Regulation 73 New paragraph 7(1A) in Schedule 1

The following sub-paragraph shall be inserted after paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 1:—

“(1A)

Where the Secretary of State has published an environmental statement, the matters to be considered before an order is made under this paragraph include—

(a)

the statement;

(b)

any opinion expressed by a member of the public; and

(c)

if the statement relates to land such as is mentioned in section 20A(5) of this Act, any opinion expressed by the appropriate environmental body.”.