The East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016

Articles 2(1) and 3

SCHEDULE 1 E+W+S AUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT

PART 1 E+W+S NSIP 1: THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAIL FREIGHT INTERCHANGE

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 in force at 2.2.2016, see art. 1

In the County of Leicestershire and the District of North West Leicestershire

Works No. 1 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 1—

The construction of a new railway line from the rail freight terminal (Works No. 2) to connect with the existing Castle Donington branch freight only railway line to the north of Lockington, the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4D), including—

(a) construction of a new railway track and associated rail infrastructure;

(b) formation of new railway embankments and all necessary earthworks;

(c) the construction of a railway overbridge to cross Main Street, Lockington and all necessary superstructures and substructures including footings, abutments and wingwalls;

(d) new arrival and departure rail tracks adjacent to the existing railway;

(e) the alteration of the existing railway infrastructure including points and signals; and

(f) diversion of public footpath L83 as shown on the access and rights of way plans (Document 2.3A).

Works No. 2 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 2—

The construction of a rail freight terminal and rail tracks to connect with the rail tracks described in Works No. 1, the general arrangement of which is shown on the Illustrative Rail Interchange Drawings (Document 2.12A), including—

(a) the construction of an intermodal rail freight loading and unloading terminal including but not exclusively—

(i) rail sidings to load and unload freight;

(ii) freight storage areas; and

(iii) gantry cranes and reach stackers;

(b) earthworks to achieve a terminal plateau;

(c) rail tracks and associated rail infrastructure;

(d) security fencing;

(e) cripple sidings, rail freight terminal refuelling and maintenance areas;

(f) terminal entry and exit barriers, loading lanes, internal roads, gatehouses and parking areas;

(g) rail freight terminal administrative building including staff and visitor welfare facilities;

(h) storage and workshop buildings; and

(i) fuelling facility.

Works No. 3 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 3—

(1) The construction of rail served warehousing (including ancillary offices) and buildings within the area annotated as Zones A1 to A6 on the parameters plans (Document 2.10), including—

(a) construction of development plateaus;

(b) earthworks to provide development plateaus;

(c) warehouses and ancillary buildings in accordance with the parameters specified on the parameters plans (Document 2.10);

(d) service yards and vehicle parking;

(e) vehicle and pedestrian access routes;

(f) solar energy provision;

(g) vehicle maintenance units;

(h) container storage; and

(i) ancillary buildings.

(2) The demolition of existing farmhouse and associated outbuildings.

Works No. 4 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 4—

The construction of an intermodal plateau on the area annotated as Zone B on the parameters plans (Document 2.10), including—

(a) earthworks to provide a plateau;

(b) open-air hard paved storage area;

(c) the construction of a vehicular access; and

(d) ancillary buildings including staff welfare facilities.

Works No. 5 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 5—

(1) The construction of on site infrastructure including—

(a) principal on site private access roads;

(b) roundabout junctions;

(c) access to the site from the A453 connecting to Works No. 8;

(d) footways; and

(e) permissive cycle tracks.

(2) The construction of a bus interchange including—

(a) bus stops and bus stands;

(b) bus interchange buildings; and

(c) ancillary infrastructure to serve the bus interchange.

(3) Advertisements located within the areas indicated and in accordance with the parameters and locations shown (as S1 and S2) on the parameters plans (Document 2.10B).

Works No. 6 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 6—

(1) The provision of landscaping including—

(a) soft landscaping surrounding the development comprising Works No. 1 (part), 2, 3 and 4;

(b) earthworks (including retaining structures) to create screening bunds;

(c) basins for surface water attenuation (including flood alleviation related drainage infrastructure);

(d) physical works for the provision of new and diverted footpaths, bridleways, and permissive cycle tracks;

(e) boundary treatments (including fencing);

(f) habitat creation; and

(g) retention of existing woodland.

(2) Alterations to emergency accesses to the airport.

(3) Advertisements located within the areas indicated and in accordance with the parameters and locations shown (as S1 and S2), on the parameters plans (Document 2.10B).

PART 2 E+W+S NSIP 2: THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HIGHWAY

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 1 Pt. 2 in force at 2.2.2016, see art. 1

In the County of Leicestershire and the District of North West Leicestershire

Works No. 7 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 7—

(1) The provision of the A50 (eastbound) to M1 (southbound) and Junction 24 interchange works, the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A), including—

(a) construction of new A50 to M1 southbound/Junction 24 interchange link roads (part);

(b) a new private access and haul route from the existing quarry to Junction 24 and an adjacent cycle track;

(c) construction of new bridges and retaining walls; and

(d) construction of surface water attenuation basins.

(2) The alteration of Warren Lane north of the A50 referred to in paragraph (1).

(3) The siting of a stock piling area for topsoil and subsoil material.

(4) The construction of temporary haul roads.

PART 3 E+W+S NSIP 3: THE ALTERATION OF EXISTING HIGHWAYS

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 1 Pt. 3 in force at 2.2.2016, see art. 1

In the County of Leicestershire and the District of North West Leicestershire

Works No. 8 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 8—

(1) The carrying out of the M1 Junction 24A, A50, Warren Lane bridge works, the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A), including:

(a) removal of the existing roundabout on the A50;

(b) site clearance and excavation works;

(c) new highway to connect the existing highway A50 with—

(i) the new highway described in Works No. 7; and

(ii) the existing M1 southbound diverging at Junction 24A as described in Works No. 13(2); and

(d) realignment of existing kerblines over the existing M1 Warren Lane overbridge.

(2) The carrying out of works to the existing A50, the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A), including—

(a) removal of existing junctions and access on the A50 north / west bound carriageway, between the A50 and Church Street, Main Street, Hilton Hotel and private farm access;

(b) alterations to the existing A50 east / southbound carriageway to form a two lane single carriageway local access road;

(c) demolition of the existing A50 east / southbound bridge over the former Main Street / Rookery Lane carriageway;

(d) demolition of former BT repeater station;

(e) demolition of existing bridge taking the former Main Street / Rookery Lane carriageway north of Lockington over a tributary of the Lockington Brook;

(f) demolition of a culvert where Main Street north of Lockington crosses a tributary of the Lockington Brook;

(g) alterations to the access to the Hilton Hotel;

(h) removal of abnormal load bay;

(i) removal of the footway on the west side of the A50 between Church Street and Main Street; and

(j) general improvements to the existing footway and cycle track on the east side of the A50 between M1 Junction 24 and Main Street / Rookery Lane.

(3) The carrying out of works to the existing A453, the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Documents 2.4A and 2.4B), including—

(a) alterations to Junction 24 of the M1 motorway including the provision of a segregated left turn lane from the A453 northbound to A50 north / westbound;

(b) widening and signalisation of the A453 south / westbound approach to Junction 24; and

(c) alterations to the layout of the circulatory carriageway at Junction 24 of the M1 motorway.

(4) Works to the existing A453 / Ashby Road junction to create a signalised roundabout providing access to the main site and the proposed A6 Kegworth Bypass (Works No. 11) the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4B) including the removal of the existing carriageway and construction of new carriageway and the stopping up of public footpath L45 as shown on the access and rights of way plan (Document 2.3E).

(5) Provision of access to the existing pylon and other utility assets as shown indicatively on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A).

PART 4 E+W+S ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 1 Pt. 4 in force at 2.2.2016, see art. 1

Associated development within the meaning of section 115(2) (development for which consent may be granted) of the 2008 Act comprising— E+W+S

In the County of Leicestershire and the District of North West Leicestershire

Works No. 9 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 9—

The provision of landscaping including—

(a) soft landscaping surrounding the development comprising part of Works No. 8 and 13;

(b) earthworks including creation of screening bunds;

(c) basins for surface water attenuation;

(d) boundary treatments (including fencing); and

(e) habitat creation.

Works No. 10 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 10—

(1) Alterations to Diseworth Lane the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A).

(2) Alterations to Church Street the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A) including the construction of a vehicle turning head.

(3) The carrying out of the Main Street realignment works underneath and to the south of the new railway line (Works No. 1) the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A) including—

(a) lowering of the existing former Main Street / Rookery Lane carriageway to provide a local highway to provide access to Lockington; and

(b) the construction of footways and cycle track.

(4) The construction of a diversion to public footpath L73 as shown on the access and rights of way plans (Document 2.3A) to join the proposed footway / cycle track link to be constructed within Works No. 7.

Works No. 11 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works No. 11—

(1) The construction of a new highway linking the A453 to the A6, bypassing the village of Kegworth, (to be known as the Kegworth Bypass), the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4C), including—

(a) the provision of a new roundabout on the existing A6 highway;

(b) new junction to connect with Whatton Road;

(c) drainage swales;

(d) a new bridge over the M1 motorway;

(e) a cattle creep;

(f) the alteration and diversion of existing public footpaths L45A, L54 and L64 as shown the access and rights of way plans (Document 2.3E and 2.3F); and

(g) the construction of a shared use footway and cycle track.

(2) Realignment of Whatton Road to the north and south of the Kegworth Bypass.

(3) The carrying out of the Kegworth Bypass (west) highway drainage works, the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4C), including—

(a) construction of highway drainage conveyance systems connecting the western part of Kegworth Bypass (Works No. 11(1)) to a watercourse immediately south of Kegworth village; and

(b) the clearing of and making good to the existing watercourse.

(4) The carrying out of the Kegworth Bypass (east) highway drainage works, the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4C), including construction of an attenuation basin and conveyance system to take highway drainage from the eastern part of the proposed Kegworth Bypass (Works No. 11(1)) to the River Soar.

(5) The provision of the Kegworth Bypass accommodation works including—

(a) removal of existing hedgerows and making good;

(b) minor regrading and adjustments to ground levels; and

(c) construction of new farm tracks.

(6) The construction of a new bus and cycle only link road from the Kegworth Bypass to Ashby Road (to be known as the Ashby Road Bus Link), the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4C), including the formation of a new cycle track from the A453 to Ashby Road following the route of the original road and utilising the existing M1 Ashby Road overbridge.

(7) The demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings.

Works No. 12 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plan as Works No. 12—

The provision of flood alleviation and brook diversion works, the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A and 2.4D), including—

(a) earthworks to provide compensation flood plain;

(b) watercourse diversion works, to take the form of earth open channels;

(c) erosion control features at inlets and outlets;

(d) works to facilitate extension of a railway overbridge over Main Street, Lockington (Works No. 1); and

(e) upgrading existing watercourses.

Works No. 13 E+W+S

Within the area of land described on the works plan as Works No. 13—

(1) Works to the M1 southbound carriageway, the general arrangement of which is shown on the regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A and 2.4B), including—

(a) widening of the M1 southbound carriageway to four lanes between the new merge slip road (Works No. 6(1)) and the existing merge slip road at Junction 24;

(b) construction of a new southbound diverge to Junction 24 and removal of the existing southbound diverge to Junction 24;

(c) alteration to the layout of the southbound merge at Junction 24;

(d) removal of existing gantries; and

(e) erection of new gantries.

(2) Alterations to the M1 southbound to A50 westbound link road at M1 Junction 24A, the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A).

(3) Alterations to the M1 northbound diverge slip road at Junction 24, the general arrangement of which is shown on regulation 6(2) plan (Document 2.4A).

Further works E+W+S

The following further works—

(1) Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works Nos. 1 to 5 the provision of—

(a) weighbridges;

(b) internal estate roads, maintenance accesses and footways;

(c) cycle parking facilities; and

(d) such other minor works as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of or in connection with the construction of the authorised development.

(2) Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works Nos. 1 to 6 and 9 the provision of—

(a) bunds, embankments, swales, landscaping and boundary treatments, earthworks and earthwork retaining structures;

(b) the provision of footways, cycle tracks, permissive cycle tracks, bridleways and footpath linkages;

(c) water supply works, foul drainage provision, foul pumping stations, surface water management systems, balancing ponds (surface and underground), attenuation and culverting;

(d) connections to mains services and provision of utilities infrastructure including primary and secondary substations and pressure reducing stations;

(e) diversion of pipelines and services;

(f) demolition of surface structures;

(g) fencing and boundary treatments;

(h) temporary concrete batching plants;

(i) temporary construction compounds and materials and aggregate store;

(j) lighting;

(k) CCTV; and

(l) such other minor works as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of or in connection with the construction of the authorised development.

(3) Within the area of land described on the works plans as Works Nos. 7, 8 and 10 to 13 the provision of—

(a) site clearance and excavation;

(b) fencing for boundary treatment and noise attenuation;

(c) safety barriers;

(d) surface water drainage works including swales, attenuation and culverting;

(e) ducting;

(f) bunds, embankments, cuttings, landscaping and boundary treatments, earthworks and earthwork retaining structures;

(g) pavements, surface treatments, kerbs and channels;

(h) the provision of footways, cycle tracks, bridleways and footpath linkages;

(i) traffic signs, traffic signals and road markings;

(j) street lighting and electrical equipment;

(k) motorway communications and control equipment;

(l) retaining walls;

(m) diversion of sewers, pipelines, utilities and services;

(n) provision of utilities and services for NSIP 1;

(o) temporary concrete batching plants;

(p) temporary construction compounds and materials and aggregate store;

(q) temporary earthworks material stockpiles; and

(r) such other minor works as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of or in connection with the construction of the authorised development,

all as approved under the provisions of Schedules 19 and 20 (protection of interests).