The Town and Country Planning (Determination of Appeal Procedure) (Prescribed Period) (England) Regulations 2009
Section 196 of the Planning Act 2008 inserted a new section 319A into the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, giving the Secretary of State the power to determine the procedure for specified appeals. Under the new provision the Secretary of State must make a determination before the end of the prescribed period. These regulations prescribe that period as seven working days from receipt of a valid appeal, and “receipt of a valid appeal” is defined for these purposes.