Section 17: Procedure for preparation of local plans

17. Procedure for preparation of local plans (1) Where a local authority or the Minister prepares a draft local plan, the local authority or the Minister shall— (a) place the draft local plan on deposit so as to enable representations and comments to be made on that plan; (b) give notice in the Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers of the deposit of the draft local plan, specifying— (i) the place or places at which, the dates on which, and the times during which the draft local plan may be inspected and copies of the whole or parts of the draft local plan may be made by the public; (ii) the period, being not less than 28 days from the date on which the draft local plan is first placed on deposit, during which written submissions may be made to the planning authority with respect to the draft local plan. (2) Any person may, during the period referred to in subsection (1), make written representations to the planning authority with respect to the draft local plan. (3) The planning authority shall consider all representations made under subsection (2) within 42 days of the closing date for the receipt of written representations, but shall not be bound to alter the draft development plan in the light of any representation made. (S. 17 not in operation.)