PART 2

SOUNDSCAPES

National soundscapes strategy

Duty to have regard to national strategy on soundscapes
26
1
The following persons must have regard to the policies in the strategy published under section 25 when exercising any function of a public nature that could affect soundscapes in Wales—
a
local authorities in Wales;
b
relevant Welsh public authorities.
2
In this section, “relevant Welsh public authority” means a person designated in accordance with subsection (3) as a relevant Welsh public authority.
3
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations designate a person as a relevant Welsh public authority if (and only if) that person is a “devolved Welsh authority” within the meaning of section 157A(1)(a) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32).
4
Before making regulations under subsection (3), the Welsh Ministers must consult—
a
the person that is proposed to be designated, and
b
such other persons as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.
S. 26 in force at 14.4.2024, see s. 30(2)(h)