This booklet sets out the procedure for orders made under Section 53 or 54 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 which have been sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation because objections have been made and not withdrawn. It also sets out what the Secretary of State and inspectors will take into account when they make decisions on orders. We hope this information will help authorities who make orders and those who support or object to orders.
This booklet has no legal force.

Orders made under the Highways Act 1980 or the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and sent to the Secretary of State are dealt with in a similar booklet. You can get copies from our Bristol office.

For further details please contact:

The Planning Inspectorate
4/04 Kite Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN