Regulation 8 Adoption of draft plan by the authority

Following the publication of a draft plan and the expiration of the period referred to in regulation 7(2), the authority must, after considering any comments sent to them within that period, decide whether or not the plan should be adopted by them (with or without modifications).

The authority must make their decision under paragraph (1) within the period of two months after the expiration of the period referred to in regulation 7(2).

If the authority decide to adopt the draft plan (with or without modifications), the adoption is to take effect on the date of the decision.