Paragraph 40 Public rights of way and landscape enhancementI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The authorised project must not be commenced, save in respect of onshore site preparation works until a public rights of way and landscape enhancement scheme in accordance with the public rights of way and landscape enhancement principles document has been submitted to and approved by West Sussex County Council.

(2)

The public rights of way and landscape enhancement scheme must set out appropriate measures to compensate for—

(a)

the impact of the loss of hedgerows and trees during the construction of the authorised development on the use and enjoyment of the public rights of way network in West Sussex; and

(b)

towards improvements to the public rights of way network affected by the construction of the authorised development within a 5km buffer zone of the onshore Order limits.

(3)

The public rights of way and landscape enhancement scheme must be implemented as approved.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 40 in force at 28.4.2025, see art. 1