Paragraph 2

England and Wales

(1)

Where any objections to a scheme are duly made and are not withdrawn—

(a)

the F1appropriate agencyor local authority shall send a copy of the draft scheme, together with copies of the objections, to one of the Ministers; and

(b)

the scheme shall not be made unless the draft is confirmed, with or without modifications, by one of the Ministers.

(2)

Before either of the Ministers confirms a scheme under this paragraph, he shall either—

(a)

cause a public local inquiry to be held; or

(b)

give to—

(i)

the appropriate agency or, as the case may be, the local authority; and

(ii)

the persons by whom the objections are made,

an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by him for the purpose.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 4 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 338 (with Sch. 7)