Paragraph 20 Construction hoursI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (2) construction and demolition works (which for the purposes of this requirement excludes archaeological investigations, landscaping works and any non-intrusive internal fit-out works but must include start up and shut down and deliveries) must not take place other than between 07:30 and 19:00 hours on weekdays and 08:00 and 13:00 hours on Saturdays, excluding public holidays, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Outside the above periods the following working is permitted:

(a)

pre-planned construction works to highway or rail infrastructure requiring possessions where first notified to the local planning authority and local residents;

(b)

emergency works; and

(c)

works which do not cause noise that is audible at the boundary of the Order Limits.

(2)

Regardless of sub-paragraph (1) no piling operations are to take place after 18:00 hours unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

(3)

Any emergency works carried out under sub-paragraph (1)(b) must be notified to the local planning authority within 72 hours of their commencement.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 20 in force at 2.2.2016, see art. 1