Paragraph 26 I1I2

In regulation 88 (cycle tracks and other ancillary works), at end insert—

“(4)

Section 3(10) of that Act is not to be taken to deem planning permission to be granted for development wholly in England which—

(a)

is likely to have a significant effect on a Ramsar site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects), and

(b)

is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site,

whether or not the development authorised by the permission has been begun, unless the competent authority has agreed to the plan or project in accordance with the assessment provisions.”