Power to alter layout, etc., of streets
12.—(1) The undertaker may for the purposes of the authorised development permanently or temporarily alter the layout of or carry out any works in the street specified in column (1) of Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 4 (streets subject to alteration of layout) in the manner specified in relation to that street in column (2).
(2) Without prejudice to the specific powers conferred by paragraph (1), but subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the undertaker may, for the purposes of constructing, operating or maintaining the authorised development alter the layout of any street within the Order limits and, without limiting the scope of this paragraph, the undertaker may—
(a)alter the level or increase the width of any kerb, footway, cycle track or verge;
(b)make and maintain passing places.
(3) The undertaker must restore any street that has been temporarily altered under this article to the reasonable satisfaction of the street authority.
(4) The powers conferred by paragraph (2) must not be exercised without the consent of the street authority.
(5) If a street authority which receives an application for consent under paragraph (4) fails to notify the undertaker of its decision before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which the application was made, it is deemed to have granted consent.