# The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024, Paragraph 13: Noise mitigation

Extent: E+W

(1) No part of the authorised development is to commence until written details of the proposed noise mitigation for the use and operation of that part of the authorised development, including—
(a) noise barriers, and
(b) noise bunds,
has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Secretary of State, following consultation with the relevant planning authority.
(2) The locations for the mitigation measures referred to in paragraph (1) must reflect the locations and extents shown on the environmental masterplan.
(3) The written details referred to in paragraph (1) must—
(a) reflect the mitigation measures for operation included in Chapter 12, Noise and Vibration, of the environmental statement; or
(b) where it materially differs from these measures, demonstrate that the mitigation proposed would not give rise to any materially new or materially different environmental effects in comparison with those reported in the environmental statement.
(4) The noise mitigation measures must be provided in accordance with the approved details.
(5) The noise mitigation measures referred to in sub-paragraph (1)... must be retained and maintained following their being provided.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/60/schedule/2/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a12-chelmsford-to-a120-widening-development-consent-order-2024/schedule-2/paragraph-13
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