26(1)Before giving any authority a direction under paragraph 2 of this Schedule to make (with or without modifications) an order under any of the provisions referred to in paragraph 20(1) above, in connection with which steps have already been taken in pursuance of regulations made under this Part of this Schedule, the [F1national authority] shall consider any objections made to that order.E+W+S
(2)If the order is directed to be made with modifications which appear to the [F2national authority] to affect substantially the character of the order, [F3the national authority] shall take such steps as appear to [F4the national authority] to be sufficient and reasonably practicable for informing any local authority concerned and any other person likely to be concerned.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 9 para. 26(1) substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 16(6)
F2Words in Sch. 9 para. 26(2) substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 16(7)(a)
F3Words in Sch. 9 para. 26(2) substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 16(7)(b)
F4Words in Sch. 9 para. 26(2) substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 16(7)(c)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 9 para. 26: Transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3