Paragraph 244 I1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Before beginning to construct any specified work, the undertaker must submit to the drainage authority plans of the work, and such further particulars as the drainage authority may within 14 days of the first submission of the plans reasonably require.

(2)

Any such specified work must not be constructed except in accordance with such plans as may be approved in writing by the drainage authority, or determined under paragraph 250.

(3)

The drainage authority must approve or refuse approval of the plans for a specified work within 56 days of receipt of the later of—

(a)

the plans under sub-paragraph (1); or

(b)

such further particulars as the drainage authority may reasonably require under sub-paragraph (1).

(4)

Any approval of the drainage authority required under this paragraph—

(a)

must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed;

(b)

is to be deemed to have been given if it is neither given nor refused within the period specified in sub-paragraph (3); and

(c)

may be given subject to such reasonable requirements or conditions as the drainage authority may make for the protection of any ordinary watercourse or for the prevention of flooding.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 10 para. 244 in force at 11.4.2024, see art. 1(2)