Sch 2 para 5 Notification of a screening opinion
(1) Where the applicant requests a screening opinion under regulation 11(1) in accordance with paragraph 1(1), the appropriate authority must provide its screening opinion to— (a) the applicant; (b) if the appropriate authority is not also the regulator, the regulator; and (c) such of the consultation bodies as it consulted in accordance with paragraph 4. (2) The appropriate authority must provide the opinion as soon as possible within a period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the request is made. (3) In exceptional cases, where the nature, complexity, location or size of the project demands a longer period for determination, the appropriate authority may extend the period specified in sub-paragraph (2), informing the applicant in writing of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date on which its screening opinion is expected.