Transitional and savings5
1
Paragraph (2) applies where an application for an order granting development consent—
a
has been accepted in accordance with section 55 of the Act (acceptance of applications) but not decided before the day on which this Order comes into force; and
b
is for the construction or extension of an onshore generating station that generates electricity from wind.
2
In such a case—
a
the application must continue to be considered in accordance with the provisions of the Act;
b
the provisions of the Act are to continue to apply to any order granting development consent that is made as a result of the application or to any refusal of development consent resulting from the application;
c
any such order is to have effect, and the provisions of the Act are to continue to apply, in relation to—
i
the development in respect of which the order is made; and
ii
anything else authorised or required by the order;
d
where any such order is amended or changed under the provisions of Schedule 4 or 6 to the Act, the order is to have effect, and the provisions of the Act are to continue to apply, in relation to—
i
the development in respect of which the order as amended or changed has effect; and
ii
anything else authorised or required by the order as amended or changed;
e
where any such order is amended or changed, or a new or replacement order is made, as a result of a judicial review, the order is to have effect, and the provisions of the Act are to continue to apply, in relation to—
i
the development in respect of which the order as amended or changed, or the new or replacement order, has effect; and
ii
anything else authorised or required by the order as amended or changed, or the new or replacement order.