314 Works detrimental to navigation
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (2009 c 23) | Legislation

Works detrimental to navigation

314  Works detrimental to navigation

(1)     In the Energy Act 2008 (c 32), after Part 4 (decommissioning of energy installations) insert—

“Part 4A
Works Detrimental to Navigation
Consent required for carrying out of certain operations
82A Restriction of works detrimental to navigation

(1)     A person must not, without the written consent of the Secretary of State, carry out in the regulated zone (see section 79Q) any operation to which this subsection applies (see subsections (2) and (3)).

(2)     Subsection (1) does not apply to an operation if a marine licence under Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 is needed to carry out the operation.

(3)     Subject to that, subsection (1) applies to an operation if—

(a)     it causes, or is likely to result in, obstruction or danger to navigation (whether while the operation is being carried out or subsequently),

(b)     it is of a description falling within subsection (4), and

(c)     it may be carried out only with a permission falling within subsection (5).

(4)     The descriptions of operations are—

(a)     the construction, alteration, improvement, dismantlement or abandonment of any works;

(b)     the deposit of any object or materials;

(c)

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