Paragraph 3 I1

Before beginning to construct any specified work, the undertaker must submit to the relevant drainage authority plans of the specified work, evidence to support said plans and any such further particulars available to it as the relevant drainage authority may within 28 working days of the submission of the plans reasonably require.

At least 30 days prior submission of information pursuant to sub-paragraph (1), the undertaker must submit relevant plans and evidence to support said plans to the relevant drainage authority and engage in pre-submission discussions in relation to those.

Any such specified work must not be constructed except in accordance with such plans as may be approved in writing by the relevant drainage authority, or determined under sub-paragraph (3).

Any approval of the relevant drainage authority required under this paragraph—

The relevant drainage authority must use its reasonable endeavours to respond to the submission of any plans before the expiration of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)(b).

Any refusal under this paragraph must be accompanied by a statement of the grounds of refusal.