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PART 6ASSESSMENT OF PLANS AND PROJECTS
CHAPTER 1GENERAL PROVISIONS
Introductory provisions
Interpretation of Part 6
F159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Application of provisions of Chapter 1
F160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
General provisions for protection of European sites and European offshore marine sites
Assessment of implications for European sites and European offshore marine sites
F161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Considerations of overriding public interest
F162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Review of existing decisions and consents
F163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Consideration on review
F164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Co-ordination where more than one competent authority involved
F165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Compensatory measures
F166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Modifications of regulations 61 to 66 in certain cases
F167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 2PLANNING
Planning permission
Grant of planning permission
F168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Planning permission: duty to review
F169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Planning permission: consideration on review
F170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Planning permission: effect of orders made on review
F171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Planning permission: supplementary provisions as to compensation
F172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 23-72 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
General development orders
General development orders
[F273.—(1) It is a condition of any planning permission granted by a general development order, whether made before or after 1st April 2010, that development which—
(a)is likely to have a significant effect on a European site or a European offshore marine site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects), and
(b)is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site,
must not be begun until the developer has received written notification of the approval of the local planning authority under regulation 75 (approval of local planning authority).
(2) It is a condition of any planning permission granted by a general development order made before 1st April 2010 that development which—
(a)is likely to have a significant effect on a European site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects),
(b)is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site, and
(c)was begun but not completed before that date,
must not be continued until the developer has received written notification of the approval of the local planning authority under regulation 75.
(3) Nothing in this regulation affects anything done pursuant to any such planning permission before 1st April 2010.]
Textual Amendments
F2Reg. 73 revoked in part (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 73 excluded (1.9.2010) by The Port of Bristol (Deep Sea Container Terminal) Harbour Revision Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2020), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 2 (with Sch. 4 para. 3)
C2Reg. 73 excluded (7.4.2011) by The Associated British Ports (Grimsby Riverside Ro-Ro Terminal) Harbour Revision Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/950), arts. 1, 20(1)(2)
C3Reg. 73 excluded (16.8.2012) by The Hinkley Point Harbour Empowerment Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1914), arts. 1(1), 36 (with arts. 34, 35, 37, 40)
C4Reg. 73 excluded (cond.) (3.12.2014) by The Associated British Ports (Fisher Fleet Quay) Harbour Revision Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2933), arts. 1, 16 (with art. 14)
C5Reg. 73 excluded (E.W.S.) (10.7.2015) by The Poole Harbour (Works) Revision Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1390), arts. 1(1), 19(1) (with arts. 16-18, 19(2))
General development orders: opinion of appropriate nature conservation body
F374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3Regs. 74-76 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
General development orders: approval of local planning authority
F375. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3Regs. 74-76 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
General development orders: supplementary
F376. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3Regs. 74-76 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Special development orders
Special development orders
[F477.—(1) A special development order may not grant planning permission for development which—
(a)is likely to have a significant effect on a European site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects); and
(b)is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site.
(2) A special development order made before 1st April 2010 is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development of a kind mentioned in paragraph (1), whether or not the development authorised by the permission has been begun.
(3) Nothing in this regulation affects anything done pursuant to a special development order before 1st April 2010.
(4) A special development order may not grant planning permission for development which is likely to have a significant effect on a European offshore marine site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects). ]
Textual Amendments
F4Reg. 77 revoked in part (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Local development orders
Local development orders
[F578. A local development order may not grant planning permission for development which—
(a)is likely to have a significant effect on a European site or a European offshore marine site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects); and
(b)is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site.]
Textual Amendments
F5Reg. 78 revoked in part (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
[F6Neighbourhood development orders
Textual Amendments
F6Reg. 78A and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2012) by The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/637), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 3
Neighbourhood development orders
[F778A. A neighbourhood development order may not grant planning permission for development which—
(a)is likely to have a significant effect on a European site or a European offshore marine site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects); and
(b)is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site.]]
Textual Amendments
F7Reg. 78A revoked in part (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Simplified planning zones and enterprise zones
Simplified planning zones
[F879.—(1) Where a simplified planning zone scheme is adopted or approved, that scheme is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development which—
(a)is likely to have a significant effect on a European site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects); and
(b)is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site.
(2) A simplified planning zone scheme in force before 1st April 2010 is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development of a kind mentioned in paragraph (1), whether or not the development authorised by the permission has been begun.
(3) Where a simplified planning zone scheme is adopted or approved, that scheme is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development which is likely to have a significant effect on a European offshore marine site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects).
(4) A simplified planning zone scheme adopted or approved on or after 21st August 2007 and before 1st April 2010 is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development of a kind mentioned in paragraph (3).]
Textual Amendments
F8Reg. 79 revoked in part (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Enterprise zones
[F980.—(1) Where an order designating an enterprise zone is made, or where a modified enterprise zone scheme is approved, that order or scheme is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development which—
(a)is likely to have a significant effect on a European site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects); and
(b)is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site.
(2) Where such an order was made or such a scheme was approved before 1st April 2010, that order or scheme is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development of a kind mentioned in paragraph (1), whether or not the development authorised by the permission has been begun.
(3) Where an order designating an enterprise zone is made, or where a modified enterprise zone scheme is approved, that order or scheme is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development which is likely to have a significant effect on a European offshore marine site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects).
(4) Where such an order was made or such a scheme was approved on or after 21st August 2007 and before 1st April 2010, that order or scheme is not to be taken to grant planning permission for development of a kind mentioned in paragraph (3).]
Textual Amendments
F9Reg. 80 revoked in part (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Development consent under Planning Act 2008
Grant of development consent
F1081. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Development consent: review
F1082. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Interpretation of Chapter 2
Interpretation of Chapter 2
F1083. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 3HIGHWAYS AND ROADS
Construction or improvement of highways or roads
F1084. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Cycle tracks and other ancillary works
F1085. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 4ELECTRICITY
Consents under Electricity Act 1989: application of assessment and review provisions
F1086. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Consents under Electricity Act 1989: procedure on review
F1087. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Consents under Electricity Act 1989: effect of review
F1088. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Consents under Electricity Act 1989: compensation
F1089. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 5PIPE-LINES
Authorisations under Pipe-lines Act 1962: application of assessment and review provisions
F1090. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Authorisations under Pipe-lines Act 1962: procedure on review
F1091. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Authorisations under Pipe-lines Act 1962: effect of review
F1092. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Authorisations under Pipe-lines Act 1962: compensation
F1093. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 6TRANSPORT AND WORKS
Orders under Transport and Works Act 1992: application of assessment and review provisions
F1094. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Orders under Transport and Works Act 1992: procedure on review
F1095. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Orders under Transport and Works Act 1992: effect of review
F1096. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Orders under Transport and Works Act 1992: compensation
F1097. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 7ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
Environmental permits
F1098. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Abstraction and works authorised under water legislation
F1099. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Marine works
F10100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Derogations in relation to nitrate pollution prevention legislation
F10101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 8LAND USE PLANS
Land use plans
Assessment of implications for European sites and European offshore marine sites
F10102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Assessment of implications for European site: neighbourhood development plans
F10102A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Considerations of overriding public interest
F10103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Co-ordination for land use plan prepared by more than one authority
F10104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Compensatory measures
F10105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Planning Act 2008
National policy statements
F10106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Interpretation of Chapter 8
Interpretation of Chapter 8
F10107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
CHAPTER 9Marine policy statement and marine plans
Marine policy statementE+W+S
F10107A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
Marine planE+W
F10107B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Regs. 81-131 revoked (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7
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