(1)  In this section –

extension means the extension purportedly granted under section 53(5A) by the Dorset council on 16 August 2006, in respect of the permit;

permit means the permit granted on 21 December 2004 by the Dorset council for the development of a wind farm at Musselroe.

(2)  The extension is taken to be valid and effectual and to have always been valid and effectual.

(3)  The permit is taken to be valid and effectual and to have always been valid and effectual.