Section 8 — Housing and Planning Act 2016: Interpretation of this Chapter

Interpretation of this Chapter 8 In this Chapter— “ development ” has the meaning given by section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “ functions in relation to starter homes ”, in relation to a local planning authority, means the authority's functions under— section 4, and regulations under section 5; “ local development document ” is to be read in accordance with sections 17 and 18(3) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; “ local planning authority ” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “ the planning Acts ” has the meaning given by section 117(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; “ planning obligation ” means a planning obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “ planning permission ” has the meaning given by section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “ residential development ” means a development that includes at least one dwelling; “ starter home ” has the meaning given by section 2.