I would be so grateful for advice on whether works undertaken before pre-commencement conditions are satisfied are in fact unlawful. The conditions relate to installation of wheel-cleansing equipment, dust control, parking provision for site operatives and visitors, engineering works being undertaken over a public right of way before the route has been diverted. The work being carried out is not keeping to the approved methods as passed by the LPA, for example measures to protect the river during excavations; work is being undertaken well outside the permitted hours, etc etc. Work began three weeks ago, and the expiry date of the planning consent is today, 5th August. If the works that have been carried out to date are unlawful because of failure to satisfy pre-commencement conditions, and as the deadline for works to begin has now passed, then does that mean that the planning consent falls? Any advice would be very gratefully received. Kath
