(1) After section 60(1A) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 insert —
"(1B) For the purposes of subsection (1)(f), the responsible authority must (where appropriate) have regard to the number of objectors in considering whether the use or development may have a significant social effect.".
(2) In section 60(3A) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 , for "(f) and (1A)" substitute "(f), (1A) and (1B)".