18.—(1) Article 4 applies—
(a)to an activity carried on by or on behalf of [F1the Natural Resources Body for Wales or] the Environment Agency for the purpose of maintaining any—
(i)coast protection works;
(ii)drainage works;
(iii)flood defence works;
(b)to an activity carried on by or on behalf of a coast protection authority (within the meaning of the Coast Protection Act 1949(1)) for the purpose of maintaining any coast protection works.
(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to the condition that the activity is carried on within the existing boundaries of the works being maintained.
(3) Article 4 does not apply in relation to any such activity that consists of beach replenishment.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 18(1) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 66 (with Sch. 7)
Commencement Information
1949 c. 74. Part 1 has been amended by Schedule 2 to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), from a date to be appointed.