The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022

Article 2

SCHEDULE 1

PART 1 AUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT

The authorised development is a nationally significant infrastructure project as defined in sections 14 and 22 of the 2008 Act(1) and associated development within the meaning of section 115(2) of the 2008 Act(2), comprising—

In the administrative area of Bedford Borough Council

Work No. 1 – As shown on sheets 1 and 3 of the works plans the construction of the new dual carriageway (2140 metres in length) including tie in works, the construction of the Black Cat junction western, central and eastern bridges which form part of the Black Cat junction, retaining earth structures, slip roads to and from the Black Cat junction, and associated demolition works to the existing A421.

Work No. 2 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans, a construction area including borrow pit to the north of the existing A421.

Work No. 3 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of the realigned Roxton Road carriageway including the Roxton Road bridge, shared private access tracks and footpath, and associated demolition works to the existing Roxton Road bridge and existing Roxton Road.

Work No. 4 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of the realigned Bedford Road into the Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13), private access tracks, and associated demolition of the existing Bedford Road.

Work No. 5 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin to the south of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 1).

Work No. 6 – As shown on sheets 1 and 1A of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (680 metres in length), commencing south west of the Black Cat junction and terminating to the north west of the Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13).

Work No. 7 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of the Kelpie Marina access road and bridleway, including—

(a) the construction of an access track, south of Bedford Road including the private field accesses and a bridleway which extends southwards;

(b) the construction of the Kelpie Marina access track including bridge and retaining earth structures, south of Rockham ditch.

Work No. 8 – As shown on sheets 1 and 1A of the works plans the diversion and undergrounding of an overhead electricity line (685 metres in length) commencing at the A1 south of Rockham Ditch and terminating to the east of the A1 north of Greenacres.

Work No. 9 – As shown on sheets 1 and 1C of the works plans the diversion of an underground communication cable (Openreach) (145 metres in length) commencing to the east of the A1 north of Greenacres and terminating east of the Kelpie Marina access road.

Work No. 10 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of a flood compensation area to the west of the A1 and south of Rockham Ditch.

Work No. 11 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of a flood compensation area to the west of the A1 and north of Rockham Ditch.

Work No. 12 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, north west of the Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13).

Work No. 13 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of the Black Cat junction circulatory at existing grade, including the Black Cat junction northern and southern bridges and associated demolition of the existing Black Cat roundabout.

Work No. 14 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, north east of the new Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13).

Work No. 15 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans the construction of a private access track to Greenacres, south-east of the Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13), including the realigned section of the existing access track to Greenacres and an access track over Rockham ditch.

Work No. 16 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans restoration works at the existing quarry, east of the new Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13) including the removal of bunding east of the private access track.

Work No. 17 – As shown on sheet 1 of the works plans a construction area to the south east of the new Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13).

Work No. 18 – As shown on sheets 1 and 2 of the works plans the construction of the new Roxton Road Link (south), including the Roxton Road roundabout and private accesses.

Work No. 19 – As shown on sheets 1, 1B, 2 and 2B of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (2010 metres in length) commencing at the A1 east of School Lane and terminating at Chawston Lane.

Work No. 20 – As shown on sheets 1, 1C, 2 and 2C of the works plans the diversion of an underground communication cable (Openreach) (2690 metres in length) commencing at School Lane and terminating at The Lane.

Work No. 21 – As shown on sheets 1 and 2 of the works plans the construction of the realigned A1 carriageway, including the slip roads to and from the Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13), retaining earth structures and the extension of the existing culverts across Rockham Ditch and South Brook, and associated demolition works to sections of the existing A1 and surrounding properties including the dismantling and removal of the listed building known as “Brook Cottages”.

Work No. 22 – As shown on sheets 1, 2 and 3 of the works plans the construction of the new A1 Services link road, private accesses and a private access track extending to the new River Great Ouse Viaduct (Work No. 39).

Work No. 23 – As shown on sheets 1 and 3 of the works plans a construction area including borrow pit north east of the new Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13).

Work No. 24 – As shown on sheets 1 and 3 of the works plans the construction of flood compensation areas, south and east of the Black Cat junction circulatory (Work No. 13).

Work No. 25 – As shown on sheet 2 of the works plans the construction of a culvert beneath the Roxton Road Link (south) (Work No. 18).

Work No. 26 – As shown on Sheet 2 of the works plans the construction of flood compensation areas, east and west of Roxton Road Link (south) (Work No. 18).

Work No. 27 – As shown on sheets 2 and 2A of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (330 metres in length) commencing to the west of the Roxton Road Link (south) (Work No. 18), and terminating to the east of the Old Great North Road.

Work No. 28 – As shown on sheets 2 and 2B of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (650 metres in length) commencing at Chawston Lane and terminating at The Lane.

Work No. 29 – As shown on sheet 2 of the works plans the construction of the Roxton Road Link (north), the Nagshead Lane Link and private access tracks.

Work No. 30 – As shown on sheet 2 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin located to the east of the new Roxton Road Link (north) (Work No.29) and west of the Nagshead Lane Link (Work No. 29).

Work No. 31 – As shown on sheets 2 and 2B of the works plans the diversion of a private underground water pipeline (360 metres in length), commencing at Old Great North Road and terminating to the west of the Roxton Road Link (north) (Work No. 29).

Work No. 32 – As shown on sheets 2 and 2A of the works plans the diversion and undergrounding of an overhead electricity line (355 metres in length), commencing at the Nagshead Lane Link (Work No. 29) and terminating to the south of The Lane.

Work No. 33 – As shown on sheet 2 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin located to the east of the Roxton Road link (north) (Work No. 29).

Work No. 34 – As shown on sheet 2 of the works plans construction of a flood compensation area to the east of the Roxton Road Link (north) (Work No. 29).

Work No. 35 – As shown on Sheet 2 of the works plans construction of a flood compensation area to the west of the Roxton Road Link (north) (Work No. 29).

Work No. 36 – As shown on sheet 2 of the works plans the realignment of The Lane carriageway, including a new access road, private means of access and associated demolition work to The Lane as existing.

Work No. 37 – As shown on sheet 2 of the works plans improvements to Old Great North Road including modification of the existing associated junctions.

Work No. 38 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the diversion of an underground oil pipeline (270 metres in length) commencing south of the River Great Ouse Viaduct (Work No. 39) and terminating north of the River Great Ouse Viaduct.

In the administrative areas of Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Work No. 39 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the construction of the River Great Ouse Viaduct.

In the administrative area of Central Bedfordshire Council

Work No. 40 – As shown on sheets 3 and 4 of the works plans the construction of the new dual carriageway (3100 metres in length) including lay-bys, culverts and a private access track.

Work No. 41 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the diversion of an underground gas pipeline (320 metres in length), commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40) and terminating south of the new dual carriage way, west of the realigned Barford Road (Work No. 43).

Work No. 42 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the diversion of underground communication cables (Openreach, Vodafone and Virgin Media) (870 metres in length), commencing south of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40) across the new Barford Road bridge (Work No. 43) and terminating north of the new dual carriageway.

Work No. 43 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the construction of the realigned Barford Road including the Barford Road bridge, private accesses and private access tracks, and associated demolition to the existing Barford Road.

Work No. 44 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (1220 metres in length), commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40) and terminating south of the new dual carriageway, east of the realigned Barford Road (Work No. 43).

Work No. 45 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the diversion of an underground communication cable (Openreach) (440 metres in length) generally following the access track constructed to the east of the realigned Barford Road (Work No. 43).

Work No. 46 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin east of the realigned Barford Road (Work No. 43) and north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40).

Work No. 47 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (220 metres in length), commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40) and terminating south of the new dual carriageway, east of the realigned Barford Road (Work No. 43).

Work No. 48 – As shown on sheet 3 of the works plans the construction of flood compensation areas north and south of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40), including a culvert connecting them.

Work No. 49 – As shown on sheet 4 of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (260 metres in length) commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40) and terminating south of the new dual carriageway, west of the East Coast Main Line Bridge (Work No. 50).

Work No. 50 – As shown on sheet 4 of the works plans the construction of the East Coast Main Line Bridge, including private access tracks.

Work No. 51 – As shown on sheet 4 of the works plans the diversion of an underground gas pipeline (270 metres in length), commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40) and terminating south of the new dual carriageway, east of the East Coast Main Line Bridge (Work No. 50).

Work No. 52 – As shown on sheet 4 of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (630 metres in length), commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40) and terminating south of the new dual carriageway, east of the East Coast Main Line Bridge (Work No. 50).

Work No. 53 – As shown on sheet 4 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, south of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 40).

In the administrative area of Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council

Work No. 53A – As shown on sheet 4 of the works plans the construction of a bat tunnel (mammal underpass).

In the administrative area of Bedford Borough Council

Work No. 54 – As shown on sheets 4 and 5 of the works plans the construction of the new dual carriageway (1410 metres in length), including associated demolition work to the existing access track from Top Farm.

Work No. 55 – As shown on sheets 4 and 5 of the works plans the construction of private access tracks and the Top Farm accommodation bridge.

Work No. 56 – As shown on sheet 5 of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (210 metres in length), commencing west of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 54) and terminating east of the new dual carriageway, south of the Top Farm accommodation bridge (Work No. 55).

In the administrative area of Huntingdonshire District Council

Work No. 57 – As shown on sheets 5, 6 and 8 to 12 (inclusive) of the works plans the construction of the new dual carriageway (8900 metres in length), including lay-bys, culverts and the construction of slip roads to and from the roundabouts at Cambridge Road junction north and south Roundabouts (Work No. 80b).

Work No. 58 – As shown on sheet 5 of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (340 metres in length), commencing west of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57) and terminating east of the new dual carriageway.

Work No. 59 – As shown on sheet 5 of the works plans the construction of a flood compensation area between Potton Road and the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57), including a culvert and the diversion of a watercourse (50 metres in length).

Work No. 60 – As shown on sheets 5 and 6A of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (450 metres in length), commencing to the west side of the realigned Potton Road (Work No. 64) and terminating to the north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 61 – As shown on sheets 5, 6 and 6A of the works plans the diversion of two underground water pipelines (varying in length from 210 to 380 metres) including—

(a) the diversion of an underground water pipeline (380 metres in length) commencing west of the realigned Potton Road (Work No. 64) crossing the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57) and terminating north beyond Work No. 61b; and

(b) the diversion of an underground water pipeline (210 metres in length) commencing west of the realigned Potton Road (Work No. 64) and terminating west of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 62 – As shown on sheets 5, 6 and 6A of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (200 metres in length) commencing west of the realigned Potton Road (Work No. 64) and terminating west of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 63 – As shown on sheets 5, 6 and 6C of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (280 metres in length) commencing east of the realigned Potton Road (Work No. 64) and terminating west of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 64 – As shown on sheets 5 and 6 of the works plans the construction of the realigned Potton Road including a private means of access and associated demolition work to the existing Potton Road.

Work No. 65 – As shown on sheets 5, 6 and 6B of the works plans the diversion of an underground communication cable (Openreach) (1330 metres in length), commencing west of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57) continuing east along the B1046 Bridge and the realigned B1046 (Work No. 68) south of the new dual carriageway, including a branch extending southwards (280 metres in length) along the realigned Potton Road (Work No. 64).

Work No. 66 – As shown on sheets 5, 6 and 6A of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (380 metres in length) commencing west of the realigned Potton Road (Work No. 64) and terminating east of the new dual carriage way (Work No. 57).

Work No. 67 – As shown on sheets 6 and 6C of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (520 metres in length) commencing west of the new dual carriage way (Work No. 57) and terminating east of the new dual carriageway.

Work No. 68 – As shown on sheets 6 and 8 of the works plans the construction of the realigned B1046, including the emergency access and maintenance tracks, private access tracks both sides of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57), the construction of the B1046 Bridge and the associated demolition work to the existing B1046.

Work No. 69 – As shown on sheets 6 and 6C of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (1220 metres in length) commencing west of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57) and terminating east of the new dual carriageway along the realigned B1046 (Work No. 68).

Work No. 69A – As shown on sheets 6 and 6C of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (240 metres in length), crossing the realigned B1046, west of the B1046 Bridge (Work No. 68).

Work No. 69B – As shown on sheets 6 and 6C of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (245 metres in length), crossing the realigned B1046, west of the B1046 Bridge (Work No. 68).

Work No. 70 – As shown on sheet 6 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin east of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 71 – As shown on sheet 6 of the works plans the construction of a flood compensation area, east of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 72 – As shown on sheet 6 of the works plans the construction of a new underpass with footpath and culvert at Hen Brook.

Work No. 73 – As shown on sheet 6 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin east of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57), north of Hen Brook.

Work No. 74 – As shown on sheet 7 of the works plans a construction compound north west of the existing A428, between the B1046 and Hen Brook.

Work No. 75 – As shown on sheet 8 of the works plans the construction of a culvert at Wintringham Brook across the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 76 – As shown on sheet 8 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin east of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 77 – As shown on sheet 8 of the works plans the construction of a realigned footpath, including the proposed footbridge over the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 78 – As shown on sheet 8 of the works plans the construction of a culvert across the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57), south of the new attenuation basin (Work No. 79).

Work No. 79 – As shown on sheet 8 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin between the existing A428 and the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 80 – As shown on sheets 8 and 9 of the works plans the construction of the Cambridge Road junction, including—

(a) the construction of the realigned A428 between the existing Cambridge Road Roundabout and the Cambridge Road junction north Roundabout (Work No. 80b) and private access tracks;

(b) the construction of the Cambridge Road junction north and south Roundabouts, the Cambridge Road Junction Dumbbell Link Road and a private access track; and

(c) the construction of the realigned A428 from the Cambridge Road junction south Roundabout (Work No. 80b) and private access tracks including associated demolition work to the existing A428 carriageway.

Work No. 81 – As shown on sheets 8 and 9 of the works plans the diversion of underground communication cables (Openreach, Vodafone and Virgin Media) (each 1030 metres in length), commencing at the existing Cambridge Road Roundabout and terminating east of the Cambridge Road junction south Roundabout (Work No. 80b).

Work No. 82 – As shown on sheet 9 of the works plans the diversion of an underground electricity cable (420 metres in length), commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57) and terminating south of the new dual carriageway, east of the Cambridge Road junction south Roundabout (Work No. 80b).

Work No. 83 – As shown on sheet 9 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, east of the Cambridge Road junction south Roundabout (Work No. 80b).

Work No. 84 – As shown on sheet 9 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, south of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 85 – As shown on sheets 9 and 10 of the works plans the construction of a shared private access track and bridleway, the construction of a new accommodation bridge across the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57), including—

(a) the demolition of the existing access track and bridleway; and

(b) the construction of a bridleway to the south, reconnecting Bridleway 1/18.

Work No. 86 – As shown on sheet 10 of the works plans the construction of a culvert at Fox Brook across the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 87 – As shown on sheet 10 of the works plans the construction of a culvert at Gallow Brook across the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

Work No. 88 – As shown on sheets 10 and 11 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, south of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57).

In the administrative areas of Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council

Work No. 89 – As shown on sheet 11 of the works plans the construction of the realigned Toseland Road, including the Toseland Road Bridge, emergency and maintenance access tracks, private accesses and private access tracks north and south of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57), the extension of a culvert at Gallow Brook and the associated demolition work to the existing Toseland Road.

Work No. 90 - As shown on sheet 11 of the works plans the diversion of an underground communication cable (Openreach) (580 metres in length) commencing north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 57) and terminating south of the new dual carriageway, across the Toseland Road Bridge (Work No. 89).

In the administrative area of South Cambridgeshire District Council

Work No. 91 - As shown on sheets 12 to 15 of the works plans the construction of the new dual carriageway (3800 metres in length) including tie in works, lay-bys, culverts and the A1198 underpass at Caxton Gibbet junction, as well as slip roads to and from Caxton Gibbet junction north, south and south west Roundabouts (Work Nos. 109b and 109d).

Work No. 92 – As shown on sheet 12 of the works plans the construction of a combined bridleway and watercourse underpass to the west of the attenuation basin (Work No. 93), including the diversion of a section of the West Brook tributary.

Work No. 93 – As shown on sheet 12 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 91).

Work No. 94 – As shown on sheet 12 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin south of the realigned A428 (Work No. 98a).

Work No. 95 – As shown on sheets 12, 13 and 13B of the works plans the diversion of an underground water utility (1360 metres in length) commencing east of the B1040 (south) and terminating north of the Eltisley Link north Roundabout (Work No. 98b).

Work No. 96 – As shown on sheets 12, 13 and 13A of the works plans the diversion of an underground communication cable (Openreach) (1330 metres in length) commencing north of Eltisley and terminating north of the Eltisley Link north Roundabout (Work No. 98b).

Work No. 97 – As shown on sheets 12, 13 and 13A of the works plans the diversion of underground communication cables (Openreach, Vodafone and Virgin Media) (1710 metres in length) commencing north of Eltisley and terminating north of the attenuation basin (Work No. 101).

Work No. 98 – As shown on sheets 12 and 13 of the works plans the construction of the new Eltisley Link, including—

(a) the construction of the realigned A428 west of the Eltisley Link south Roundabout and private access tracks and associated demolition works to the existing B1040 (north);

(b) the construction of Eltisley bridge and associated link road, the Eltisley Link north and south Roundabouts, and private access tracks;

(c) the construction of the realigned Cambridge Road connecting to the Eltisley Link south Roundabout (Work No. 98b);

(d) the construction of the realigned B1040 (north) connecting to the Eltisley Link north Roundabout (Work No. 98b); and

(e) the construction of the realigned A428 east from the Eltisley Link North roundabout including a private access track.

Work No. 99 – As shown on sheets 13 and 13B of the works plans the diversion and undergrounding of an overhead electricity line (730 metres in length) commencing south of the existing A428 and terminating north of the realigned A428 (Work No. 98e).

Work No. 100 – As shown on sheets 13 and 13B of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (1005 metres in length) commencing south of the Eltisley Link south Roundabout (Work No. 98b) and terminating north of the Eltisley Link north Roundabout (Work No. 98b).

Work No. 101 – As shown on sheet 13 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 91).

Work No. 102 – As shown on sheet 13 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 91).

Work No. 103 – As shown on sheets 13, 13B, 14 and 14A of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (2500 metres in length) commencing north east of the Eltisely Link south Roundabout (Work No. 98b) and terminating east of the Caxton Gibbet junction south Roundabout (Work No. 109b).

Work No. 104 – As shown on sheets 13, 14 and 14B of the works plans the diversion of underground communication cables (Openreach, Vodafone and Virgin Media) (1580 metres in length) commencing east of the attenuation basin (Work No. 102) and terminating east of the Caxton Gibbet junction south Roundabout (Work No. 109b) including—

(a) a branch of one of the underground communication cables (Openreach) extending northwards (180 metres in length) along the A1198 and terminating north of the Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout (Work No. 109b); and

(b) a branch of one of the underground communication cables (Virgin Media) extending northwards (140 metres in length) along the A1198 and terminating north of the Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout (Work No. 109b).

Work No. 105 – Not Used.

Work No. 106 – As shown on sheet 14 of the works plans a construction area including borrow pit north west of the Caxton Gibbet junction (Work No. 109).

Work No. 107 – As shown on sheets 14 and 14A of the works plans the diversion of an underground water pipeline (700 metres in length) commencing north of the Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout (Work No. 109b) and terminating east of the Caxton Gibbet junction south Roundabout (Work No. 109c).

Work No. 108 – As shown on sheet 14 of the works plans the construction of an attenuation basin, north of the new dual carriageway (Work No. 91).

Work No. 109 – As shown on sheets 13, 14 and 15 of the works plans the construction of the Caxton Gibbet junction, including—

(a) the realignment of the existing A428 commencing 200 metres west of Work No. 102 and terminating at Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout (Work No.109b), including the construction of a private means of access;

(b) the construction of the Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout and Caxton Gibbet junction dumbbell link Road, as well as modifications to the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout (now Caxton Gibbet junction south Roundabout), including partial demolition and modification of a section of the existing A1198 carriageway;

(c) the construction of a shared private means of access and bridleway from Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout (Work No.109b) to Brockley Road; and

(d) the construction of the Caxton Gibbet junction south west Roundabout, including the construction of the new link road to and from the Caxton Gibbet junction south Roundabout (Work No.109b), the construction of a private means of access off the roundabout and the demolition of an adjacent property to the north.

Work No. 110 – As shown on sheets 14, 14A and 15 of the works plans the diversion and undergrounding of an overhead electricity line (1800 metres in length), commencing west of the Caxton Gibbet junction south west Roundabout (Work No. 109d) continuing east along the realigned A428 past the Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout, and terminating at Brockley Road including a branch extending northwards (125 metres in length) from the centre line of the realigned A428 (Work No. 109a) west of the A1198 and an additional branch extending southwards (330 metres in length) across the new dual carriageway (Work No. 91) west of the Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout.

Work No. 111 – As shown on sheets 14 and 15 of the works plans a construction area including borrow pit and site compound area north-east of the Caxton Gibbet junction north Roundabout (Work No. 109b).

In connection with the construction of any of those works, further associated development within the Order limits consisting of—

(a) alteration to the layout of any street permanently or temporarily, including but not limited to increasing or reducing the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing or increasing the width of any kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track, bridlepath or verge within the street; and altering the level of any such kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge;

(b) works required for the strengthening, improvement, maintenance or reconstruction of any street;

(c) refurbishment works to any existing bridge or culvert;

(d) the strengthening, alteration or demolition of any building;

(e) works in the verges of public highways;

(f) temporary diversions of public highways, including laying down or hard surfacing on any land to be used as a temporary diversion;

(g) creation and removal of ramps, means of access, non-motorised routes or links, footpaths, footways, cycle tracks, bridleways, bridlepaths, equestrian tracks, restricted byways, lay-bys and crossing facilities, including the hard surfacing of ways;

(h) embankments, cuttings, viaducts, bridges, aprons, abutments, shafts, foundations, retaining walls, barriers, pumping stations, parapets, drainage, drainage treatment areas, ponds, lagoons, outfalls, scour protection, ditches, pollution control devices, wing walls, firefighting system, water tanks and associated plant and equipment, highway lighting, closed circuit television infrastructure, variable message signs, parking enforcement cameras, culverts and headwalls;

(i) street works, including breaking up or opening up a street, or any sewer, drain or tunnel under it; tunnelling or boring under a street;

(j) works to place, alter, remove or maintain street furniture or apparatus in a street, or apparatus in other land, including mains, sewers, drains, pipes, cables, ducts and lights;

(k) works to place, alter, divert, relocate, protect, remove or maintain the position of apparatus (including statutory undertakers’ apparatus), services, plant and other equipment in, under or above a street, or in other land, including mains, sewers, drains, pipes, lights, cables, fencing and other boundary treatments;

(l) works to alter the course of or otherwise interfere with a watercourse, including private water supplies;

(m) areas of hard or soft landscaping works, re-grading, re-profiling, contouring, noise bunds and barriers, creation of or alteration to badger setts, associated with the provision of ecological, environmental and archaeological mitigation or enhancement and other works to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, operation or maintenance of the authorised development;

(n) works comprising settlement monitoring and mitigation measures for the benefit or protection of, or in relation to, any land, building or structure, including monitoring and safeguarding or existing infrastructure, utilities and services affected by the authorised development;

(o) site preparation works, site clearance (including fencing and other boundary treatments, vegetation removal, demolition of existing structures and the creation of alternative highways or footpaths); earthworks (including soil stripping and storage and site levelling), site restoration, remediation of contamination;

(p) the felling of trees and hedgerows;

(q) the establishment of site construction compounds and working sites, temporary structures, storage areas (including storage of excavated material, fuel and other materials), temporary vehicle parking, fencing and other enclosures, construction-related buildings, welfare facilities, office facilities, other ancillary accommodation, construction lighting, haul roads and other buildings, machinery, apparatus, processing or batching plant, site precast concrete facility, crushing plant, works and conveniences;

(r) the provision of other works including pavement works, kerbing and paved areas works, signing, signals, gantries, street lighting, road restraints, road markings works, traffic management measures including temporary roads and such other works as are associated with the construction of the authorised development;

(s) removal, alteration and creation of boundary features including fencing and hedgerows;

(t) works to replace or relocate the Black Cat sign currently situated in the centre of the existing Black Cat junction and works to relocate milestones or mileposts; and

(u) such other works, working sites, storage areas and works of demolition, as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, or for purposes ancillary to, the construction of the authorised development which do not give rise to any materially new or materially different environmental effects to those assessed in the environmental statement.

PART 2 ANCILLARY WORKS

1.  Works within the Order limits which have been subject to an environmental impact assessment recorded in the environmental statement comprising—

(a) temporary landing places, moorings or other means of accommodating vessels in the construction and/or maintenance of the authorised development;

(b) marking buoys, beacons, fenders and other navigational warning or ship impact protection works; and

(c) temporary works for the benefit or protection of land or structures affected by the authorised development.

(1)

There are amendments to section 14 but none is relevant to this Order. Section 22 was substituted by S.I 2013/1883 and amended by section 1(6) of, and paragraph 153 of Schedule 1 to the Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7).

(2)

Section 115(2) was amended by section 160(3) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22). There is another amendment to section 115 which is not relevant to this Order.