# The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994, Regulation 53: Compensatory measures

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Where in accordance with regulation 49 (considerations of overriding public interest)—
(a) a plan or project is agreed to, notwithstanding a negative assessment of the implications for a European site or European offshore marine site, or
(b) a decision, or a consent, permission or other authorisation, is affirmed on review, notwithstanding such an assessment,
the Secretary of State shall secure that any necessary compensatory measures are taken to ensure that the overall coherence of Natura 2000 is protected.
(2) This regulation does not apply in respect of relevant offshore wind activity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2716/regulation/53 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-natural-habitats-c-regulations-1994/regulation-53
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