Regulation 22 (conditions to be included in every consent)

14.  For regulation 22, substitute—

(1) Every consent shall include conditions to the effect that—

(a)work in relation to the relevant project shall be commenced within such period (not being more than 5 years beginning with the date consent is granted) as is specified in the consent;

(b)no work shall be carried out in relation to the relevant project after the expiration of such period (not being more than 10 years beginning with the date consent is granted) as is specified in the consent;

(c)the proposer must implement procedures to monitor significant adverse effects on the environment.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1)(c), the types of parameters to be monitored and the duration of monitoring must be proportionate to the nature, location and size of the project and the significance of its effects on the environment but, to avoid duplication, existing monitoring arrangements under Union legislation other than the Directive may be used, if appropriate.