Section 5(4)

In a provision of Part 6 which extends to Scotland or Northern Ireland, “the appropriate nature conservation body” means— in relation to an effect on a European offshore marine site, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee; and otherwise— in relation to England, Natural England; in relation to Wales, the Natural Resources Body for Wales; in relation to Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage; and in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30