Regulation 14 Reviews of directions

England and Wales

Where, in accordance with section 27(3), a relevant authority review a direction given under section 24, 25 F1, 25A or 26 or, in accordance with section 28(4), the Secretary of State reviews a direction given under section 28 for the purposes of defence, they or he (as the case may be) shall, having regard to the interest of the public in having access to the land to which the direction relates—

(a)

consider whether the exclusion or restriction is still necessary for the purpose for which the direction was given; and

(b)

if so, consider whether the extent of the exclusion or the nature of the restriction remains appropriate for the purpose for which the direction was given.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in reg. 14 inserted (1.10.2011) by The Access to the Countryside (Exclusions and Restrictions) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2021), regs. 1(1), 8