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6(1)The responsible authority may by notice given to the owner—E+W
(a)consent to specified alterations, or alterations of a specified kind, to a designated structure or feature;
(b)vary or withdraw consent under paragraph (a) (but not retrospectively).
(2)The responsible authority may by notice given to the owner consent to the removal or replacement of a designated structure or feature.
(3)The authority may give notice under sub-paragraph (1) or (2)—
(a)on the application of the owner, or
(b)if it otherwise thinks it appropriate.
(4)Consent may be—
(a)general or specific;
(b)absolute or conditional.
[F1(4A)Before exercising a function under this paragraph in relation to an alteration, removal or replacement which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk in Wales, the Environment Agency must consult the Natural Resources Body for Wales.
(4B)Before exercising a function under this paragraph in relation to an alteration, removal or replacement which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk in England, the Natural Resources Body for Wales must consult the Environment Agency.]
(5)The responsible authority may refuse to give consent applied for under sub-paragraph (3)(a) only on the ground that, in the authority's opinion, the proposed alteration, removal or replacement would affect a flood risk or a coastal erosion risk.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 para. 6(4A)(4B) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 466(3) (with Sch. 7)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 1.8.2012 by S.I. 2012/2000, art. 2(b)
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