Article 2
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 in force at 19.2.2021, see art. 1
In the administrative areas of Somerset County Council and South Somerset District Council
The authorised development is a nationally significant infrastructure project as defined in sections 14 and 22 of the 2008 Act M1, comprising—
Marginal Citations
M1Section 22 was substituted by S.I. 2013/1883.
Work No. 1 – Shown on sheets 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the works plans is the construction of the A303 eastbound totalling 5590 metres in length, between point E 300 metres east of Higher Farm Lane Overbridge and point F 550 metres west of the Sparkford Railway Bridge. To include the construction of a new compact junction at Downhead to connect the A303 to the ‘Downhead Junction Link’ (Work No.18).
Work No. 2 – Shown on sheets 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the works plans is the construction of the A303 westbound totalling 5606 metres in length, between point E 300 metres east of the Higher Farm Lane Overbridge and point F 550 metres west of the Sparkford Railway Bridge. To include the construction of a new compact junction at Camel Cross to connect the A303 to the ‘Camel Cross Link’ (Work No.15).
Work No. 3 – The construction of a new multi-purpose ‘Track 1’, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans between points DA and DB. To include access to land to the north of the new A303.
Work No. 4 – The construction of a new multi-purpose ‘Track 3’, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans between points DQ and DV. To include accesses to land to the north of the new A303.
Work No. 5 – Works associated with the closure of the existing slip road from the A303, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans between points G and H.
Work No. 6 – The construction of ‘Pond 1’, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans. To include the construction of associated outfall works.
Work No. 7 – The construction of ‘Pond 2’, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans. To include the construction of associated outfall works.
Work No. 8 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct within existing duct, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans between points KR and JC.
Work No. 9 – The decommissioning of 75 metres of electrical cable, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans between points JA and JB.
Work No. 11 – The construction of new multi-purpose ‘Track 2’, shown on sheets 1 and 2 of the works plans between points DC and DD. To include accesses to land to the north of the new A303.
Work No. 12 – The construction of new multi-purpose ‘Track 4’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points DE and DF.
Work No. 13 – The diversion of 1370 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheets 1 and 2 of the works plans between points JC and JF.
Work No. 14 – The construction of new access ‘Track 9’, shown on sheets 1 and 2 of the works plans between points DG and DH. To include accesses to land to the south of the new A303.
Work No. 15 – The construction of ‘Camel Cross link’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points U and T.
Work No. 16 – The construction of ‘B3151 link’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points V and W. To include access to properties known as ‘Hawk House’ and ‘The Bungalow’ at Camel Cross.
Work No. 17 – The construction of ‘Downhead Lane’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points X and Y. To include—
(a)access to the property known as ‘The Spinney’.
(b)access to land to the north of the A303.
Work No. 18 – The construction of ‘Downhead Junction Link’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points AA and Z.
Work No. 19 – The construction of ‘Howell Hill Link (West)’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points AP and AQ.
Work No. 20 – The construction of ‘Steart Hill Link to Old A303’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points AR and AS.
Work No. 21 – The construction of ‘Steart Hill Overbridge’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points BA and BB.
Work No. 22 – The construction of ‘Bund 1’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points CA and CB.
Work No. 23 - The construction of ‘Bund 2’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points CC and CD.
Work No. 24 – The construction of new maintenance access ‘Track 5’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points DI and DJ.
Work No. 25 – Works associated with the retention of the former A303 (Camel Cross to Steart Hill), shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points W and AR. To include—
(a)carriageway narrowing involving kerb re-alignment, repositioning of gullies and associated pipework and removal of redundant carriageway surfacing.
(b)removal of redundant traffic signs.
(c)modification of road markings.
(d)reprofiling of the carriageway surface.
(e)reprofiling of the adjacent existing footway.
Work No. 26 – Works associated with the retention of the former A303 (West of Howell Hill), shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points AQ and AF. To include—
(a)carriageway narrowing involving kerb re-alignment, repositioning of gullies and associated pipework and removal of redundant carriageway surfacing.
(b)removal of redundant traffic signs.
(c)modification of road markings.
(d)reprofiling of the carriageway surface.
(e)reprofiling of the adjacent existing footway.
Work No. 27 – Works associated with the closure of local road at Downhead, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points EJ and EK. To include the construction of Downhead Turning Head.
Work No. 28 – The construction of ‘pond 3’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans. To include the construction of associated outfall works.
Work No. 29 - The construction of ‘pond 4’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans. To include the construction of associated outfall works.
Work No. 30 – The construction of ‘Steart Hill Roundabout’, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans.
Work No. 31 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct in existing ducting, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points JF and JQ.
Work No. 32 – The diversion of 500 metres of water distribution apparatus, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points JD and JJ.
Work No. 33 – The diversion of 295 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points JE and JH.
Work No. 34 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct in existing duct, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points JT and JU.
Work No. 35 – Shown on sheet 2 of the works plans, the diversion of 170 metres of SSE low voltage cable electrical between points JL and JK.
Work No. 36 – The diversion of 430 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points JQ and JT.
Work No. 37 – The diversion of 50 metres of electrical apparatus, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points KN and KO.
Work No. 38 – The diversion of 500 metres of electrical apparatus, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points JG and JI.
Work No.38a – The decommissioning of 275 metres of electrical cable, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans between points JI and JW.
Work No. 41 – The construction of ‘Steart Hill Link’, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points AB and AC. To include access to land to the north of the A303.
Work No. 42 – The construction of ‘Howell Hill Link (East)’, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points AF and AG. To include access to the properties known as ‘Hill View’, ‘Crusty Cottage’, ‘Lamorna’ and ‘West Camel Methodist Church’ near Canegore Corner.
Work No. 43 – The diversion of 1210 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points JP, JO, JN and JM, and JP, JO and KA.
Work No. 44 – The diversion of 1470 metres of water supply apparatus, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points JM, JO, JP and JS, between points JP to JR and between points JO to KA.
Work No. 45 – The diversion of 560 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points JU and JX, and JU and JY.
Work No. 46 – The diversion of 250 metres of water distribution apparatus, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points JU and JX.
Work No. 47 - The diversion of 340 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points JU and JY.
Work No. 48 – The diversion of 380 metres of electrical apparatus, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points JV and JW, and JV and KP.
Work No. 49 – The construction of a temporary southern earthworks haul route, shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the works plans between points LA and LB.
Work No. 50 – The construction of ‘Hazlegrove Junction Eastbound Off-Slip’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points M and N.
Work No. 51 – The construction of ‘Steart Hill (North)’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points AD and AE.
Work No. 52 – The construction of ‘Steart Hill (South)’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points AH and AI. To include access to the property known as ‘Bromar’ at Conegore Corner.
Work No. 53 – The construction of ‘Vale Farm Link’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points AL and AM. To include—
(a)access to the property known as ‘Pepper Hill Cottage’.
(b)access to land to the north of the new A303.
Work No. 54 – The construction of ‘Hazlegrove Junction Underbridge’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points BC and BD.
Work No. 55 – The construction of ‘Bund 3’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points CE and CF.
Work No. 56 - The construction of ‘Bund 4’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points CG and CH.
Work No. 57 – The construction of new multi-purpose ‘Track 6’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points DK and DL. To include access to land to the south of the new A303.
Work No. 58 – The construction of new multi-purpose ‘Track 7’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points DM and DN. To include access to land to the south of the new A303.
Work No. 59 – Work number not used.
Work No. 60 – Works associated with the retention of the former A303 (East of Steart Hill), shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points AI and EA. To include—
(a)carriageway narrowing involving kerb re-alignment, repositioning of gullies and associated pipework and removal of redundant carriageway surfacing.
(b)removal of redundant traffic signs.
(c)modification of road markings.
(d)reprofiling of the carriageway surface.
Work No. 61 – Works associated with the closure of former A303, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points EA and EE. To include construction of Camel Hill Quarry Turning Head.
Work No. 62 - Works associated with the closure of Traits Lane shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points DN and EF. To include construction of Traits Lane Turning Head.
Work No. 63 – Works associated with the closure of Gason Lane shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points EG and EH. To include the construction of Gason Lane turning head.
Work No. 64 – Works associated with the closure of the former A303 on sheet 3 of the works plans between points EI and EB. To include the construction of Camel Hill Services Turning Head.
Work No. 65 – The construction of Camel Hill Roundabout, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans.
Work No. 66 – Works to local road at Camel Hill, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points AL and FA. To include—
(a)verge reinforcement.
(b)remedial work to carriageway surfacing.
Work No. 67 – Works to access from local road at Camel Hill, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points FA, FB and FC.
Work No. 68 – Works to the existing ‘Steart Hill’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points AE and AH. To include—
(a)installation of surface water drainage.
(b)utilities diversions.
Work No. 69 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct in existing duct, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points JY and KW and then between KX and KD.
Work No. 70 – The diversion of 65 metres of electrical apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points JY and JZ.
Work No. 71 – The diversion of 800 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points KB and KC.
Work No. 72 – The diversion of 920 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points KD and KM.
Work No. 73 – The diversion of 40 metres of electrical apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points KG and KJ.
Work No. 74 – The diversion of 320 metres of public sewer, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points JX and KP.
Work No. 75 – The diversion of 215 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points JY and KQ.
Work No. 76 – The diversion of 260 metres of electrical apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points KE and KF.
Work No. 77 – The diversion of 50 metres of water distribution apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points KH and KI.
Work No. 78 – The diversion of 40 metres of telecommunications apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points KJ and KK.
Work No. 79 – The diversion of 275 metres of electrical apparatus, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points KJ and KL.
Work No. 80 – The construction of a temporary northern earthworks haul route, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points LC and LD.
Work No. 81 – The construction of ‘Camel Hill Link’, shown on sheets 3 and 4 of the works plans between points AJ and AK.
Work No. 82 - The construction of ‘Bund 5’, shown on sheets 3 and 4 of the works plans between points CI and CJ.
Work No. 83 – Works associated with the retention of the former A303 (West of Hazlegrove Roundabout), shown on sheets 3 and 4 of the works plans between points EB and AN. To include—
(a)carriageway narrowing involving kerb re-alignment, repositioning of gullies and associated pipework and removal of redundant carriageway surfacing.
(b)removal of redundant traffic signs.
(c)modification of road markings.
(d)reprofiling of the carriageway surface.
Work No. 84 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct in existing duct, shown on sheets 3 and 4 of the works plans between points KM and KS.
Work No. 85 – The construction of ‘Hazlegrove Junction Eastbound On-Slip’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points AT and O.
Work No. 86 – The construction of ‘Hazlegrove Junction Westbound On-Slip’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points P and Q.
Work No. 87 – The construction of ‘Hazlegrove Junction Westbound Off-Slip’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points R and S.
Work No. 88 – The construction of ‘Ridge Copse Link’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points AN and AO.
Work No. 89 - The construction of ‘Bund 6’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points CK and CL.
Work No. 90 - The construction of ‘Bund 7’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points CM and CN.
Work No. 91 - The construction of new maintenance access ‘Track 8’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points DO and DP.
Work No. 92 – The construction of ‘Hazlegrove School Access’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points DT and DU.
Work No. 93 – Works to the existing Hazlegrove Roundabout, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans. To include—
(a)removal of redundant traffic signs.
(b)modification of road markings.
(c)modification of splitter islands to accommodate public right of way.
(d)provision of a right of way facility around the southern and western perimeter of the roundabout.
Work No. 94 - The construction of ‘Pond 5’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans. To include the construction of associated outfall works.
Work No. 95 – Works to the existing ‘Pond 6’, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans. To include—
(a)the construction of associated outfall works.
(b)removal of existing vegetation from within the existing pond
Work No. 96 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct in existing duct, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points KU and KV.
Work No. 97 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct in existing duct, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points KT and KU.
Work No. 98 – The installation of new telecommunications cable and sub duct in existing duct, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans between points KS and KT.
Work No. 100 – The retention of a section of broadleaved woodland, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans.
Work No. 101 – The retention of a section of broadleaved woodland, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans.
Work No. 102 – The installation of new signage around Hazlegrove Roundabout to reflect new road layout.
Work No. 103 – The installation of a new sign in the A303 Westbound verge.
Work No. 105 – The construction of new multi-purpose ‘Track 10’, shown on sheet 3 of the works plans between points EL and EM.
Works comprising associated development within the meaning of section 115(2) of the 2008 Act comprising—
Work No. 10 – Ecological mitigation area for Greats Crested Newts, shown on sheet 1 of the works plans. To include—
(a)new wildlife pond.
(b)creation of a hibernacula.
Work No. 39 – Ecological mitigation area for common reptiles, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans. To include—
(a)habitat improvement.
(b)creation of a hibernacula.
(c)installation of stock proof fencing.
Work No. 40 – Ecological mitigation area for common reptiles, shown on sheet 2 of the works plans. To include—
(a)habitat improvement.
(b)creation of a hibernacula.
Work No. 99 – Ecological mitigation area for Great Crested Newts, shown on sheet 4 of the works plans. To include the creation of a hibernacula.
Work No. 104 – Widening of the carriageway of the public highway at the junction between Traits Lane and Blackwell Road shown on sheet 3 of the works plans.
In connection with the construction of any of those works, further development within the Order limits consisting of—
(a)alteration to the layout of any street permanently or temporarily, including but not limited to increasing or reducing the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing or increasing the width of any kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge within the street; and altering the level of any such kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge;
(b)works required for the strengthening, improvement, maintenance or reconstruction of any street;
(c)refurbishment works to any existing bridge;
(d)the strengthening, alteration or demolition of any building;
(e)works in the verges of public highways;
(f)temporary diversions of public highways, including laying down or hard surfacing on any land to be used as a temporary diversion;
(g)creation and removal of ramps, means of access, footpaths, cycle tracks, bridleways and crossing facilities, including the hard surfacing of ways;
(h)embankments, viaducts, aprons, abutments, shafts, foundations, retaining walls, barriers, pumping stations, parapets, drainage, outfalls, ditches, wing walls, highway lighting, fencing and culverts;
(i)street works, including breaking up or opening up a street, or any sewer, drain or tunnel under it; tunnelling or boring under a street;
(j)works to place, alter, remove or maintain street furniture or apparatus in a street, or apparatus in other land, including mains, sewers, drains, pipes, cables, ducts and lights;
(k)works to alter the course of or otherwise interfere with a watercourse;
(l)landscaping, noise bunds and barriers, works associated with the provision of ecological mitigation and other works to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised development;
(m)works for the benefit or protection of land affected by the authorised development;
(n)site preparation works, site clearance (including fencing, vegetation removal, demolition of existing structures and the creation of alternative footpaths); earthworks (including soil stripping and storage, site levelling); remediation of contamination;
(o)the felling of trees;
(p)construction compounds and working sites, storage areas, temporary vehicle parking, construction fencing, perimeter enclosure, security fencing, construction-related buildings, temporary worker accommodation facilities, welfare facilities, construction lighting, haulage roads and other buildings, machinery, apparatus, works and conveniences;
(q)the provision of other works including pavement works, kerbing and paved areas works, signing, signals, gantries, road markings works, traffic management measures including temporary roads and such other works as are associated with the construction of the authorised development;
(r)removal, alteration and creation of boundary features including fencing and hedgerows; and
(s)such other works, working sites, storage areas and works of demolition, as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, or for purposes ancillary to, the construction of the authorised development.