Marine policy statementU.K.
112.—(1) Chapter 8 applies (with the modifications specified in paragraphs (2) and (3))—
(a)in relation to a marine policy statement under Chapter 1 of Part 3 (marine planning) of the Marine Act as it applies in relation to a land use plan; and
(b)in relation to a policy authority when exercising powers under Part 3 of that Act as it applies in relation to a plan-making authority.
(2) Any reference in Chapter 8 to giving effect to a land use plan, in relation to a marine policy statement, is to be taken to be a reference to the adoption and publication of a marine policy statement in accordance with Schedule 5 to the Marine Act or any amendment of a marine policy statement under section 47 of that Act.
(3) Where Chapter 8 applies by virtue of paragraph (1)—
(a)in regulation 105(2), after “the appropriate nature conservation body” insert “and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee”;
(b)regulations 105(5), 107(3) to (6) and 108 do not apply; and
(c)in regulation 109, for the reference to the appropriate authority substitute a reference to the policy authority.
(4) In this regulation “policy authority” means the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers.