The Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015

Articles 2 & 3

SCHEDULE 1 AUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT

In the County of Cornwall—

A nationally significant infrastructure development as defined in sections 14 and 22(1) of the 2008 Act, comprising:

• Work No.1

  The improvement of 5.15 kilometres of permanent highway by dualling 4.5 kilometres of the A30 trunk road which is currently single carriageway between Temple and Higher Carblake, to include—

  (a)

  the widening and realignment of the existing A30 single carriageway plus climbing lane to a two lane dual 2 all purpose carriageway including maintenance lay-bys, hard strips, central reserve and verges;

  (b)

  the reconfiguration, improvement or adjustment of access to the existing service stations on the eastbound carriageway of the A30 to suit the revised carriageway layout;

  (c)

  the reconfiguration, improvement or adjustment of the access to Higher Carblake;

  (d)

  the reconfiguration, diversion or adjustment of existing Public Rights Of Way (numbers FP/508/1, FP/508/14, and FP/508/15) which abut the existing A30 trunk road within the length of the scheme to suit the new layout;

  (e)

  the construction of a sustainable drainage system (“SuDS”) to accommodate the existing and increased carriageway run–off, to include—

  (i)

  traditional rainwater run-off collection (gullies, fin or carrier drains);

  (ii)

  construction of 3 attenuation basins controlled by flow control devices, down stream defenders and connections into existing outfalls at three positions in the vicinity of Higher Carblake, Pounds Conce and Temple Tor;

  (iii)

  the alteration and improvement of an existing drainage culvert in the vicinity of Pounds Conce and at Temple Tor;

  (iv)

  provision of vehicular and pedestrian access to maintain highway drainage features at each of the three locations; and

  (v)

  landscaping works;

  (f)

  diversion and protection of existing public and private utility apparatus, as required to accommodate the proposed works;

  (g)

  the reconfiguration, improvement, relocation or alteration of private accesses and accesses to common land as required to suit the revised carriageway layout;

  (h)

  the temporary removal of the grade II listed milestone east of Glenavon (Listing ID 1142395); and

  (i)

  other drainage works, earth works, pavement works, kerbing and paved areas works, signing and road marking works, hedging works, safety barrier works, fencing works, landscaping works, mitigation works, accommodation works and other works associated with the construction of Work No. 1.

  Associated development within the meaning of section 115(2) of the 2008 Act, comprising:

• Work No. 2

  The construction of a new grade separated junction located at Cardinham Downs to replace the existing at grade crossing, to include—

  (a)

  the construction of a new overpass bridge structure;

  (b)

  the construction of associated side roads;

  (c)

  the reconfiguration (stopping up) of the existing C class (C0109) road from Whitecross to the A30 Trunk Road at its junction with the A30;

  (d)

  construction of new cattle grids and by-passes;

  (e)

  the reconfiguration, improvement, relocation or alteration of private accesses and accesses to common land as required to suit the revised carriageway layout;

  (f)

  diversion and protection of existing public and private utility apparatus, as required to accommodate the proposed works; and

  (g)

  drainage works, earth works, pavement works, kerbing and paved areas works, signing and road marking works, hedging works, safety barrier works, fencing works, landscaping works, mitigation works, accommodation works and other works associated with the construction of Work No. 2.

• Work No.3

  The construction of a new grade separated junction located at Preeze Cross to replace the existing at grade crossing, to include—

  (a)

  the construction of a new overpass bridge structure;

  (b)

  the reconfiguration of existing or construction of new associated side roads;

  (c)

  the reconfiguration of the junction for Higher Colvannick;

  (d)

  the reconfiguration and relocation of the private access for the South West Water reservoir site connecting it onto the new side road network;

  (e)

  construction of new cattle grids and by-passes;

  (f)

  the construction of a retaining structure to support the South West Water reservoir in the vicinity of Preeze Cross, facilitating the carriageway widening in this area;

  (g)

  the reconfiguration, improvement, relocation or alteration of private accesses and accesses to common land as required to suit the revised carriageway layout;

  (h)

  the reconfiguration, diversion or adjustment of existing Public Rights Of Way (numbers FP/503/16 and FP/508/9) which abut and or cross the existing A30 trunk road within the length of the scheme to suit the new layout;

  (i)

  diversion and protection of existing public and private utility apparatus, as required to accommodate the proposed works; and

  (j)

  drainage works, earth works, pavement works, kerbing and paved areas works, signing and road marking works, hedging works, safety barrier works, fencing works, landscaping works, mitigation works, accommodation works and other works associated with the construction of Work No. 3.

• Work No. 4

  The construction of a new grade separated junction located at Temple Tor to replace the existing at grade crossing, to include—

  (a)

  the construction of a new overpass bridge structure;

  (b)

  the realignment and construction of associated side roads;

  (c)

  construction of new cattle grids;

  (d)

  the reconfiguration, improvement, relocation or alteration of private accesses and accesses to common land as required to suit the revised carriageway layout;

  (e)

  diversion and protection of existing public and private utility apparatus, as required to accommodate the proposed works; and

  (f)

  drainage works, earth works, pavement works, kerbing and paved areas works, signing and road marking works, hedging works, safety barrier works, fencing works, landscaping works, mitigation works, accommodation and other works associated with the construction of Work No. 4.

• Work No. 5

  The reconfiguration and relocation of private accesses to specific properties to redirect these onto the side road network, including—

  (a)

  for Lynhurst in the vicinity of Preeze Cross; and

  (b)

  for Greenbarrow in the vicinity of the Temple Tor junction;

  (c)

  diversion and protection of existing public and private utility apparatus, as required to accommodate the proposed works; and

  (d)

  drainage works, earth works, pavement works, kerbing and paved areas works, signing and road marking works, hedging works, safety barrier works, fencing works, landscaping works, mitigation works, accommodation works and other works associated with the construction of Work No. 5.

• Work No. 6

  The construction of accommodation works associated with the replacement land (as defined in paragraph (3) of article 30 (special category land)) including—

  (a)

  the removal or relocation of existing fencing or hedges or the construction of new fencing or hedges to separate common land from privately owned land or highway as required by the adjustment of common land boundaries and provision of exchange land;

  (b)

  the construction of two culverts to a watercourse at the boundary of the replacement land at Hawks Tor to facilitate access to the land by livestock or agricultural vehicles; and

  (c)

  the construction of a replacement stock corral adjacent to the revised common land boundary between privately owned land and Greenbarrow common;

  and in connection with such works further development within the Order limits consisting of—

  (a)

  ramps, means of access, footpaths and bridleways;

  (b)

  embankments, abutments, foundations, retaining walls, drainage, wing walls, highway lighting, fencing, hedging and culverts;

  (c)

  works to alter the position of apparatus, including mains, sewers, drains and cables;

  (d)

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

  (e)

  landscaping and other works to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised development;

  (f)

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

  (g)

  works required for the strengthening, improvement, maintenance or reconstruction of any streets; and

  (h)

  such other works, including contractor’s compounds, working sites, storage areas and works of demolition, as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of or in connection with the construction of the authorised development,

  and which fall within the scope of the environmental impact assessment.

(1)

Section 22 was substituted by article 3 of S.I. 2013/1883.