Scoping directions15

1

A request made under this paragraph pursuant to regulation 14 must include—

a

the information referred to in regulation 14(2); and

b

any representations that the local planning authority wishes to make.

2

If the Welsh Ministers consider that the information provided pursuant to paragraph (1) is insufficient to make a scoping direction, the Welsh Ministers must give notice to the local planning authority.

3

The notice must set out any points on which additional information is required.

4

The Welsh Ministers must—

a

consult the consultees before making a scoping direction in response to a request under paragraph (1), and

b

make a direction and send a copy to the local planning authority, within 5 weeks beginning with the date of receipt of that request or such longer period as may be reasonably required.

5

Before making a scoping direction the Welsh Ministers must take into account the matters specified in regulation 14(4).