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Planning Bill

Key roles - Ministerial intervention - Central government

206: Requirements related to ministerial directions

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"What the Minister must do when giving directions to local authorities"

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If the Minister gives a direction under section 203 or 205, they must write to the local authority. They must explain why they gave the direction and what they want to achieve. They must also ask the local authority to confirm they have followed the direction. If the Minister gives a direction under section 204, they have extra requirements. They must ask the local authority to respond within 20 working days. They must also ask the local authority to explain how they will follow the direction. The Minister must make all this information public, including their reasons and the local authority's response. You can find this information once the Minister has made it available. This is what the proposed law says the Minister must do.

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Part 5Key roles
Ministerial intervention: Central government

206Requirements related to ministerial directions

  1. If the Minister makes a direction under section 203 or 205, the Minister must in writing—

  2. provide the local authority with the reasons for issuing the direction; and
    1. issue a statement to the local authority outlining any outcomes sought by the direction; and
      1. require the local authority to confirm in writing when they have given effect to the direction; and
        1. make their reasons, statement, and the local authority response publicly available.

          1. If the Minister makes a direction under section 204, the Minister must, in addition to the requirements in subsection (1), require in writing the local authority to—

          2. respond within 20 working days; and
            1. outline how they intend to give effect to the direction.