8. Without prejudice to its obligations under the foregoing provisions of this Schedule Merseytravel shall consult the Board on—
(a)the design and appearance of the specified works, including the materials to be used for their construction; and
(b)the environmental effects of the specified works;
and shall have regard to such reasonable views as may be expressed by the Board, to the extent that these accord with the requirements of the local planning authority in response to such consultation, pursuant (in particular) to the requirements imposed on the Board by section 22 (General environmental and recreational duties) of the British Waterways Act 1995(1) and to the interest of the Board in preserving and enhancing the environment of its waterways.