Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 1: transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7)
Sch. 1: certain functions exercisable (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1, 2, Sch. para. 1 (with art. 8)
[F16A(1)A pipe-line construction authorisation shall not authorise the execution of works for the placing of the proposed pipe-line along a modified route unless the applicant has given a notice relating to the modified route to—E+W+S
(a)every local planning authority within whose area any modification of the route occurs, and
(b)any person specified by the Minister.
(2)A notice under sub-paragraph (1) shall state the time within which objections to the modification can be sent to the Minister and shall contain such other particulars as the Minister may direct.
(3)The time stated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) shall not be less than 28 days from the date on which the notice is served or such shorter time (being not less than 14 days) as the Minister may direct.
[F2(4)Where a local planning authority makes an objection in accordance with a notice under sub-paragraph (1) and does not withdraw it, the Secretary of State shall before granting the application either–
(a)cause a public inquiry to be held with respect to the objection and consider the report of the person who held the inquiry; or
(b)consider the objection by the written representations procedure in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 8A of this Schedule.
(5)Where a person other than a local planning authority makes an objection in accordance with a notice under sub-paragraph (1) and does not withdraw it, the Secretary of State shall before granting the application–
(a)cause a public inquiry to be held with respect to the objection and consider the report of the person who held the inquiry;
(b)afford to the person making the objection an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose and consider the report of the person so appointed; or
(c)consider the objection by the written representations procedure in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 8A of this Schedule.
(6)The provisions of paragraph 4A of this Schedule shall apply to objections to a modification as they apply to objections to an application with the necessary modifications.]]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 paras. 6A, 6B inserted by Petroleum Act 1987 (c. 12, SIF 86), s. 25(3)
F2Sch. 1 para. 6A(4)(5)(6) substituted (3.4.1999) for para. 6A(4) and (5) by S.I. 1999/742, art. 2, Sch, para. 4(2)