# The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024, Paragraph 8: Protected species

Extent: E+W

(1) In the event that any protected species which were not previously identified in the environmental statement or nesting birds are found at any time when carrying out the authorised development the undertaker must—
(a) cease the relevant parts of the relevant works and report it immediately to the Ecological Clerk of Works; and
(b) prepare a written scheme for the protection and mitigation measures of such protected species or nesting birds when carrying out the authorised development.
(2) The undertaker must implement the written scheme prepared under sub-paragraph (1)(b) immediately and construction in the area specified in the written scheme must not recommence until any necessary licences are obtained to enable mitigation measures to be implemented.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/60/schedule/2/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a12-chelmsford-to-a120-widening-development-consent-order-2024/schedule-2/paragraph-8
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