SCRCA Note: Planning Application C/45/653A/LB for repairs to Batty Moss (AKA Ribblehead) Railway Viaduct, 17/04/2020

On 17th April 2020, Network Rail lodged planning application number C/45/653A/LB with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority seeking "listed building consent for repairs to masonry and rainwater goods and associated works".

The application and associated documents can be accessed online via:

https://archive.yorkshiredales.org.uk/living-and-working/planning/planning-applications/application-details?appNo=C%2F45%2F653A%2FLB&dotAppNo=C.45.653A.LB

As part of the preparatory work, a detailed survey of the structure was carried out. In addition the normal engineering survey of the structure and its condition, this included drone flights to obtain high definition photographs and a LiDAR survey - see:

https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/resources/ribblehead-viaduct-with-scaffolding-in-place-for-the-uprgade-work

In November 2020, 100ft high scaffolding towers were constructed to provide access to 7 of the viaduct’s 24 arches and facilitate masonry, drainage and repainting work.

The repair work was completed on 9th April 2021 and it cost £2.1 million.