39Register of applicationsE+W+S
(1)The [F1Secretary of State] is to maintain a register of applications received by [F2the Secretary of State] for orders granting development consent (“the register”).
(2)Where the [F1Secretary of State] receives an application for an order granting development consent, [F3the Secretary of State] must cause details of the application to be entered in the register.
(3)The [F1Secretary of State] must publish the register or make arrangements for inspection of the register by the public.
(4)The [F1Secretary of State] must make arrangements for inspection by the public of—
(a)applications received by the [F1Secretary of State] for orders granting development consent, [F4and]
F5(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)accompanying documents and information received by the [F1Secretary of State] under section 37(3)(d).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 39 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 7(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F2Words in s. 39(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 7(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F3Words in s. 39(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 7(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
F4Word in s. 39(4)(a) inserted (24.7.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 6(3)(a), 118(1)(c) (with s. 116); S.I. 2026/641, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 6)
F5S. 39(4)(b) omitted (24.7.2026) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 6(3)(b), 118(1)(c) (with s. 116); S.I. 2026/641, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 6)
Commencement Information
I1S. 39 in force at 1.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2260, art. 2(b)