174Investigation of local council acting as approval authority

174 Investigation of local council acting as approval authority

174 Investigation of local council acting as approval authority

(1) This section applies to the work and activity of a local council in the council’s capacity as an approval authority.

(2) The Secretary may investigate the work and activities of the local council.

(3) The Secretary may make a decision to undertake an investigation under this section—

(a) on the Secretary’s own initiative, or

(b) following a complaint to the Secretary relating to the work and activities of the local council.

(4) The Secretary must—

(a) prepare a report of the results of the investigation, and

(b) give a copy of the report to—

(i) the Planning Secretary, and

(ii) the local council.