Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 1: transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7)
Sch. 1: certain functions exercisable (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1, 2, Sch. para. 1 (with art. 8)
[F14(1)Where the proper notices concerning an application for the grant of a pipe-line construction authorisation have been published and served under paragraph 3 of this Schedule and an objection is duly made by a local planning authority in accordance with a notice under that paragraph and is not withdrawn, the Secretary of State shall before granting the application either–E+W+S
(a)cause a public inquiry to be held with respect to the objection and consider the report of the person who held the inquiry; or
(b)consider the objection by the written representations procedure in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 8A of this Schedule.
(2)Where the proper notices concerning an application for the grant of a pipe-line construction authorisation have been published and served under paragraph 3 of this Schedule and an objection is duly made by a person other than a local planning authority in accordance with a notice under that paragraph and is not withdrawn, the Secretary of State shall before granting the application–
(a)cause a public inquiry to be held with respect to the objection and consider the report of the person who held the inquiry;
(b)afford to the person making the objection an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose and consider the report of the person so appointed; or
(c)consider the objection by the written representations procedure in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 8A of this Schedule.]
Textual Amendments
F1Paras. 4, 4A substituted (3.4.1999) for para. 4 of the First Schedule by S.I. 1999/742, arts. 1, 2, Sch. para. 4(1) (with art. 3)