Section 4: Modification of neighbourhood development order or plan

Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 · 2017 c. 20View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Planning

Section 61M of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (revocation or modification of neighbourhood development orders) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

After subsection (4) insert—

In subsection (5)—

for "that order" substitute , and" the neighbourhood development order mentioned in subsection (4) or (4A) "
after "(4)" insert ." or (4A) "

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 is amended in accordance with subsections (5) to (10).

In section 38A (meaning of "neighbourhood development plan") after subsection (11) insert—

Section 38C (neighbourhood development plans: supplementary provisions) is amended in accordance with subsections (7) to (9).

After subsection (2) insert—

In subsection (3)—

the words from "the words" to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and
at the end of that paragraph insert, and bthe reference in subsection (4A) to a modification materially affecting any planning permission granted by the order were to a modification materially affecting the policies in the plan.

In subsection (6)—

the words from "on proposals" to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and
at the end of that paragraph insert, or bon proposals for the modification of neighbourhood development plans, or on modifications of neighbourhood development plans, that have already been made.

After Schedule A1 insert the Schedule A2 set out in Schedule 1 to this Act.

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