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This consultation seeks views on 2 proposals for a requirement for Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to consult the Secretary of State where they are ‘minded to refuse’ an application for planning permission.

It also seeks view on a proposal for LPAs to consult the Secretary of State where they are ‘minded to allow’ an application.

The consultation is set out in 3 sections:

• a new proposal for a requirement to consult the Secretary of State where LPAs are minded to refuse planning permission for specified commercial development
• a new proposal for a requirement to consult the Secretary of State on certain applications relating to nuclear facilities where LPAs are minded to refuse planning permission
• a new proposal for a requirement to consult the Secretary of State on certain applications for planning permission for residential development within a Defence Detailed Emergency Planning Zone. This requirement would have a limited geographical extent (4 LPAs)