# The A46 Newark Bypass Development Consent Order 2025, Article 10: Limits of deviation

Extent: E+W

(1) In carrying out the authorised development the undertaker may, so far as the undertaker considers it necessary or convenient—
(a) deviate laterally from the lines or situations of the authorised development shown on the utilities plans and works plans to the extent of the limits of deviation shown on those plans; and
(b) deviate vertically from the levels of the authorised development shown on the engineering drawings and sections—
(i) in respect of Work No. 33 to a maximum of 1 metre upwards or 2.5 metres downwards;
(ii) in respect of Work Nos. 34, 36, 51 and 52 to a maximum of 1 metre upwards or 2 metres downwards;
(iii) for all other works to a maximum of 1 metre upwards or downwards.
(2) The maximum limits of deviation set out in paragraph (1) do not apply where it is demonstrated by the undertaker to the Secretary of State’s satisfaction, and the Secretary of State, following consultation with the relevant planning authority and the local highway authority, certifies that a deviation in excess of these limits would not give rise to any materially new or materially different environmental effects from those reported in the environmental statement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1090/article/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a46-newark-bypass-development-consent-order-2025/article-10
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