Part 2Environmental reports and consultation

17Account to be taken of environmental report etc.

In the preparation of a qualifying plan or programme, the responsible authority shall take account of—

(a)

the environmental report for that plan or programme;

(b)

every opinion expressed in response to the invitations referred to in section 16(1) and (2)(a)(iii); and

(c)

the outcome of any relevant consultation under regulation 14 of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1633).