Regulation 9 Decision
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2), where the authorising authority considers that it has sufficient material to make a decision on the issue, it may do so notwithstanding that—
(a)
the acquiring authority or a remaining objector gave notice that it or he wished to make further representations; and
(b)
no further representations have been provided within the period specified in regulation 5 or 6 or such longer period as has been allowed in the particular case.
(2)
Where paragraph (1) applies, a decision shall not be made unless—
(a)
the authorising authority has given to the acquiring authority and to each remaining objector notice of its intention to make a decision; and
(b)
at least ten working days have elapsed since that notice was given.