157Obtaining third party’s approval for giving consent for permit

157 Obtaining third party’s approval for giving consent for permit

157 Obtaining third party’s approval for giving consent for permit

(1) This section applies if—

(a) a person (the applicant) applies for a mass or dimension exemption (permit) or class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (permit); and

(b) consultation with another entity is required under a law.

(2) The Regulator must—

(a) notify the applicant that consultation is required; and

(b) notify the road manager that the applicant has been notified of the requirement.

(3) The Regulator must, as far as practicable, give the notifications under subsection (2) concurrently with asking the road manager for the consent.