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(1)Where an application has been made to the [F1Agency] for a licence under this Chapter, the applicant may by notice appeal to the Secretary of State if—
(a)the applicant is dissatisfied with the decision of the [F1Agency] on the application; or
(b)the [F1Agency] fails within the period specified in subsection (2) below to give to the applicant either—
(i)notice of the [F1Agency’s] decision on the application; or
(ii)notice that the application has been referred to the Secretary of State in accordance with any direction under section 41 above.
[F2(1A)This section is subject to section 114 of the 1995 Act (delegation or reference of appeals etc).]
(2)The period mentioned in subsection (1)(b) above is—
(a)except in a case falling within paragraph (b) below, such period as may be prescribed; and
(b)where an extended period is at any time agreed in writing between the applicant and the [F1Agency], the extended period.
(3)A notice of appeal under this section shall be served—
(a)in such manner as may be prescribed; and
(b)within such period as may be prescribed, being a period of not less than twenty-eight days from, as the case may be—
(i)the date on which the decision to which it relates was notified to the applicant; or
(ii)the end of the period which, by virtue of subsection (2) above, is applicable for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) above.
(4)Where a notice is served under this section in respect of any application, the applicant shall, within the period prescribed for the purposes of subsection (3)(b) above, serve a copy of the notice on the [F1Agency].
(5)Where any representations in writing with respect to an application were made within the period specified [F3in any such notice as is referred to in section 37(4)(b)] above, the Secretary of State shall, before determining an appeal under this section in respect of the application, require the [F1Agency] to serve a copy of the notice of appeal on each of the persons who made those representations.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 43 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120, Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
F2S. 43(1A) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 134 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
F3Words in s. 43(5) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 14(3)(c), 105(3); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(i) (with Sch. paras. 1, 2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 43: power to delegate functions conferred (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 114(2)(v) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
C2S. 43 restricted (1.3.2012) by The Water Resources (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/164), regs. 1(1), 8(4)
C3S. 43(1)(a) modified (1.4.2005) by The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 4, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/968), art. 4(1)(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(5)
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