reg 23 Subsequent application where environmental information previously provided
(1) This regulation applies where— (a) a relevant authority is dealing with a subsequent application; (b) the applicant has not notified the relevant authority in accordance with regulation 8(2)(b); and (c) the application is not accompanied by a statement referred to by the applicant as an updated environmental statement for the purposes of these Regulations. (2) Where it appears to the relevant authority that the environmental information already before it is adequate to assess the environmental effects of the development in accordance with regulation 25, it must take that information into consideration in its decision as to subsequent consent. (3) Where it appears to the relevant authority that the environmental information already before it is not adequate to assess the environmental effects of the development— (a) the relevant authority must issue a written statement giving clearly and precisely the reasons for that conclusion; (b) the applicant must comply with the requirements of regulation 22(2); and (c) the relevant authority must suspend consideration of the application until the requirements of regulation 22(2) are complied with.