5.—(1) In constructing or maintaining any of the scheduled works, DLRL may—
(a)deviate laterally from the lines or situations shown on the deposited plans within the limits of deviation relating to that work shown on those plans; and
(b)deviate vertically from the levels shown on the deposited sections—
(i)to any extent not exceeding 3 metres upwards; and
(ii)to any extent downwards.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), in constructing or maintaining the scheduled works DLRL may, to the extent it thinks fit—
(a)deviate from their points of commencement and termination shown on the deposited plans; and
(b)in relation to any intended bridge, viaduct, gantry or other structure above ground level, deviate from the design shown on the deposited sections as it thinks fit, including by varying the number of any supporting columns or other structures, the distances between them and the height or clearance above the level of the ground.