Section 34: Guidance

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 · 2004 c. 5View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Local development

In the exercise of any function conferred under or by virtue of this Part the local planning authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State must issue guidance for local planning authorities on how their local development documents (taken as a whole) should address housing needs that result from old age or disability.

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