# The Dean Moor Solar Farm Order 2026, Article 41: Arbitration


(1) Except where otherwise expressly provided for in this Order and unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, any difference under any provision of this Order (other than a difference which falls to be determined by the Upper Tribunal or which falls to be determined under paragraph (20) (appeals) of Schedule 2 to this Order) must be resolved in accordance with this article.
(2) The parties must use reasonable endeavours to settle any difference to which paragraph (1) applies through negotiations undertaken in good faith by senior representatives of the parties.
(3) Any difference which is not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties under paragraph (2) within ten business days of the dispute arising (or such longer period as may be agreed) must be referred to and settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules set at Schedule 14 (arbitration rules) by a single arbitrator to be agreed between the parties, within 14 days of receipt of the notice of arbitration, or if the parties fail to agree within the time period stipulated, to be appointed on the application of either party (after giving notice in writing to the other) by the Secretary of State.
(4) Any matter for which the consent or approval of the Secretary of State is required under any provision of this Order is not subject to arbitration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/754/article/41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dean-moor-solar-farm-order-2026/article-41
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