Explanatory Notes

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004

2004 asp 6

11 June 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – Conservation and Enhancement of Natural Features

Chapter 2 -Nature Conservation Orders
Schedule 2.Nature conservation orders and related orders: procedure
Inquiry or other opportunity to be heard

193.Paragraph 10 provides that the Scottish Ministers must either cause a local inquiry to be held or appoint a person to hear representations if representations in relation to the order have been made within the period allowed for the lodging of representations and the representations are not subsequently withdrawn.

194.Paragraph 11 requires that any local inquiry, to be held as a consequence of paragraph 10, should be conducted in accordance with the relevant provisions of section 210 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.65).