162.—(1) The HE works must not commence until—
(a)the detailed design of the HE works comprising of the following details has been submitted to and approved by Highways England—
(i)the detailed design information;
(ii)the programme of works;
(iii)details of proposed road space bookings;
(iv)a scheme of traffic management; and
(v)the identity of the contractor and nominated persons;
(b)all necessary temporary traffic regulation measures have been made by the undertaker under article 11(1) or 14(3), or all necessary temporary traffic regulation orders have been made by Highways England;
(c)at least 28 days' notice of the commencement date of the HE works has been given to Highways England in writing, unless otherwise agreed by Highways England.
(2) Highways England must use its best endeavours to notify the undertaker of its approval or, as the case may be, of its disapproval and the grounds of disapproval, within 42 days of the information required by sub-paragraphs (1)(a)(i) to (1)(a)(v) being received by Highways England. Highways England must give reasons for any disapproval and shall not unreasonably delay its approval to the undertaker.
(3) In the event of any disapproval, the undertaker may re-submit the information required by sub-paragraphs (1)(a)(i) to (1)(a)(v) with modifications and Highways England must use its best endeavours to notify the undertaker of its approval or, as the case may be, of its disapproval and the grounds of disapproval, within 42 days of the revised detailed design information being received by Highways England. Highways England must give reasons for any further disapproval and must not unreasonably withhold or delay consent.
(4) The documents and programmes approved under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) may be subsequently amended by agreement between the undertaker and Highways England from time to time, both parties acting reasonably and without delay.
(5) Within 28 days of receipt of a written request by the undertaker and in any event prior to the commencement of the HE works, Highways England must inform the undertaker of the identity of the person who will act as the point of contact on behalf of Highways England for consideration of the information required under sub-paragraph (1).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 9 para. 162 in force at 1.9.2020, see art. 1