# The Palm Paper Mill Generating Station Order 2016, Paragraph 12: Construction hours

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (4), construction and demolition works must not take place except between—
(a) 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays (excluding public holidays); and
(b) 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays (excluding public holidays),
unless otherwise agreed by the relevant planning authority.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the following works are permitted outside the hours referred to in sub-paragraph (1)—
(a) emergency works; and
(b) works which do not cause noise that is audible at the boundary of the Order limits.
(3) Any emergency works carried out under sub-paragraph (2)(a) must be notified to the relevant planning authority within 72 hours of their commencement.
(4) No piling operations may take place after 6 p.m., unless otherwise agreed by the relevant planning authority.
(5) For the purpose of this Requirement, “construction works”—
(a) does not include—
(i) the arrival or departure of personnel on the site;
(ii) on-site briefings or meetings;
(iii) the use of welfare facilities;
(iv) non-intrusive activities, such as electrical installation and internal fit-out works;
(v) archaeological investigations;
(vi) landscaping works; but
(b) includes start up, shut down and deliveries.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/166/schedule/2/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/palm-paper-mill-generating-station-order-2016/schedule-2/paragraph-12
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