New paragraph 13(1A) in Schedule 1
74. The following sub-paragraph shall be inserted after paragraph 13(1) of that Schedule:—
“(1A) Where the Secretary of State has published an environmental statement, the matters to be considered before a scheme is made include—
(a)the statement;
(b)any opinion expressed by a member of the public; and
(c)if the statement relates to land such as is mentioned in section 20A(5) of this Act, any opinion expressed by the appropriate environmental body.”.