The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022

Design, layout and implementation of Replacement Land

7.—(1) No part of the authorised development comprising the creation of an area of replacement land (Work No.59) is to commence until for that part details of the layout and design of the land have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Secretary of State, following consultation with the relevant planning authority and with the prospective owner of the replacement land. The details must include—

(a) a landscaping scheme for the replacement land in accordance with requirement 6;

(b) the extent, methods and timing of any tree felling or other vegetation clearance required within the boundary of the replacement land to render the land suitable for public recreational access;

(c) measures for the management and protection of any ancient woodland, veteran trees or trees which are the subject of a tree preservation order, if present within the boundary of the relevant part of the replacement land;

(d) the location and extent of any translocation of ancient woodland soils if proposed within the relevant part of the replacement land;

(e) the detailed alignment and surface treatment of any proposed new paths or public rights of way to be created through the replacement land;

(f) any measures, including street furniture and signage to be provided for the purposes of supporting, promoting and managing non-motorised public access to the land;

(g) boundary treatment measures, including details of any new fencing, gates and barriers necessary to manage public access both within the replacement land and to restrict access to other adjoining land;

(h) timetable for the implementation, completion and opening of the replacement land for public access; and

(i) a scheme for the maintenance and management of the replacement land, including details of any environmental monitoring measures.

(2) The authorised development must be carried out, maintained, managed and monitored in accordance with the details approved under sub-paragraph (1).