Pre-submission consultation
25.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), before a local planning authority comply with regulation 26 they must consult–
(a)each of the specific consultation bodies to the extent that the local planning authority thinks that the proposed subject matter of the DPD affects the body; and
(b)such of the general consultation bodies as the local planning authority consider appropriate.
(2) If the document is the local planning authority’s statement of community involvement, the requirement referred to in paragraph (1)(a) is satisfied —
(a)by an authority whose area is in a region other than London, if the authority consult—
(i)the regional planning body;
(ii)each relevant authority any part of whose area is in or adjoins the area of the local planning authority; and
(iii)the Highways Agency;
(b)by a London borough council, if they consult—
(i)the Mayor of London;
(ii)each relevant authority any part of whose area is in or adjoins the area of the local planning authority; and
(iii)the Highways Agency.