Removal of temporary bridges and culverts
20.—(1) Within two months of completion of the construction of any specific stage of the authorised development, a watercourse protection plan for the protection of watercourses during the removal of temporary bridges and culverts must be submitted for approval by the relevant planning authority.
(2) Any temporary bridge or culvert required in connection with any stage of the authorised development must be removed within twelve months of completion of the construction of that stage of authorised development for which is was required, in accordance with the approved watercourse protection plan; or such further time as may be approved by the relevant planning authority, in consultation with the Environment Agency or the relevant drainage authority as appropriate.