The Deregulation (Pipe-lines) Order 1999

15.  In section 66(1)–

(a) before the definition of “agriculture”, there shall be inserted the following–

• ““additional pipe-line” means a pipe-line (other than a diversion)–

  (a)

  which is of a length not exceeding 16.093 kilometres and is to form an addition to another pipe-line, if the aggregate of the lengths of both exceeds 16.093 kilometres, or

  (b)

  which is of a length not exceeding 16.093 kilometres and is to be constructed so as to connect two or more other pipe-lines, if the aggregate of the lengths of the line and of those connected thereby exceeds 16.093 kilometres;”;

(b) after the definition of “cross-country pipe-line”, there shall be inserted the following–

• ““diversion” means a lateral diversion of any length of a pipe-line (whether or not that pipe-line has been constructed) where the diversion is–

  (a)

  beyond the limits of lateral diversion permitted by an authorisation under this Act relating to that pipe-line, or

  (b)

  if no such authorisation is required, beyond the lateral limits of deviation permitted by planning permission granted in relation to that pipe-line under Part III of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or under Part III of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997;”; and

(c) the definition of “emergency works” shall be omitted.