Part 2Conservation and enhancement of natural features
Chapter 1Sites of special scientific interest
Supplementary
I121F1 Representations to SNH on sites of special scientific interest
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Subsection (8) applies where—
a
any person with an interest in land which is a site of special scientific interest makes a representation to SNH in relation to—
i
any reason specified in an SSSI notification, or notification under section 5(1), in pursuance of section 3(4)(a)(ii), or
ii
any reason specified in a notification under subsection (1) of section 9 in pursuance of subsection (4)(a)(ii) of that section,
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that person does not agree to withdraw the representation, and
c
the condition set out in subsection (7) is met.
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That condition is that the representation is made—
a
before the expiry of the time limit for making representations in pursuance of paragraph 3(c) of schedule 1 with respect to the notification in question, or
b
if that time limit has expired, not less than 10 years have elapsed from the date—
i
on which the last such representation was made, or
ii
where no such representation has been made previously, on which the notification in question was given.
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Where this subsection applies SNH must—
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consider the matter, and
b
take such action as it thinks fit.