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Natural Environment Bill

Natural resource permits - Nature of permits, commencement, duration and review - Duration

178: Duration of natural resource permit

You could also call this:

"How long a natural resource permit can last"

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The Natural Environment Bill proposes a new rule for how long a natural resource permit can last. You need to follow the rules in this section to determine the duration of the permit, unless sections 179 or 180 apply. The permit's duration is decided based on its type. The proposed bill says some natural resource permits can be granted for an unlimited time. You can get a coastal permit for a reclamation or a land use permit for a reclamation that would otherwise break section 19 rules without a time limit. These permits have no end date. For other natural resource permits, the maximum duration is 35 years from when the permit starts, or 5 years if no duration is specified. This rule is also subject to section 181(b), which is about permits lapsing. You should check this section to understand how it applies to your permit.

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Part 4Natural resource permits
Nature of permits, commencement, duration and review: Duration

178Duration of natural resource permit

  1. The duration of a natural resource permit must be determined in accordance with this section unless section 179 or 180 apply.

  2. The maximum period for which any of the following natural resource permits may be granted is unlimited:

  3. a coastal permit for a reclamation:
    1. a land use permit in respect of a reclamation that would otherwise contravene section 19.

      1. The maximum period for which any other natural resource permit may be granted is—

      2. a period specified in the permit not exceeding 35 years after the date of the commencement of the permit; or
        1. 5 years from the date of the commencement of the permit if no period is specified.

          1. This section is subject to section 181(b) (lapsing of permits).