Chapter 4: Grant and Implementation of Planning Permission 293F Applications under section 293D or 293E: supplementary matters Effect
Section 293F(1) sets out that decisions made by the Secretary of State under sections 293D and 293E are final, so there is no right of appeal, other than to question the validity of the decision under section 288. Subsections (2) and (3) allows the Secretary of State to give directions requiring a local planning authority or hazardous substances authority to do things in relation to an application made under sections 293D or 293E. Directions may be given either in relation to a particular application or in relation to applications more generally, and to a particular authority or authorities more generally.