The Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2003
This Order, which applies in England only, amends the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995 (“the 1995 Order”). The main changes are—The introduction of a requirement to consult, in England, the Regional Development Agency before the grant of planning permission for certain categories of development (article 3).The introduction of an additional exception to the requirement to consult before the grant of planning permission, for development which is not EIA development where a local planning authority considers that the development proposed is subject to any up to date standing advice issued by the relevant consultee in respect of a category of development. (article 4).The introduction of a requirement for the local planning authority to provide a summary of the reasons for a grant of planning permission and a summary of the policies and proposals in the development plan which are relevant to the decision. (article 5).An amendment altering the time limit for appeals from six to three months. (article 6).There are other minor changes and transitional provisions.
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- The Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2003 from King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
- Document type
- United Kingdom Statutory Instrument
- Date published
- 14 August 2003
- Last updated
- 30 April 2015
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- King's Printer of Acts of Parliament