Paragraph 6 Detailed design parameters onshoreI1

England and Wales

(1)

The onshore works must not exceed the parameters assessed in the environmental statement and set out in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)

The maximum number of transition joint bays must not exceed four.

(3)

In relation to Work No. 22a—

(a)

the highest part of any building, excluding lightning rods, must not exceed 15 metres above finished ground level;

(b)

the highest part of any external electrical equipment, excluding lightning rods, must not exceed 12.5 metres above finished ground level;

(c)

the total area of the fenced compound (excluding its accesses) must not exceed 65,000 square metres; and

(d)

the total number of lightning rods within the fenced compound area must not exceed 12 and the height of any lightning rod must not exceed 30 metres above finished ground level.

(4)

Trenchless installation techniques must be used to install the cable ducts and electrical circuits where identified in the onshore crossing schedule for the purpose of passing under a relevant obstruction unless otherwise agreed by the relevant planning authority, following consultation with the relevant highway authority.

(5)

For the purpose of this requirement, finished ground level must not exceed 61 metres above ordnance datum.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 28.7.2025, see art. 1