Amendment in relation to forestry land3

1

Part 7 of Schedule 2 (forestry buildings and operations) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph A.1 (development not permitted) after paragraph (c) insert—

d

any building for storing fuel for or waste from a biomass boiler or an anaerobic digestion system would be used for storing waste not produced by that boiler or system or for storing fuel not produced on land which is occupied together with that building for the purposes of forestry.

3

In paragraph A.3 (interpretation of Class A) after “for the purposes of Class A—” insert—

  • Development that is reasonably necessary for the purposes of forestry includes works for the erection, extension or alteration of a building for housing a biomass boiler or an anaerobic digestion system; for storage of fuel for or waste from that boiler or system; or for housing a hydro-turbine.