40 Approval of proposals relating to a long-distance route.S
(1)On the submission to the Secretary of State of a report under the last foregoing section, he shall consider any proposals contained in the report under subsection (2) of that section, any recommendations made under subsection (3) thereof and any representations referred to in subsection (5) thereof, and may either approve the proposals, with or without modifications or subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, or reject the proposals:
Provided that where the Secretary of State does not propose to approve the proposals as set out in the report he shall, before coming to a determination as to what action to take under this subsection, consult with [F1Scottish Natural Heritage] and such other authorities and persons as he may think fit.
(2)As soon as may be after the Secretary of State determines under the last foregoing subsection either to approve any proposals, with or without modifications or conditions, or to reject them, he shall notify his determination to [F1Scottish Natural Heritage] and to every local planning authority whose area is traversed by the route to which the report relates.
(3)Proposals approved by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) above, either as originally set out in the report or as modified by the Secretary of State, are hereinafter referred to as “approved proposals relating to a long-distance route”, and such proposals shall be implemented by the local planning and other authorities concerned as soon as may be after their approval as aforesaid.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 40 substituted (01.04.1992) by Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28, SIF 46:1 ), s. 14(3); S.I. 1991/2633, art.4.