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21Approval of proposed schemes: required for areas in Wales only

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Section 126 of the TA 2000 (approval of proposed scheme) is amended as follows.

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Before subsection (1) insert—

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This section has effect in any case where the scheme or proposed scheme relates to an area in Wales.

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In subsection (1) (which refers to compliance with section 125) after “complied with” insert “the requirements of”.

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In subsection (3) (right of person consulted under section 125(3) to make representations) for “consulted” substitute “who was consulted, or who is aggrieved at not being consulted,”.

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In subsection (4)(a)—

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for “paragraphs (a) and (b)” substitute “paragraphs (a) to (e)”, and

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omit “or (as the case may be) paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 124(1A)”.

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The heading to the section accordingly becomes “Approval of proposed schemes for areas in Wales”.