This section applies in relation to an operative spatial development strategy.
A strategic planning authority may at any time prepare alterations of its strategy.
The Secretary of State may direct a strategic planning authority to alter its spatial development strategy as specified in the direction.
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to when, or the circumstances in which, a strategic planning authority must alter its spatial development strategy.
A spatial development strategy as altered must still conform to section 12D.
Sections 12G to 12L apply in relation to the preparation and adoption of an alteration of a spatial development strategy as they apply in relation to the preparation and adoption of a spatial development strategy.