27(1)Where a planning authority considers that a request for approval under Part II or III of this Schedule relates to matters which may affect—
(a)nature conservation,
(b)the conservation of the natural beauty or amenity of the countryside, or
(c)a site of archaeological or historic interest,
it shall, within 5 days of receiving the request, invite the appropriate body or bodies to make representations.
(2)Where under sub-paragraph (1) above a planning authority has invited a body to make representations about a request for approval under Part II or III of this Schedule, it shall not make any decision about the request until—
(a)it has received representations from the body about the request,
(b)it has been informed by the body that it does not wish to make any representations about the request, or
(c)21 days have elapsed since the date of the invitation.
(3)An invitation under sub-paragraph (1) above shall specify the time limit for making representations.
(4)For the purposes of this paragraph, the following are appropriate bodies in relation to the following matters—
| Matter | Body |
|---|---|
| Nature conservation. | The Nature Conservancy Council for England. |
| Conservation of the natural beauty or amenity of the countryside. | The Countryside Commission. |
| Sites of archaeological or historic interest. | The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England. |