[F1 PART IV E+W+SADAPTATION OF PLANNING AND OTHER CONTROLS

Textual Amendments

F1 Regulations revoked (E.W.) (1.4.2010 except so far as relating to the revocation in relation to W. of reg. 36 and specified words in reg. 3(3), 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2)(4)(b), 133(3) (with regs. 125, 134)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 4 power to disapply or modify conferred (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 293(4)(5), 334(3)(j) (with s. 293(6))

General provisions for protection of European sites E+W+S

Compensatory measures E+W+S

53.   Where in accordance with regulation 49 (considerations of overriding public interest)–

(a) a plan or project is agreed to, notwithstanding a negative assessment of the implications for a European site [F2 or European offshore marine site], or

(b) a decision, or a consent, permission or other authorisation, is affirmed on review, notwithstanding such an assessment,

the Secretary of State shall secure that any necessary compensatory measures are taken to ensure that the overall coherence of Natura 2000 is protected.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in reg. 53 inserted (21.8.2007) by The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1843), regs. 2(1), 5(27) (with reg. 9)

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 53 in force at 30.10.1994, see reg. 1(2)