such particulars, or verified by such evidence, as specified in the direction made under this Order.
(3) A notice given under paragraph (2) shall be in writing and set out the council’s reasons for issuing the notice and shall specify the particulars or evidence as are reasonable for the council to request.
(4) A notice given under paragraph (2) shall be deemed a refusal for an approval required under a development order under section 58(1) of the 2011 Act.]