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The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026

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32 Appeals in respect of works or dredging licences

(1) An applicant for a works licence under article 30 or a dredging licence under article 31 may appeal to the Secretary of State within 28 days from the date on which the Commissioners notify the applicant of their decision or the date of deemed refusal under article 30(9) in relation to— (a) a refusal of the Commissioners to grant a licence; (b) any terms and conditions subject to which the licence is granted; (c) any modifications required by the Commissioners in the plans, sections and particulars submitted by the applicant. (2) An appeal under paragraph (1) must be made by notice in writing to the Secretary of State stating the grounds of the appeal and include a statement of appeal in support of those grounds. (3) A person who submits an appeal under paragraph (1) must serve on the Commissioners copies of the notice of the appeal and the statement of appeal within 7 days of lodging, and the Commissioners may, within 28 days of the receipt of the notice, submit any observations regarding the appeal to the Secretary of State and must supply copies of the same to the appellant. (4) The Secretary of State may confirm, vary or revoke the decision appealed against and may make such consequential amendments as the Secretary of State may specify. (5) The Secretary of State may direct the Commissioners to give effect to the decision, and the Commissioners must forthwith comply with any direction given.

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32 Appeals in respect of works or dredging licences

(1) An applicant for a works licence under article 30 or a dredging licence under article 31 may appeal to the Secretary of State within 28 days from the date on which the Commissioners notify the applicant of their decision or the date of deemed refusal under article 30(9) in relation to— (a) a refusal of the Commissioners to grant a licence; (b) any terms and conditions subject to which the licence is granted; (c) any modifications required by the Commissioners in the plans, sections and particulars submitted by the applicant. (2) An appeal under paragraph (1) must be made by notice in writing to the Secretary of State stating the grounds of the appeal and include a statement of appeal in support of those grounds. (3) A person who submits an appeal under paragraph (1) must serve on the Commissioners copies of the notice of the appeal and the statement of appeal within 7 days of lodging, and the Commissioners may, within 28 days of the receipt of the notice, submit any observations regarding the appeal to the Secretary of State and must supply copies of the same to the appellant. (4) The Secretary of State may confirm, vary or revoke the decision appealed against and may make such consequential amendments as the Secretary of State may specify. (5) The Secretary of State may direct the Commissioners to give effect to the decision, and the Commissioners must forthwith comply with any direction given.

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