Schedule 5, Paragraphs 6 and 7: Compensation Part 9, Chapter 2: Other changes to existing planning regimes Section 179: Delegation of functions of regional planning bodies
286.This section allows a regional planning body to enter into an agreement with the regional development agency for its region regarding the delegation of any of the body’s functions. In addition where the Secretary of State has the power to exercise any functions of the regional planning body these powers may be delegated to the relevant regional development agency by agreement.