SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 4

Compulsory purchase and entry for exploratory purposes

General duties with respect to powers under Schedule
2
In exercising his powers under this Schedule it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to have regard, in particular, to each of the following—
a
the duties imposed on OFCOM by sections 3 and 4;
b
the need to protect the environment and, in particular, to conserve the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside;
c
the need to ensure that highways are not damaged or obstructed, and traffic not interfered with, to any greater extent than is reasonably necessary;
d
the need to encourage the sharing of the use of electronic communications apparatus.
Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)
Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 25.7.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))
Sch. 4 applied (E.W.) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 18 para. 5(4) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)