16.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (5), the dismantling of Brook Cottages comprised within Work No. 21 must be carried out in accordance with the Brook Cottages heritage strategy unless otherwise agreed with the Secretary of State.
(2) At the completion of the Brook Cottages soft strip, the undertaker must provide to Historic England and Bedford Borough Council a report containing—
(a)information on the heritage interest and significance of Brook Cottages;
(b)details of the existing physical condition of Brook Cottages; and
(c)in light of (a) and (b) above, options for dismantling Brook Cottages and if relevant, storing, transporting and reconstructing those elements of Brook Cottages that could be relocated to conserve the historic fabric.
(3) Within 35 days of receipt of the information set out in paragraph (2), Historic England, in consultation with Bedford Borough Council, must advise the undertaker of the suitability of proceeding with relocation and, if Historic England advises that the historic fabric is suitable for relocation, it must confirm an approved method of dismantling and storing the historic fabric.
(4) Unless Historic England, in consultation with Bedford Borough Council, advise that the historic fabric is suitable for relocation within 35 days in accordance with paragraph (3) the undertaker must proceed with dismantling and recording as set out in the Brook Cottages heritage strategy but is not required to take any further steps in relation to relocation.
(5) If Historic England, in consultation with Bedford Borough Council, advises that the historic fabric is suitable for relocation then, unless otherwise agreed with the Secretary of State, the undertaker must complete the dismantling and store the historic fabric using the approved method confirmed by Historic England under paragraph (3).
(6) As soon as reasonably practicable following dismantling and storage of the historic fabric in accordance with paragraph (5) the undertaker must submit to the Secretary of State for approval in consultation with Bedford Borough Council and Historic England, either—
(a)details demonstrating why reconstruction is not appropriate; or
(b)details of—
(i)an appropriate future use for the historic fabric;
(ii)a suitable receptor willing to receive the historic fabric;
(iii)the method of transporting the historic fabric for reconstruction;
(iv)a schedule of works for reconstruction; and
(v)a timetable for the completion of the reconstruction.
(7) In the event that the Secretary of State approves details for the relocation of the historic fabric under sub-paragraph (6)(b), the undertaker must relocate the historic fabric in accordance with the details so approved, unless otherwise agreed with the Secretary of State.
(8) The undertaker must provide a copy of the level 3 record to Bedford Borough Council and Historic England on completion of the dismantling.
(9) The level 3 record referred in sub-paragraph (8) is a record prepared in accordance with the Brook Cottages heritage strategy which conforms to a level 3 archaeological record, as defined in Historic England’s Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice (2016).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 16 in force at 8.9.2022, see art. 1
