F1[ 5 (1)A local planning authority proposing to make or alter a simplified planning zone scheme shall, before determining the content of their proposals, comply with this paragraph.E+W
(2)They shall—
(a)consult the Secretary of State having responsibility for highways as to the effect any proposals they may make might have on existing or future highways,
(b)if they are the district planning authority, consult the county council—
(i)as county planning authority, and
(ii)as to the effect which any matters the district planning authority are considering including in the proposals might have on existing or future highways, and
(c)consult or notify such persons as regulations may require them to consult or, as the case may be, notify.
(3)They shall take such steps as may be prescribed or as the Secretary of State may, in a particular case, direct to publicise—
(a)the fact that they propose to make or alter a simplified planning zone scheme, and
(b)the matters which they are considering including in the proposals.
(4)They shall consider any representations that are made in accordance with regulations.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 paras. 5-6 and cross headings substituted for paras. 5-7 (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. I para.1 (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 1991/2728, art.2; S.I. 1992/2413, art. 2 (with art. 3)