UK Statutory Instrument
2025
United Kingdom
The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025
At a glance
What's here
128 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Statutory Undertaker 116
- Any Person 5
- Client 1
- Applicant 1
Plus 5 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 Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 2022 112 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
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
Applicants also bound by 294 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 46 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 30 duties
- The Land Registration Rules 2003 2003 25 duties
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 18 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 14 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
Electronic communications
Part 2 — WORK PROVISIONS
Authority to survey and investigate the land
- Notify landowners and obtain consents before surveying land Statutory Undertaker
Browse 23 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Development consent granted by the Order
Maintenance of authorised development
Operation of the authorised development
Disapplication of legislative provisions
Interaction with the 1968 Act
Benefit of this Order
Consent to transfer benefit of the Order
Guarantees in respect of payment of compensation
Application of the permit scheme
Street works
Power to alter layout, etc., of streets
Permanent stopping up of specified street and private means of access
Temporary prohibition or restriction of use of streets, private means of access and public rights of way and authorising vehicular use on public rights of way
Permanent closure and diversion of, and creation of new public rights of way and authorising vehicular use on public rights of way
Access to the authorised development
Agreements with street authorities
Traffic regulation measures
Discharge of water
Protective works to buildings
Felling or lopping of trees
Works in the river Thames: conditions
Oversailing rights
Power to dredge
Part 3 — POWERS OF ACQUISITION AND POSSESSION OF LAND
Browse 14 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Compulsory acquisition of land
Time limit for exercise of authority to acquire land compulsorily
Compulsory acquisition of rights
Acquisition of subsoil or airspace only
Private rights
Power to override easements and other rights
Application of the 1981 Act
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 stopped up streets
Recovery of costs of new connections
Part 4 — MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL
Browse 13 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Deemed marine licence
Application of landlord and tenant law
Defence to proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance
Protective provisions
Certification of plans etc.
Service of notices
Procedures in relation to certain approvals etc.
Arbitration
Crossness Local Nature Reserve
Planning permission, etc.
No double recovery
Byelaws relating to the Crossness Nature Reserve
Fixed penalty notices relating to byelaws
Schedules
Emergency preparedness and response plan
- Prepare and maintain an approved emergency preparedness and response plan before commissioning Statutory Undertaker
Lighting strategy
- Submit and maintain an approved lighting strategy before development Statutory Undertaker
Surface and foul water drainage
- Get drainage strategy approved before starting construction Client
Operational environmental management plan
- Submit operational environmental management plan for approval before commissioning Any Person
Skills and employment plan
- Submit and implement a skills and employment plan before starting Work No. 1 Statutory Undertaker
Jetty works environmental design scheme
- Submit and follow approved jetty works environmental design scheme Statutory Undertaker
River wall
- Submit river wall condition survey to Environment Agency before starting work Statutory Undertaker
Flood risk mitigation
- Manage flood risk mitigation and notify authorities before 50-year operation extension Statutory Undertaker
Navigation risk assessment
- Update and submit navigation risk assessment for Work No. 4 Statutory Undertaker
Time limit
- Begin authorised development within 7 years of Order coming into force Statutory Undertaker
Control of noise during operation
- Submit and comply with an approved noise mitigation plan Statutory Undertaker
Ground conditions investigations and assessments strategy
- Submit ground conditions strategy for approval before starting work Statutory Undertaker
Decommissioning environmental management plan
- Submit and implement a decommissioning environmental management plan Statutory Undertaker
Decommissioning traffic management plan
- Submit decommissioning traffic management plan for approval before works start Statutory Undertaker
Heat Strategy
- Submit heat strategy and obtain planning approval before starting development Statutory Undertaker
Approved details and amendments to them
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approving bodies must only approve amendments if no new environmental effects Statutory regulator
Notice of date of final commissioning
- Notify authorities of final commissioning date within 7 days Statutory Undertaker
Code of construction practice
- Submit and follow an approved code of construction practice before building Statutory Undertaker
Construction Hours
- Restrict construction hours to permitted times Statutory Undertaker
Construction traffic management plan
- Submit and follow a construction traffic management plan before starting work Statutory Undertaker
Sediment sampling
- Submit sediment sampling plan and carry out sampling per MMO approval Statutory Undertaker
Marine Noise Registry
- Submit pile driving and explosive noise data to the Marine Noise Registry Statutory Undertaker
Piling
- Use soft-start techniques for percussive piling Statutory Undertaker
Dredging
- Do not carry out licensed water injection dredging from 1 June to 30 August Any Person
Concrete and cement
- Prevent water pollution from concrete and cement operations Statutory Undertaker
Coatings and treatments
- Ensure coatings and treatments are suitable for river use and follow approved guidelines Statutory Undertaker
Pollution and spills
- Prevent pollution and manage spills/waste during the project Statutory Undertaker
Post activities
- Remove structures/waste and notify MMO within specified times Statutory Undertaker
Disposal
- Report disposal material location and quantities to MMO twice yearly Statutory Undertaker
Contacts
- Submit applications and notifications via MMO marine case management system Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker shall ensure that only inert material of natural...
- Screen out non-inert material before disposing at MMO-approved site Statutory Undertaker
The material to be disposed of within the disposal site...
- Place disposed material evenly within disposal site boundaries Statutory Undertaker
Agents, contractors and subcontractors
- Notify MMO of agents, contractors and subcontractors before licensed activities start Statutory Undertaker
Dropped Objects
- Report dropped objects and remove obstructions from the seabed Statutory Undertaker
Marine written scheme of archaeological investigation
- Carry out licensed activities in line with approved archaeological mitigation strategy Any Person
Notice of determination
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- MMO must give notice of determination to undertaker as soon as reasonably practicable Statutory regulator
(1) The undertaker must provide the following information to the...
- Notify MMO of contractors, vessels and any changes before licensed work Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must ensure that a copy of this licence...
- Ensure agents and contractors read and understand the licence Statutory Undertaker
Copies of this licence must be available for inspection at...
- Keep licence copies at registered office and site office Statutory Undertaker
The masters or transport managers responsible for the vessels that...
- Make licence available for inspection on vessels during licensed activities Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason...
- Pay for damage to utility apparatus or interruption to supply caused by your works Statutory Undertaker
Indemnity
- Indemnify SGN for damage caused by your construction works Statutory Undertaker
Co-operation
- Co-operate with each other on utility works for safety and efficiency Statutory Undertaker
Access
- Provide alternative access if SGN's apparatus is obstructed Statutory Undertaker
Notices
- Send submitted plans to SGN at the specified address Statutory Undertaker
Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown...
- Acquire apparatus on REPL land only by agreement Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must ensure that REPL is at liberty at...
- Allow REPL access to streets for maintenance and works Statutory Undertaker
(1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by...
- Protect REPL's apparatus rights before acquiring land or relocating equipment Statutory Undertaker
(1) Not less than 28 days before starting the execution...
- Submit works plans for approval and execute in accordance with approved plans Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the...
- Repay reasonable expenses incurred by REPL for apparatus work Statutory Undertaker
Where in consequence of the proposed construction or maintenance of...
- Co-ordinate works safely and efficiently with REPL when apparatus is affected Statutory Undertaker
If in consequence of any agreement reached or the powers...
- Provide alternative access when you block REPL's apparatus Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason...
- Bear costs and indemnify REPL for damage or service interruption caused by your works Statutory Undertaker
Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown...
- Do not acquire apparatus within RRRL land without agreement Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must ensure that each RRRL Entity is at...
- Allow RRRL Entities access to streets for maintenance and operations Statutory Undertaker
(1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by...
- Do not extinguish rights or relocate RRRL apparatus until equivalent alternative apparatus is operational and rights granted Statutory Undertaker
(1) Not less than 28 days before starting the execution...
- Submit works plans to RRRL Entities for approval before starting work Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the...
- Repay RRRL Entity’s reasonable expenses for apparatus work Statutory Undertaker
Where in consequence of the proposed construction or maintenance of...
- Coordinate works when removing or protecting apparatus Statutory Undertaker
If in consequence of any agreement reached or the powers...
- Provide alternative access to obstructed apparatus Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason...
- Pay costs and indemnify RRRL Entities for damage caused by your works Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), if as the...
- Pay for damage to telecoms equipment and compensate the operator Statutory Undertaker
Submission and approval of plans
- Submit plans to Agency and obtain approval before constructing specified work Statutory Undertaker
Dredging
- Submit dredging activity details to the Agency before work Statutory Undertaker
Construction of protective works
- Construct protective works at your own expense when required by the Agency Statutory Undertaker
Timing of works and service of notices
- Notify the Agency of construction start and completion, and build works on time Statutory Undertaker
Works not in accordance with this Part of this Schedule
- Obtain consent and comply with Agency conditions for specified works Statutory Undertaker
Remediating impaired drainage work
- Repair impaired or damaged drainage works caused by your project Statutory Undertaker
Agency access
- Notify Environment Agency and provide alternative access if flood defence access is blocked Statutory Undertaker
Free passage of fish
- Prevent interruption to fish passage and repair damage to fishery Statutory Undertaker
Costs and indemnity
- Your business must indemnify the Agency for its reasonable costs Statutory Undertaker
(1) The undertaker is responsible for and indemnifies the Agency...
- Indemnify the Agency against costs and losses from the authorised development Statutory Undertaker
Apparatus in stopped up streets and public rights of way
- Grant legal easements to TWUL for apparatus in stopped up streets Statutory Undertaker
Access Road
- Do not block or remove access road without TWUL's approval and new rights Statutory Undertaker
Protective works to buildings
- Do not obstruct access to apparatus during protective building works Statutory Undertaker
Acquisition of land or interests
- Do not acquire TWUL apparatus without agreement Statutory Undertaker
Removal of apparatus
- Ensure TWUL's apparatus is not removed until alternative apparatus is operational Statutory Undertaker
Retained apparatus
- Submit works plan and obtain approval before working near TWUL apparatus Statutory Undertaker
Expenses and costs
- Repay TWUL for expenses from apparatus work caused by your project Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason...
- Pay for damage to Thames Water apparatus caused by your works Statutory Undertaker
Cooperation
- Coordinate works with TWUL for safety and efficiency Statutory Undertaker
At all times the undertaker shall procure that its employees,...
- Ensure employees and contractors minimise damage to TWUL's undertaking Statutory Undertaker
In this Part of this Schedule, where the agreement or...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Thames Water must not unreasonably withhold or delay agreement Statutory regulator
Use of statutory powers
- Comply with the Order when carrying out works at TWUL's request Statutory Undertaker
Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown...
- Acquire apparatus only by agreement with the owner Statutory Undertaker
Ground works and surveys
- Notify Thames Water before altering ground level near their apparatus Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must provide written notice to TWUL as soon...
- Notify TWUL before ground intrusive surveys near apparatus Statutory Undertaker
Consultation
- Consult TWUL on draft documents before submitting plans to planning authority Statutory Undertaker
At least 56 days prior to the submission of the...
- Invite TWUL to review LaBARDS 56 days before submission Statutory Undertaker
Notices and applications
- Submit notices and applications to Thames Water by email Statutory Undertaker
Approval of detailed design
- Obtain PLA approval before starting specified works or functions Statutory Undertaker
(1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by...
- Do not remove utility apparatus until alternative is operational Statutory Undertaker
As built drawings
- Provide as-built drawings to the Port of London Authority Statutory Undertaker
Discharges, etc.
- Obtain PLA consent before discharging water or depositing material into the Thames Statutory Undertaker
The undertaker must not, in exercise of the powers conferred...
- Do not damage or interfere with River Thames banks/beds without approval Statutory Undertaker
Navigational lights, buoys, etc.
- Display navigation lights and lay buoys as the PLA requires Statutory Undertaker
Directions as to lights
- Comply with PLA Harbour Master's lighting directions on the River Thames Statutory Undertaker
Permanent lights on tidal works
- Exhibit lights and take steps to prevent danger to navigation as directed by PLA Statutory Undertaker
Removal, etc. of the PLA’s moorings and buoys
- Pay for removal or alteration of PLA moorings and buoys caused by your project Statutory Undertaker
Protective action
- Fix work that doesn't meet approval conditions or damages the Thames Statutory Undertaker
(1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of this Part...
- Grant alternative apparatus rights on agreed terms or submit to arbitration Statutory Undertaker
Abandoned or decayed works
- Repair or remove abandoned or decayed works in the Thames Statutory Undertaker
Facilities for navigation
- Do not interfere with navigational aids and provide facilities for navigation Statutory Undertaker
Consideration for dredged material
- Pay consideration to PLA for dredged material sold Statutory Undertaker
Protection for the PLA’s functions
- Obtain PLA Harbour Master's consent before removing vessels or things from the Thames Statutory Undertaker
Indemnity
- Indemnify the Port of London Authority against losses from your works Statutory Undertaker
Consultation
- Consult the PLA on draft plans and any updates before submission Statutory Undertaker
(1) Not less than 28 days before starting the execution...
- Submit plans to utility companies before starting near their apparatus Statutory Undertaker
Regardless of any provision in this Order or anything shown...
- Obtain prior written agreement from utility undertaker before acquiring apparatus Statutory Undertaker
(1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by...
- Do not remove utility apparatus until alternative is installed and working Statutory Undertaker
(1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of this Part...
- Provide facilities and rights for alternative utility apparatus on agreed or arbitrated terms Statutory Undertaker
(1) Not less than 28 days before starting the execution...
- Submit works plans to utility companies before starting near their apparatus Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the...
- Repay utility undertaker's expenses for apparatus work Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason...
- Pay costs and compensate utility companies for damage caused by your construction works Statutory Undertaker
Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any of...
- Coordinate and cooperate on utility apparatus works for safety and efficiency Statutory Undertaker
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the...
- Repay utility companies' costs for moving or protecting their equipment Statutory Undertaker
Apparatus of SGN in stopped up streets
- Grant legal easements for SGN's apparatus before stopping up streets Statutory Undertaker
Protective works to buildings
- Protect SGN's gas apparatus from damage during building works Statutory Undertaker
Removal of apparatus
- Don't remove gas apparatus until replacement is operational Statutory Undertaker
Facilities and rights for alternative apparatus
- Grant alternative apparatus rights on no less favourable terms to SGN Statutory Undertaker
Retained apparatus: protection of SGN
- Submit plans and ground monitoring scheme to SGN before starting works near gas apparatus Statutory Undertaker
Applications made for consent, agreement or approval
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Relevant authority must decide consent applications within 9 weeks or they are deemed granted Statutory regulator
Further information and consultation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Relevant authority must request further information within deadlines or lose the right Crown / Minister / Government department
Appeals
- Follow the appeal process to challenge relevant authority decisions Statutory Undertaker
Timetable
- Follow the arbitration timetable for exchanging statements and evidence Applicant
Procedure
- Follow arbitration procedure for Cory Decarbonisation Project disputes Any Person
Confidentiality
- Keep arbitration hearings private and information confidential Any Person
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Ancillary Works
Interpretation
Landscape, biodiversity, access and recreation delivery strategy
Archaeological mitigation strategy
Detailed design
Permitted preliminary works
The following provisions do not apply in so far as...
Interpretation
Interpretation
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...
In this licence— “the 2008 Act” means the Planning Act...
Method statement
Time periods
Variations of approvals of Part 2 Conditions
Meaning of “application”
Further information regarding application
Determination of application
Details of such licensed marine activities
Notifications regarding licensed activities
Code of construction practice
For the protection of the utility undertakers referred to in...
Expenses
Enactments and agreements
Arbitration
For the protection of REPL as referred to in this...
In this Part of this Schedule— “alternative apparatus” means alternative...
Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions...
(1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of this Part...
Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions...
For the protection of each RRRL Entity as referred to...
For the protection of any operator, the following provisions have...
In this Part of this Schedule— “alternative apparatus” means alternative...
(1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of this Part...
Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions...
In this Part of this Schedule— “the 2003 Act” means...
The exercise of the powers of article 39 (statutory undertakers)...
This Part of this Schedule does not apply to—
Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions...
Application
Interpretation
In this Part of this Schedule— “alternative apparatus” means alternative...
Maintenance of works
The Thames Flood Acts works
This Part of this Schedule does not apply to apparatus...
Disputes
Application
Interpretation
On street apparatus
Regardless of the temporary prohibition or restriction of use of...
Facilities and rights for alternative apparatus
Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions...
If TWUL does not respond to the invitation to which...
Any dispute as to the reasonableness of any suggestions made...
The provisions of this Part of this Schedule have effect,...
Interpretation
Sedimentation, etc. remedial action
Removal of temporary works
Survey of riverbed
Restriction on powers contained in Part 3 of this Order
Disputes
For the protection of the utility undertakers referred to in...
In this Part of this Schedule— “alternative apparatus” means alternative...
This Part of this Schedule does not apply to apparatus...
Regardless of the temporary prohibition or restriction of use of...
Nothing in this Part of this Schedule affects the provisions...
Application
Interpretation
On Street Apparatus
Acquisition of land
Interpretation
Anticipatory steps towards compliance with any requirement
Application to protective provisions
Commencing an arbitration
Time periods
Arbitrator’s powers
Costs
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