C1C2C3Part I ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1

Pt. 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.

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Pt. 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.

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Pt. 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)

Licensing of supply etc.

F16A Procedure for licence applications.

1

This section applies to any application—

a

for a licence; or

b

for the extension or restriction of a licence under section 6(4) or (6).

2

The application shall be made in such form and manner, and shall contain, or be accompanied by, such information and documents and such fee (if any), as may be prescribed.

3

Within the prescribed period after the making of the application the applicant shall publish a notice of the application in the prescribed manner.

4

Where the Authority proposes to refuse the application, it shall give to the applicant a notice—

a

stating that it proposes to refuse the application;

b

stating the reasons why it proposes to refuse the application; and

c

specifying the time within which representations with respect to the proposed refusal may be made,

and shall consider any representations which are duly made and not withdrawn.

5

Where the Authority grants the licence, extension or restriction applied for, it shall as soon as practicable thereafter send a notice of the grant to any person who holds a licence and whose interests may, in the opinion of the Authority, be affected by the grant.

6

In this section “prescribed” means prescribed in regulations made by the Authority.

7

Any sums received by the Authority under this section shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.