1.—(1) This paragraph makes transitional provision in relation to any reference in subordinate legislation to—
(a)English Nature;
(b)the Nature Conservancy Council for England;
(c)the Countryside Agency;
(d)the Countryside Commission; or
(e)the Development Commission.
(2) For the purpose of anything to be done by any person on or after 1st October 2006, any such reference is to be treated as being a reference to Natural England, unless the context otherwise requires.
(3) Any reference to two or more of the bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) in any list of persons to be consulted is to be treated as being a single reference to Natural England.