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UK Law Reference
All sections of Housing and Planning Act 2016
2016 c. 22, s.71

Section 71 — Procedure for determinations

This version in force from 2016-05-12

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

(1) Before making a determination under section 69 that relates to all local housing authorities or a description of local housing authority the Secretary of State must consult such representatives of local government and relevant professional bodies as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.

(2) Before making a determination under section 69 that relates to a particular local housing authority, the Secretary of State must consult that local housing authority.

(3) As soon as possible after making a determination under section 69 the Secretary of State must send a copy of it to each local housing authority to which it relates.

(4) Section 87(4) to (7) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (electronic communications) applies to a determination under this Chapter as it applies to a determination under Part 6 of that Act.

(5) A consultation requirement imposed by this section may be satisfied by consultation carried out before this Act was passed.