SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Main powers in relation to land of the HCA

Part 2Powers to extinguish public rights of way

Power to curtail decision-making process

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The Secretary of State may make a final decision without further investigation as to the matters to which the objection relates if—

a

the Secretary of State—

i

has considered the grounds of the objection as set out in the original statement and in any further statement, and

ii

is satisfied that, for the purpose of making a final decision, sufficient information is available as to the matters to which the objection relates, or

b

a further statement has been required under paragraph 6(2) but is not submitted within the required period.