The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No.2, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Regulations 2016

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).