Paragraph 53 Design of worksI1

Without affecting its obligations under the provisions of this part of this Schedule the undertaker must consult, collaborate and respond constructively to any approach, suggestion, proposal or initiative made by the Trust on—

and must have regard to such views as may be expressed by the Trust to the extent that these accord with the requirements of the relevant planning authority in response to such consultation pursuant in particular to the requirements imposed on the Trust by section 22 (general environmental and recreational duties) of the British Waterways Act 1995^f1 and to the interest of the Trust in preserving and enhancing the environment of its waterways.