Article 5 Period for commencement of works

If the construction of the scheduled works shall not have commenced within 5 years of the date on which this Order comes into force, the powers conferred by this Order shall cease to have effect.

For the purposes of paragraph (1) above, construction of the scheduled works shall be regarded as having commenced on the date on which any material operation comprised in those works begins to be carried out.

In this article “material operation” has the meaning conferred by section 56(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990^f1.