ConsultationU.K.
26(1)Where a planning authority considers that a request for approval under Part 2 or 3 relates to matters which may affect—U.K.
(a)nature conservation,
(b)the conservation of the natural beauty or amenity of the countryside, or
(c)a site or archaeological or historic interest,
it shall within 5 days of receiving the request, invite the appropriate body or bodies to make representations.
(2)Where under sub-paragraph (1) a planning authority has invited a body to make representations about a request for approval under Part 2 or 3, it shall not make any decision about the request until—
(a)it has received representations from the body about the request,
(b)it has been informed by the body that it does not wish to make any representations, or
(c)21 days have elapsed since the date of the invitation.
(3)An invitation under sub-paragraph (1) shall specify the time limit for making representations.
(4)For the purposes of this paragraph, the following are the appropriate bodies in relation to the following matters—
| Matter | Body |
|---|---|
| Nature conservation. | Natural England. |
| Conservation of the natural beauty or amenity of the countryside. | Natural England. |
| Sites of archaeological or historic interest. | The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England. |
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 7 paras. 26-35 applied (with modifications) (21.4.2015) by The Crossrail (Plumstead Sidings) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/781), art. 1, Sch. 4 paras. 1(c), 3(3)(4)
27(1)Where a planning authority considers that a request for approval under Part 2 or 3 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 2 or 3, 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) shall specify the time limit for making representations.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 7 paras. 26-35 applied (with modifications) (21.4.2015) by The Crossrail (Plumstead Sidings) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/781), art. 1, Sch. 4 paras. 1(c), 3(3)(4)