5.—(1) The licence holder must submit a method statement, for approval by the MMO following consultation with the Environment Agency, at least 6 weeks prior to the commencement of any licensed activity.
(2) The method statement must include the following details—
(a)the detailed construction methodology to be employed by the licence holder in carrying out the licensed activity; and
(b)a programme of works including timings and durations, method of delivery of material to site and plant to be used during the works.
(3) The licence holder must not commence the licensed activity until the MMO has approved in writing the submitted method statement.
(4) The licensed activity must be carried out in accordance with the approved method statement, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the MMO.