OGA decision on whether to grant consent15.

(1)

For projects that are subject to an environmental impact assessment, the OGA must—

(a)

decide whether to grant consent within a reasonable time following the Secretary of State's decision on whether to agree to the grant of consent;

(b)

notify the developer of its decision in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4).

(2)

Where the OGA grants consent, the OGA must attach the decision of the Secretary of State to agree to the grant of consent to its notification.

(3)

Where the Secretary of State has refused to agree to the grant of consent, the OGA must attach the decision of the Secretary of State to its notification that consent has not been granted.

(4)

Where the Secretary of State has agreed to the grant of consent, but the OGA has not granted consent, the OGA must give reasons for its decision in its notification.