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Natural Environment Bill

Natural resource permits - Market-based allocation processes and comparative permitting processes - Comparative consenting process

209: Permit authority must deal with affected applications

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"What happens to your permit application if the rules change"

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If you apply for a natural resource permit, the permit authority will deal with your application. They must follow the rules in this part of the proposed Natural Environment Bill. This only happens if the rules say your application must be processed this way and you apply on time.

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208: Defined terms, or

"What special words mean in the Natural Environment Bill"

210: Required time period must be publicly notified, or

"Authorities must tell the public about time limits at least 40 working days in advance"

Part 4Natural resource permits
Market-based allocation processes and comparative permitting processes: Comparative consenting process

209Permit authority must deal with affected applications

A permit authority must hear, process, and determine an application for a natural resource permit in accordance with this Part, but only if—
the application is one that is required, by a rule in a plan to be processed under this Part; and
the application is made within the required time period.