Opencast Coal Act 1958

6 (1) In the case of any application under this Schedule where the Minister, after consultation with the Board, is satisfied that a compulsory rights order will be required in respect of the relevant land or part thereof, the Minister, if he thinks fit, may give notice to the Board that he does not propose to proceed with the application until the Board have made such an order, and have applied to the Minister for confirmation thereof, and that he will then proceed concurrently with respect to the application for authorisation under section one of this Act and with respect to the application for confirmation of the compulsory rights order.

(2) Where the Minister gives notice to the Board under the preceding sub-paragraph, he shall give a like notice to every local planning authority or other local authority, and to every owner, lessee or occupier, on whom notice was required to be served under paragraph 4 of this Schedule and who has made objection to the application.

(3) Where the Minister has given notice to the Board under this paragraph he shall not (unless he otherwise determines) be required to proceed with the application for authorisation except in accordance with the notice.