SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Periodic review of mineral planning permissions

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After paragraph 2 insert—

2AThe first review date: mineral planning authorities in England

1

In the application of this Schedule in relation to a mineral planning authority for an area in England, “first review date” means the date set by the authority in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below as the first review date for the purposes of the first periodic review of the mineral permissions relating to a mining site.

2

That date may not be earlier than the relevant date found under paragraph 3 below in relation to the site.

3

This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 3A and 5 below (power to specify different relevant date, and postponement of first review date).

2BThe first review date: mineral planning authorities in Wales

1

In the application of this Schedule in relation to a mineral planning authority for an area in Wales, “first review date” in relation to a mining site means the relevant date found under paragraph 3 below in relation to the site.

2

This paragraph is subject to paragraphs 3A and 5 below (power to specify different relevant date, and postponement of first review date).