# The Compulsory Purchase of Land (Written Representations Procedure) (Ministers) Regulations 2004, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2594/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/compulsory-purchase-of-land-written-representations-procedure-ministers-regulations-2004/regulation-9
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