PART 2Changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent under paragraphs 3(1), 3(4), and 3(5) of Schedule 6 to the Act

Statement of reasons52

1

The appropriate authority must prepare a written statement of its reasons for deciding to make an order under paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 6 to the Act or for refusing to make an order.

2

The appropriate authority must provide a copy of the statement to the following—

a

the applicant;

b

each person who has the benefit of the development consent order to which the application relates;

c

any statutory party;

d

each relevant local authority;

e

the Greater London Authority if the land is in Greater London;

f

the Marine Management Organisation if the land is in one or more of the areas specified in subsection (1A) of section 102 M1;

g

any person who has made a relevant representation; and

h

the Commission where the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State or the Secretary of State where the appropriate authority is the Commission.

3

The appropriate authority must publish the statement in such manner as the appropriate authority thinks appropriate.