Where any development has been carried out in contravention of section twenty-four an application may be made in terms of section twenty-six in respect of that development and the local planning authority shall deal with that application in terms of that section but any permit granted thereunder shall take effect from the date on which the buildings were constructed, the operations were carried out or the use was instituted, as the case may be. 28 Development for State purposes
(1) In undertaking any development for State purposes, the State shall have regard to any operative regional plan.
(2) If a proposal for any development for State purposes conflicts with an operative master plan or local plan or an approved scheme—
(a) the Minister concerned shall consult with the Minister; and
(b) the Minister shall consult with the local planning authority concerned; in relation to the proposed development.