Part I E+W Compulsory Purchase under Acquisition of Land Act of 1946

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) by Forestry Act 1967 (c. 10), ss. 39, 40, Sch. 4 para. 1, Sch. 5 Pt. III para. 11(1); Agriculture Act 1967 (c. 22), s. 49(7)(i); Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1967 (c. xx), s. 15; and Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48), s. 60(1)

C2 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) extended by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), Sch. 2 para. 16(1)

C3 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications): by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1), ss. 120(3), 124(2), 273(1); by S.I. 1978/829, art. 4; by S.I. 1978/1125, art. 3; and by New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64, SIF 123:3), Sch. 6 Pt. 1

C4 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (except ss. 4-8, 27, 31) by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 59(2)(a)

C5 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (c. 53, SIF 102), ss. 6, 37(4)(5), 38, Sch. 2 paras. 2(2), 15(9), Sch. 5 para. 3(1), 5(1), 8

C6 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20, SIF 59), s. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1I para. 1, Sch. 3 para. 1(8)

C7 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9, SIF 123:1), s. 52(2)

C8 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), s. 227(2)

C9 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (26.7.1991) by S.I. 1991/1760, art. 3(1)(2)

C10 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (22.10.1991) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1991 (c. xvi), ss. 3(1)(2), 13, Sch. (with s. 14(3)(e))

C11 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (13.2.1992) by British Railways Act 1992 (c. i), ss.14(1)(2), 17(6), 20(3)(4), Sch. 2 (with ss. 27, 34)

C12 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (13.2.1992) by Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3), ss.2(2)(3)(4)(6), Sch. 2 para. 7(7)

C13 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (16.7.1992) by River Humber (Upper Pyewipe Outfall) Act 1992 (c. xv), ss.3(1)(2), 17(3)(4), Sch. (with ss. 21, 24, 25).

C14 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (12.11.1992) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1992 (c. xviii), s. 3(1)(2).

C15 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) incorporated in part (with modifications) (18.6.1992) by British Railways (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. xi), ss. 4(1)(2), 27(3)(4), Sch. 3 (with ss. 34, 45)

C16 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (29.3.1993) by 1993 c. iv, ss. 4(1)(2), 29(2)(3), Sch. 4 (with ss. 36, 41(5), 44(1))

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (10.11.1993) by Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28), s. 162(6); S.I. 1993/2762, art.3

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, ss. 5(1)(2), 27(4), Sch. 4 (with s. 44)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (5.11.1993) by Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (c. 42), ss. 4(2)-(4), 6, Sch. 5 para. 6(2) (with ss. 2, 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (26.5.1994) by 1994 c. vi, s. 3(1)(2)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Croydon Tramlink Act 1994 (c. xi), ss. 5(1)(2), 30(3)(4)(a), 31(1), 56(2)(3), Sch. 4

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Greater Nottingham Light Rapid Transit Act 1994 (c. xv), ss. 5(1)(2), 22(f), 28(3)(4), 44(8), Sch. 5

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (1.1.1996) by Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21), ss. 197(6)(a), 316(2) (with s. 312(1))

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (28.7.1998) by Tamar Bridge Act 1998 (c. iv), ss. 4(2)-(4), 5(2)-(4), 6(1), 13, Sch.

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (13.1.1999) by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport (Sunderland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/3269), arts. 23(1)(2), 24, Sch. 7

C17 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (19.2.1999) by S.I. 1999/537, arts. 6(1)(2), 7(2), 11, Sch. 2 paras. 1-8

C18 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (21.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/2129, art. 15(3), Sch. 5 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C19 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (22.3.2001) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Stratford Station and Subsidiary Works) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/1451), arts. 9(1)(2), 10(2), 13(a), Sch. 2

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (12.8.2002) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Thames Tunnel Approach) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1943), art. 4(1)(2)

C20 Pt. 1 applied in part (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 4 para. 9(1) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Schs. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3)); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

C21 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2005) by Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1794), arts. 1, 26, 34 (with art. 47)

C22 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2007) by Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) (Stowe Hill) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3471), arts. 1, 4

C23 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.5.2008) by London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1261), arts. 1, 29, 33 (with arts. 41(1), 45, 54(2), 55, 56, 57, 58(6))

C24 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), ss. 6, 7(5)(7), Sch. 6 paras. 2, 3, 6, 7, 14

C25 Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (29.12.2008) by Network Rail (Thameslink) (Land Acquisition) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3163), arts. 1, 4, 11 (with art. 13)

C26 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 125, 241(8) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(f) (with art. 6)

C27 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2011) by The Saundersfoot Harbour Empowerment Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1565), arts. 1(2), 17

C28 Pt. 1 applied in part (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 207(9), 240(1)(l)

C29 Pt. 1 applied in part by Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29), s. 333ZA(8) (as inserted (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 187(3), 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(w) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(e) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17))

C30 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (28.3.2013) by The Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/533), arts. 1, 6, 11, 13

C31 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (23.6.2015) by The Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T))) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1347), art. 1, Sch. 11 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C32 Pt. 1 excluded (30.6.2015) by The Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1386), arts. 1, 27(1)(a) (with arts. 51, 53)

C33 Pt. 1 excluded (7.8.2015) by The Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1561), arts. 1, 31(1)(a) (with art. 44)

C34 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), art. 1, Sch. 5 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 20(6), 30)

C35 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2)-9

C36 Pt. 1 excluded (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), arts. 1, 19(1)(a) (with art. 30)

C37 Pt. 1 excluded (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), arts. 1, 20(1)(a)

C38 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (30.9.2015) by The Network Rail (Blackthorn and Piddington) (Land Acquisition) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1684), art. 1, Sch. 1 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C39 Pt. 1 excluded (30.9.2015) by The Network Rail (Blackthorn and Piddington) (Land Acquisition) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1684), arts. 1, 12(1)(a)

C40 Pt. 1 applied (30.9.2015) by The Network Rail (Blackthorn and Piddington) (Land Acquisition) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1684), arts. 1, 4

C41 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), arts. 1, 14 (with art. 24(1)(a))

C42 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2016) by The London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2044), arts. 1, 21, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C43 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.2.2016) by The A19/A1058 Coast Road (Junction Improvement) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/73), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 37)

C44 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 39)

C45 Pt. 1 excluded (1.6.2016) by The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/547), arts. 1, 22(1)(a) (with arts. 4, 5(3))

C46 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.6.2016) by The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/547), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 4, 5(3))

C47 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), arts. 1, 21, 28, 30 (with art. 39)

C48 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), art. 1, Sch. 2 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 39)

C49 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/779), arts. 1, 8, 18(3), Sch. 3 paras. 4-9

C50 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), art. 1, Sch. 5 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 46, 47, Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))

C51 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), arts. 1, 28 (with arts. 39, 46, 47, Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))

C52 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 35, 36)

C53 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2)-9 (with art. 35)

C54 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 37, 38)

C55 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (15.9.2016) by The River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/853), art. 1, Sch. 11 para. 3(2)-8 (with art. 43)

C56 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (23.9.2016) by The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/863), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9

C57 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.9.2016) by The Triton Knoll Electrical System Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/880), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 8 para. 19)

C58 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.11.2016) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1035), art. 1, Sch. 5 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with arts. 43, 44)

C59 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.11.2016) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1035), arts. 1, 28 (with arts. 37, 43, 44)

C60 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), ss. 4(3), 70(1), Sch. 6 para. 2, Sch. 9 paras. 1, 2 (as amended (24.2.2017) by 2017 c. 7, s. 70(2), Sch. 14 paras. 5, 8; S.I. 2017/209, reg. 2)

C61 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.3.2017) by The North London Heat and Power Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/215), art. 1, Sch. 11 paras. 3(2), 4, 5

C62 Pt. 1 modified (8.8.2017) by The Wrexham Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/766), arts. 1, 23(2)(3)

C63 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.8.2017) by The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/817), art. 1, Sch. 10 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 22)

C64 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.8.2017) by The East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/826), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 8 para. 34)

C65 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (5.9.2017) by The London Overground (Barking Riverside Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/830), arts. 1, 22 (with Sch. 8 para. 20)

C66 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (8.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Closure of Abbots Ripton Level Crossing) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1074), art. 1, Sch. 1 paras. 2, 3

C67 Pt. 1 applied (8.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Closure of Abbots Ripton Level Crossing) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1074), arts. 1, 8(2)

C68 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Buxton Sidings Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1150), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 28(1)(a), 32(2))

C69 Pt. 1 modified (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 4, 23, 37)

C70 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 37)

C71 Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 43(1), 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C72 Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), art. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1, 4-10 (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C73 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 58, 59)

C74 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), art. 1, Sch. 4 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 58, 59)

C75 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))

C76 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 1, 18, 29 (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))

C77 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 25, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5

C78 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.6.2018) by The Network Rail (Kings Mill No. 1 Level Crossing) (Land Acquisition and Closure) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/571), arts. 1, 6, 14, Sch. 2 paras. 4, 5

C79 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (28.6.2018) by The High Speed Rail (London West Midlands) (Greatmoor Railway Sidings Etc.) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/693), arts. 1, 8, 13, 15, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5

C80 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 1, 19, 28(1)(a) (with art. 31(2))

C81 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 31(2))

C82 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (26.9.2018) by The Network Rail (Felixstowe Branch Line Improvements Level Crossings Closure) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/937), arts. 1, 11, 18(1)(a)

C83 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (26.9.2018) by The Network Rail (Felixstowe Branch Line Improvements Level Crossings Closure) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/937), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4, 5

C84 Pt. 1 modified (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testo's Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 3(3), 5, 22)

C85 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testo's Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 3(3), 5)

C86 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 6, 19(1), 42)

C87 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 4(2)-10 (with arts. 6, 42)

C88 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), art. 1, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 55, 56)

C89 Pt. 1 modified (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 55, 56)

C90 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 25

C91 Pt. 1 excluded (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 20(1)(a)

C92 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4, 5

C93 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.5.2019) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Edgbaston Extension Land Acquisition) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/882), arts. 1, 5 (with arts. 12(1), 18)

C94 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.5.2019) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Edgbaston Extension Land Acquisition) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/882), arts. 1, 7, Sch. 2 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 12, 18)

C95 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4-10

C96 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 26

C97 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 26

C98 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5

C99 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (30.10.2019) by The Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1358), arts. 1, 30 (with Sch. 13 Pt. 1 para. 19)

C100 Pt. 1 modified (30.10.2019) by The Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1358), art. 1, Sch. 12 paras. 4, 5 (with Sch. 13 Pt. 1 para. 19)

C101 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.2.2020) by The Network Rail (East West Rail) (Bicester to Bedford Improvements) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/114), art. 1, Sch. 13 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 37(2))

C102 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.2.2020) by The Network Rail (East West Rail) (Bicester to Bedford Improvements) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/114), arts. 1, 23 (with art. 37(2))

C103 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.2.2020) by The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/121), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 3(1))

C104 Pt. 1 modified (27.2.2020) by The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/121), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 3(1))

C105 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), arts. 1, 29 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)

C106 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), art. 1, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)

C107 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.4.2020) by The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/325), art. 1, Sch. 4 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 7)

C108 Pt. 1 modified (14.4.2020) by The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/325), arts. 1, 24 (with art. 7)

C109 Pt. 1 excluded (15.4.2020) by The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/325), arts. 2, 20(1)(a) (with arts. 7, 20(2))

C110 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 5, 44)

C111 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 7)

C112 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 7)

C113 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 51, 57)

C114 Pt. 1 excluded (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 25(1)(a) (with arts. 51, 57)

C115 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 51, 57)

C116 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), art. 1, Sch. 12 paras. 4, 5

C117 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), arts. 1, 30

C118 Pt. 1 excluded (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 26(a) (with art. 37)

C119 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 37)

C120 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 37)

C121 Pt. 1 modified (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 5, 44)

C122 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 5, 44)

C123 Pt. 1 excluded (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 22(1)(a) (with arts. 5, 44)

C124 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 4 (with art. 37)

C125 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 22 (with art. 37)

C126 Pt. 1 modified (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), arts. 1, 23 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)

C127 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), art. 1, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 5)

C128 Pt. 1 modified (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), arts. 1, 25 (with art. 5)

C129 Pt. 1 applied (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with Sch. 9 para. 144)

C130 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 25 (with Sch. 9 para. 144)

C131 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (23.9.2020) by The Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Land Acquisition) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1067), Sch. 2 paras. 4, 5

C132 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (23.9.2020) by The Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Land Acquisition) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1067), art. 4 (with art. 11(1)(a))

C133 Pt. 1 applied (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5

C134 Pt. 1 modified (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), arts. 1, 31

C135 Pt. 1 modified (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), arts. 1, 26 (with art. 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)

C136 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)

C137 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.12.2020) by The Network Rail (London to Corby) (Land Acquisition) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1259), arts. 1(1), 5 (with art. 16(1))

C138 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (31.12.2020) by The Network Rail (Cambridgeshire Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1485), arts. 1, 20, 29, Sch. 14 paras. 4, 5

C139 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.1.2021) by The Network Rail (Suffolk Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1663), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4, 5

C140 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 4(2)-10 (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)

C141 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 5, Sch. 27 para. 36)

C142 Pt. 1 modified (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), arts. 1, 28 (with art. 5, Sch. 27 para. 36)

C143 Pt. 1 applied (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 4(3), 64(1) (with s. 9(1)(a))

C144 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 9 paras. 1, 2(1)-(8), Sch. 10 (with s. 9(1)(a))

C145 Pt. 1 modified (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), arts. 1, 29 (with arts. 4, 47)

C146 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 47)

C147 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2021) by The Network Rail (Ferryboat Lane Footbridge Reconstruction) (Land Acquisition) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/299), arts. 1, 4 (with art. 11)

C148 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.4.2021) by The Network Rail (Chart Leacon) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/419), arts. 1, 4, Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 12(1)(a))

C149 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.9.2021) by The Network Rail (Teddington Station Access for All) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/937), arts. 1, 6, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5

C150 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), arts. 1, 24, Sch. 7 paras. 4(2), 5 (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)

C151 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), arts. 1, 23, Sch. 7 paras. 4(2), 5-10 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

C152 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), arts. 1, 23, Sch. 7 paras. 4(2), 5-10 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)

C153 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.3.2022) by The Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/157), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 4 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 6 para. 19)

C154 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 33, Sch. 4 paras. 4(2), 5-10 (with art. 55)

C155 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 paras. 4(2), 5-10 (with arts. 40, 41)

C156 Pt. 1 modified (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), arts. 1(2), 23 (with arts. 40, 41)

C157 Pt. 1 modified (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), arts. 1(2), 23 (with arts. 40, 41)

C158 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 paras. 4(2), 5-10 (with arts. 40, 41)

C159 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.5.2022) by The M54 to M6 Link Road Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/475), arts. 1, 25, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5

C160 Pt. 1 modified (2.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/549), arts. 1, 28 (with arts. 6, 34)

C161 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/549), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 6, 34)

C162 Pt. 1 modified (6.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/573), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 5, 27, 36)

C163 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (6.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/573), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 5, 36)

C164 Pt. 1 restricted (30.6.2022) by The Network Rail (Essex and Others Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/651), arts. 1, 27(1)(a) (with art. 27(2))

C165 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (30.6.2022) by The Network Rail (Essex and Others Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/651), arts. 1, 18, Sch. 12 paras. 1, 4, 5

C166 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 50)

C167 Pt. 1 modified (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 4, 50)

C168 Pt. 1 excluded (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 26(1)(a) (with arts. 4, 50)

C169 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 15, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)

C170 Pt. 1 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 13(1)(a)

C171 Pt. 1 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 13(1)(a)

C172 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5

C173 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 4, Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5

C174 Pt. 1 modified (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), arts. 1, 37 (with arts. 62, 76, 87, Sch. 19 paras. 4, 78)

C175 Pt. 1 modified (2.9.2022) by The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/911), arts. 1, 29 (with arts. 4, 53)

C176 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.9.2022) by The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/911), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 53)

C177 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (8.9.2022) by The Manston Airport Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/922), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 5, 40)

C178 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (8.9.2022) by The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/934), arts. 1, 33, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 23, 53, Sch. 9 para. 65)

C179 Pt. 1 modified (8.9.2022) by The Manston Airport Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/922), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 5, 40)

C180 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 27, Sch. 12 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 40, 46(2), Sch. 19 para. 61)

C181 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.11.2022) by The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1070), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 4, 26, 52, Sch. 9 para. 82)

C182 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (5.12.2022) by The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1194), art. 1, Sch. 11 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 51)

C183 Pt. 1 modified (5.12.2022) by The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1194), arts. 1, 25 (with art. 51)

C184 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.12.2022) by The A417 Missing Link Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1248), arts. 1, 30, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 26)

C185 Pt. 1 modified (7.12.2022) by The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1206), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 5, 24(1)(a))

C186 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.12.2022) by The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1206), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 5)

C187 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.12.2022) by The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1396), arts. 1, 25(1), Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 32, Sch. 10 paras. 26(2), 68)

C188 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.1.2023) by The Network Rail (Cambridge South Infrastructure Enhancements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1406), arts. 1, 20, Sch. 10 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 23, 30, 34(2), Sch. 12 paras. 5, 47, 79)

C189 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.3.2023) by The A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/218), arts. 1, 30, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 50)

C190 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), arts. 1, 25, Sch. 10 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 19) (as amended (21.11.23) by The Longfield Solar Farm (Correction) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1241), art. 1(2), Sch.)

C191 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 5, 27, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)

C192 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2023) by The Rother Valley Railway (Bodiam to Robertsbridge Junction) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/815), arts. 1, 19 (with art. 42)

C193 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), arts. 1, 26, Sch. 7 para. 4(2)-5 (with arts. 20, 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4) (as amended (31.1.2024) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm (Correction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/117), art. 1(2), Sch.)

C194 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.8.2023) by The A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/834), arts. 1, 25, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 6(2), 18, 21, Sch. 11 paras. 5, 30)

C195 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.9.2023) by The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/923), arts. 1, 29, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 25(1)(a), 45, Sch. 9 paras. 6, 46, 54(1))

C196 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), arts. 1, 25, Sch. 8 paras. 4-11 (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 9 paras. 14, 44(1), 76, 103)

C197 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4-11

C198 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.2.2024) by The Drax Power Station Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Extension Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/70), arts. 1, 23 (with arts. 18(1)(a), 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 24)

C199 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.2.2024) by The Drax Power Station Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Extension Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/70), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 24)

C200 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)

C201 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), arts. 1, 36 (with arts. 4, 29, 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)

Preliminary E+W

1 Application of Part I and interpretation E+W

[F1 (1)This Part of this Act shall apply in relation to any compulsory purchase to which Part II of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, or Schedule 1 to that Act, applies, and in this Part of this Act—

(a) “the Acquisition of Land Act” means that Act,

(b) “compulsory purchase order” has the same meaning as in that Act. ]

(2) In construing this Part of this Act the enactment under which the purchase is authorised and the compulsory purchase order F2 ... shall be deemed to be the special Act.

(3) In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires.—

• “acquiring authority” means the person authorised by the compulsory purchase order F2 ... to purchase the land;

• “land” includes anything falling within any definition of that expression in the enactment under which the purchase is authorised;

• “lease” includes an agreement for a lease;

• “notice to treat” has the meaning given by section 5 of this Act;

• “subject to compulsory purchase”, in relation to land, means land the compulsory purchase of which is authorised by the compulsory purchase order.

(4) In this Part of this Act “the works" or “the undertaking” means the works or undertaking, of whatever nature, authorised to be executed by the special Act.

Provided that where this Part of this Act applies by virtue of [F3 Part IX of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or section 52 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990] references in this Part of this Act to the execution of the works shall be construed in accordance with [F4 section 245(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or, as the case may be, section 52(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990].

F5 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) Where under this Act any notice is to be given to the owner of any land or where any act is authorised or required to be done with the consent of any such owner, the word “owner" shall, unless the context otherwise requires, mean any person having power to sell and convey the land to the acquiring authority.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 1(1) substituted by Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1), Sch. 4 para. 14(2)

F2 Words repealed by Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1), Sch. 6 Pt. 1

F3 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 13(1)(a)

F4 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 13(1)(b)

F5 S. 1(5) repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 124, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C202 S. 1 applied (with modifications) (15.11.2017) by The Network Rail (Summerway Overbridge) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1027), arts. 1, 5

C203 S. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Network Rail (Streat Green Underbridge) (Temporary Land Acquisition) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1302), arts. 1, 4

C204 S. 1(3) amended by Places of Worship (Enfranchisement) Act 1920 (c. 56), s. 2 as now amended by Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88), s. 40(4), Sch. 6

2 Persons without power to sell their interests. E+W

Schedule 1 to this Act (which gives owners power to sell to the acquiring authority) shall have effect for the purposes of this Act.

3 Acquisition by agreement in pursuance of compulsory purchase order. E+W

It shall be lawful for the acquiring authority to agree with the owners of any of the land subject to compulsory purchase, and with all parties having an estate or interest in any of the land, or who are by Schedule 1 to this Act or any other enactment enabled to sell and convey or release any of that land, for the absolute purchase, for a consideration in money [F6 or money’s worth], of any of that land, and of all estates and interests in the land.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in s. 3 inserted (25.9.1991) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34, SIF 123:1), s. 70, Sch. 15, Pt. 1, para.3; S.I. 1991/2067, art. 3.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C205 S. 3 applied (with modifications) (15.11.2017) by The Network Rail (Summerway Overbridge) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1027), arts. 1, 5

C206 S. 3 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Network Rail (Streat Green Underbridge) (Temporary Land Acquisition) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1302), arts. 1, 4