The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
129 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Statutory Undertaker 112
- Any Person 5
- Contractor 1
- Client 1
Plus 10 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Statutory Undertakers also bound by 169 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 2025 116 duties
- Water Industry Act 1991 1991 52 duties
- Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 2006 44 duties
- The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton Development Consent Order 2022 2022 28 duties
- The East Northamptonshire Resource Management Facility Order 2023 2023 27 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Contractors also bound by 178 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 2015 137 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 2015 134 duties
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 114 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 2023 93 duties
- The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 2004 87 duties
Clients also bound by 65 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 32 duties
- The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2025 2025 19 duties
- Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 2023 17 duties
- Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 2012 14 duties
- Building Regulations 2010 2010 12 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — PRELIMINARY
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Interpretation
Part 2 — PRINCIPAL POWERS
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Development consent etc. granted by the Order
Maintenance of authorised development
Operation of authorised development
Benefit of the Order
Consent to transfer benefit of the Order
Application and modification of statutory provisions
Part 3 — STREETS
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Street works
Power to alter layout, etc., of streets
Construction and maintenance of new or altered means of access
Access to works
Agreements with street authorities
Part 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL POWERS
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Discharge of water
Authority to survey and investigate the land
Temporary interference with canal and public rights of navigation
Use of private roads for construction
Part 5 — POWERS OF ACQUISITION
Browse 14 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Compulsory acquisition of land
Statutory authority to override easements and other rights
Time limit for exercise of authority to acquire land compulsorily
Compulsory acquisition of rights etc.
Private rights
Application of the 1981 Act and Part 1 of the 1961 Act
Acquisition of subsoil or airspace only
Modification of Part 1 of the 1965 Act
Rights under or over streets
Temporary use of land for carrying out the authorised development
Temporary use of land for maintaining the authorised development
Statutory undertakers
Apparatus and rights of statutory undertakers in streets
Recovery of costs of new connections
Part 6 — OPERATIONS
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Crown Rights
Felling or lopping of trees and removal of hedgerows
Protective works to buildings
Part 7 — MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL
Browse 11 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Protective provision
Restoration works
Application of landlord and tenant law
Operational land for purposes of the 1990 Act
Deemed marine licence under the Marine and Coast Access Act 2009
Defence to proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance
Certification of plans etc.
Service of notices
Procedure in relation to certain approvals etc.
Arbitration
Guarantees in respect of payment of compensation
Schedules
Site security
- Submit and maintain site security scheme before operation Any Person
Fire prevention
- Submit and implement fire appliance access plans for approval Statutory Undertaker
Surface water drainage
- Submit and implement approved surface water drainage plans Statutory Undertaker
Foul water drainage
- Submit and implement approved foul water drainage plans Statutory Undertaker
Flood risk mitigation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Submit and implement flood risk mitigation schemes before construction and operation Crown / Minister / Government department
Contaminated land and groundwater
- Submit and implement approved contamination remediation scheme Statutory Undertaker
Archaeology
- Submit and follow archaeological investigation scheme before construction Contractor
Construction environmental management plan
- Submit and follow a construction environmental management plan Statutory Undertaker
Protection of highway surfaces
- Submit highway condition survey details and carry out repairs as approved Statutory Undertaker
Temporary haul road (traffic management and protection)
- Maintain temporary haul road and implement traffic management for abnormal loads Statutory Undertaker
Commencement of the authorised development
- Commence development within 7 years and notify planning authority 14 days before Statutory Undertaker
Temporary haul road (biodiversity protection)
- Carry out Work No. 10A with biodiversity measures and submit ecologist's report Statutory Undertaker
Temporary haul road (removal and restoration)
- Remove temporary haul road and restore site after commissioning Statutory Undertaker
Pilfrey laydown (design)
- Retain and maintain the Pilfrey laydown area in accordance with the approved plans Statutory Undertaker
Pilfrey laydown (removal and restoration)
- Remove Pilfrey laydown and restore land within 3 months after commissioning Statutory Undertaker
Construction hours
- Comply with construction hours and delivery restrictions Statutory Undertaker
Control of noise and vibration - construction
- Submit and implement a noise and vibration control scheme for construction Statutory Undertaker
Control of noise - operation
- Submit and implement a noise management scheme before commercial operation Statutory Undertaker
Notice of commencement and completion of commissioning
- Notify planning authority of commissioning start and completion Statutory Undertaker
Piling and penetrative foundation design
- Submit and follow approved piling and foundation design method statement Statutory Undertaker
Restoration of land used temporarily for construction
- Submit restoration scheme and restore land used temporarily for construction Statutory Undertaker
Combined heat and power
- Design for and review heat export opportunities Statutory Undertaker
Carbon capture and compression plant
- Keep land available for carbon capture pipeline and infrastructure Statutory Undertaker
Aviation warning lighting
- Submit aviation warning lighting details and obtain approval before construction Statutory Undertaker
Air safety
- Submit site heights and crane details for aviation charting before starting construction Statutory Undertaker
Employment, skills and training plan
- Submit and implement an employment and skills plan for local residents Client
Decommissioning
- Submit decommissioning environmental management plan for approval Statutory Undertaker
Requirement for written approval
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Relevant planning authority or other person must give approvals in writing Local authority
Notice of commencement of commercial use
- Notify planning authority before or within 14 days of starting commercial use Statutory Undertaker
Amendments agreed by the relevant planning authority
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Relevant planning authority must ensure non-material amendments agreed for Keadby 3 do not cause new environmental effects Local authority
Detailed design
- Submit detailed design plans for approval before starting construction Statutory Undertaker
Landscaping and biodiversity protection management and enhancement
- Submit and implement landscaping and biodiversity plans for the development Statutory Undertaker
Highway accesses
- Get highway access designs approved before starting construction Statutory Undertaker
Means of enclosure
- Submit and implement plans for site fencing, keep sites secure, and maintain permanent fencing Any Person
PROCEDURE FOR DISCHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local planning authority must decide on 'Requirement' applications within 8 weeks Local authority
Applications made under Requirements
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local planning authority must decide your application within 8 weeks or it is deemed granted Local authority
Further information and consultation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Planning authority must request further information or consult within statutory deadlines Local authority
Appeals
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Planning authority appeals process Crown / Minister / Government department
Retained apparatus: protection of gas undertaker
- Submit plans to National Grid before starting gas pipeline works Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason...
- Pay costs and indemnify Northern Powergrid for damage caused by your works Statutory Undertaker
Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any of...
- Co-ordinate works safely and co-operate with Northern Powergrid Statutory Undertaker
If in consequence of an agreement reached in accordance with...
- Provide alternative access to Northern Powergrid's apparatus if obstructed Statutory Undertaker
The plans submitted to Northern Powergrid by the undertaker pursuant...
- Submit plans to Northern Powergrid at the correct address Statutory Undertaker
Indemnity
- Indemnify National Grid and provide security before construction Statutory Undertaker
Co-operation
- Co-ordinate construction works with National Grid for safety and efficiency Statutory Undertaker
Access
- Provide alternative access to National Grid apparatus if obstructed Statutory Undertaker
Notices
- Send plans to National Grid via specified email address Statutory Undertaker
Powers requiring the Canal and River Trust’s consent
- Obtain Canal and River Trust consent before interfering with the waterway Statutory Undertaker
Fencing
- Install fencing where the engineer requires it Statutory Undertaker
Approval of plans, protective works etc.
- Get Canal and River Trust approval for construction plans before starting work Statutory Undertaker
Design of works
- Consult and collaborate with Canal and River Trust on design and environmental effects Statutory Undertaker
Notice of works
- Give 30 days' notice of works to the engineer Statutory Undertaker
Lighting
- Provide temporary and signal lighting for navigation safety during works Statutory Undertaker
Prevention of pollution
- Prevent pollution of the waterway during construction Statutory Undertaker
Access to work – provision of information
- Allow engineer access to works and provide construction information Statutory Undertaker
Alterations to the waterway
- Pay costs of waterway alterations required due to construction Statutory Undertaker
Maintenance of works
- Maintain works to prevent detriment on notice from Canal and River Trust Statutory Undertaker
Repayment of the Canal and River Trust’s fees, etc.
- Repay Canal and River Trust’s fees for protective works and supervision Statutory Undertaker
Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown...
- Do not acquire apparatus without reaching agreement Statutory Undertaker
(1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by...
- Do not remove utility apparatus until alternative is provided and operational Statutory Undertaker
Apparatus of National Grid in stopped up streets
- Grant legal easements to National Grid before permanently stopping up a street Statutory Undertaker
(1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of this Part,...
- Provide alternative apparatus facilities on agreed or arbitrated terms Statutory Undertaker
(1) Not less than twenty-eight days before starting the execution...
- Submit works plans to utility companies before starting construction near their apparatus Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the...
- Pay utility companies for work caused by your construction Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason...
- Pay utility costs for damage or interruption caused by your construction work Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), if as the...
- Pay compensation for damage to electronic communications apparatus Statutory Undertaker
Protective works to buildings
- Do not obstruct National Grid's apparatus and pay for any damage caused Statutory Undertaker
(1) Where under this Part of this Schedule Network Rail...
- Network Rail must co-operate to avoid delays and resolve procedure conflicts Any Person
(1) The undertaker must not exercise the powers conferred by—...
- Do not exercise powers over railway property without Network Rail's consent Statutory Undertaker
(1) The undertaker must, before commencing construction of any specified...
- Submit construction plans to Network Rail for approval before starting work Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must— (a) at all times afford reasonable facilities...
- Provide access and information to the engineer during construction Statutory Undertaker
Network Rail must at all times afford reasonable facilities to...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Network Rail must provide access and information to the undertaker Statutory regulator
(1) If any permanent or temporary alterations or additions to...
- Pay Network Rail for alterations needed to protect railway safety Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must repay to Network Rail all reasonable fees,...
- Repay Network Rail's reasonable costs for specified works and protective measures Statutory Undertaker
If at any time after the completion of a specified...
- Maintain specified works to avoid adversely affecting railway property Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must not provide any illumination or illuminated sign...
- Consult Network Rail before installing any illumination or sign near their railway Statutory Undertaker
Network Rail must, on receipt of a request from the...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Network Rail must provide cost estimates on request Statutory regulator
In the assessment of any sums payable to Network Rail...
- Ignore inflated Network Rail claims caused by unnecessary actions Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must give written notice to Network Rail if...
- Notify Network Rail before transferring the Order’s benefits Statutory Undertaker
Removal of apparatus
- Do not remove National Grid apparatus until replacement is live Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must no later than 28 days from the...
- Provide certified plans to Network Rail within 28 days Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker hereby agrees not to exercise its powers under...
- Do not exercise Order powers without full compliance with this Part Statutory Undertaker
Interaction with the NGC Pipeline Network
- Use reasonable endeavours to avoid conflict with the NGC Pipeline Network Statutory Undertaker
Carbon dioxide export connections works
- Do not carry out Work No.7B without National Grid's agreement Statutory Undertaker
Without limiting any other provision of this Order, where NGC...
- Use reasonable endeavours to coordinate NGC's Work No.7B with the authorised development Statutory Undertaker
(1) Before beginning to construct any carbon dioxide export connection...
- Submit plans to NGC before building CO2 export connection Statutory Undertaker
Facilities and rights for alternative apparatus
- Provide alternative apparatus rights no less favourable to National Grid Statutory Undertaker
(1) Any approval of NGC required under this Schedule—
- NGC must respond to approval requests within 56 days and not unreasonably withhold Any Person
(1) The undertaker must give to NGC not less than...
- Notify NGC before and after starting CO₂ export connection construction Statutory Undertaker
Acquisition of land
- You must not take NGC's land rights without their agreement Statutory Undertaker
Protective works to buildings
- Do not obstruct access to NGC apparatus or pipeline sites Statutory Undertaker
Removal of NGC apparatus
- Do not remove NGC apparatus until alternative supply is operational Statutory Undertaker
Specified works plan approval
- Submit and follow approved plans for works near NGC pipelines Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (5), any specified work, and all...
- Construct specified works to NGC's satisfaction and in accordance with approved plans Statutory Undertaker
Expenses and costs
- Repay NGC's reasonable expenses for apparatus protection and carbon dioxide export works Statutory Undertaker
Retained apparatus: protection of electricity undertaker
- Get National Grid approval for construction near their apparatus Statutory Undertaker
Indemnity
- Indemnify NGC for damage or supply interruptions caused by construction works Statutory Undertaker
Co-operation
- Coordinate works with NGC for safety and efficiency Statutory Undertaker
Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown...
- Obtain Northern Powergrid's agreement before acquiring their apparatus or overriding their interests Statutory Undertaker
(1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by...
- Ensure alternative apparatus for Northern Powergrid before removing existing cables Statutory Undertaker
(1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of this Part...
- Grant alternative apparatus facilities to Northern Powergrid on agreed terms Statutory Undertaker
(1) Not less than 48 days before starting the execution...
- Submit works plans to Northern Powergrid before starting near their apparatus Statutory Undertaker
DESIGN PARAMETERS
- Comply with maximum building and structure dimensions Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must notify the MMO in writing of any...
- Notify MMO of agents, contractors or subcontractors carrying out licensed activities Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must notify the MMO in writing of any...
- Notify MMO of vessels carrying out licensed activities Statutory Undertaker
During Construction, Operation and Maintenance
- Ensure marine-suitable coatings and treatments used per HSE or EA guidelines Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must not discharge waste concrete slurry or wash...
- Prevent concrete and cement pollution entering the river Statutory Undertaker
During licensed activities all wastes must be stored in designated...
- Store all wastes in designated, isolated, bunded areas during licensed activities Statutory Undertaker
(1) Vibratory piling must be used as standard, with percussive...
- Use vibratory piling as standard with soft-start for percussive piling Statutory Undertaker
Piling must not be undertaken between 01 September and 31...
- Do not carry out piling during salmon migration season and only between 7am and 7pm Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must comply with the lighting, hazard marking and...
- Comply with ABP Humber’s lighting and hazard marking requirements Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must ensure any rock material used in the...
- Use only clean, sourced rock material in construction Statutory Undertaker
In the event that any rock or stone material is...
- Report lost rock or stone material below mean high water springs Statutory Undertaker
(1) The undertaker must report all dropped objects to the...
- Report dropped objects to MMO within 24 hours Statutory Undertaker
Post Construction
- Clear site equipment and waste within six weeks of completion Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must ensure that the MMO Local Enforcement Office...
- Notify MMO of completion of licensed activities within 10 days Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must complete post-works bathymetry of the areas specified...
- Complete post-works bathymetry survey and share results with navigational authorities Statutory Undertaker
General
- Report oil, fuel or chemical spills in marine environment to MMO within 12 hours Statutory Undertaker
Notifications and Inspections
- Distribute and display marine licence, allow inspections, and notify mariners Statutory Undertaker
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AUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Interpretation
Temporary haul road (prior approval of restoration scheme)
Construction traffic management plan
Construction worker travel plan
Local liaison committee
Approved details and amendments to them
External lighting
STREETS SUBJECT TO STREET WORKS
STREETS SUBJECT TO PERMANENT ALTERATIONS OF LAYOUT
ACCESS - THOSE PARTS OF THE ACCESS TO BE MAINTAINED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE
NEW RIGHTS
Interpretation
MODIFICATION OF COMPENSATION AND COMPULSORY PURCHASE ENACTMENTS FOR CREATION OF NEW RIGHTS
Compensation enactments
(1) Without limitation on the scope of paragraph 1, the...
(1) Without limitation on the scope of paragraph 1, the...
Application of Part 1 of the 1965 Act
(1) The modifications referred to in paragraph 4(a) are as...
LAND OF WHICH TEMPORARY POSSESSION MAY BE TAKEN
In this Schedule— “business day” means a day other than...
Fees
PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS
Application
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the...
Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions...
Expenses
Enactments and agreements
Arbitration
Interpretation
Interpretation
Survey of waterway
Construction of specified works
On Street Apparatus
Making good of detriment; compensation and indemnity, etc.
Arbitration
Capitalised sums
For the protection of the utility undertakers referred to in...
In this Part of this Schedule— “alternative apparatus” means alternative...
This Part does not apply to apparatus in respect of...
Nothing in this Part affects the provisions of any enactment...
(1) For the protection of any operator, the following provisions...
The exercise of the powers of article 29 (statutory undertakers)...
This Part of this Schedule does not apply to—
Nothing in this Part affects the provisions of any enactment...
The provisions of this Part of this Schedule have effect,...
In this Schedule— “asset protection agreement” means an agreement to...
(1) Any specified work and any protective works to be...
Acquisition of land
(1) In this paragraph— “EMI” means, subject to sub-paragraph (2),...
Any additional expenses which Network Rail may reasonably incur in...
(1) The undertaker must pay to Network Rail all reasonable...
The undertaker and Network Rail may, subject in the case...
In Nothing in this Order, or in any enactment incorporated...
In relation to any dispute arising under this part of...
Application
Section A and paragraph 88 of Section B of this...
Interpretation
On street apparatus
Facilities and rights for alternative apparatus
Disputes
For the protection of Northern Powergrid the following provisions have...
In this Part of this Schedule— “1991 Act” means the...
This Part of this Schedule does not apply to apparatus...
Maximum parameters for buildings and structures are set out at...
The finished ground level in respect of Work No. 1A,...
Maximum parameters of the A18 Gatehouse building (Work No. 8B)...
Maximum parameters for length (m), width (m) or diameter (m)...
DOCUMENTS AND PLANS TO BE CERTIFIED
DEEMED MARINE LICENCE UNDER PART 4 (MARINE LICENSING) OF THE MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 / DEEMED MMO LICENCE PROVISIONS
(1) In this licence the definitions in article 2 must...
(1) The undertaker must submit a marine method statement (MMS)...
The undertaker must complete pre-works bathymetry of the areas specified...
The storage, handling, transport and use of fuels, lubricants, chemicals...
Subject to the conditions, this licence authorises the undertaker to...
Conditions Discharge
Licensed activities are authorised in relation to the construction, maintenance...
The substances or articles authorised for deposit associated with the...
The undertaker may engage in the licensed activities in the...
The coordinates in Table 9 are defined in accordance with...
Pre-construction
Other sections — not classified into a Part
These sections sit outside the numbered Parts — usually provisions added or moved by later amendments.
Consent to transfer benefit of the Order
- Notify the Secretary of State before transferring project benefits Statutory Undertaker
Construction and maintenance of new or altered means of access
- Maintain new or altered road access for 12 months Statutory Undertaker
Discharge of water
- Obtain consent and follow safety protocols for discharging water Statutory Undertaker
Authority to survey and investigate the land
- Give 14 days' notice before surveying land and compensate for damage Statutory Undertaker
Statutory authority to override easements and other rights
- Pay compensation for interfering with land rights or contract restrictions Statutory Undertaker
Restoration works
- Restore site land and infrastructure if construction does not start Statutory Undertaker
Certification of plans etc.
- Submit project plans and documents for certification Statutory Undertaker
Service of notices
- Follow specific rules when sending or receiving formal notices Any Person
Procedure in relation to certain approvals etc.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Authorities must provide written decisions without unreasonable delay Statutory regulator
Guarantees in respect of payment of compensation
- Secure compensation guarantees before exercising land and street powers Statutory Undertaker
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Development consent etc. granted by the Order
Maintenance of authorised development
Operation of authorised development
Benefit of the Order
Application and modification of statutory provisions
Street works
Power to alter layout, etc., of streets
Access to works
Agreements with street authorities
Temporary interference with canal and public rights of navigation
Use of private roads for construction
Compulsory acquisition of land
Time limit for exercise of authority to acquire land compulsorily
Compulsory acquisition of rights etc.
Private rights
Application of the 1981 Act and Part 1 of the 1961 Act
Acquisition of subsoil or airspace only
Modification of Part 1 of the 1965 Act
Rights under or over streets
Temporary use of land for carrying out the authorised development
Temporary use of land for maintaining the authorised development
Statutory undertakers
Apparatus and rights of statutory undertakers in streets
Recovery of costs of new connections
Crown Rights
Felling or lopping of trees and removal of hedgerows
Protective works to buildings
Protective provision
Application of landlord and tenant law
Operational land for purposes of the 1990 Act
Deemed marine licence under the Marine and Coast Access Act 2009
Defence to proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance
Arbitration
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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