52. In this Part of this Schedule the following definitions apply—E+W+S
“adverse effects” means any physical damage to the river caused by the specified work which affects the stability, structure and safety of the river and, without limitation on the scope of that meaning, includes—
the erosion of the bed, banks or walls of the river, or the impairment of the stability of any works or lands forming part of the river;
damage to the walls or banks of the river caused by excessive weight being placed on the river walls;
the silting of the river or the deposit of materials in the river so as to damage the river; and
the pollution of the river;
“engineer” means a professionally qualified engineer (whether an employee of the GYPA or external consultant) appointed by the GYPA for the purpose in question;
“protective work” means a work which is reasonably necessary to minimise adverse effects to the river arising from the construction of the specified work as may be required by the GYPA by notice to the undertaker served not later than 6 months before the commencement of any specified work;
“river” means the river Yare;
“specified work” means so much of the authorised development as may in any way materially affect the river or is situated upon, across, under or over or within 15 metres of the river; and
“works” means the protective works and the authorised development.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 14 para. 52 in force at 15.10.2020, see art. 1