# The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016, Paragraph 59: Use of land and execution, maintenance and use of the authorised development


(1) Unless BPC agrees otherwise, National Grid and WPD must give up possession of each part of BPC’s land in respect of which any powers of temporary possession have been exercised within 3 months of completion of construction of the relevant part of the authorised development for which possession of that land was required as specified in the works programme, and having completed all works of removal, restoration and reinstatement in respect of that land required by this Order.
(2) Without limitation on the scope of their respective obligations under paragraphs (5) and (6) of article 29 and paragraphs (5) and (6) of article 30, National Grid or WPD must consult with BPC in relation to the proposed extent of the intended removal of foundations supporting pylons on BPC’s land which are to be removed as part of Work No. 4G and Work No. 4P.
(3) Despite any provision of this Order, before giving up possession of any part of BPC’s land in respect of which any powers of temporary possession have been exercised, National Grid and WPD must, all to BPC’s reasonable satisfaction —
(a) remove all temporary works from that land;
(b) where foundations (including piles) which had been placed in that land to support pylons, electric lines or other apparatus belonging to National Grid or WPD are removed from BPC’s land pursuant to Schedule 1 (authorised development), to the extent reasonably practicable, reinstate the ground to match the surrounding area in relation to both specification and appearance; and
(c) otherwise restore and reinstate the land and any buildings and structures on the land to the condition they were in before possession was taken and make good any damage caused to surrounding land ... .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/49/schedule/15/paragraph/59 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-grid-hinkley-point-c-connection-project-order-2016/schedule-15/paragraph-59
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