C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C15C16C19C21C24C26C28C32C30C33C35C39C42C46C51C49C52C53C54C57C59C82C84C107C115C129C133C137C141C145C143C149C153C156C159C162C167C196C204C206C208C211C213C214C217C224C229C231C232C235C239C243C246C247C250C249C252C254C256C258C259C262C267C270C272C275C280C282C286C290C291C293C296C299C298C302C308C312Part III Street works in England and Wales
Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) applied (6.11.2000) by 2000 c. 26, s. 95, Sch. 6 para. 1(3); S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) modified (29.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1348, art. 21(2)
Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) amended (24.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/3627, art. 4(1)
Definition in Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) applied (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130), ss. 71-84, 162-172, 219(1), 223(2), Sch. 6 para. 6(3)(a).
Definition in Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) applied (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 178, 221(1), 225(2), Sch. 22 para. 3(2).
Pt. 3 excluded (16.3.1992) by Avon Weir Act 1992 (c. v), s. 6(3) (with s. 61(1))
Pt. 3 modified (1.1.1993) by Pipelines Act 1962 (c. 58), s. 16(1) (as substituted (1.1.1993) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22), s. 168(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 3 para. 101(3); S.I. 1992/2984, art. 2(2), Sch.2)
Pt. 3 modified (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, s. 4(1)
Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) excluded (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, s. 4(2)
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 4(1)
Pt. 3 applied (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 45(5)(a)
Pt. 3 excluded (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 21(2)
Pt. 3 restricted (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 4(2)
Pt. 3 excluded (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 52, Sch. 15 para. 1(3)
Pt. 3 modified (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 8
Pt. 3 extended (28.7.1998) by 1998 c. iv, s. 3
Pt. 3 applied (27.8.1998) by S.I. 1998/1936, arts. 1, 41, Sch. 10 paras. 2(8), 3(2)
Pt. 3 modified (13.1.1999) by S.I. 1998/3269, art. 4(1)
Pt. 3 modified (2.4.2004) by The Docklands Light Railway (Woolwich Arsenal Extension) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/757), arts. 1, 3(1)
Pt. 3 modified (11.2.2005) by The Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/120), arts. 1, 4(1)(2) (with arts. 65, 66)
Pt. 3 modified (22.3.2005) by The Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/927), art. 3(1)(2) (with art. 51)
Pt. 3 modified (22.7.2005) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1794), arts. 1, 3(1)(2) (with art. 47)
Pt. 3 applied (3.8.2005) by The Greater Manchester (Leigh Busway) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1918), arts. 1, 3(1)
Pt. 3 modified (26.8.2005) by The River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), arts. 1, 8(7) (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29)
Pt. 3 restricted (8.10.2005) by The Leicestershire County Council (Ashby de la Zouch Canal Extension) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2786), arts. 1, 10(3)
Pt. 3 modified (8.10.2005) by The Leicestershire County Council (Ashby de la Zouch Canal Extension) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2786), arts. 1, 9(1)
Pt. 3 modified (25.11.2005) by The Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3105), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 3(5), 15(3))
Pt. 3 applied (11.1.2006) by The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3523), arts. 1, 3(1) (with art. 52)
Pt. 3 modified (22.11.2006) by The Docklands Light Railway (Stratford International Extension) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2905), arts. 1, 3(1)(2) (with art. 43)
Pt. 3 modified (13.12.2006) by The Luton Dunstable Translink Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3118), arts. 1, 3
Pt. 3 modified (28.9.2007) by The London Gateway Logistics and Commercial Centre Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2657), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 19, 28, Sch. 3 para. 13(2))
Pt. 3 modified (16.5.2008) by The London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1261), arts. 1, 6(6) (with arts. 41(1), 45, 54(2), 55, 56, 57, 58(6))
Pt. 3 modified (16.5.2008) by The London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1261), arts. 1, 6(1) (with arts. 41(1), 45, 54(2), 55, 56, 57, 58(6))
Pt. 3 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 3 para. 8
Pt. 3 excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 17 para. 1(3)
Pt. 3 modified (14.10.2008) by The Felixstowe Branch Line and Ipswich Yard Improvement Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2512), arts. 1, 4(1) (with art. 36(3))
Pt. 3 modified (9.6.2009) by The Nottingham Express Transit System Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1300), arts. 1, 4(1)(2) (with Sch. 13 para. 14(2), Sch. 14 para. 19, Sch. 16)
Pt. 3 modified (18.9.2009) by The London Underground (Victoria Station Upgrade) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2364), arts. 1, 3(1)(2)
Pt. 3 modified (1.2.2011) by The River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/41), arts. 1, 3(1) (with art. 51, Sch. 10 paras. 68, 85)
Pt. 3 modified (21.4.2011) by The Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1072), arts. 1, 4(1)
Pt. 3 modified (13.11.2012) by The Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2679), arts. 1, 4(1) (with art. 42(2))
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (9.4.2013) by The Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/648), arts. 1, 9 (with arts. 48, 68, 79)
Pt. 3 modified (22.8.2013) by The Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1933), arts. 1, 3(1)
Pt. 3 modified (6.11.2013) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2587), arts. 1, 4(1)(2) (with arts. 42, 43)
Pt. 3 modified (20.11.2013) by The M1 Junction 10a (Grade Separation) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2808), arts. 1, 8(1)(2)
Pt. 3 modified (9.1.2014) by The National Grid (Kingās Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3200), arts. 1, 9(1)
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (9.1.2014) by The Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3244), arts. 1, 4(9) (with arts. 57, 58, Sch. 11 para. 19)
Pt. 3 modified (9.1.2014) by The Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3244), arts. 1, 4(1)(2) (with arts. 57, 58, Sch. 11 para. 19)
Pt. 3 modified (7.5.2014) by The National Grid (North London Reinforcement Project) OrderĀ 2014 (S.I. 2014/1052), arts. 1, 13(1)
Pt. 3 restricted (6.8.2014) by The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1873), art. 1, Sch. 12 Pt. 2 para. 3 (with arts. 12, 13, Sch. 12 Pt. 1 paras. 6(3), 19, Pt. 2 paras. 3, 6, 13, Pt. 3 para. 5, Pt. 4 para. 4, Pt. 5 para. 4)
Pt. 3 modified (18.9.2014) by The A556 (Knutsford to Bowdon Improvement) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2269), arts. 1, 8(1)(2)
Pt. 3 modified (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), arts. 1, 10(5), 11(4)
Pt. 3 modified (21.10.2014) by The Central Bedfordshire Council (Woodside Link Houghton Regis) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2637), arts. 1, 8(1)(2)
Pt. 3 modified (15.12.2014) by The London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3102), arts. 1, 3(2) (with Sch. 8 para. 45)
Pt. 3 modified (21.4.2015) by The Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/780), arts. 1, 4(1) (with art. 36(2))
Pt. 3 modified (12.1.2016) by The London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2044), arts. 1, 4(1)(2)
Pt. 3 modified (9.2.2016) by The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/49), arts. 1, 11(1) (with art. 32)
Pt. 3 modified (18.2.2016) by The A19/A1058 Coast Road (Junction Improvement) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/73), arts. 1, 8(2) (with art. 37)
Pt. 3 modified (1.6.2016) by The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/547), arts. 1, 10(1)(2) (with arts. 4, 5(3))
Pt. 3 applied (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), arts. 1, 3(1) (with art. 39)
Pt. 3 modified (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), arts. 1, 3(2) (with art. 39)
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), arts. 1, 5(1)(2) (with arts. 46, 47, Sch. 8 para. 2(7), Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))
Pt. 3 modified (23.9.2016) by The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/863), arts. 1, 9(2)
Pt. 3 modified (24.11.2016) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1035), arts. 1, 4(1)(2) (with arts. 43, 44)
Pt. 3 modified (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), s. 70(1), Sch. 4 para. 8(1) (with Sch. 4 para. 8(2))
Pt. 3 excluded (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), s. 70(1), Sch. 33 para. 1(3)
Pt. 3 modified (29.3.2017) by The Glyn Rhonwy Pumped Storage Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/330), arts. 1, 12(1) (with art. 31)
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (24.8.2017) by The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/817), arts. 1, 9(1) (with art. 22)
Pt. 3 modified (5.9.2017) by The London Overground (Barking Riverside Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/830), arts. 1, 3(2) (with Sch. 8 para. 20)
Pt. 3 modified (19.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Buxton Sidings Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1150), arts. 1, 4(1) (with art. 32(2))
Pt. 3 modified (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), arts. 1, 11(1)(2) (with arts. 4, 37)
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 3(2) (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)
Pt. 3 modified (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 3(2) (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), arts. 1, 5(1)(2) (with arts. 58, 59)
Pt. 3 applied (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 1, 4(1) (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))
Pt. 3 modified (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 7(2)
Pt. 3 modified (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 1, 4(1) (with art. 31(2))
Pt. 3 modified (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testo's Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), arts. 1, 9(1)(2) (with arts. 3(3), 5)
Pt. 3 modified (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), arts. 1, 9(1)(2)(8) (with arts. 55, 56)
Pt. 3 modified (25.2.2020) by The Network Rail (East West Rail) (Bicester to Bedford Improvements) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/114), arts. 1, 4(1) (with art. 37(2))
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (27.2.2020) by The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/121), arts. 1, 12(1)(2) (with art. 3(1))
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), arts. 1, 5(1)(2) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)
Pt. 3 modified (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), arts. 1, 9(2) (with arts. 5, 44)
Pt. 3 modified (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 13(1)(2) (with art. 37)
Pt. 3 modified (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 9(1)(2) (with arts. 5, 44)
Pt. 3 modified (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), arts. 1, 9(1)(2) (with art. 5)
Pt. 3 modified (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), arts. 1, 11(1)(2)
Pt. 3 modified (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), arts. 1, 12(1)(2) (with art. 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)
Pt. 3 applied (31.12.2020) by The Network Rail (Cambridgeshire Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1485), arts. 1, 3(1)
Pt. 3 modified (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), arts. 1, 10(1)(2) (with art. 5, Sch. 27 para. 36)
Pt. 3 excluded (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 32 para. 1(3) (with Sch. 32 para. 1(1))
Pt. 3 modified (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 4 paras. 10(1), 14(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 10(2))
Pt. 3 applied (2.12.2021) by The South Humber Bank Energy Centre Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1259), arts. 1, 10(3) (with Sch. 8 para. 48)
Pt. 3 modified (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 3(1)(2) (with art. 55)
Pt. 3 modified (12.5.2022) by The M54 to M6 Link Road Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/475), arts. 1, 9(2)
Notice and co-ordination of works
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C51
An undertaker proposing to begin to execute street works involvingā
a
breaking up or opening the street, or any sewer, drain or tunnel under it, or
b
tunnelling or boring under the street,
shall give not less than 7 working daysā notice (or such other notice as may be prescribed) to the street authority, to any other relevant authority and to any other person having apparatus in the street which is likely to be affected by the works.
2
Different periods of notice may be prescribed for different descriptions of works, F3or in cases where the undertaker has been given notice under section 58(1), and cases may be prescribed in which no notice is required.
3
The notice shall state the date on which it is proposed to begin the works and shall contain such other information as may be prescribed.
C54
Where notice is required to be given under this section, the works shall not be begun without notice or before the end of the notice period, except with the consent of those to whom notice is required to be given.
5
An undertaker who begins to execute any works in contravention of this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding F1level 4 on the standard scale.
6
In proceedings against a person for such an offence it is a defence for him to show that the contravention was attributableā
a
to his not knowing the position, or not knowing of the existence, of another personās apparatus, or
b
to his not knowing the identity or address ofā
i
a relevant authority, or
ii
the person to whom any apparatus belongs,
and that his ignorance was not due to any negligence on his part or to any failure to make inquiries which he ought reasonably to have made.
7
A notice under this section shall cease to have effect if the works to which it relates are not substantially begun before the end of the period of 7 working days (or such other period as may be prescribed) beginning with the starting date specified in the notice, or such further period as may be allowed by those to whom notice is required to be given.
F28
If a notice under this section ceases to have effect the undertaker shall, within such period as may be prescribed, give a notice containing such information as may be prescribed to those to whom the notice under this section was required to be given.
9
An undertaker who fails to give notice in accordance with subsection (8) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) modified (14.3.2002) by The Chester Guided Busway Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/412), arts. 3(1)(2) (with art. 38);
Pt. 3 (ss. 48-106) modified (30.4.2002) by The Docklands Light Railway (Silvertown and London City Airport Extension) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1066), art. 3(1)