The Able Marine Energy Park Development Consent Order 2014

Discharges, etc.

6.—(1) The Harbour Authority must not without the consent of the Conservancy Authority—

(a) deposit in or allow to fall or be washed into the river any gravel, soil or other material; or

(b) discharge or allow to escape either directly or indirectly into the river any offensive or injurious matter in suspension or otherwise.

(2) Any consent of the Conservancy Authority under this paragraph must not be unreasonably withheld but may be given subject to such terms and conditions as the Conservancy Authority may reasonably impose.

(3) Any such approval is deemed to have been given if it is neither given nor refused (or is refused but without an indication of the grounds for refusal) within 35 days of the day on which the request for consent is submitted under sub-paragraph (1).

(4) In its application to the discharge of water into the river, article 20 (discharge of water) has effect subject to the terms of any conditions attached to a consent given under this paragraph.

7.  The Harbour Authority must not, in exercise of the powers conferred by article 20 (discharge of water), damage or interfere with the beds or banks of any watercourse forming part of the river unless such damage or interference is approved as a tidal work under this Order or is otherwise approved in writing by the Conservancy Authority.