Article 3 Mineral exploration
In Part 22 of Schedule 2 to the 1988 Order—
(a)
in paragraph B delete “during a period not exceeding 4 months”;
(b)
in paragraph B.2(b), after “unless” insert “specified in detail in the notification referred to in paragraph B.1(b) or”;
(c)
after paragraph B.2(d) insert—
“(e)the development shall cease no later than a date 6 months after the elapse of the relevant period, unless the mineral planning authority have otherwise agreed in writing.”.