10(1)Before the proposals have been adopted by the local planning authority the Secretary of State may direct that they shall be submitted to him for his approval.E+W
(2)If the Secretary of State gives such a direction—
(a)the authority shall not take any further steps for the adoption of the proposals, and in particular shall not hold or proceed with a local inquiry or other hearing [F1or any consideration of objections] in respect of the proposals under paragraph 8; and
(b)the proposals shall not have effect unless approved by the Secretary of State and shall not require adoption by the authority.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 10(2) inserted (25.11.1991 for certain purposes and otherwise 9.11.1992) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34, SIF 123:1), s. 28, Sch. 5 Pt. II para.8 (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 1991/2728, art.2; S.I. 1992/2413, art. 2 (with art. 3)