34G.—(1) A planning authority shall make its decision on an application for permission for relevant solar energy development within the period of 8 weeks from the date of the notice referred to in section 34D(a).

(2) Paragraphs (b), (c), and (ca) of section 34(8) shall not apply to an application for permission for relevant solar energy development or development that is the installation of a ground source heat pump.

(3) Section 34(9) shall not apply to an application for permission for relevant solar energy development or development that is the installation of a ground source heat pump.]