PART 2PRINCIPAL POWERS
Development consent etc. granted by the Order4.
(1)
Subject to the provisions of this Order and to the requirements in Schedule 2 (requirements) the undertaker is granted development consent for the authorised development to be carried out within the Order limits.
(2)
The undertaker may install, and keep installed, above ground the electric lines included in the authorised development.
(3)
Subject to article 6 (limits of deviation) the authorised development shall be constructed and installed in the lines and situations shown on the works plans and in accordance with the levels shown on the sections.
Maintenance of authorised development5.
The undertaker may at any time maintain the authorised development, except to the extent that this Order or an agreement made under this Order provides otherwise.
Limits of Deviation6.
In carrying out the authorised development the undertaker may—
(a)
deviate laterally from the lines or situations of the authorised development shown on the works plans to the extent of the Order limits; and
(b)
deviate vertically from the levels of the authorised development shown on the sections—
(i)
to any extent not exceeding 3 metres upwards; or
(ii)
to any extent downwards as may be found to be necessary or convenient.
Benefit of Order7.
(1)
Subject to article 8 (consent to transfer benefit of Order), the provisions of this Order shall have effect solely for the benefit of National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (company number 2366977).
(2)
Paragraph (1) does not apply to the benefit of the consent granted by this Order for works for the express benefit of owners and occupiers of land, statutory undertakers and other persons affected by the authorised development.
Consent to transfer benefit of Order8.
(1)
The undertaker may, with the consent of the Secretary of State—
(a)
transfer to another person (“the transferee”) any or all of the benefit of the provisions of this Order and such related statutory rights as may be agreed between the undertaker and the transferee; or
(b)
grant to another person (“the lessee”) for a period agreed between the undertaker and the lessee any or all of the benefit of the provisions of this Order and such related statutory rights as may be so agreed.
(2)
Where a transfer or grant has been made in accordance with paragraph (1) references in this Order to the undertaker, except in paragraph (3), shall include references to the transferee or the lessee.
(3)
The exercise by a person of any benefits or rights conferred in accordance with any transfer or grant under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the same restrictions, liabilities and obligations as would apply under this Order if those benefits or rights were exercised by the undertaker.