Part 1A

Strategic plan-making

Secretary of State’s intervention powers in relation to spatial development strategy

Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powers
12S
1
If the Secretary of State is considering whether to take action under section 12P in relation to a spatial development strategy, the Secretary of State may direct the strategic planning authority responsible for the strategy not to take any step, or not to take a step specified in the direction, in connection with the strategy—
a
until a time or event (if any) specified in the direction, or
b
until the direction is revoked.
2
A spatial development strategy to which such a direction relates is not operative while the direction is in force.
3
A direction given under this section in relation to a strategy ceases to have effect if the Secretary of State—
a
gives a direction under section 12P(2)(c) or (9)(c) in relation to the strategy, or
b
approves the strategy under section 12P(9)(a) or (b).
Pt. 1A inserted (18.12.2025 for the purposes of making regulations, otherwise prosp.) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 58(1), 118(2)(g) (with s. 116)