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(1)An English planning authority must carry out its relevant planning functions with a view to promoting the supply of starter homes in England.
(2)A local planning authority in England must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State in carrying out that duty.
(3)“English planning authority” means—
(a)a local planning authority in England, or
(b)the Secretary of State when exercising a function relating to the grant of planning permission on an application in respect of land in England.
(4)“Relevant planning functions” means—
(a)functions under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, other than functions relating to the grant of permission in principle;
(b)functions under Part 8 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999;
(c)functions under Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
(5)The Secretary of State may by regulations—
(a)amend the definition of “English planning authority” in subsection (3);
(b)amend the definition of “relevant planning functions” in subsection (4).
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