Commentary on Sections Part 4: Additional Planning Control. Section 90: Directions concerning notification of applications, etc.
This section enables the Department to direct, in applications for listed buildings consent which it may specify, that section 89 does not apply.  While such a direction is in force, councils may determine applications of the type specified in the direction in any way they think fit.  The Department may also direct councils to notify the Department and other specified persons of any listed building consent applications and council decisions on those applications.