SCHEDULE 3Main powers in relation to land of the HCA
Part 2Powers to extinguish public rights of way
Notification of proposal to make order
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(1)
This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State is proposing to make an order under paragraph 3.
(2)
The Secretary of State must—
(a)
publish a notice stating—
(i)
the effect of the order,
(ii)
the time (not less than 28 days starting with the date of publication of the notice) within which objections to the proposal may be made, and
(iii)
the manner in which objections to the proposal may be made, and
(b)
serve a copy of the notice on—
(i)
the local planning authority in whose area the land is situated, and
(ii)
the relevant highway authority.
(3)
In sub-paragraph (2) “the relevant highway authority” means any authority which is a highway authority in relation to the right of way which is proposed to be extinguished by the order.
(4)
Publication under sub-paragraph (2) must be in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.