Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Halil Yurdakul Yiğitgüden, Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 is amended as follows.

This ground is that an obligation under one of the existing tenancies has been broken or not performed.

In Schedule 3A to the Terrorism Act 2000 (regulated sector and supervisory authorities) in paragraph 2(1) (excluded activities)—

In section 39(9)(b)(i) of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (definition of “new towns residuary body”) after “2008” insert “or the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its new towns and urban development functions”.

In section 3A(8A)(a) of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (definition of “new towns residuary body”) after “2008” insert “or the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its new towns and urban development functions”.

In Schedule 4 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (street trading) in paragraph 2(5A)(a) (definition of “new towns residuary body”) after “2008” insert “or the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its new towns and urban development functions”.

In section 58(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (exempt landlords) after paragraph (df) insert—.

The Finance Act 2003 is amended as follows.

Section 352 (Mayor’s biodiversity action plan) is amended as follows. For the heading substitute “The London Environment Strategy: biodiversity”. In subsection (2)— In subsection (4), in the opening words, for “London Biodiversity Action Plan” substitute “the provisions of the London Environment Strategy dealing with biodiversity”. Omit subsections (1), (3), (4)(b) (with the preceding “and”), (5) and (6).

Section 370 (the London ambient noise strategy) is amended as follows. For the heading substitute “The London Environment Strategy: ambient noise”. In subsection (2), for “London ambient noise strategy” substitute “provisions of the London Environment Strategy dealing with ambient noise”. In subsection (3), in paragraph (b) of the definition of “ambient noise”, for “London ambient noise strategy” substitute “provisions of the London Environment Strategy dealing with ambient noise”. Omit subsections (1) and (6) to (8).

In section 66 (general duty as respects listed buildings in exercise of planning functions), at the end insert—

In section 71(4) (stamp duty land tax: reliefs for acquisitions by registered social landlords) after paragraph (ca) insert—.

In section 72 (general duty as respects conservation areas in exercise of planning functions), at the end insert—

Schedule 9 (stamp duty land tax: rights to buy, shared ownership leases etc) is amended as follows. In paragraph 1— In paragraph 5— In paragraph 7(8)—

The Police and Justice Act 2006 is amended as follows.

In Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (local planning authorities: distribution of functions) in paragraph 7—

Section 59 of the Finance Act 2004 (construction industry scheme: contractors) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) after paragraph (f) insert—. In subsection (2) for “(f)” substitute “(fa)”.

The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.

Section 19 (local authority scrutiny of crime and disorder matters) is amended as follows. In subsection (3)(a)— In subsection (9) omit “(within the meaning of Part 2 of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22))”. After subsection (9) insert— In subsection (10) for the words from “not” to “Act 2000” substitute “ in cases that are not within subsection (9) or (9B) ”. In subsection (11)—

In section 2A (power for Mayor to call in planning applications) after subsection (1) insert—

In Schedule 8 (further provision about crime and disorder committees of certain local authorities) in paragraph 1(1)—

After section 7 insert—

After section 165 (Secretary of State may acquire land blighted by proposed new town or urban development area) insert—

In section 169 (meaning of “appropriate authority”) after subsection (4) insert—

In section 170(5) (meaning of “appropriate enactment” in the case of a development corporation or urban development corporation)—

Paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 (when local highway authority may impose restrictions on grant of planning permission) is amended as follows. The reference to a local planning authority in sub-paragraph (1) is to be construed as including neither— and no provision of a development order which is included in it by virtue of that sub-paragraph is to be construed as applying to such a corporation. In subsection (3) after “urban development corporation who are the local planning authority” insert “, or by a Mayoral development corporation which is the local planning authority,”.

In Schedule 13 (blighted land) after paragraph 9 insert—

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the entry for the Standards Board for England.

In section 49(1)(de) of the Audit Commission Act 1998 (disclosure of information by Commission or auditor etc for purposes of functions of ethical standards officer or Public Services Ombudsman for Wales) omit “an ethical standards officer or”.

The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.

The Greater London Authority Act 1999 is amended as follows.

In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records), in Part 2 of the Table at the end of paragraph 3 omit the entry for the Office for Tenants and Social Landlords.

In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities) omit the entry for the Office for Tenants and Social Landlords.

The transfer of property, rights and liabilities by virtue of paragraph 63 does not affect the validity of anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to the Office before the transfer takes effect. Anything that— is to be treated as done by or in relation to the HCA. There may be continued by or in relation to the HCA anything (including legal proceedings) that— Sub-paragraph (5) applies to any document that— Any references (however expressed) in the document to the Office are to be read, so far as is necessary for the purposes of the transfer, as references to the HCA.

As soon as is reasonably practicable after the abolition date, the HCA must prepare— A statement under this paragraph must be prepared in accordance with the direction given by the Secretary of State to the Office dated 12 August 2009. The HCA must, as soon as is reasonable practicable after preparing a statement under this section, send a copy of it to the Secretary of State and the Comptroller and Auditor General. The Comptroller and Auditor General must— Sub-paragraph (1)(a) does not apply if the Office has already sent a copy of its statement of accounts for the year to the Comptroller and Auditor General. In such a case the repeal of section 103(5) of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 does not remove the obligation of the Comptroller and Auditor General to take the steps specified in that provision in relation to the statement of accounts if the Comptroller has not already done so.

In Schedule 4 to the Public Health Act 1961 (attachment of street lighting equipment to certain buildings) in the entry for a building owned by a development corporation established under the New Towns Act 1946 etc at the end insert “or the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its new towns and urban development functions.”

In section 5(3A) of the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (definition of “English new towns residuary body”) after “2008” insert “or the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its new towns and urban development functions”.

In section 93(1A) of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (application of sections 95 to 96A to the Homes and Communities Agency) after “2008” insert “and to the Greater London Authority so far as it is exercising its new towns and urban development functions”.

The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.

In section 376(4) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (qualifying lenders) after paragraph (j) insert—.

In section 72(2A) of the Water Resources Act 1991 (definition of “new towns residuary body”) after “2008” insert “or the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its new towns and urban development functions”.

The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows.

The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.

In section 25(1) (budget calculation: report on robustness of estimates etc) for “32” substitute “31A, 32, 42A”.

In section 337(6)(a) (conflict between regional spatial strategy and spatial development strategy) omit “or the regional spatial strategy for a region which adjoins Greater London”.

In section 4(1)(g)(i) (definition of “new towns residuary body”) after “2008” insert “or the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its new towns and urban development functions”.

Section 51 (schemes for investigation of complaints against social landlords) is amended as follows. In subsection (3)(a)— After that subsection insert—

In section 4(6) (application of rules about the exercise of the Homes and Communities Agency’s specific powers) before the “and” at the end of paragraph (a) insert—.

In section 26(1) (minimum reserves)—

In section 342(1) (matters to which the Mayor is to have regard)—

the Greater London Authority so far as exercising its housing or regeneration functions or its new towns and urban development functions,

In section 219(4)(a) (directions as to charges by social landlords: meaning of social landlord) after “Agency,” insert “the Greater London Authority,”.

In section 112(4) (duty to consult before setting criteria for voluntary registration) before paragraph (b) insert—.

In section 27(1) (budget calculation: report on inadequacy of controlled reserve) for “32” substitute “31A, 32, 42A”.

In Schedule 10 (Transport for London) in paragraph 2—

Section 80 (secure tenancies: the landlord condition) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) after “the Homes and Communities Agency” insert “, the Greater London Authority”. In subsection (2A) for the “or” at the end of paragraph (a) substitute—. In subsection (2B)— In subsection (2C) after “Agency” in both places insert “, the Greater London Authority”. In subsection (2D) after “Agency” in both places insert “, the Greater London Authority”. In subsection (2E) after “Agency” insert “, the Greater London Authority”. In subsection (5)—

In section 145 (moratorium) before the table insert—

Section 28 (budget monitoring: general) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for “32” substitute “31A, 32, 42A”. In subsection (4)—

In section 151B (right to buy: mortgage for securing redemption of landlord’s share) after subsection (5A) insert—

Section 146 (duration of moratorium) is amended as follows. After subsection (4) insert— Before subsection (9) insert—

In section 156 (right to buy: liability to repay to be a charge on the premises) after subsection (4ZA) insert—

In section 147 (further moratorium) after subsection (4) insert—

Section 450A (right to a loan in respect of service charges after exercise of right to buy) is amended as follows. In subsection (5A) after “6A(4)” insert “and in the case of a property outside Greater London”. After that subsection insert—

In section 148(1) (HCA may not, during a moratorium, give or enforce directions as to the use or repayment of financial assistance)—

In section 450B(1)(a) (power to make loans in other cases) after “Agency” insert “or the Greater London Authority”.

In section 174(5) (procedure for consent to disposal of social housing) before paragraph (b) insert—.

In section 453(1)(b) (further advances in case of disposal on shared ownership lease) after “Agency” insert “or the Greater London Authority”.

In section 178(3) (private registered provider’s use of proceeds from disposals) for the words from “to the HCA” to the end substitute —

In section 458(1) (loans for acquisition or improvement of housing: minor definitions) in the definition of “housing authority” after “Agency,” insert “the Greater London Authority,”.

In section 196(1) (consultation on standards and codes of practice) after paragraph (e) insert—.

In Schedule 4 (qualifying period for right to buy and discount) in paragraph 7B for the “or” at the end of paragraph (a) substitute—.

In section 197(4) (direction by Secretary of State) after paragraph (a) insert—.

In Schedule 5 (exceptions to the right to buy) in paragraph 3—

In section 216 (consultation on use of intervention powers) after paragraph (b) insert—.

In section 222 (notification of use of enforcement notice) before paragraph (b) insert—.

In section 230(2) (pre-penalty warning) before paragraph (b) insert—.

Before section 233 insert—

In section 242(3) (pre-compensation warning) before paragraph (b) insert—.

Section 248 (supplemental provisions about management tenders) is amended as follows. In subsection (4) before paragraph (b) insert—. In subsection (7) before paragraph (d) insert—. In subsection (8) before paragraph (b) insert—.

Section 250 (supplemental provisions about management transfer) is amended as follows. In subsection (4) before paragraph (b) insert—. In subsection (7) before paragraph (d) insert—. In subsection (8) before paragraph (b) insert—.

Section 252 (supplemental provisions about appointment of managers) is amended as follows. In subsection (4) before paragraph (b) insert—. Before subsection (8) insert—

In Schedule 6 to the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, in paragraph 1—

The Greater London Authority Act 1999 is amended as follows.

The National Health Service Act 2006 is amended as follows.

In section 115(4A) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (duties as regards reports under section 114)—

a Mayoral development corporation,

In the Local Government Finance Act 1988 after section 48 insert—

In paragraph 9(8)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (“public sewer or drain” includes one owned by certain public bodies) after “an urban development corporation” insert “, a Mayoral development corporation”.

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 is amended as follows.

The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.

This paragraph applies where a taxable public body (“the predecessor”) is carrying on a trade or part of a trade and, as a result of a transfer scheme under section 190 or 191— For the purposes of calculating, in relation to the time when the scheme comes into force and subsequent times, the relevant trading profits or losses of the predecessor and the successor— If a trade or part of a trade is to be treated under this paragraph as a separate trade, such apportionments of receipts, expenses, assets and liabilities are to be made for the purposes of computing relevant trading profits or losses as may be just and reasonable. This paragraph is subject to the other provisions of this Part of this Schedule. In this paragraph “relevant trading profits or losses” means profits or losses under Part 3 of CTA 2009 in respect of the trade or part of a trade in question.

For the purposes of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, a disposal constituted by a transfer within sub-paragraph (2) is to be treated in relation to the transferor and transferee as made for a consideration such that no gain or loss accrues to the transferor. A transfer is within this sub-paragraph if— In section 288(3A) of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (meaning of the “no gain/no loss provisions”) at the end insert—

In section 24 (if local planning authority are a London borough, local development documents must be in general conformity with the spatial development strategy) in subsections (1)(b) and (4) after “are a London borough” insert “or a Mayoral development corporation”.

In section 129(1) (section 128(2) does not apply to acquisition by a listed body) after paragraph (c) insert—.

Section 38 (delegation) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) (persons to whom functions exercisable by the Mayor may be delegated) before paragraph (e) insert—. In subsection (3) (cases where delegation to body requires its consent) after “In the case of” insert “the Homes and Communities Agency,”. In subsection (7) (power to exercise delegated functions where no existing power to do so) before paragraph (c) insert—. Before subsection (9) insert—

In section 256(2) (bodies to which PCTs may make payments in connection with provision of housing accommodation) after paragraph (ba) insert—.

In section 73(6), in the substituted subsection (2) of section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (reports by monitoring officer), the definition of “GLA body or person” is amended as follows. Before paragraph (d) insert—. Before paragraph (h) insert—. Before the closing words insert—.

In section 268(3) (bodies with whom arrangements may be made for provision of accommodation to persons displaced by health service development) after paragraph (d) insert—.

Amend section 37 (interpretation of Part 2) as follows. After subsection (5) insert— In subsection (5A) (definition of “local planning authority” has effect subject to any order providing for the Homes and Communities Agency to be the local planning authority) for “also be construed” substitute “additionally be construed, and subsection (5ZB) must be construed,”.

Amend section 206 (provision about charging community infrastructure levy) is amended as follows. In subsection (5)(a) (“local planning authority” has the meaning given by section 37 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004) after “to England,” insert “except that a Mayoral development corporation is a local planning authority for the purposes of this section only if it is the local planning authority for all purposes of Part 2 of PCPA 2004 in respect of the whole of its area and all kinds of development,”. After subsection (5) insert—

The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

Amend section 4 (regulations setting fees for performance of Commission’s functions) as follows. In subsection (1) for “charging of fees by the Commission in connection with the performance of any of its functions” substitute “charging of fees by the Secretary of State in connection with the performance of any of the Secretary of State’s major-infrastructure functions”. In subsection (3) (power to set fees calculated by reference to costs incurred)— After subsection (3) insert— In the heading of Part 1 for “The Infrastructure Planning Commission” substitute “Infrastructure planning: fees”.

Omit section 38 (Secretary of State may prescribe non-compulsory model provisions).

In section 50(2) (guidance may be issued by Commission or Secretary of State) omit “the Commission or”.

Amend section 61 (initial choice of Panel or single Commissioner) as follows. In subsection (1) (which refers to acceptance of an application by the Commission) for “Commission” substitute “Secretary of State”. For subsections (2) to (5) (person appointed to chair Commission must make initial choice after consultation within the Commission and having regard to Secretary of State’s guidance) substitute— In the heading for “Commissioner” substitute “appointed person”.

Amend section 103 as follows. In subsection (1) (cases where Secretary of State is the decision-maker) omit the words after “consent”. Omit subsection (2) (meaning in Act of “decision-maker”). For the heading substitute “Secretary of State is to decide applications”.

Section 114 (decision-maker to grant or refuse consent) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (2) for “decision-maker” substitute “Secretary of State”.

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the entry for the Infrastructure Planning Commission.

In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (other public bodies and offices: general) omit the entry for the Infrastructure Planning Commission.

In paragraph 2 of Schedule 4A to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (exclusion of certain shared ownership leases granted by public authorities) in sub-paragraph (2) after paragraph (bb) insert—.

In section 25(1) of the Local Government Act 1974 (authorities subject to investigation by a Local Commissioner) after paragraph (bd) insert—.

The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows. In section 17(3) (special parliamentary procedure does not apply to acquisition by certain public bodies) after “an urban development corporation” insert “, a Mayoral development corporation”. In section 31(1) (acquisition under certain Acts of statutory undertakers’ land without a certificate) before the “or” at the end of paragraph (c) insert—. In paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 3 (special parliamentary procedure does not apply to acquisition by certain public bodies) after “an urban development corporation” insert “, a Mayoral development corporation”.

In this Part of this Schedule—

For the purposes of the application of Part 5 of CTA 2009 (loan relationships) in relation to a relevant transfer of rights and liabilities under a loan relationship to which immediately before the transfer takes effect the transferor is a party for the purposes of a trade it carries on, the transferee and the transferor are to be treated as if at the time of the transfer they were members of the same group. For the purposes of the application of Part 5 of CTA 2009 in relation to a transfer that— the HCA or LDA, and the person to whom the transfer is made, are to be treated as if at the time of the transfer they were members of the same group. In this paragraph any reference to being members of the same group is to be read in accordance with section 170 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. In this paragraph—

This paragraph applies if— The return may be amended under paragraph 15 of Schedule 18 to the Finance Act 1998 so as to remedy the error, ignoring any time limit which would otherwise prevent that happening. An amendment may not be made in reliance on sub-paragraph (2) more than 12 months after the end of the accounting period of the company during which the agreement is made. Sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) apply if the company does not amend the return so as to remedy the error before the end of that 12 month period. A discovery assessment or a discovery determination may be made in relation to the error, ignoring any time limit which would otherwise prevent that happening. Such an assessment or determination may not be made in reliance on sub-paragraph (5) more than 24 months after the end of the accounting period mentioned in sub-paragraph (3). Expressions used in this paragraph and in Schedule 18 to the Finance Act 1998 have in this paragraph the meaning they have in that Schedule.

In section 2 (constitution of principal councils in England) in subsection (2A) omit “or a mayor and council manager executive”.

Amend section 62 (switching from single Commissioner to Panel) as follows. In subsection (1), and in the heading, for “Commissioner” substitute “appointed person”. For subsections (2) to (5) (person appointed to chair Commission may make switch after consultation within the Commission and having regard to the Secretary of State’s guidance) substitute—

Amend section 104 (decisions of Panel and Council) as follows. In subsection (1) for “the decision-maker is a Panel or the Council” substitute “a national policy statement has effect in relation to development of the description to which the application relates”. In subsection (2)— In subsections (3) and (4) for “Panel or Council” substitute “Secretary of State”. In subsection (5)— In subsections (6), (7) and (8) for “Panel or Council” substitute “Secretary of State”. For the heading substitute “Decisions in cases where national policy statement has effect”

Omit section 115(6) (Panel or Council to have regard to Secretary of State’s guidance in deciding whether development is associated).

Section 101 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) is amended as follows. In subsection (1C) after “section” insert “ 9EA or ”. In subsection (5B) after “section” insert “ 9EB or ”.

Amend section 105 (decisions of Secretary of State) as follows. In subsection (1) for “if the decision-maker is the Secretary of State” substitute “if section 104 does not apply in relation to the application”. In subsection (2)(a) (which refers to reports submitted to the Commission) for “Commission” substitute “Secretary of State”. For the heading substitute “Decisions in cases where no national policy statement has effect”.

Amend section 116 (reasons) as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (2) for “appropriate authority” substitute “Secretary of State”. In subsection (3)— Omit subsection (4) (meaning of “appropriate authority”).

In section 102 (appointment of committees) in subsection (1A)—

In section 106(1) (representations which decision-maker may disregard) for “decision-maker” (in both places) substitute “Secretary of State”.

Amend section 117 (orders granting consent: formalities) as follows. Omit subsections (2) and (5) (orders made by Panel or Council). In subsection (3) (duty to publish order)— For subsection (4) (order exercising powers under section 120(5)(a) or (b) must be in statutory instrument) substitute— In subsection (6) for “is made, the appropriate authority” substitute “containing the order is made, the Secretary of State”. Omit subsection (7) (meaning of “appropriate authority”).

In section 245 (status of certain districts, parishes and communities) in subsections (1A) and (4A)(a) omit “or a mayor and council manager executive”.

Section 107 (timetable for decisions) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) (deadline for deciding application)— Omit subsection (2) (meaning of “the start day”). In subsection (3) (extension of deadline) for “appropriate authority” substitute “Secretary of State”. Omit subsection (4) (meaning of “appropriate authority”). For subsections (6) to (9) (publicising deadline extensions) substitute—

Amend section 118 (legal challenges) as follows. In subsection (3) (challenges to Commission decision not to accept application) for “Commission” (in both places) substitute “Secretary of State”. In subsection (7) (other challenges to things done by Secretary of State or Commission) omit “or the Commission”.

Section 270(1) (general provisions as to interpretation) is amended as follows. In the definition of “elected mayor” after “has” insert— . In the definition of “executive”, “executive arrangements” and “executive leader” after “have” insert— . In the definition of “leader and cabinet executive (England)” for “Part 2” substitute “ Part 1A ”. In the definition of “mayor and cabinet executive” for “have” substitutehas— .

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 is amended as follows.

The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.

Omit section 63 (power for Commission’s chair to delegate functions under Part 6 to a deputy).

In section 86 (Chapter applies to examination by Panel or single Commissioner), and in its heading, for “Commissioner” (in each place) substitute “appointed person”.

In Part 6, omit Chapter 7 (which consists of sections 109 to 113 and Schedule 3).

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the entry for the Infrastructure Planning Commission.

In Part 1 of Schedule 7 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (subjects to which provisions of Acts of the Assembly may relate) in the exception to paragraph 18 (Town and Country Planning) for “Functions of the Infrastructure Planning Commission or any of its members under the Planning Act 2008” substitute “Development consent under the Planning Act 2008”.

This ground is that either of the following conditions is met. The first condition is that— The second condition is that—

This ground is that the extent of the accommodation afforded by the dwelling-house proposed to be let on the new tenancy is not reasonably suitable to the needs of—

This ground is that both of the following conditions are met. The first condition is that the dwelling-house proposed to be let on the new tenancy has features that— The second condition is that if the new tenancy were granted there would no longer be such a person residing in the dwelling-house.

This ground is that all of the following conditions are met. The first condition is that— The second condition is that at least half the tenants of the dwelling-houses are members of the association. The third condition is that no relevant tenant to whom the new tenancy is proposed to be granted is, or is willing to become, a member of the association. References in this paragraph to a management agreement include a section 247 or 249 arrangement as defined by 250A(6) of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.

As soon as is reasonably practicable after the abolition date, the HCA must prepare a report on the performance of the functions of the Office— Sub-paragraph (1)(a) does not apply if the Office has already sent a report under section 92 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 to the Secretary of State in respect of the financial year. The report must, in particular— The HCA must send a report under this paragraph to the Secretary of State as soon as is reasonably practicable after preparing it. The Secretary of State must lay the report before Parliament.

In this Part of this Schedule—

In section 10(4) of the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 (matters to which regard to be had when Olympic Transport Plan being prepared or revised) for paragraph (c) (the London Development Agency’s strategy) substitute—

In section 18(7)(f) (function of calculating budget requirement may not be delegated by police and crime commissioner)—

In section 56(3) (time when development begun)—

Omit section 87(2)(b) (Examining authority to have regard to guidance given by Secretary of State or Commission).

In section 22(2) (minimum budget for police and crime commissioner: amendments to section 41(1) of the Police Act 1996) for paragraph (c) substitute—

In section 57(3) (extent of permission granted by development order), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

In section 92 (notifying Commission that compulsory acquisition hearing wanted) for “Commission” (in each place) substitute “Secretary of State”.

In section 58(1)(a) (grant of planning permission by development order), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

In section 93 (notifying Commission that open-floor hearing wanted) for “Commission” (in both places) substitute “Secretary of State”.

In section 62 (applications for planning permission), after subsection (2) insert—

In section 94(2)(b) (Panel member or single Commissioner to preside over hearing) for “Commissioner” substitute “appointed person”.

In section 65 (notice etc of applications for planning permission), after subsection (3) insert—

After section 95 insert—

Section 69 (register of applications etc) is amended as follows. In subsection (1), after paragraph (c) insert—. In subsection (2)(b), after “order” insert “, neighbourhood planning matter”. After subsection (2) insert—

In section 96(1)(c) (which refers to representations received by the Commission) for “Commission” substitute “Secretary of State”.

Section 71 (consultations in connection with determinations under s.70) is amended as follows. After subsection (2) insert— After subsection (3) insert—

Amend section 98 (timetable for examining, and reporting on, application) as follows. In subsection (3) (deadline for making report to Secretary of State) for the words from the beginning to “its report” substitute “The Examining authority is under a duty to make its report under section 74(2)(b) or 83(1)(b)”. In subsection (4) (Commission chair may extend deadlines under the section) for “person appointed to chair the Commission” substitute “Secretary of State”. For subsection (6) (extensions of deadlines to be reported to Secretary of State and in Commission’s annual report) substitute—

In section 74 (directions etc as to method of dealing with applications), after subsection (1) insert—

Amend section 100 (Commission chair may appoint assessors at request of Examining authority) as follows. In subsection (1) for “person appointed to chair the Commission (“the chair”)” substitute “Secretary of State”. In subsection (2) for “chair” substitute “Secretary of State”.

In section 77(1) (certain applications to be referred to the Secretary of State), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

In section 101(1) (Commission chair may appoint lawyer to assist Examining authority) for “person appointed to chair the Commission” substitute “Secretary of State”.

In section 78(1)(c) (right of appeal in relation to certain planning directions), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

In section 102(4) (meaning of “relevant representation”) for “Commission” (in each place) substitute “Secretary of State”.

In section 88(9) (grant of planning permission in enterprise zone), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

In section 91(4)(a) (no limit to duration of planning permission granted by development order), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

In section 94(1) (termination of planning permission by reference to time limit: completion notices), at the end of paragraph (c) insert ; or

Section 108 (compensation for refusal or conditional grant of planning permission formerly granted by development order or local development order) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (2), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”. In subsection (3B), at the end insert— After subsection (3D) insert— In the title, for “or a local development order” substitute “, local development order or neighbourhood development order”.

In section 109(6) (apportionment of compensation for depreciation), in the definition of “relevant planning permission”, for “or a local development order” substitute “, the local development order or the neighbourhood development order”.

In section 171H(1)(a) (temporary stop notice: compensation), for “a development order or local development order” substitute “by a development order, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

Nothing in this section applies in relation to neighbourhood development orders.

In section 253(2)(c) (cases in which certain procedures may be carried out in anticipation of planning permission), for “or a local development order” substitute “, a local development order or a neighbourhood development order”.

In section 264(5) (land treated not as operational land)—

Section 324 (rights of entry) is amended as follows. In subsection (1), after paragraph (a) insert—. After that subsection insert—

Section 333 (regulations and orders) is amended as follows. In subsection (3) (regulations to be subject to annulment) after “except regulations under section 88” insert “or paragraph 15(5) or 16 of Schedule 4B”. After that subsection insert—

In paragraph 1A of Schedule 13 (blighted land: land allocated for public authority functions in development plans etc)—

The Local Government Act 2000 is amended as follows.

In the heading of Part 2 (arrangements with respect to executives etc) for “Arrangements” substitute “ Local authorities in Wales: arrangements ”.

In section 10 (executive arrangements) after “local authority” (in both places) insert “ in Wales ”.

Section 11 (forms of local authority executives) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) for “In the case of any local authority in England or Wales, the” substitute “ The ”. Omit subsection (2A). In subsection (3) for “In the case of any local authority in Wales, the” substitute “ The ”. In subsection (5)— In subsection (8) after “leader and cabinet executive” insert “ (Wales) ”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omit subsection (9A). In subsection (10) omit “(2A)(a) or”.

Section 12 (additional forms of executive) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (2) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (3)(a) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

Section 13 (functions which are the responsibility of an executive) is amended as follows. In subsection (3) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (6) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (9)(b) omit the words from “or section 236” to “England)”. In subsection (12) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

Section 14 (discharge of functions: general) is amended as follows. In the heading for “general” substitute “ mayor and cabinet executive ”. In subsection (1) for the words from “of” to the end substitute “ of a mayor and cabinet executive are to be discharged in accordance with this section ”. In subsections (2) to (5) for “senior executive member” (in each place that it appears) substitute “ elected mayor ”. In subsection (6)— Omit subsection (7).

In section 17 (discharge of functions: section 11(5) executive) in subsection (1) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

Section 18 (discharge of functions by area committees) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (3) in the definition of “area committee” for the words from “means—” to “in Wales,” substitute “ means ”. Omit subsections (4) and (5). In subsection (6) omit “in Wales”.

Section 19 (discharge of functions of and by another local authority) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (2)— In subsection (3) for “local authority” substitute “ relevant authority in Wales ”. In subsection (4)— relevant authority” means a local authority within the meaning of section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972; “relevant executive” means an executive of a local authority under either this Part or Part 1A; “specified”

In section 20 (joint exercise of functions) in subsection (1) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

Section 21 (overview and scrutiny committees) is amended as follows. In subsection (2)(f)— In subsection (2ZA) omit “in Wales”. In subsection (2A)— In subsection (4)— In subsection (10)— In subsection (10A) omit “in Wales”. In subsection (13)— In subsection (16)—

Omit section 21ZA (scrutiny officers).

Section 21A (reference of matters to overview and scrutiny committees) is amended as follows. In subsection (3) omit the words from “(in the case of a local authority in England” to “Wales)”. In subsection (6)(a) omit the words from “section 236” to “2007 or”. Omit subsections (10) and (11). In subsection (12) omit “in Wales”.

Omit section 21C (reports and recommendations of overview and scrutiny committees: duties of certain partner authorities).

Section 21D (publication etc of reports, recommendations and responses: confidential and exempt information) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)(b) omit sub-paragraph (ii). In subsection (2) omit “or providing a copy of the document to a relevant partner authority”. In subsection (6)—

Omit section 21E (overview and scrutiny committees of certain district councils: functions with respect to partner authorities).

Section 21F (as inserted by the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 4)) (Wales: notifying designated body of report or recommendations) is amended as follows. In the title for “Wales: notifying” substitute “ Notifying ”. In subsection (1) omit “in Wales”.

Omit section 21F (as inserted by the Flood and Water Management Act 2010) (overview and scrutiny committees: flood risk management).

In the title of section 21G (Wales: designated persons) for “Wales: designated” substitute “ Designated ”.

Section 22 (access to information) is amended as follows. In subsections (6), (8) to (10), (12) and (13) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (12A)—

Omit section 22A (overview and scrutiny committees of certain authorities in England: provision of information etc by certain partner authorities).

In section 25 (proposals) in subsections (1)(b), (5), (6)(a), (7) and (8) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

Section 27 (referendum in case of proposals involving elected mayor) is amended as follows. In subsections (1)(b), (5), (6), (8)(c), (9) and (10) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (5) for “him” substitute “ them ”.

Section 28 (approval of outline fall-back proposals) is amended as follows. In subsections (1) and (2) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (3) for “Secretary of State approves” substitute “ Welsh Ministers approve ”.

Omit section 31 (alternative arrangements).

Omit section 32 (alternative arrangements).

Section 33ZA (Wales: changing governance arrangements) is amended as follows. In the heading for “Wales: changing” substitute “ Changing ”. Omit “in Wales,”.

Omit section 33A (executive arrangements).

Omit section 33B (executive arrangements: other variations of arrangements).

Omit section 33C (alternative arrangements: move to executive arrangements).

Omit section 33D (alternative arrangements: variation of arrangements).

Omit section 33E (proposals by local authority).

Omit section 33F (resolution of local authority).

Omit section 33G (implementation: new executive or move to executive arrangements).

Omit section 33H (implementation: other change in governance arrangements).

Omit section 33I (general).

Omit section 33J (new form of executive or move to executive: general requirements) and the italic heading immediately before it (further requirements for certain changes).

Omit section 33K (changes subject to approval in referendum: additional requirements).

Omit section 33L (change not subject to approval in a referendum: additional requirements).

Omit section 33M (cases in which change is subject to approval in referendum).

Omit section 33N (variation of mayoral executive).

Omit section 33O (interpretation) and the italic heading immediately before it (miscellaneous).

Section 34 (referendum following petition) is amended as follows. In subsections (1) and (2)(k) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (1A) for the words from “means—” to “Wales,” substitute “ means ”. In subsection (3) omit “or of any of sections 33A to 33O”.

Section 35 (referendum following direction) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (2)(d) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (3) omit “or of any of sections 33A to 33O”.

Section 36 (referendum following order) is amended as follows. In subsections (1) and (2)(d) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (3) omit “or of any of sections 33A to 33O”.

In section 37 (local authority constitution) in subsection (1)(a) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

In section 38 (guidance) in subsection (1) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

Section 39 (elected mayors etc) is amended as follows. Omit subsection (2). In subsection (3) omit “in Wales”. In subsection (5B)(a) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (5C) for the words from the beginning to “1972 are” substitute “ Section 21(1A) of the Local Government Act 1972 is ”. After subsection (5C) insert— Omit subsection (6).

In section 41 (time of elections etc) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

Omit section 44A (election of leader: whole-council elections) and the italic heading immediately before it (leader and cabinet executives (England)).

Omit section 44B (election of leader: partial-council elections).

Omit section 44C (removal of leader).

Omit section 44D (term of office of leader: whole-council elections).

Omit section 44E (term of office of leader: partial council elections).

Omit section 44F (leader to continue to hold office as councillor).

Omit section 44G (no other means of electing or removing leader).

Omit section 44H (regulations).

Section 45 (provisions with respect to referendums) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for the words from “authority—” to “in Wales” substitute “ authority ”. In subsections (5), (6) and (8A) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. In subsection (8B)— In subsection (8D)— In subsection (9) omit “or 33K”.

Section 47 (power to make incidental, consequential provision etc) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (4) omit “(including changes of the kinds set out in sections 33A to 33D)”. In subsection (6) omit paragraph (b).

Section 48 (interpretation of Part 2) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— Omit subsection (1A). In subsection (2) omit paragraph (b). In subsection (3) omit paragraph (b). In subsection (7)—

In section 48A (functions of the Lord President of the Council) for “sections 44 and 45” substitute “ section 44 ”.

Section 105 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows. In subsection (6)— After subsection (7) insert—

In section 106 (Wales) in subsection (1) omit paragraph (a).

Schedule 1 (executive arrangements: further provision) is amended as follows. In the heading of the Schedule (executive arrangements: further provision) after “arrangements” insert “ in Wales ”. In paragraph 1(9) for “In the case of a local authority in Wales, the” substitute “ The ”. Omit paragraph 1A and the heading immediately before it. In paragraph 6(1) for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”. Omit paragraph 7. In paragraph 8— In paragraph 9— In paragraph 10 omit “7,”. In paragraph 11 for “7” substitute “ 8 ”. In paragraph 11A for “7 to” substitute “ 8 and ”. Omit paragraphs 12 to 14 and the italic heading immediately before paragraph 12 (overview and scrutiny committees: voting rights of co-opted members).