Steps to be taken before depositing proposals

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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.

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.

Procedure after deposit of proposals

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Where a local planning authority have prepared a proposed simplified planning zone scheme, or proposed alterations to a simplified planning zone scheme, they shall—

a

make copies of the proposed scheme or alterations available for inspection at such places as may be prescribed,

b

take such steps as may be prescribed for the purpose of advertising the fact that the proposed scheme or alterations are so available and the places at which, and times during which, they may be inspected,

c

take such steps as may be prescribed for inviting objections to be made within such period as may be prescribed, and

d

send a copy of the proposed scheme or alterations to the Secretary of State and to the Secretary of State having responsibility for highways and, if they are the district planning authority, to the county council.