Amendments to Class B of Part 8 of Schedule 2
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1
Class B (dock, pier, harbour, water transport, canal or inland navigation undertakings) of Part 8 (transport related development) of Schedule 2 is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph B (permitted development)—
a
in the introductory words, after “lessees” insert—
or agents of development (including the erection or alteration of an operational building)
;
b
at the end of sub-paragraph (a), omit “or”;
c
at the end of sub-paragraph (b) insert—
, or
c
in connection with the provision of services and facilities
.
3
In paragraph B.1 (development not permitted)—
a
at the end of sub-paragraph (b)(i), omit “or”;
b
at the end of sub-paragraph (b)(ii), insert—
, or
c
where the development falls within paragraph B(c)—
i
the erection of a building other than an operational building; or
ii
the alteration or reconstruction of a building other than an operational building, where its design or external appearance would be materially affected
.
4
After paragraph B.1, insert—

Condition
B.1A.
1
Development is permitted by Class B subject to the condition that the relevant statutory undertaker consults the local planning authority before carrying out any development, unless that development falls within the description in paragraph B.3.
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5
After paragraph B.2 (interpretation of Class B), insert—
B.3.
Development falls within this paragraph if—
a
it is urgently required for the efficient running of the dock, pier, harbour, water transport, canal or inland navigation undertaking, and
b
it consists of the carrying out of works, or the erection or construction of a structure or of an ancillary building, or the placing on land of equipment, and the works, structure, building, or equipment do not exceed 4 metres in height or 200 cubic metres in capacity.
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