This paragraph applies where, immediately before the commencement day, there subsists a pending application made by the operator of an airport in accordance with section 38 of the Airports Act 1986 for a permission to levy airport charges (but see paragraph 11).

The application has effect on and after the commencement day as if it were an application for a certificate under section 57A of that Act (statutory undertakers) (inserted by Part 1 of Schedule 8).

Part 5 of the Airports Act 1986 (statutory undertakers) applies to the airport while the application is pending.