SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7 Simplified Planning Zones

Calling in of proposals for approval by Secretary of State

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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.

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.