A local planning authority may by order (a local development order) make provision to implement policies—
in one or more development plan documents (within the meaning of Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004);
in a local development plan (within the meaning of Part 6 of that Act).
A local planning authority may by order (a local development order) grant planning permission—
for development specified in the order;
for development of any class so specified.
A local development order may relate to—
all land in the area of the relevant authority;
any part of that land;
a site specified in the order.
A local development order may make different provision for different descriptions of land.
But a development order may specify any area or class of development in respect of which a local development order must not be made.
A local planning authority may revoke a local development order at any time.
Schedule 4A makes provision in connection with local development orders.