Paragraph 9 I1

England and Wales

(1)

Paragraph 4 (public inquiries) is amended as follows.

(2)

In sub-paragraph (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “application” insert “that is made to the Secretary of State”.

(3)

After sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A)

Where in accordance with paragraph 2A or 3(2) a public inquiry is to be held in relation to an application that is made to the Scottish Ministers for consent under section 36 or 37 of this Act, and it appears to the Scottish Ministers that in addition to any public notice of such an inquiry any further notification concerning the inquiry is necessary or expedient (either by way of service of notice upon any person or in any other way), the Scottish Ministers may direct the applicant to take such further steps for this purpose as may be specified in the direction.”

(4)

In sub-paragraph (4)—

(a)

after “2(2)” insert “, 2A”;

(b)

for “Secretary of State” insert “appropriate authority”.

(5)

Omit sub-paragraph (5).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 18.2.2026, see s. 118(1)(k)