New clause 26 - Pre-application consultation
Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill
4:45 pm
'(1) Before an application can be made for planning permission and—
(a) the planning application falls within the definition of ''major applications'', as defined by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for that purpose;
(b) the planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment;
(c) the planning application falls within other categories as set out by the Secretary of State in regulations, the applicant must consult on the proposed application.
(2) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provisions for the extent and methods of consultation to be followed by the applicant.
(3) Any costs of carrying out the application will be met by the applicant'.—[Matthew Green.]
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