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PART 2Changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent under paragraphs 3(1), 3(4), and 3(5) of Schedule 6 to the Act

Statement of reasons

52.—(1) The appropriate authority must prepare a written statement of its reasons for deciding to make an order under paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 6 to the Act or for refusing to make an order.

(2) The appropriate authority must provide a copy of the statement to the following—

(a)the applicant;

(b)each person who has the benefit of the development consent order to which the application relates;

(c)any statutory party;

(d)each relevant local authority;

(e)the Greater London Authority if the land is in Greater London;

(f)the Marine Management Organisation if the land is in one or more of the areas specified in subsection (1A) of section 102(1);

(g)any person who has made a relevant representation; and

(h)the Commission where the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State or the Secretary of State where the appropriate authority is the Commission.

(3) The appropriate authority must publish the statement in such manner as the appropriate authority thinks appropriate.

(1)

2008 c.29. Section 102 was amended by section 23(1), (6)(a) and (6)(b) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c.23). There are other amendments which are not relevant to these Regulations.