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Planning Act 2008

Part 5

16.Part 5 sets out the requirements for an application to the Commission for an order granting development consent. The Secretary of State may issue model provisions for incorporation in a draft order to accompany an application. This Part specifies that the Commission must keep a register of applications.

17.This Part also contains provisions in respect of the pre-application consultation process which an applicant must undertake, and the giving of advice to the applicant or others by the Commission. It also contains powers for the Commission to authorise the serving of a notice requesting information about interests in land and to authorise entry on land in specified circumstances.

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