It is a requirement of the Regulations that each local authority consults with 'a relevant authority any part of whose area is in or adjoins the area of the local authority'.
The definition given in the Regulations of 'relevant authority' includes local planning authorities, county councils and parish councils.
Town and Country Planning (Local Development)(England) Regulations 2004 external link to Department of Communities and Local Government web site (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2004/20042204.htm).
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