The Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T))) Order 2015

Article 2

SCHEDULE 1 AUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT

In the County of Norfolk and—

• in respect of the whole of Work Nos. 1 to 10, 12 to 20 and 22 to 26, and in respect of part of Work Nos. 11 and 21, in the District of Broadland; and

• in respect of part of Work No. 11 only, in the City of Norwich; and

• in respect of part of Work No. 21 only, in the administrative area of the Broads Authority,

a development which, in accordance with a direction made by the Secretary of State for Transport on 9th August 2013 under section 35 of the 2008 Act(1), is development for which development consent is required, comprising—

Work No .1

(1) Within the area identified as Work No. 1 on the Works Plan Sheet 1 of 12—

(a) as part of the improvement of the A1067 Fakenham Road, the construction of a roundabout junction on the A1067 Fakenham Road (known as ‘Fakenham Road Roundabout’), as the westernmost connection of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, including the construction of a footway and cycle track, running concentrically from the eastern tie-in of the improvement with the existing A1067 Fakenham Road, around the south and north west arcs of the Fakenham Road Roundabout, together with the realignment, north eastwards, of those lengths of the A1067 Fakenham Road carriageway and verges which extend 760 metres north west, and 140 metres south east, of the Fakenham Road Roundabout, and of the reconfiguration of a further 125 metres of the south westerly verge of the A1067 Fakenham Road, extending south eastwards from the south easterly termination point of those works;

(b) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending north eastwards from the Fakenham Road Roundabout;

(c) the creation of grassland areas to the north and south sides of the realigned A1067 Fakenham Road carriageway; and

(d) the creation of grassland and woodland areas to the north west of the Fakenham Road Roundabout.

Work No. 2

(2) Within the area identified as Work No. 2 on the Works Plan Sheet 1 of 12 and Sheet 2 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 1,040-metre continuing length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (1)(b), extending north eastwards, then eastwards, towards the Fir Covert Road Roundabout described in paragraph (3)(b);

(b) the construction of a combined private means of access and diverted restricted byway route (for Attlebridge Restricted Byway No. 3), extending east north-eastwards, then north westwards, for 315 metres, from the Fakenham Road Roundabout, to rejoin the existing Attlebridge Restricted Byway No. 3;

(c) the construction of a length of bridleway, running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, from the junction with Attlebridge Restricted Byway No. 3, north eastwards (to a junction with a continuing length or bridleway described in paragraph (3)(e)), such bridleway to be combined with a private means of access for its first 150 metres westerly length, and the construction of a diverging length of private means of access only, from that easterly end point of the combined route, north eastwards for 100 metres;

(d) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 1), and access to it, to the east of the Fakenham Road Roundabout;

(e) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 1A), and access to it, to the north east of the Fakenham Road Roundabout;

(f) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 2), and access to it, to the north west of the Fir Covert Road Roundabout;

(g) the creation of grassland and woodland areas on the north side of the Fakenham Road Roundabout; and

(h) the creation of grassland and woodland areas on the north and south sides of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 3

(3) Within the area identified as Work No. 3 on the Works Plan Sheet 2 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (2)(a), extending eastwards to the Fir Covert Road Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road, on and to connect with the C262 Fir Covert Road (known as ‘Fir Covert Road Roundabout’), including the construction of a footway and cycle track around the south west and north west arcs of the Fir Covert Road Roundabout, leading to crossing points on the north and south arms of the C262 Fir Covert Road;

(c) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending eastwards from the Fir Covert Road Roundabout;

(d) the improvement of the C262 Fir Covert Road, by widening on its east and west sides, on its immediate southerly and northerly approaches to the Fir Covert Road Roundabout;

(e) the construction of a continuing length of bridleway (extending from that length of bridleway described in paragraph (2)(c)), running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, skirting the north west arc of the Fir Covert Road Roundabout and then extending northwards for some 100 metres, to a junction with the west side of the improved C262 Fir Covert Road at that point;

(f) the construction of a length of bridleway, from the east side of the improved C262 Fir Covert Road, at a point some 100 metres north of the Fir Covert Road Roundabout, extending southwards and then eastwards (to a junction with its continuing length of bridleway described in paragraph (4)(d)), running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road;

(g) the construction of a length of cycle track, from the east side of the improved C262 Fir Covert Road on the south side of the Fir Covert Road Roundabout, extending eastwards (to a junction with its continuing length of cycle track described in paragraph (4)(e)), running alongside the south side of the NDR classified road; and

(h) the creation of grassland, woodland and scrubland areas to the north of the Fir Covert Road Roundabout and grassland and woodland areas to the south of the Fir Covert Road Roundabout.

Work No. 4

(4) Within the area identified as Work No. 4 on the Works Plan Sheet 2 of 12 and Sheet 3 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 970-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (3)(c), extending eastwards, then north eastwards, towards the Reepham Road Roundabout described in paragraph (5)(b);

(b) the improvement of Furze Lane (U57168), on its east side, immediately to the north of the NDR classified road, by the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at what is to become its southerly termination point on the north side of the NDR classified road;

(c) the improvement of Breck Farm Lane (U57168), on its east side, just to the north east of Breck Farm Bungalow, by the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at what is to become its north easterly termination point on the south side of the NDR classified road;

(d) the construction of a continuing length of bridleway (extending from that length of bridleway described in paragraph (3)(f)), running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, to connect with the west side of the new Marriott’s Way (recreational public amenity path) Bridge crossing on the north side of the NDR classified road;

(e) the construction of a continuing length of cycle track (extending from that length of cycle track described in paragraph (3)(g)), running alongside the south side of the NDR classified road, to its connection with both the west side of the Marriott’s Way (recreational public amenity path), some 70 metres south of the NDR classified road, and with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (i);

(f) the construction of a Marriott’s Way (recreational public amenity path) Bridge crossing of the NDR classified road;

(g) the construction of a bridleway, running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, from the east side of the new Marriott’s Way (recreational public amenity path) Bridge crossing on the north side of the NDR classified road, eastwards to connect with both Furze Lane (U57168), at what is to become its southerly termination point on the north side of the NDR classified road, and with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (h);

(h) the construction of a length of bridleway, running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, from its junction with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (g), eastwards, running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road (to a junction with its continuing length of bridleway described in paragraph (5)(e));

(i) the construction of a bridleway, to be combined in part with the private means of access described in sub-paragraph (k), from the south westerly termination point of stopped up Breck Farm Lane (U57168), north eastwards along that stopped up street, to a point on the east side of the existing Breck Farm Lane (U57168) bridge crossing of the Marriott’s Way (recreational public amenity path);

(j) the construction of a length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), to be combined in part with the private means of access described in sub-paragraph (k), from the north easterly termination point of the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (i), north eastwards, then eastwards, running alongside the south side of the NDR classified road (to a junction with its continuing length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot) described in paragraph (5)(f));

(k) the construction of a private means of access, to be combined in parts with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (i) and the cycle track (with a right of way on foot) described in sub-paragraph (j), from the south westerly termination point of the stopped up Breck Farm Lane (U57168), north eastwards, then eastwards, crossing over Marriott’s Way (recreational public amenity path), and continuing north eastwards, then eastwards, running alongside the south side of the NDR classified road (to a junction with the improved C261 Reepham Road described in paragraph (5)(d));

(l) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 3), and access to it, to the west of the Reepham Road Roundabout; and

(m) the creation of grassland, woodland and scrubland areas to the north side of the NDR classified road and grassland and woodland areas to the south side of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 5

(5) Within the area identified as Work No. 5 on the Works Plan Sheet 3 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (4)(a), extending north eastwards to the Reepham Road Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road, on and to connect with the C261 Reepham Road (known as ‘Reepham Road Roundabout’), including the construction of a footway and cycle track around the south east and north west arcs of the Reepham Road Roundabout;

(c) the construction of a 45-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending eastwards from the Reepham Road Roundabout;

(d) the improvement of the C261 Reepham Road, by widening on its north east and south west sides, over a 250-metre length (190 metres only on its south west side) on its north westerly approach and a 250-metre length on its south easterly approach, to the Reepham Road Roundabout;

(e) the construction of a length of bridleway, extending from that length of bridleway described in paragraph (4)(h), eastwards, alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, and around the north west arc of the Reepham Road Roundabout, then extending north westwards to connect with the south west side of the improved C261 Reepham Road, some 135 metres north west of the Reepham Road Roundabout;

(f) the construction of a length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), combined with a private means of access, extending from those lengths of bridleway and private means of access described in paragraphs (4)(j) and (4)(k), respectively, eastwards, running along the south side of the NDR classified road, to connect with the south west boundary of the improved C261 Reepham Road, in relation to the cycle track some 50 metres south east of the Reepham Road Roundabout and in relation to the final length of private means of access some 160 metres south east of the Reepham Road Roundabout;

(g) the construction of a bridleway, from a point on the north east boundary of the improved C261 Reepham Road some 130 metres north west of the Reepham Road Roundabout, extending south eastwards, then eastwards, to connect with the diverted route of Drayton Restricted Byway No. 6 described in sub-paragraph (h), and including a short spur connection to the improved C261 Reepham Road immediately north west of the Reepham Road Roundabout;

(h) the construction of a 70-metre length of diverted route of Drayton Restricted Byway No. 6, combined with a private means of access track, north eastwards off the north arc of the Reepham Road Roundabout; and

(i) the creation of grassland and woodland areas around the Reepham Road Roundabout.

Work No. 6

(6) Within the area identified as Work No. 6 on the Works Plan Sheet 3 of 12 and Sheet 4 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 2,205-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (5)(c), extending eastwards, then south eastwards, towards the Drayton Lane Roundabout described in paragraph (7)(b);

(b) the construction of a diverted route of Horsford Restricted Byway No. 5, combined with a private means of access track (known as Bell Farm Track), between the C261 Reepham Road and Dog Lane (U57176), together with the construction of a bridge, midway along the routes and to the south west of Bell Farm, to carry them over the NDR classified road;

(c) the construction of a 230-metre length of private means of access, from the C261 Reepham Road, 235 metres south east of the Reepham Road Roundabout, north eastwards, then generally eastwards, alongside grassland and woodland areas, to the retained existing woodland on the south side of the NDR classified road;

(d) the improvement and resurfacing of Drayton Restricted Byway No. 6 and Dog Lane (U57176)/Horsford Restricted Byway No. 4, between the junction with diverted Drayton Restricted Byway No. 6 and a point 30 metres east of Horsford Restricted Byway No. 5 (Bell Farm Track) and the improvement of Dog Lane (U57176), by widening on its southern side so as to provide a widened carriageway with passing bay, over a 210-metre length westwards from its junction with Horsford Restricted Byway No. 5 (Bell Farm Track);

(e) the construction of a footway and cycle track within the northern verge of the C261 Reepham Road, between its junction with Long Dale (U51249) and its junction with Horsford Restricted Byway No. 5;

(f) the construction of a length of private means of access alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, terminating 170 metres north west of drainage lagoon No. 5, and providing access to drainage lagoon No. 5 off that length, and running eastwards towards the new Drayton Lane Link Road;

(g) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 4), and access to it, to the east of the Reepham Road Roundabout and to the north of the C261 Reepham Road;

(h) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 5) to the north of the NDR classified road 500 metres north west of the Drayton Lane Roundabout; and

(i) the creation of grassland and woodland areas to the north and south sides of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 7

(7) Within the area identified as Work No. 7 on the Works Plan Sheet 4 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (6)(a), extending south eastwards to the Drayton Lane Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road, just to the west of the existing C282 Drayton Lane (known as ‘Drayton Lane Roundabout’), including the construction of a footway and cycle track around the north east and south east arcs of the Drayton Lane Roundabout, leading to a crossing point on the northerly arm of the roundabout;

(c) the construction of a 45-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending south eastwards from the Drayton Lane Roundabout;

(d) the construction of the new Drayton Lane Link Road, from the Drayton Lane Roundabout, north eastwards to the B1149 Holt Road;

(e) the construction of the new Drayton Lane Link Road, from the Drayton Lane Roundabout, southwards to the C261 Reepham Road, to connect with a new 4-arm roundabout (known as Reepham Road/Drayton Lane Roundabout) referred to in sub-paragraph (f);

(f) the improvement and realignment of the C261 Reepham Road on its north side, to form over a 424-metre length, incorporating the Reepham Road/Drayton Lane Roundabout, where it meets with the new Drayton Lane Link Road described in sub-paragraph (e) and the C282 Drayton Lane (South), and including the construction of an integral footway and cycle track around the roundabout and running south eastwards from the roundabout within the southern boundary of the C261 Reepham Road;

(g) the improvement of the C282 Drayton Lane (North), on its west side, by the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at its northerly point of stopping up;

(h) the improvement of the B1149 Holt Road, over a 275-metre length south eastwards from its junction with the C253 Church Street, incorporating a 160-metre length of footway and cycle track within its north easterly boundary, south eastwards from a point 20 metres south east of its junction with the C253 Church Lane, and including the construction of a new roundabout (known as ‘Holt Road/Drayton Lane Roundabout’) 100 metres south west of its junction with the C253 Church Street, as a connection to the new Link Road described in sub-paragraph (d);

(i) the construction of a cycle track (with a right of way on foot) between the C261 Reepham Road and the new Link Road described in sub-paragraph (e);

(j) the construction of a cycle track (with a right of way on foot) between the improved and realigned C261 Reepham Road, at a point just east of its Reepham Road/Drayton Lane Roundabout, and the Drayton Lane Roundabout;

(k) the construction of a bridleway between the new Drayton Lane Link Road described in sub-paragraph (d) and the cycle track (with a right of way on foot) described in sub-paragraph (j);

(l) the construction of a bridleway between the new Drayton Lane Link Road described in sub-paragraph (d) and the Drayton Lane Roundabout, combined with a length of private means of access track from the new Drayton Lane Link Road extending south westwards, then north westwards, to connect up with the continuing length of private means of access described in paragraph (6)(f);

(m) the construction of a private means of access to ‘The Homestead’, off the new Drayton Lane Link Road described in sub-paragraph (d);

(n) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 6), and access to it, to the east of the new Drayton Lane/Reepham Road Roundabout;

(o) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 6A), and access to it, to the east of Holt Road/Drayton Lane Roundabout; and

(p) the creation of grassland areas at the Holt Road/Drayton Lane Roundabout; grassland and woodland areas at the Reepham Road/Drayton Lane Roundabout, and to the east and west sides of the new Drayton Lane Link Road, and grassland and woodland areas around the Drayton Lane Roundabout.

Work No. 8

(8) Within the area identified as Work No. 8 on the Works Plan Sheet 4 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 800-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending south eastwards from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (7)(c); and

(b) the creation of grassland and woodland areas to the north and south sides of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 9

(9) Within the area identified as Work No. 9 on the Works Plan Sheet 5 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 1,025-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending eastwards from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph 8(a), together with the construction of a new A140 Cromer Road Bridge crossing of the NDR classified road, with integral eastern footway and cycle track to extend across that bridge length and around the north arc of the Cromer Road Roundabout North and around the south arc of the Cromer Road Roundabout South; and the construction of two NDR classified road westbound slip roads, to connect with the Cromer Road Roundabout South and the construction of two NDR classified road eastbound slip roads, to connect with the Cromer Road Roundabout North; which together are to form the new NDR classified road/A140 Cromer Road grade separated junction;

(b) the improvement of the B1149 Holt Road, on its south west side, immediately to the north of the NDR classified road and to the south east of New Holme Farm, by the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at what is to become its south easterly termination point on the north side of the NDR classified road;

(c) the improvement of Holly Lane (U57142), on its south side, just to the east of the private access road to Manor Farm, by the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at what is to become its easterly termination point on the south side of the NDR classified road;

(d) the improvement of a 200-metre length of the B1149 Holt Road, north westwards off the Cromer Road Roundabout South, to provide the tie-in with the NDR classified road westbound merge slip road at the grade separated junction, including the construction of a footway and cycle track within its south west boundary and for a further 85 metres north westwards within the south west boundary of the westbound merge slip road (so as to provide a continuous footway and cycle track between the Cromer Road Roundabout South and the cycle track (with a right of way on foot) along stopped up Holly Lane (U57142) described in sub-paragraph (f));

(e) the construction of a cycle track (with a right of way on foot) between the south east termination point of the B1149 Holt Road, running eastwards along the north side of the NDR classified road, to a junction with Cromer Road Roundabout North;

(f) the construction of a cycle track (with a right of way on foot), from the westerly termination point of stopped up Holly Lane (U57142) just to the east of Manor Farm Bungalow, eastwards to a junction with the NDR classified road westbound merge slip road at the grade separated junction, combined with a private means of access track along that part of the cycle track between the westerly termination point of stopped up Holly Lane (U57142) and drainage lagoon No. 8A;

(g) the construction of a 140-metre length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), from the Cromer Road Roundabout North, north eastwards to its junction with the Unnamed Highway (Cromer Road to West Lane) (U57647);

(h) the construction of a 380–metre length of private means of access, from the Cromer Road Roundabout North, extending eastwards running alongside the north side of the NDR classified road eastbound merge slip road at the grade separated junction;

(i) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 8), and access to it, to the south of the NDR classified road, within the south west quadrant of the grade separated junction;

(j) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 8A) to the south west of drainage lagoon No. 8 and to the south west of the NDR classified road westbound merge slip road at the grade separated junction;

(k) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 9), and access to it, to the west of the A140 Cromer Road 190 metres north east of the Cromer Road Roundabout North; and

(l) the creation of woodland and grassland areas within, and adjacent to the NDR classified road/A140 Cromer Road grade separated junction.

Work No. 10

(10) Within the area identified as Work No. 10 on the Works Plan Sheet 5 of 12 and Sheet 6 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 1,745-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (9)(a), extending eastwards, then north eastwards, towards the Airport Roundabout described in paragraph (11)(b);

(b) the improvement of the C251 Bullock Hill, on its north east side, to the north of the NDR classified road and 70 metres south east of its junction with Calf Lane (U57229), by the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head, at the access point to drainage lagoon No. 12, at what is to become its south easterly termination point on the north side of the NDR classified road;

(c) the construction of a 130-metre length of bridleway, from the north west termination point of stopped up C251 Bullock Hill, south eastwards, and then north eastwards alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, towards the Airport Roundabout;

(d) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 12), and access to it, to the north of the NDR classified road, and immediately to the north east of the C251 Bullock Hill and east of Calf Lane (U57229); and

(e) the creation of grassland, woodland, and scrubland areas to the north side of this length of the NDR classified road, and grassland areas to the south side of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 11

(11) Within the area identified as Work No. 11 on the Works Plan Sheet 6 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (10)(a), extending north eastwards to the Airport Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road (known as ‘Airport Roundabout’), incorporating a footway and cycle track, connecting with the bridleway described in paragraph (10)(c), to cross the westerly arm of the Airport Roundabout to connect with the new road described in sub-paragraph (d);

(c) the construction of a 45-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending south eastwards from the Airport Roundabout;

(d) the construction of a new street southwards, then westwards, off the south arc of the Airport Roundabout, and incorporating a northerly footway and cycle track off the westerly arm crossing of the Airport Roundabout (to connect with the remaining C251 Bullock Hill), to the south of the NDR classified road and providing access to the Petans Training Centre facility, to the Airport Mast, and to Norwich International Airport;

(e) the construction of a private means of access, from its junction with the new street described in sub-paragraph (d), generally south eastwards to, and to connect with, the internal circulatory road of Norwich International Airport;

(f) the construction of a length of bridleway, extending from that length of bridleway described in paragraph 10(c), skirting around the north arc of the Airport Roundabout;

(g) the construction of a length of private means of access, from the north easterly arc of the Airport Roundabout, running south eastwards on the north east side of the NDR classified road;

(h) the construction of length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), combined with a length of private means of access track, extending south eastwards off the new street described in sub-paragraph (d), running on the south west side of the NDR classified road; and

(i) the creation of woodland and grassland areas around the Airport Roundabout.

Work No. 12

(12) Within the area identified as Work No. 12 on the Works Plan Sheet 6 of 12, Sheet 7 of 12 and Sheet 8 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 2,755 metres length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (11)(c), extending south eastwards, then eastwards, then north eastwards, towards the North Walsham Road Roundabout described in paragraph (13)(b);

(b) the construction of a new street and bridge crossing of the NDR classified road, to the east of the existing C246 Buxton Road;

(c) the improvement and realignment, by widening on its east side of its carriageway and verges, of a 240-metre length of the C246 Buxton Road on its northerly approach to the new street described in sub-paragraph (b), including the incorporation within its western boundary of a bridleway and pedestrian path connection between the easterly termination point of the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (g) and running down its west side to the junction of Beeston Lane (U57187), and of the layout of internal access ways leading to the existing private means of access to Nos. 318 to 324 (evens) Buxton Road and to the electricity substation to the west and rear of No. 318 Buxton Road; and the improvement and realignment, by widening on its west and east sides, of the carriageway and verges of a 370-metre length of the C246 Buxton Road on its southerly approach to the new street described in sub-paragraph (b);

(d) the construction of a new street from the southern boundary of Quaker Lane (U57188), 40 metres west of its existing junction with the C246 Buxton Road, south eastwards to its junction with the C246 Buxton Road;

(e) the construction of a length of bridleway, combined with a private means of access track, from those lengths of bridleway and private means of access track described in paragraphs (11)(f) and (11)(g), respectively, running alongside the north east side of the NDR classified road, extending south eastwards to a junction with Quaker Lane (U57188) at its westerly termination point;

(f) the construction of a length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), combined with a length of private means of access track, from that length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot) and private means of access track described in paragraph 11(h), running alongside the south west side of the NDR classified road, extending south eastwards to a junction with the C251 St Faiths Road;

(g) the construction of a bridleway, from its junction with the C251 St Faiths Road and the cycle track (with a right of way on foot) described in sub-paragraph (f), running alongside the south side of the NDR classified road, to connect with the west side of the improved C246 Buxton Road, south of the NDR classified road;

(h) the improvement and realignment of a 30-metre length of Quaker Lane (U57188) to connect with the new street described in sub-paragraph (d);

(i) the improvement and widening of Quaker Lane (U57188), at its westerly termination point to the west of Nos. 1 and 2 Quaker Cottages, by way of the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head on the south side of that street, to the north of the NDR classified road;

(j) the improvement of the C251 St Faiths Road at its northerly termination point, 140 metres south west of Nos. 1 and 2 Quaker Cottages, by way of the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head on the west side of that street, to the south of the NDR classified road;

(k) the construction of a bridleway, from its junction with the improved C246 Buxton Road, on the south side of the NDR classified road, extending eastwards, under the new bridge crossing of the NDR classified road described in sub-paragraph (b), and then extending southwards, alongside the east side of, and connecting with, the improved and realigned C246 Buxton Road, at a point 65 metres generally north of its junction with Beeston Lane (U57187);

(l) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 13) to the north east side of the NDR classified road and to the west of Quaker Farm;

(m) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 13A) to the south side of the NDR classified road and to the south west of Quaker Farm;

(n) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 14), and access to it, to the north side of the NDR classified road and to the east of the improved and realigned C246 Buxton Road;

(o) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 14A), and access to it, to the south side of the NDR classified road and to the east of the improved and realigned C246 Buxton Road;

(p) the construction of a private means of access to the gas governor, off the new street described in sub-paragraph (d); and

(q) the creation of grassland, woodland and scrubland areas to the north side of the NDR classified road and grassland and woodland areas to the south side of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 13

(13) Within the area identified as Work No. 13 on the Works Plan Sheet 8 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (12)(a), extending eastwards to the North Walsham Road Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road, on and to connect with the B1150 North Walsham Road (known as ‘North Walsham Road Roundabout’), incorporating footways and cycle tracks around all four arcs of the roundabout;

(c) the construction of a 45-metre length of the dual carriageway, NDR classified road, extending eastwards from the North Walsham Road Roundabout;

(d) the improvement of the B1150 North Walsham Road, by widening on its east and west sides on its immediate southerly and northerly approaches to the North Walsham Road Roundabout;

(e) the construction of a length of private means of access track, from the east side of the improved B1150 North Walsham Road, 95 metres north of the North Walsham Road Roundabout, running southwards, then eastwards, along the north side of the NDR classified road; and

(f) the creation of grassland and woodland areas around the North Walsham Road Roundabout.

Work No. 14

(14) Within the area identified as Work No. 14 on the Works Plan Sheet 8 of 12 and Sheet 9 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 1,945-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (13)(c), extending eastwards, then south eastwards, towards the Wroxham Road Roundabout described in paragraph (15)(b);

(b) the construction of a length of private means of access track, as a continuation of the length of private means of access described in paragraph (13)(e), extending eastwards alongside the north side of the NDR classified road, to terminate at drainage lagoon No. 17 and with access off that length to drainage lagoon No. 16;

(c) the construction of a length of bridleway, from the northern (90 degree) corner of Beeston Lane (U57186), extending northwards, and combined with a private means of access track along that northerly running length, then eastwards, alongside the south side of the NDR classified road, to a junction with the north west side of the improved A1151 Wroxham Road, 80 metres south west of the Wroxham Road Roundabout;

(d) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 16) to the north of the NDR classified road, 170 metres north east of North Park Cottage;

(e) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 17), including permanent wet area, to the north of the NDR classified road, 200 metres north east of the 90 degree corner of Beeston Lane (U57186); and

(f) the creation of grassland and woodland areas to the north side of this length of the NDR classified road and grassland, woodland and scrubland areas to the south side of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 15

(15) Within the area identified as Work No. 15 on the Works Plan Sheet 9 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (14)(a), extending south eastwards to the Wroxham Road Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road, on and to connect with the A1151 Wroxham Road (known as ‘Wroxham Road Roundabout’), incorporating the construction of footways and cycle tracks around the west, north and east arcs of the roundabout;

(c) the construction of a 45-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending south eastwards from the Wroxham Road Roundabout;

(d) the improvement, by widening on its south east and north west sides, of 120-metre lengths of the A1151 Wroxham Road on its north easterly and south westerly approaches to the Wroxham Road Roundabout;

(e) the construction of a length of bridleway, as a continuation of the bridleway described in paragraph (14)(c), extending south westwards to a junction with the north west side of the improved A1151 Wroxham Road, 120 metres south west of the Wroxham Road Roundabout;

(f) the construction of a length of bridleway, from the south east side of the improved A1151 Wroxham Road, extending north eastwards, then skirting the south arc of the Wroxham Road Roundabout, to continue south eastwards alongside the west side of the NDR classified road;

(g) the construction of two private means of access, to the sewage works and the springs, off the north arc of the Wroxham Road Roundabout;

(h) the construction of a private means of access track off the south arc of the Wroxham Road Roundabout; and

(i) the creation of grassland and woodland areas around the Wroxham Road Roundabout.

Work No. 16

(16) Within the area identified as Work No. 16 on the Works Plan Sheet 9 of 12 and Sheet 10 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 1,655-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (15)(c), extending south westwards towards the Salhouse Road Roundabout described in paragraph (17)(b);

(b) the construction of a private means of access track, off the C258 Green Lane West, lying to the south of The Close, extending south westwards and terminating at drainage lagoons No. 18 and No. 18A and the pumping station;

(c) the construction of a bridleway, from the junction of Newman Road (U57490) with Long’s Crescent (U57852), extending south westwards to the west side of the NDR classified road, combined with part of the private means of access track described in sub-paragraph (d), including the construction of a bridge to carry the bridleway and the private means of access track across the NDR classified road;

(d) the construction of a private means of access track, from the junction of Newman Road (U57490) with Long’s Crescent (U57852), extending south westwards, then generally westwards, and combined with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (c) over its first 265-metre length, for 550 metres, and with three main access track spurs leading off it;

(e) the construction of a length of bridleway, as a continuation to the bridleway described in paragraph (15)(f), running alongside the west side of the NDR classified road, to connect with the Newman Track bridleway and private means of access bridge;

(f) the construction of a length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), from the junction with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (c), running alongside the west side of the NDR classified road, extending south eastwards towards the Salhouse Road Roundabout;

(g) the construction of a bat underpass, combined with a drainage culvert, under the NDR classified road, west of Sir Edward Stacey Road (U57538), including the provision of a natural flow ditch running from the eastern end of the culvert;

(h) the demolition of Gazebo Farm and Hall Farm buildings;

(i) the creation of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 18), including permanent wet area, to the east side of this length of the NDR classified road and 210 metres north west of Sir Edward Stracey Road (U57358);

(j) the creation of a natural flow ditch to the south and west of drainage lagoon No. 18;

(k) the creation of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 18A) to the east side of this length of the NDR classified road and to the north of drainage lagoon No. 18;

(l) the creation of a flood plain compensatory storage area (No. 18B) to the east of this length of the NDR classified road and to the south of drainage lagoon No. 18;

(m) the provision of ecological ponds to the west of this length of the NDR classified road and to north west of Newman Road overbridge; and

(n) the creation of grassland and woodland areas to the east side of this length of the NDR classified road and grassland, woodland and scrubland areas to the west side of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 17

(17) Within the area identified as Work No. 17 on the Works Plan Sheet 10 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (16)(a), extending south eastwards to the Salhouse Road Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road, on and to connect with, the C283 Salhouse Road (known as ‘Salhouse Road Roundabout’), incorporating the construction of footways and cycle tracks around the north, south and east arcs of the Salhouse Road Roundabout;

(c) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending south eastwards from the Salhouse Road Roundabout;

(d) the improvement, by widening on its north west and south east sides, of a 175-metre length of the C283 Salhouse Road on its south westerly approach to the Salhouse Road Roundabout and of a 70-metre length on its north easterly approach to the Salhouse Road Roundabout, and the improvement, by widening on its south east side only, of a further 120-metre length of the C283 Salhouse Road, extending south westwards from a point 20 metres south west of its junction with the carriageway of the C258 Green Lane West/Green Lane East, and of a 55-metre length extending south westwards from a point 70 metres south west of its junction with the Salhouse Road Roundabout;

(e) the construction of a length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), as a continuation of the cycle track described in paragraph (16)(f), extending south eastwards, around the west arc of the Salhouse Road Roundabout, then south westwards to a junction with the north west side of the improved C283 Salhouse Road, 60 metres south west of the Salhouse Road Roundabout; and

(f) the creation of grassland and woodland areas around the Salhouse Road Roundabout.

Work No. 18

(18) Within the area identified as Work No. 18 on the Works Plan Sheet 10 of 12 and Sheet 11 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 1,205-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (17)(c), extending south eastwards to and including the construction of a new roundabout junction (known as ‘Plumstead Road Roundabout South’), 310 metres south east of the NDR classified road crossing of the Norwich to Cromer and Sheringham Railway line, and extending 45 metres southwards of that roundabout junction;

(b) the improvement of the C258 Broad Lane, on its south west side, opposite the property ‘Leighton House’, by the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at that point; and of the undertaking of other landscaping and verge works across the north west junction of the C258 Broad Lane/C874 Plumstead Road 90 metres to the south east of that turning head, which is to provide the physical works of closure at that junction;

(c) the improvement, by widening on its south east side, of a 420-metre length of the C874 Plumstead Road extending south westwards from a point 20 metres south west of its junction with the C258 Broad Lane, including the construction of a footway and cycle track within the north western boundary of that length of improved street and the construction of a roundabout junction (known as ‘Plumstead Road Roundabout North’) on, and as part of the improvement of, the C874 Plumstead Road, at a point 220 metres south west of its junction with the C258 Broad Lane;

(d) the construction of a new street between the Plumstead Road Roundabout North and the Plumstead Road Roundabout South;

(e) the construction of a bridge to carry the NDR classified road over the C874 Plumstead Road;

(f) the construction of a bridleway, combined with the private means of access described in sub-paragraph (g) for its first 90 metres length, running along the west side of the Norwich to Cromer and Sheringham railway line, from a point on the C874 Plumstead Road just west of the gas compound, extending north westwards, then north eastwards, then northwards, to a junction with the C258 Green Lane East;

(g) the construction of a private means of access, combined with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (f) for its first 90-metre length, from the C874 Plumstead Road just west of the gas compound, extending north westwards, then north eastwards, then north westwards, running along the south west side of the NDR classified road;

(h) the construction of a bridleway, from the south east side of the improved C874 Plumstead Road, opposite ‘Ladoma’, extending south westwards, along the south east side of the improved C874 Plumstead Road, then southwards, along the east side of the street described in sub-paragraph (d), then skirting the east arc of the Plumstead Road Roundabout South, then extending 45 metres southwards of that roundabout junction, along the east side of the NDR classified road;

(i) the construction of a 110–metre length of private means of access, running westwards, then northwards, off the west arc of the Plumstead Road Roundabout South;

(j) the construction of a 75-metre length of private means of access, running eastwards off the new street described in sub-paragraph (d);

(k) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 19), and access to it, to the east side of this length of the NDR classified road and 250 metres south west of the C283 Salhouse Road/C258 Green Lane East junction;

(l) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 20), and access to it, to the east side of this length of the NDR classified road and 370 metres south of the C283 Salhouse Road/C258 Green Lane East junction;

(m) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 21), and access to it, to the east side of the Plumstead Road Roundabout North and 160 metres west of the C874 Plumstead Road/C258 Broad Lane junction;

(n) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 22), and access to it, to the north side of the Plumstead Road Roundabout South and 300 metres south west of the C874 Plumstead Road/C258 Broad Lane junction; and

(o) the creation of grassland and woodland areas adjoining and within the junction works described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), and on the east and west sides of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 19

(19) Within the area identified as Work No. 19 on the Works Plan Sheet 10 or 12, the construction of a new bridge to carry the NDR classified road over the Norwich to Cromer and Sheringham Railway line, including drainage works, earthworks, pavement works, kerbing and paved area works, signing and road marking works, safety barrier works, fencing works, landscaping works and other works associated with the construction of that bridge component of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 20

(20) Within the area identified as Work No. 20 on the Works Plan Sheet 11 of 12 and Sheet 12 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 2,015-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, extending from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph (18)(a), southwards, then south eastwards, towards the Business Park Roundabout described in paragraph (21)(b), including the construction of northbound and southbound lay-bys on this length of the NDR classified road, immediately east of drainage lagoon No. 24;

(b) the improvement, by widening on both its north and south sides, of the C442 Middle Road on its 310-metre length easterly approach, and 190-metre length westerly approach to its bridge crossing of the NDR classified road, together with the construction of a bridge to carry its 75-metre realigned length, between the two previously mentioned lengths, over the NDR classified road, and incorporating a bridleway and pedestrian path within its southern embankment improvement, west of the NDR classified road, to connect with the new bridleway described in sub-paragraph (k);

(c) the improvement, by widening on its north side, of a length of Low Road (U59392) immediately to the east of the NDR classified road, by way of the construction of a turning head at what is to be its western termination point on the east side of the NDR classified road;

(d) the improvement, by widening on its north side, of a length of Low Road (U59392) immediately to the east of its junction with Green Lane (U59278), by way of the construction of a turning head at what is to be its eastern termination point on the west side of the NDR classified road;

(e) the improvement, by widening on its south side, of a length of Smee Lane (U59400), at a point 180 metres east of its junction with the Green Lane (U59278)/C832 Cranley Road/C830 Broadland Way roundabout junction, by way of the construction of a turning head at what is to be its eastern termination point on the west side of the NDR classified road;

(f) the improvement, by widening on its south side, of a length of Smee Lane (U59400) immediately to the east of the NDR classified road, by way of the construction of a turning head at what is to be its western termination point on the east side of the NDR classified road;

(g) the construction of a length of bridleway, as a continuation of the bridleway described in paragraph (18)(h), running southwards alongside the east side of the NDR classified road, to a junction with the C442 Middle Road (U59400);

(h) the construction of a new private means of access to Oaks Farm;

(i) the construction of a bridleway, from the C442 Middle Road (U59400), running southwards alongside the east side of the NDR classified road, to a junction with Smee Lane (U59400);

(j) the construction of a cycle track (with a right of way on foot), from the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (i), at Smee Lane (U59400), combined with a private means of access track over a 185-metre length to lagoon No. 25, running south eastwards alongside the east side of the NDR classified road, towards the Business Park Roundabout;

(k) the construction of a bridleway running south eastwards alongside the west side of the NDR classified road, from the C442 Middle Road to a junction with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (m) and having a junction part way along its length with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (l);

(l) the construction of a bridleway, combined with a private means of access track to various premises along that length, along stopped up Low Road (U59392), from the turning head on Low Road (U59392), immediately east of Green Lane (U59278), running eastwards to a junction with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (k);

(m) the construction of a bridleway, combined with part of the private means of access track described in sub-paragraph (n), from the westerly turning head on Smee Lane (U59400), running eastwards to a junction with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (k);

(n) the construction of a private means of access track, combined in part with the bridleway described in sub-paragraph (m), from the westerly turning head on Smee Lane (U59400), running eastwards to and including an access turning head to be constructed immediately to the west of the NDR classified road;

(o) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 23), and access to it, to the east side of the NDR classified road 120 metres south west of the junction of the C442 Middle Road with Toad Lane (U59284);

(p) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 24), and access to it, to the west side of the NDR classified road 120 metres east of the Nursery outbuildings located north off Smee Lane (U59400);

(q) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 25), and access to it, east of the NDR classified road and 160 metres to the north of the Business Park Roundabout; and

(r) the creation of grassland and woodland areas to the east and west sides of this length of the NDR classified road.

Work No. 21

(21) Within the area identified as Work No. 21 on the Works Plan Sheet 12 of 12 the construction of a new junction (known as ‘Postwick Hub Junction’) to link the dual carriageway NDR classified road described in paragraph 20(a) with the A47 Trunk Road, comprising—

(a) the construction of a 50-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road from that length of the NDR classified road described in paragraph 20(a), extending south eastwards to the Business Park Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a roundabout junction as part of the NDR classified road, at the south east end of the NDR classified road described in sub-paragraph (a) (known as ‘Business Park Roundabout’);

(c) the construction of a 550-metre length of the dual carriageway NDR classified road, from the Business Park Roundabout, south westwards to a new roundabout on the north side of the A47 Trunk Road (known as ‘Postwick North East Roundabout’);

(d) the construction of the Postwick North East Roundabout at the south west end of the NDR classified road described in sub-paragraph (c);

(e) the construction of a new bifurcated A47 Trunk Road eastbound diverge slip road, from a point on the eastbound carriageway of the A47 Trunk Road 250 metres generally east of where the A47 Trunk Road crosses over the Norwich to Yarmouth and Lowestoft Railway line, generally eastwards to connect with the Postwick North East Roundabout and with the northbound carriageway of the NDR classified road;

(f) the construction of a new A47 Trunk Road eastbound merge slip road, from the Postwick North East Roundabout, generally eastwards to connect with the eastbound carriageway of the A47 Trunk Road 125 metres west of the private access to ‘The Grange’;

(g) the construction of a 300-metre length of the single carriageway NDR classified road, and a new bridge crossing of the A47 Trunk Road (known as ‘New Postwick Bridge’), incorporating an easterly footway and cycle track along its length, from the Postwick North East Roundabout, south westwards to the junction of the A1042 Yarmouth Road, in the vicinity of the existing and proposed Postwick Park and Ride sites;

(h) the improvement of the A1042 Yarmouth Road, by the construction of a signalised junction (known as ‘Park and Ride Signalised Junction’), to replace the existing roundabout on the A1042 Yarmouth Road at the existing Postwick Park and Ride site;

(i) the improvement of the A1042 Yarmouth Road, over a 630-metre length east from the signalised junction described in sub-paragraph (h), including the provision of its tie-in with the new signalised junction and, along its northern verge, the construction of a new footway and cycle track eastwards to its junction with the C440 Church Road;

(j) bridge, carriageway and verge alterations to the existing A1042 Yarmouth Road bridge over the A47 Trunk Road, including replacement of the bridge parapets, remodelling of its carriageway to provide three, 3 metre wide lanes (2 southbound and 1 northbound), the construction of a footway and cycle track within the widened west side of the bridge, and the construction of a new vertical retaining northern bridge abutment, to replace the existing sloping paved embankment;

(k) the construction of a 550-metre length single carriageway link road (known as ‘Broadland Gate Link’), from the Business Park Roundabout, westwards to the C829/C830 Broadland Way/C831 Peachman Way roundabout, incorporating the construction of a new roundabout (known as ‘Broadland Gate Roundabout’) and a 15-metre length southwards stub connection (for future access connection to the internal road layout proposed to serve the proposed Broadland Gate mixed commercial development), 310 metres along its length west of the Business Park Roundabout;

(l) the improvement of the east arc of the C829/C830 Broadland Way/C831 Peachman Way roundabout, to provide the tie-in connection with the Broadland Gate Link described in sub-paragraph (k) and to part realign the southbound entry through the roundabout from the C831 Peachman Way;

(m) alterations to the existing Postwick North West Roundabout, comprising the construction of a 14-metre eastwards stub connection (for the provision of future access to the proposed Broadland Gate development), and its widening on its south arc to incorporate carriageway alterations resulting from the removal of its connection with the A47 Trunk Road diverge slip road which is to be stopped up, together with the construction of a footway and cycle track connection across the north easterly connection point of the A47 Trunk Road diverge slip road which is to be removed;

(n) the construction of a length of cycle track (with a right of way on foot), as a continuation of the cycle track described paragraph 20(j), running south, around the east side of the Business Park Roundabout, then continuing south westwards to a junction with the Postwick North East Roundabout;

(o) the construction of a cycle track (with a right of way on foot), from the eastbound carriageway of the A47 Trunk Road to the Postwick North West Roundabout;

(p) the construction of a private means of access from the Postwick North East Roundabout running eastwards to ‘The Grange’, and along its length providing access to drainage lagoon No. 30;

(q) the construction of a length of private means of access (continuing the existing length of access as extends off the C829 Broadland Way), running alongside the north side of the new A47 Trunk Road eastbound diverge slip road, to Heath Farm;

(r) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 26) west of the Broadland Gate Roundabout and to the east of the C829/C830 Broadland Way/C831 Peachman Way roundabout;

(s) the construction of 1 wide infiltration swale (No. 27) within the west side of the NDR classified road, between the Postwick North East Roundabout and the Business Park Roundabout;

(t) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 28), and access to it, to the west of the Postwick North East Roundabout, to the south of the new A47 Trunk Road eastbound diverge slip road, and to the north of the A47 Trunk Road eastbound carriageway;

(u) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 29) to the north east of the A1042 Yarmouth Road Park and Ride Signalised Junction;

(v) the construction of 1 drainage lagoon (No. 30) to the east of the Postwick North East Roundabout and to the north of the new A47 Trunk Road eastbound merge slip road; and

(w) the creation of grassland, woodland and scrubland areas adjoining and within the Postwick Hub Junction.

Associated Development

Development which, in accordance with a direction made by the Secretary of State for Transport on 9th August 2013 under section 35 of the 2008 Act(2), is associated to development for which development consent is required, comprising—

Work No. 22

(22) Within the area identified as Work No. 22 on the Works Plan Sheet 9 of 12—

(a) the construction of a 95-metre length of single carriageway road, from a junction with the C258 Green Lane West 115 metres south east of its existing junction with the A1151 Wroxham Road, generally north westwards to a junction with the A1151 Wroxham Road;

(b) the improvement, by widening and realignment on its west side, of a 62-metre length of the C258 Green Lane West, from the south easterly connection point of, and so as to provide a tie-in with, the new street described in sub-paragraph (a);

(c) the improvement, by widening, of a 15-metre length of the C258 Green Lane West at its junction with the A1151 Wroxham Road, by way of the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at that point (at which its existing junction with the A1151 Wroxham Road is to be closed); and

(d) the improvement of a 160-metre length of the A1151 Wroxham Road south west of, and a 160-metre length north east of, the junction of the new street described in sub-paragraph (a), including widening and verge alterations along parts of that length, and at the point of the junction of the A1151 with the existing C258 Green Lane West landscaping and verge works to provide the physical works of closure of that junction.

Work No. 23

(23) Within the area identified as Work No. 23 on the Works Plan Sheet 11 of 12, street improvement works over a 750-metre length of the C874 Plumstead Road, south westwards from a point 230 metres north east of its junction with Broadland Drive (U51073), and over a 20-metre length of Broadland Drive (U51073) from its junction with the C874 Plumstead Road, at Thorpe End, including the construction of a mini-roundabout at the junction of the C874 Plumstead Road with Broadland Drive (U51073), and the construction of a footway and cycle track within the northern verge of the C874 Plumstead Road along the frontages of No. 15 Percy Howes Close and Nos. 49-63 (odds) Plumstead Road.

Work No. 24

(24) Within the area identified as Work No. 24 on the Works Plan Sheet 8 of 12—

(a) the improvement of an 80-metre length of the B1150 North Walsham Road south of, and a 78-metre length north of, its junction with the C249 Rackheath Lane, incorporating verge alterations along parts of those lengths, including at the point of its junction with the existing C249 Rackheath Lane landscaping and verge works which are to provide the physical works of closure of that junction, together with the provision of a widened filter lane from the C249 Crostwick Lane to the northbound lane of the B1150 North Walsham Road;

(b) the improvement, by widening, of a 15-metre length of the C249 Rackheath Lane at its junction with the B1150 North Walsham Road, by way of the construction of a cul-de-sac turning head at that point (at which its existing junction with the B1150 North Walsham Road is to be closed); and

(c) the formation of a private means of access for the Wroxham Estate between the C249 Rackheath Lane and the B1150 North Walsham Road.

Work No. 25

(25) Within the areas covered by Works Plan Sheet 2 of 12, the diversion of 435 metres of National Grid gas transmission pipeline, so that it crosses the NDR classified road at some 90 degrees rather than at an oblique angle.

Work No. 26

(26) Within the areas covered by Works Plans Sheets 1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 of 12, provision of bat gantries and bat houses at the following locations—

(a) the construction of a bat gantry crossing the NDR classified road, 200 metres east of the Fakenham Road Roundabout;

(b) the construction of a bat gantry crossing the NDR classified road, 390 metres south east of the Drayton Lane Roundabout;

(c) the construction of a bat gantry crossing the NDR classified road, 100 metres east of drainage lagoon No. 13A;

(d) the construction of a bat gantry crossing the NDR classified road, 600 metres east of the North Walsham Road Roundabout;

(e) the construction of a bat gantry crossing the NDR classified road, 1,000 metres east of the North Walsham Road Roundabout;

(f) the construction of 1 bat house at Gazebo Farm and 1 bat house at Hall Farm;

(g) the construction of a bat gantry crossing the NDR classified road, 450 metres south of the Plumstead Road Roundabout South; and

(h) the construction of a bat gantry crossing the NDR classified road, 500 metres north of the Business Park Roundabout.

And in connection with the carrying out of any of the numbered works such further development within the Order limits as may comprise—

(i) drainage works, earthworks, pavement works, kerbing and paved area works, signing and road marking works, safety barrier works, fencing works, landscaping works and other works integral to or otherwise incidental to the construction of the NDR classified road and to the construction or improvement of other streets, junctions, roundabouts, structures, private means of access and other associated development;

(ii) alteration of the layout of any street permanently or temporarily, including but not limited to increasing the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing the width of any kerb, footway, cycle track or verge within the street; altering the level or increasing the width of any such kerb, footway, cycle track or verge; reducing the width of the carriageway of the street; and provision of turning heads;

(iii) ramps, means of access, field accesses, footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks, embankments, viaducts, aprons, abutments, shafts, foundations, retaining walls, drainage, wing walls, street lighting, fencing and culverts;

(iv) street works, including breaking up or opening a street, or any sewer, drain or tunnel under it; tunnelling or boring under a street; works to place or maintain apparatus in a street, works to alter the position of apparatus, including mains, sewers, drains and cables;

(v) works to divert, alter, or other works to, apparatus including mains, sewers, drains and cables;

(vi) works to alter the course of, or otherwise interfere with, a watercourse other than a navigable watercourse;

(vii) landscaping and other works, including the provision of hedgerows, to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised development, including fencing and other boundary treatments;

(viii) works for the benefit or protection of land affected by the authorised development;

(ix) works required for the strengthening, improvement, maintenance, or reconstruction of any streets;

(x) the provision of bat boxes, bat gantries, newt fencing, badger fencing and boxes for other wildlife; and

(xi) such other works, including contractor’s compounds, working sites, storage areas, temporary top soil storage areas, and works of demolition, as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of or in connection with the construction or maintenance of the authorised development and which fall within the scope of the environmental impact assessment.

(1)

Section 35 was substituted by section 26(2) of the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27).

(2)

Section 35 was substituted by section 26(2) of the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27).