Paragraph 55 I1

England and Wales

(1)

Any authorisation by P66 required under paragraph 54(a) must not be unreasonably withheld but may be given subject to such reasonable conditions as P66 may require to be made for—

(a)

the continuing safety and operation or viability of the specified asset; and

(b)

the requirement for P66 to have—

(i)

uninterrupted and unimpeded emergency access with or without vehicles to the specified asset at all times; and

(ii)

reasonable access with or without vehicles to inspect, repair, replace and maintain and ensure the continuing safety and operation or viability of the specified asset.

(2)

Where P66 can reasonably demonstrate that the authorised development will significantly adversely affect the safety of the HOR it is entitled to withhold its authorisation until the undertaker can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of P66 that the authorised development will not significantly adversely affect the safety of the HOR.

(3)

The authorised development must be carried out in accordance with the works details authorised under paragraph 54 and any conditions imposed on the authorisation under sub-paragraph (1).

(4)

Where there has been a reference to an expert in accordance with paragraph 56(2) and the expert gives authorisation, the authorised development must be carried out in accordance with the authorisation and conditions contained in the award of the expert under paragraph 56(3).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 9 para. 55 in force at 1.9.2020, see art. 1