19Referral to Authority of applications for special permits

19 Referral to Authority of applications for special permits

(1)  A planning authority must give notice in writing to the Authority if –

(a) a project of regional significance is declared under section 60G of the Planning Act; and

(b) the project is to be situated within an area of land, to which a planning interest notice relates, that is within the planning authority's municipal area.

(2)  The notice under subsection (1) is to –

(a) be given within 14 days after the project of regional significance is declared under section 60G of the Planning Act; and

(b) invite the Authority to make a representation under the Planning Act in relation to the project.

(3)  A Panel that, otherwise than in accordance with a representation of the Authority in relation to a project, decides under section 60T of the Planning Act to grant a special permit in relation to the project, must give to the Authority reasons in writing for so doing.