# The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017, Paragraph 19: Decommissioning

Extent: E+W

(1) In the event that, at some future date, the authorised development, or any part of it, is to be decommissioned, a written scheme of decommissioning must be submitted for approval by the relevant planning authority at least six months prior to any decommissioning works.
(2) The approved scheme must be implemented as approved following the decommissioning of the authorised development or relevant part of it.
(3) This Requirement does not apply to the authorised development and associated development described in Schedule 1 (authorised development) for the dismantling and removal of existing infrastructure or apparatus.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/817/schedule/3/paragraph/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-grid-richborough-connection-project-development-consent-order-2017/schedule-3/paragraph-19
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