Report by Authority

(1) The Authority, having considered the application and all other relevant information, shall report to the Minister and make recommendations as to the grant of approval by the Minister. (2) Where any land or part of land proposed to be subdivided is situate within the limits of any city or town, the Authority shall, in considering any application for subdivision, consult the 8 local authority concerned and shall include the comments of the authority in the report submitted to the Minister under sub- section (1).