PART 1PRELIMINARY
Application of Rules3.
(1)
Parts 1, 2, 3 and 6 apply to hearings afforded by the Secretary of State under—
(a)
paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 6 to the 1980 Act (provisions as to making, confirmation, validity and date of operation of certain orders relating to footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways);
(b)
paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act6 (procedure in connection with certain orders under Part III); or
(c)
paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 14 to the 1990 Act (procedure for footpaths and bridleways orders).
(2)
Parts 1, 2, 4 and 6 apply to local inquiries caused by the Secretary of State to be held under the provisions mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) to (c).
(3)
Parts 1, 5 and 6 apply to hearings afforded by the Secretary of State and to inquiries caused by him to be held under paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 6 to the 1980 Act (provisions as to making, confirmation, validity and date of operation of certain orders relating to footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways), paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act7 (procedure in connection with certain orders under Part III) or paragraph 3(6) of Schedule 14 to the 1990 Act (procedure for footpaths and bridleways orders).
(4)
The Highways (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 19948 do not apply to any hearing or inquiry mentioned in paragraphs (1) to (3).