In section 2A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (power of Mayor of London to decide applications of potential strategic importance), in subsection (6), for "areas, and" substitute
In section 74 of that Act (directions etc as to method of dealing with applications), in subsection (1B)—
in paragraph (a), for "London borough to refuse" substituteLondon borough— ito consult with the Mayor of London before granting or refusing an application for planning permission, or permission in principle, that is an application of a prescribed description, oriito refuse;
in paragraph (c), for "such a direction;" substitute ;" a direction given by virtue of paragraph (a)(ii). "
omit the words after that paragraph.
After that subsection insert—