The London Overground (Barking Riverside Extension) Order 2017

Power to deviate

5.—(1) In constructing or maintaining any of the scheduled works, TfL may—

(a) deviate laterally from the lines or situations shown on the deposited plans within the Order limits; and

(b) deviate vertically from the levels shown on the deposited sections—

(i) to any extent upwards not exceeding 3 metres; and

(ii) subject to article 21 (power to acquire land) to any extent downwards as may be found to be necessary or convenient.

(2) Without limitation on the scope of paragraph (1), in constructing or maintaining the scheduled works TfL may within the limits mentioned in paragraph (1)—

(a) deviate from their points of commencement and termination shown on the deposited plans and the deposited sections; and

(b) in relation to any viaduct, viaduct structure or other structure above ground level, deviate from the design and location shown on the deposited plans and 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.