Provisions coming into force on 13th July 2016
3. The following provisions of the Act come into force on 13th July 2016—
(a)section 12 (self-build and custom housebuilding: further and consequential amendments);
(b)section 66 (voluntary right to buy: monitoring compliance);
(c)sections 143 and 144 (local planning);
(d)section 150(4) and 150(5) (permission in principle for development of land) and Schedule 12, excluding paragraph 27;
(e)section 152(2) to 152(4) (approval condition where development order grants permission for building);
(f)section 154 (planning freedoms: right for local areas to request alterations to planning system);
(g)sections 169 and 170 (new towns);
(h)sections 172 to 179 (right to enter and survey land) and Schedule 14;
(i)section 182 (time limits for notice to treat or general vesting declaration);
(j)section 190 and Schedule 16 (abolition of alternative possession procedure following notice to treat);
(k)section 201 (power to quash decision to confirm compulsory purchase order);
(l)section 202 (extension of compulsory purchase time limit during challenge);
(m)sections 203 to 206 (power to override easements and other rights) and Schedule 19 (amendments to do with sections 203 and 204).