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[F14A(1)This paragraph applies to the making of a compulsory purchase order if a relevant objection is made which is neither—E+W
(a)withdrawn, nor
(b)disregarded,
(a remaining objection).
(2)The appropriate authority may proceed under the written representations procedure—
(a)if the order is not subject to special parliamentary procedure;
(b)in the case of an order to which section 16 applies, if a certificate has been given under subsection (2) of that section, and
(c)if every person who has made a remaining objection consents in the prescribed manner.
(3)If sub-paragraph (2) does not apply or if the appropriate authority decides not to proceed under that sub-paragraph, it must either—
(a)cause a public local inquiry to be held, or
(b)give every person who has made a remaining objection an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by the appropriate authority for the purpose.
(4)If a person who has made a remaining objection takes the opportunity to appear before a person appointed under sub-paragraph (3)(b) the appropriate authority must give any other person it thinks appropriate the opportunity to be heard at the same time.
(5)The Minister may make the order with or without modifications if—
(a)the appropriate authority has considered the objection, and
(b)one of the conditions in sub-paragraph (6) is satisfied.
(6)The conditions are—
(a)the appropriate authority has followed the written representations procedure;
(b)in a case which falls within sub-paragraph (3), if an inquiry was held or a person was appointed under sub-paragraph (3)(b), the appropriate authority has considered the report of the person who held the inquiry or who was so appointed.
(7)The written representations procedure is such procedure as is prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph including provision affording an opportunity to—
(a)every person who has made a remaining objection, and
(b)any other person the appropriate authority thinks appropriate,
to make written representations as to whether the order should be made.
(8)Regulations under sub-paragraph (7) may make provision as to the giving of reasons for decisions taken in cases where the written representations procedure is followed.
(9)Expressions used in this paragraph and in paragraph 4 must be construed in accordance with paragraph 4.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 paras. 4-4B substituted for Sch. 1 para. 4 (6.8.2004 for specified purposes, 31.10.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), s. 101(4) (with s. 101(6)); S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2593, art. 2(a)
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