The A1 in Northumberland: Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order 2024

Made: 24th May 2024

Coming into force: 14th June 2024

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PART 1 — PRELIMINARY

Citation and commencement

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Interpretation

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Disapplication of legislative provisions

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PART 2 — PRINCIPAL POWERS

Development consent etc. granted by the Order

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Maintenance of authorised development

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Maintenance of drainage works

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Planning permission

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Limits of deviation

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Benefit of the Order

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Consent to transfer benefit of the Order

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PART 3 — STREETS

Application of the 1991 Act

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Power to alter layout etc. of streets

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Street works

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Construction and maintenance of new, altered or diverted streets

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Classification of roads etc.

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Temporary alteration, diversion, prohibition and restriction of the use of streets

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Permanent stopping up and restriction of use of streets, public rights of way and private means of access

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Access to works

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Clearways

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Speed restrictions

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Closure of bus stop lay-bys and parking lay-bys

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Traffic regulation

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PART 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL POWERS

Powers in relation to relevant watercourses

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Discharge of water

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Protective work to buildings

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Authority to survey and investigate the land

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PART 5 — POWERS OF ACQUISITION AND POSSESSION

Compulsory acquisition of land

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Compulsory acquisition of land – incorporation of the mineral code

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Time limit for exercise of authority to acquire land compulsorily

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Compulsory acquisition of rights and imposition of restrictive covenants

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Private rights over land

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Modification of Part 1 of the 1965 Act

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Application of the 1981 Act

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Acquisition of subsoil or airspace only

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Rights under or over streets

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Temporary use of land for carrying out the authorised development

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Temporary use of land for maintaining the authorised development

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Statutory undertakers

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Apparatus and rights of statutory undertakers in stopped up streets

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Recovery of costs of new connections

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PART 6 — OPERATIONS

Felling or lopping of trees and removal of hedgerows

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Trees subject to tree preservation orders

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PART 7 — MICELLANEOUS AND GENERAL

Application of landlord and tenant law

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Operational land for purposes of the 1990 Act

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Defence to proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance

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Protection of interests

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Certification of documents, etc.

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Service of notices

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Arbitration

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SCHEDULE 1 — AUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT

In the administrative area of Northumberland County Council

A nationally significant infrastructure project as defined in sections 14 and 22(1) of the 2008 Act, and associated development as defined in section 115(2) (development for which development consent may be granted) of the 2008 Act), comprising:

• Work No. 1a - a new northbound carriageway adjacent to the existing A1 from Warreners House Junction to Highlaws Junction 2907m in length commencing at grid reference 418213E; 588445N and terminating at grid reference 418517E; 591320N.

• Work No. 1b - the alteration of existing A1 Trunk Road to provide southbound dual carriageway from Warreners House Junction to Highlaws Junction 2907m in length commencing at grid reference 4182225E; 588444N and terminating at grid reference 418529E; 591322N.

• Work No. 2a - a new offline northbound carriageway of the A1 dual carriageway 6894m in length commencing at grid reference 418517E; 591320N and terminating at grid reference 417526E; 597847N.

• Work No. 2b - a new offline southbound carriageway of the A1 dual carriageway 6896m in length commencing at grid reference 418529E; 591322N and terminating at grid reference 417539E; 597850N.

• Work No. 3a - the alteration of the existing A1 to provide northbound dual carriageway 2950m in length commencing at grid reference 417526E; 597847N and terminating at grid reference 417476E; 600795N.

• Work No. 3b - a new southbound carriageway adjacent to the existing A1 2947m in length commencing at grid reference 417539E; 597850N and terminating at grid reference 417488E; 600795N.

• Work No. 4 - a new bridge spanning the River Coquet comprising a three-span continuous bridge deck with two supporting piers. Work No—the installation of spaced piles within the area marked Work No. 4a on the works plans;the installation of scour protection on the north side of the River Coquet at the location marked Work No. 4b on the works plans;the installation of scour protection on the south side of the River Coquet at the location marked Work No. 4c on the works plans; andthe installation of a temporary bridge over the River Coquet at the location marked Work No. 4d on the works plans;together with—the construction to include any new pavement, embankments, retaining walls, ground improvements, drainage, road signs, communications ducting, utility diversions, and landscaping; and to create 1 carriageway of 2 no. lanes each;the widening, alteration and realignment of the existing highway to include any new pavement, embankments, retaining walls, ground improvements, associated engineering, drainage, road signs, communications ducting, utility diversions, and landscaping to create 1 carriageway of 2 no. lanes;the provision of a hardened central reserve with a rigid concrete barrier or steel step barrier dividing the southbound and northbound carriageways; andthe provision of temporary river training works within the River Coquet.

• Work No. 5a - the improvement of the existing road known as West View, to include alteration for a new footpath to the east side and new pavement 183m in length with inclusion of 9 no. parking spaces, realignment of the existing turning circle commencing at grid reference 418258E; 587954N and terminating at grid reference 418259E; 588134N. including—.the removal of existing road lighting and installation of new lighting columns within the highway verge; andassociated drainage, utility works and diversions.

• Work No. 5b - a new access track 807m in length to the north of the West View turning circle commencing at grid reference 418259E; 5888134N and terminating at grid reference 418262E; 588679N providing a bellmouth for access into Northgate Farm at grid reference 418395E; 588653N, which point is marked “ACCESS c” on Sheet 01 of the general arrangement plans.

• Work No. 5c - a new access track 150m in length off Work No. 6b to Warreners House commencing at grid reference 418320E; 588418N and terminating at grid reference 418245E; 588543N.

• Work No. 5d - a new access track 326m in length to private land commencing at grid reference 418257E; 588725N and terminating at grid reference 418264E; 589045N.

• Work No. 6 - a new access track 226m in length for maintenance of drainage swale commencing at grid reference 417981E; 588727N and terminating at grid reference 418181E; 588641N.

• Work No. 7 - a new culvert 75m in length commencing at grid reference 418272E; 589462N and terminating at grid reference 418342E; 589461N.

• Work No. 8a – a slip road single lane carriageway for northbound off-access to Highlaws Junction 165m in length commencing at grid reference 418363E; 589667N and terminating at grid reference 418362E; 589815N.

• Work No. 8b - alteration and alignment of the existing road known as High Highlaws Road to create a single carriageway two lane connection to Highlaws Junction 240m in length commencing at grid reference 418140E; 589691N and terminating at grid reference 418335E; 589824N.

• Work No. 8c - a new access track 1450m in length for maintenance of detention basin commencing at grid reference 418266E; 589761N and terminating at grid reference 418492E; 591111N.

• Work No. 8d - a single span single carriageway overbridge crossing the new A1 carriageways 390m in length commencing at grid reference 418362E; 589815N and terminating at grid reference 418543E; 589777N.

• Work No. 8e - a slip road single lane carriageway for northbound on-access to the A1 from Highlaws Junction 243m in length commencing at grid reference 418362E; 589815N and terminating at grid reference 418444E; 590029N.

• Work No. 8f - a slip road single lane carriageway for southbound off-access to Highlaws Junction 177m in length commencing at grid reference 418465E; 589773N and terminating at grid reference 418444E; 589919N.

• Work No. 8g - a new access track 870m in length for private access commencing at grid reference 418629E; 589777N and terminating at grid reference 418549E; 590567N.

• Work No. 8h - widening and resurfacing of the existing road know as Hebron Road as part of Highlaws Junction works 177m in length commencing at grid reference 418465E; 589773N and terminating at grid reference 418644E; 589774N.

• Work No. 8i - a slip road single lane carriageway for southbound on-access to the A1 from Highlaws Junction 237m in length commencing at grid reference 418359E; 589583N and terminating at grid reference 418465E; 589773N.

• Work No. 8j - a new access 275m in length for private access commencing at grid reference 418369E; 589555N and terminating at grid reference 418490E; 589770N.

• Work No. 9a - a new access 195m in length for private access commencing at grid reference 418016E; 592405N and terminating at grid reference 418211E; 592415N.

• Work No. 9b - alteration and alignment of the existing road known as Fenrother Lane West to create a single carriageway two lane connection to Fenrother Junction 240m in length commencing at grid reference 418047E; 592436N and terminating at grid reference 418207E; 592534N.

• Work No. 9c - a slip road single lane carriageway for northbound off-access to Fenrother Junction 362m in length commencing at grid reference 418302E; 592458N and terminating at grid reference 418256E; 592597N.

• Work No. 9d - a slip road single lane carriageway for northbound on-access to the A1 from Fenrother Junction 220m in length commencing at grid reference 418256E; 592597N and terminating at grid reference 418293E; 592804N.

• Work No. 9e - a new access 499m in length for private access commencing at grid reference 418058E; 592664N and terminating at grid reference 418279E; 593048N.

• Work No. 9f - a slip road single lane carriageway for southbound off-access to Fenrother Junction 190m in length commencing at grid reference 418372E; 592620N and terminating at grid reference 418311E; 592772N.

• Work No. 9g - a single span single carriageway overbridge crossing the new A1 carriageways 362m in length commencing at grid reference 418409E; 592609N and terminating at grid reference 418256E; 592597N.

• Work No. 9h - a slip road single lane carriageway for southbound on-access to the A1 from Fenrother Junction 245m in length commencing at grid reference 418325E; 592415N and terminating at grid reference 418372E; 592620N.

• Work No. 9i - a 2 No. lane road single carriageway 685m in length from Fenrother Lane East to detrunked A1 for local access commencing at grid reference 418372E; 592620N and terminating at grid reference 418867E; 592836N.

• Work No. 10a - de-trunking works to the existing A1 Trunk Road crossing the River Lyne to Fenrother Lane East 1166m in length commencing at grid reference 418536E; 591486N and terminating at grid reference 418783E; 592593N.

• Work No. 10b - de-trunking works to the existing A1 Trunk Road from Portland House to Bockenfield Bridge 4948m in length commencing at grid reference 418867E; 592836N and terminating at grid reference 418822E; 59732N.

• Work No. 11a - an access track from Causey Park Road to the existing access track to New Houses Farm 1363m in length commencing at grid reference 418536E; 594025N and terminating at grid reference 418468E; 595155N.

• Work No. 11b - an access track from Causey Park Road to private land 191m in length commencing at grid reference 418499E; 595168N and terminating at grid reference 418597E; 595303N.

• Work No. 11c - a new overbridge as an integral single span bridge 360m in length, having a clear span between the abutments of 33 m and a headroom height of 6m commencing at grid reference 418477E; 595159N and terminating at 418825E; 595252N.

• Work No. 11d - a new access 97m in length for maintenance of detention basin commencing at grid reference 418794E; 594666N and terminating at grid reference 418881E; 594721N.

• Work No. 11e - a maintenance access track to detention basin commencing at grid reference 418475E, 595754N, and terminating at grid reference 418523E, 595778N.

• Work No. 12a - diversion of National Grid Feeder 13 High Pressure gas main under the (new) A1 carriageway 630m in length commencing at grid reference 418571E; 594666N and terminating at grid reference 418861E; 595042N, including—temporary access and working areas required for the tie ins to the existing apparatus to include deep pit excavations sized to allow sufficient and safe access and egress of the pits, for pipeline tie-in operations; andlandscaping

• Work No. 12b - diversion underground of Northern Power Grid 20Kv High Voltage line 1377m in length commencing at grid reference 418715E; 594473N and terminating at grid reference 418616E; 595252N and Northern Gas Network Medium Pressure gas main 1233m in length commencing at grid reference 418796E; 594562N and terminating at grid reference 418633E; 595254N under the (new) A1 carriageway.

• Work No. 13 - a new culvert 77m in length commencing at grid reference 418270E; 596540N and terminating at grid reference 418337E; 596577N.

• Work No. 14 - an underbridge at Burgham Park as an integral single span bridge having a clear span between the abutments of 11m and a headroom height of 6.5m commencing at grid reference 417922E; 596845N and terminating at 418181E; 596956N.

• Work No. 15 – extension of existing culvert 76m in length commencing at grid reference 417798E; 597306N and terminating at grid reference 417868E; 597336N.

• Work No. 16a - a new access 242m in length for private access off Bywell Road commencing at grid reference 417570E; 597651N and terminating at grid reference 417466E; 597863N.