Article 12 Access to works

(1)

Network Rail may, for the purposes of the authorised works—

(a)

form and lay out means of access, or improve existing means of access at or about the points marked “A” on the deposited plan; and

(b)

with the approval of the highway authority, form and lay out such other means of access or improve existing means of access, at such locations within the Order limits as Network Rail reasonably requires for the purposes of the authorised works.

(2)

If a highway authority fails to notify Network Rail of its decision within 28 days of receiving an application for approval under paragraph (1)(b), that highway authority is deemed to have granted approval.

(3)

When making an application for approval under paragraph (1)(b), Network Rail must notify the highway authority of the effect of paragraph (2).