Article 44 Procedure in relation to certain approvals etc.I1

Where an application is made to or a request is made of a discharging authority or the Secretary of State for any consent, agreement or approval required or contemplated by any of the provisions of the Order such consent, agreement or approval must, if given, be given in writing and must not be unreasonably withheld.

Schedule 11 (procedure for discharge of certain approvals) has effect in relation to all consents, agreements or approvals granted, refused or withheld by a discharging authority, but does not apply to any decision of the Secretary of State to which the procedure under Part 2 of Schedule 2 (procedure for discharge of requirements) applies.