Explanatory Notes

Flood and Water Management Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 29

8 April 2010

Commentary

Part 1: Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management

General

Schedule 1: Risk Management: Designation of features

Appeals

145.The owners of designated features will have a right of appeal in accordance with regulations made under paragraph 15 against:

146.Sub-paragraph (2) makes provision about the regulations.

147.Sub-paragraph (3) stipulates that where an appeal is made: a) the designation remains in place until the appeal has been determined; and b) the person or legal body who hears and determines the appeal may cancel the designation.

148.Sub-paragraph (4) specifies that if someone appeals against an enforcement notice: a) the timescale for completion of the specified remedial action is temporarily suspended until the appeal has been determined; and b) the person or legal body who hears and determines the appeal may cancel the notice if appropriate. Sub-paragraph (5) specifies that the first set of regulations under paragraph 15 are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.