(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules amend, subject to the transitional provisions in rule 4, the Transport and Works (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/2018) (“the 2004 Rules”) and the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (S.I. 2006/1466) (“the 2006 Rules”).
Rule 2 makes amendments to the 2004 Rules and rule 3 to the 2006 Rules. These amendments will enable applications made under the Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42) to be submitted and progressed, including through public local inquiries, by documentation in an electronic form.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.
An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside the instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk.