Paragraph 164 Co-operationI1

Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any part of the authorised works, the undertaker or UKOP requires the removal of apparatus under paragraph 159(2) or UKOP makes requirements for the protection or alteration of apparatus under paragraph 160, the undertaker must use reasonable endeavours to co-ordinate the execution of the works in the interests of safety and the efficient and economic execution of the authorised works and taking into account the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of UKOP’s undertaking and UKOP must use reasonable endeavours to co-operate with the undertaker for that purpose including using reasonable endeavours (at the undertaker’s cost) to assist the undertaker to procure and/or secure any consent and entering into of any deeds and/or variations by other third parties required in connection with this Part of this Schedule.

For the avoidance of doubt whenever UKOP’s consent, agreement or approval is required in relation to plans, documents or other information submitted by the undertaker or the taking of action by the undertaker, it must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.