Section 21A — Housing and Planning Act 2016: Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powers

Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powers 21A 1 If the Secretary of State is considering whether to give a direction to a local planning authority under section 21 in relation to a development plan document or other local development document, he may direct the authority not to take any step in connection with the adoption of the document—

a until the time (if any) specified in the direction, or b until the direction is withdrawn.

2 A document to which a direction under this section relates has no effect while the direction is in force.

3 A direction given under this section in relation to a document ceases to have effect if a direction is given under section 21 in relation to that document.