The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016

Limits of deviation

7.  In carrying out the authorised development the undertaker may—

(a) deviate laterally from the lines or situations of the authorised development shown on the works plans to the extent of the limits of deviation shown on those plans; and

(b) deviate vertically from the levels of the authorised development shown on the engineering section drawings—

(i) to a maximum of 0.5 metres upwards or downwards; or

(ii) in respect of the excavation of the borrow pits or the flood compensation areas, to a maximum of 0.5 metres downwards but to any distance upwards to ground level,

except that these maximum limits of vertical deviation do not apply where it is demonstrated by the undertaker to the Secretary of State’s satisfaction and the Secretary of State, following consultation with the relevant planning authority, certifies accordingly that a deviation in excess of these limits would not give rise to any materially new or materially worse adverse environmental effects in comparison with those reported in the environmental statement.