Regulation 15 Powers to give directionsI1

The Secretary of State in England, Welsh Ministers in Wales, Scottish Ministers in Scotland and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may, in relation to any application for an authorisation F1or consent, give to the competent authority directions as to whether the authorisation or consent is to be granted, the conditions to which it must be subject, and the competent authority must comply with the direction if this is compatible with these Regulations.