28(1)Where a planning authority considers that a request for approval under Part II or III of this Schedule relates to matters which may affect—U.K.
(a)the conservation of the natural beauty or amenity of inland or coastal waters or land associated with such waters,
(b)the conservation of flora or fauna which are dependent on an aquatic environment, or
(c)the use of such waters or land for recreational purposes,
it shall, within 5 days of receiving the request, invite the Environment Agency to make representations.
(2)Where under sub-paragraph (1) above a planning authority has invited the Environment Agency to make representations about a request for approval under Part II or III of this Schedule, it shall not make any decision about the request until—
(a)it has received representations from the Agency about the request,
(b)it has been informed by the Agency that it does not wish to make any representations about the request, or
(c)21 days have elapsed since the date of the invitation.
(3)An invitation under sub-paragraph (1) above shall specify the time limit for making representations.