Paragraph 7 Design of works

(1)

Without prejudice to 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 in relation to—

(a)

the design and appearance of the specified works (or any works authorised by this Order so far as such works may affect the waterway or the setting of the waterway), including the materials to be used for their construction; and

(b)

the environmental effects of those works,

and must have regard to such views as may be expressed by the Trust 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 M1 and to the interest of the Trust in preserving and enhancing the environment of its waterways.

Annotations

Marginal citations

M1: 1995 c. i.