(introduced by section 45)
1Before commencing construction of the authorised works located in the area of a local planning authority the authorised undertaker shall secure that the code of construction practice is submitted to the local planning authority for its written approval.
2The local planning authority shall send a copy of every code submitted pursuant to paragraph 1, and any amendment or replacement proposed by the authorised undertaker pursuant to paragraph 3, to SNH and SEPA and shall take account of any representations made to the local planning authority by either of those bodies.
3The authorised undertaker may with the approval of the local planning authority amend or replace the code of construction practice.
4In approving the code of construction practice or any amendment or replacement submitted under this schedule the local planning authority may require the authorised undertaker to make amendments to the code or to the amendment or replacement as the case may be.