SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6 Planning Conditions
Part IV Supplementary
Consultation
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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—
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.