Welsh Ministers’ consent to cancellation of a designation made under article 4(1)
7.—(1) A request for the Welsh Ministers’ consent to a cancellation of a designation made under article 4(1) must be made in writing and—
(a)include a statement from the Grantee in support of the request;
(b)confirm it is made under this article;
(c)confirm the date upon which it takes effect; and
(d)be signed by the Grantee.
(2) The Welsh Ministers may require the Grantee to provide them with any further information as they reasonably require to consider the request.
(3) When considering whether to consent to a cancellation the Welsh Ministers must have regard to—
(a)the impact of the cancellation on the European marine sites; and
(b)the impact of the cancellation on the marine environment.
(4) The Welsh Ministers’ consent must be given in writing.