Search Legislation

The Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

Status:

This is the original version (as it was originally made).

Developments likely to have significant effects on the environment of another part of the United Kingdom or certain other states

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

16.—(1) This rule applies where an application for an order under section 1 or 3 has been made and—

(a)it appears to the Secretary of State that the application relates to proposed works which would be likely to have significant effects on the environment in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands;

(b)it appears to the Secretary of State that the application relates to proposed works which would be likely to have significant effects on the environment of another Member State; or

(c)another Member State whose environment is likely to be significantly affected by the proposed works to which the application relates requests information relating to the application.

(2) In a case falling within paragraph (1)(a), the applicant shall publish, if so directed by the Secretary of State, the information specified in paragraphs (1)(a) to (e) and (5)(d) and (e) of rule 14 in such newspapers circulating in the place in question as the Secretary of State may specify.

(3) In a case falling within paragraph (1)(b) or (c), the Secretary of State shall—

(a)send the information mentioned in paragraph (5) to the Member State in question as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event no later than—

(i)the date of the publication of a notice in the London Gazette, pursuant to rule 14(1); or

(ii)in a case falling within paragraph (1)(c), no later than 7 days after receiving a request from the Member State in question; and

(b)give the Member State in question a reasonable time in which to indicate whether it wishes to participate in the procedure for consideration of the application.

(4) The Secretary of State shall direct the applicant to take such steps as the Secretary of State considers necessary to ensure that the public is informed that the project is likely to have significant effects on the environment of another Member State and that the provisions of this rule apply.

(5) The information referred to in paragraph (3)(a) is—

(a)a description of the proposed works, together with any information the Secretary of State has in connection with the application as to the possible significant effects of the works on the environment of the Member State in question; and

(b)information on the nature of the decision which may be taken.

(6) Where a Member State has indicated, in accordance with paragraph (3)(b), that it wishes to participate in the procedure for the consideration of the application the Secretary of State shall, as soon as reasonably possible, send to the State in question (in so far as these documents and information have not already been supplied to that State)—

(a)a copy of the application;

(b)a copy of the applicant’s statement of environmental information; and

(c)any relevant information regarding the procedure for the consideration of the application and for undertaking an environmental impact assessment of the proposed works in question.

(7) In a case falling within paragraph (1)(b) or (c), the Secretary of State shall also—

(a)arrange for the documents and other information referred to in paragraphs (5) and (6) to be made available, within a reasonable time, to the authorities referred to in Article 6(1) of the Directive and to the members of the public in the territory of the Member State which is likely to be significantly affected;

(b)ensure that those authorities and members of the public concerned are given an opportunity, before any order is made authorising the works in question, to forward to the Secretary of State, within a reasonable time, their opinion on the information supplied;

(c)enter into consultations with the Member State in question, regarding any potential significant effects of the proposed works on the environment of that Member State, the measures envisaged to reduce or eliminate such effects and such other matters relating to the proposed works as may be relevant to that Member State; and

(d)provide, in agreement with the other Member State in question, a reasonable period of time for such consultations to take place before taking any decision as to whether or not to make the order in question.

(8) Where a Member State has been consulted in accordance with paragraph (7)(c), the Secretary of State shall inform that Member State of his decision as to whether or not the order in question should be made and shall send to that Member State a statement of—

(a)the content of the decision and any conditions attached to the decision;

(b)the main reasons for the decision and considerations on which it is based including the public participation process; and

(c)a description, where relevant, of the main measures that the applicant is to be required to take in order to avoid, reduce and, if possible, remedy any major adverse environmental effects of the works.

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

Explanatory Memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as made version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources