Section 40: Applications by the Crown for orders granting development consent

Planning Act 2008 · 2008 c. 29View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 5: Applications for orders granting development consent — Chapter 1: Applications

This section applies to an application for an order granting development consent made by or on behalf of the Crown.

The Secretary of State may by regulations modify or exclude any statutory provision relating to—

the procedure to be followed before such an application is made;
the making of such an application;
the decision-making process for such an application.

A statutory provision is a provision contained in or having effect under this Act or any other enactment.

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