Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I (ss. 1-64): definition of "electric line" applied (E.W.) (14.7.1992) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59), ss. 63(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(4); S.I. 1992/1686, art. 3,Sch.
C2Pt. I (ss. 1-64): definition of "electric line" applied (S.) (14.7.1992) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 108), ss. 122(1), Sch. 6 para. 7(4); S.I. 1992/1671, art.2,Sch.
C3Pt. I (ss. 1-64) applied (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3264, regs. 4(2), 5(2)
C4Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (E.W.) (27.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2727, art. 10
Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (7.11.2000) by 2000 c. 27, s. 105(1)(a); S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12)
Pt. I (ss. 1-64) amended (E.W.) (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2000/2727, art. 10 (as substituted (1.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3268, art. 2(13))
[F1(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section, the Authority may modify the conditions of a particular licence.
(1A)The Authority may not make any modifications under this section unless the licence holder has consented to the modifications and, in the case of standard conditions of the licence, the Authority is of the opinion that the modifications—
(a)are requisite to meet the circumstances of the particular case; and
(b)are such that—
(i)the licence holder would not be unduly disadvantaged in competing with other holders of licences of that type; and
(ii)no other holder of a licence of the same type would be unduly disadvantaged in competing with other holders of such licences (including the holder of the licence being modified).]
(2)Before making modifications under this section, the Director shall give notice—
(a)stating that he proposes to make the modifications and setting out their effect;
(b)stating the reasons why he proposes to make the modifications; and
(c)specifying the period (not being less than 28 days from the date of publication of the notice) within which representations or objections with respect to the proposed modifications may be made,
and shall consider any representations or objections which are duly made and not withdrawn.
(3)A notice under subsection (2) above shall be given—
(a)by publishing the notice in such manner as the Director considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the notice to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the making of the modifications; and
(b)by serving a copy of the notice on the holder of the licence.
(4)The Director shall also send a copy of a notice under subsection (2) above to the Secretary of State; and if, within the period specified in the notice, the Secretary of State directs the Director not to make any modifications, the Director shall comply with the direction.
[F2(5)The modification under this section of part of a standard condition of a licence shall not prevent any other part of the condition from continuing to be regarded as a standard condition for the purposes of this Part.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 11(1)(1A) substituted for s. 11(1) (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 34(1); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F2S. 11(5) inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 34(2); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)