Representation by Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board (Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board)
- Date submitted
- 10 November 2022
- Submitted by
- Other statutory consultees
The development area is partially within the Internal Drainage District (IDD) of the Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board (NRIDB) and the Board is the regulator for several elements of the proposed works which require consent as per the Land Drainage Act, 1991 (including the Board’s Byelaws). The Board is therefore an interested party due to the potential impact of the project on the Board’s ability to carry out its statutory functions. Watercourse crossings The applicant intends to cross multiple watercourses within the IDD, both for the cable and for the temporary access road. Depending on the status of the watercourse (Board Maintained Watercourse or not) and the crossing methodology (trenchless, trenched or temporary culvert) many of these will require consent from the NRIDB. Surface water discharge The applicant intends to discharge surface water into watercourses during the construction phase. Where this occurs within the NRIDD into a watercourse which is not Main River, this would also require temporary consent from the Board. Development Consent Order – Protective Provision Following discussions with the applicant, it has been agreed that a protective provision for the NRIDB would be appropriate. We consider that such a provision may act to avoid conflict between the planning process and the Board’s regulatory regime and consenting process (as per the Land Drainage Act 1991 and the Board’s Byelaws) while assuring the Board that their interests and ability to undertake their statutory functions are safeguarded and subject to due consideration.