17(1)An order designating an enterprise zone [F1in Scotland] under this Schedule shall (without more) have effect on the effective date to grant planning permission for development specified in the scheme or for development of any class so specified.
(2)The approval of a modified scheme [F2as respects land in Scotland] under paragraph 11 above shall (without more) have effect on the effective date of modification to grant planning permission for development specified in the modified scheme [F2as respects land in Scotland] or for development of any class so specified.
(3)Planning permission so granted shall be subject to such conditions or limitations as may be specified in the scheme or modified scheme or (if none are specified) unconditional.
(4)Subject to sub-paragraph (5) below, where planning permission is so granted for any development or class of development, the enterprise zone authority may direct that the permission shall not apply in relation—
(a)to a specified development; or
(b)to a specified class of development; or
(c)to a specified class of development in a specified area within the enterprise zone.
(5)An enterprise zone authority shall not give a direction under sub-paragraph (4) above unless they have submitted it to the Secretary of State and he has notified them that he approves of their giving it.
(6)If the scheme or the modified scheme specifies matter, in relation to any development it permits, which will require approval by the enterprise zone authority, the permission shall have effect accordingly.
(7)Notwithstanding sub-pargraphs (1) to (6) above, planning permission may be granted under F3 the 1972 Act in relation to land in an enterprise zone (whether the permission is granted in pursuance of an application made under F3 Part III of the 1972 Act or by a development order).
(8)Nothing in this Part of this Schedule prejudices the right of any person to carry out development apart from this Part.
Textual Amendments
F1Words inserted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 44(14)(c)(i)
F2Words inserted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 44(14)(c)(ii)
F3Words repealed by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I