Appeals in respect of works or dredging licenceE+W
25.—(1) An applicant for a works licence or a dredging licence who is aggrieved by—
(a)a refusal of the Council to grant a licence;
(b)any terms or conditions subject to which the licence is granted;
(c)any modifications required by the Council in the plans, sections and particulars submitted by the applicant,
may, within 28 days from the date on which the Council notifies the applicant of its decision or the date on which the Council is, under article 23(7), deemed to have refused the application, appeal to the Secretary of State.
(2) An appeal under paragraph (1) must be made by notice in writing stating the grounds of the appeal.
(3) The appellant must send to the Council a copy of the notice of the appeal; and the Council may, within 28 days of the receipt of the notice, furnish to the Secretary of State its observations on the appeal.
(4) The Secretary of State may confirm, vary or revoke the decision appealed against and may make such consequential amendments as the Secretary of State may specify.
(5) The Secretary of State may direct the Council to give effect to the decision, and the Council must forthwith comply with any direction given.
Commencement Information
I1Art. 25 in force at 14.7.2023, see art. 1(1)