Paragraph 4

(1)

Before beginning to construct any specified work, the undertaker shall submit to the Agency plans of the work and such further particulars available to it as the Agency may reasonably require.

(2)

Any such specified work shall not be constructed except in accordance with such plans as may be approved in writing by the Agency, or settled in accordance with paragraph 13 below and, where applicable, in accordance with any requirements specified under paragraph 3(5) above.

(3)

Any approval of the Agency required under this paragraph—

(a)

shall not be unreasonably withheld;

(b)

shall be deemed to have been given if it is neither given nor refused within 2 months of the submission of plans for approval in writing and, in the case of a refusal, accompanied by a statement of the grounds of refusal.

(c)

may be given subject to such reasonable requirements as the Agency may impose for the protection of any drainage work or the fishery or water resources, for the prevention of flooding or water pollution and in the discharge of its environmental and recreational duties.