Paragraph 30 River Axe crossing

The installation of the cables crossing the River Axe may not commence until a written description of the method for crossing the watercourse (confirming which of the alternatives described in Work No. 2B is to be used) has been submitted and approved by to the relevant planning authority.

The works must be carried out in accordance with the method referred to in sub-paragraph (1) unless otherwise approved by the relevant planning authority after consultation with the Environment Agency.

In the event that the cables crossing the River Axe are to be via a bridge, unless otherwise agreed with the relevant planning authority, the River Axe Cable Bridge Option landscaping works (Environmental Statement Document 5.7.3.14A and Figure 7.34.1) must be implemented at the earliest opportunity and no later than the first available planting season following the construction of the bridge and to a reasonable standard in accordance with the relevant recommendations of appropriate British Standard or other recognised codes of good practice.