SCHEDULE 2Flood protection schemes: procedure etc.

Objections

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1

Any person may object to a proposed flood protection scheme.

2

An objection is valid if it—

a

is made in writing,

b

sets out the name and address of the objector, and

c

is made before the expiry of the period of 28 days beginning with the date notice of the scheme is first published under paragraph 1(1)(a).

3

An objection which is made by electronic means is to be treated as being in writing if it is received in a form which is legible and capable of being used for subsequent reference.

4

In this schedule, a “late objection” is an objection that would be a valid objection but for the fact that it was made after the end of the period specified in sub-paragraph (2)(c).