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12.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (4), construction and demolition works must not take place except between—
(a)7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays (excluding public holidays); and
(b)7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays (excluding public holidays),
unless otherwise agreed by the relevant planning authority.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the following works are permitted outside the hours referred to in sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)emergency works; and
(b)works which do not cause noise that is audible at the boundary of the Order limits.
(3) Any emergency works carried out under sub-paragraph (2)(a) must be notified to the relevant planning authority within 72 hours of their commencement.
(4) No piling operations may take place after 6 p.m., unless otherwise agreed by the relevant planning authority.
(5) For the purpose of this Requirement, “construction works”—
(a)does not include—
(i)the arrival or departure of personnel on the site;
(ii)on-site briefings or meetings;
(iii)the use of welfare facilities;
(iv)non-intrusive activities, such as electrical installation and internal fit-out works;
(v)archaeological investigations;
(vi)landscaping works; but
(b)includes start up, shut down and deliveries.
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