Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

15 (1) This paragraph applies to land in respect of which—

(a) a compulsory purchase order is in force, or

(b) there is in force a compulsory purchase order providing for the acquisition of a right in or over that land,

and the appropriate authority have power to serve, but have not served, notice to treat in respect of the land or, as the case may be, the right or rights.

(2) This paragraph applies also to land in respect of which—

(a) a compulsory purchase order has been submitted for confirmation to, or been prepared in draft by, a Minister, and

(b) a notice has been published under paragraph 3(1)(a) of Schedule 1 to the [1947 c. 42.] Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 or under any corresponding enactment applicable to it.

(3) Sub-paragraph (2) shall cease to apply when—

(a) the relevant compulsory purchase order comes into force (whether in its original form or with modifications), or

(b) the Minister concerned decides not to confirm or make the order.