Citation, application and interpretation

1. —(1) This Order may be cited as the Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (Appointed Day No. 2 and Transitional Provision) (England) Order 2009.

(2) This Order applies in relation to England only.

(3) In this Order “Schedule 4” means Schedule 4 to the Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990.

Further partial commencement of provisions conferring powers to award costs

2. —(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), 6th April 2009 is the day appointed under paragraph 1(3)(a) of Schedule 4 for the purposes of paragraphs 3 to 16 of that Schedule( 2 ).

(2) Paragraph (1) has effect only for the purposes of proceedings which do not give rise to an inquiry or hearing.

(3) Paragraph (1) does not have effect for the purposes of awards of costs in relation to proceedings under section 259 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990( 3 ) (confirmation of orders made by other authorities).

Transitional provision

3. Nothing in article 2 shall apply in relation to any proceedings occasioned by—

(a) an application referred or an appeal made to the Secretary of State before 6th April 2009, or

(b) an order or notice submitted or sent to the Secretary of State before that date for confirmation or approval.