A local authority's plan has effect for the period commencing on F11 September 2022 and ending on F231 August 2032 (“the first ten year plan”).

Each subsequent ten year plan has effect for the period of ten years commencing on 1 September in the year when the previous ten year plan expires.

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to regulations 6 (ten year plans not approved by 1 September) and 8 (revision of plans).