Paragraph 27 Watercourse crossingsI1

No stage of the connection works involving the crossing, diversion and subsequent reinstatement of any designated main river or ordinary watercourse shall commence until a scheme and programme (including a timescale) for that crossing, diversion and reinstatement has been submitted to and, after consultation with the Environment Agency, approved in writing by West Sussex County Council.

The designated main river or ordinary watercourse shall be crossed, diverted and subsequently reinstated in accordance with the approved scheme and programme.

Unless otherwise permitted under paragraph (1), throughout the period of construction of the connection works, all ditches, watercourses, field drainage systems and culverts shall be maintained such that the flow of water is not impaired or the drainage onto and from adjoining land rendered less effective.