PART 3STREETS

Power to alter layout etc. of streets

article 15 + 15.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), the undertaker may, in so far as may be expedient or necessary for the purposes of or in connection with constructing, operating and maintaining the authorised project, alter the layout of any street and, without limitation on the scope of this paragraph, the undertaker may—

article 15 1 a + (a)alter the level or increase the width of any kerb, footway, cycle track or verge; and

article 15 1 b + (b)make and maintain passing place(s).

(2) The undertaker must restore any street that has been temporarily altered under this article to the reasonable satisfaction of the street authority.

(3) The powers conferred by sub-paragraph (1) must not be exercised without the consent of the street authority.

(4) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) do not apply where the undertaker is the street authority for a street in which the works are being carried out.

(5) If a street authority fails to notify the undertaker of its decision within 28 days of receiving an application for consent under sub-paragraph (3) that street authority is deemed to have granted consent.