24.—(1) Construction work for the grid connection works must only take place between 0700 hours and 1900 hours Monday to Friday and 0700 hours and 1300 hours on Saturdays, with no activity on Sundays or bank holidays, except as specified in sub-paragraph (2).
(2) Outside the hours specified in sub-paragraph (1), construction work may be undertaken for essential activities including but not limited to—
(a)continuous periods of operation that are required as assessed in the environmental statement, such as concrete pouring and the installation and removal of conductors, pilot wires and associated protective netting across highways or public footpaths;
(b)internal fitting out works associated with the national grid substation;
(c)the completion of construction activities commenced during the approved working hours which cannot safely be stopped;
(d)the testing or commissioning of any electrical plant installed as part of the authorised development; and
(e)activity necessary in the instance of an emergency where there is a risk to persons or property.
(3) With the exception of activities undertaken in accordance with sub-paragraph (2)(e), the timing and duration of construction work undertaken in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) and, where works do not fall within sub-paragraphs (2)(a) to (2)(e), whether such works are essential, must be approved by the relevant planning authority in writing in advance, and must be carried out within the approved time.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 24 in force at 22.4.2022, see art. 1(2)