Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56)

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) (except ss. 4–8, 10, 27) applied by Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70, SIF 64), s. 22(6) and (except ss. 4–8, 10, 31) by Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (c. 46, SIF 3), ss. 11(4), 16(11)

C5 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (except ss. 4-8, 27, 31) by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 59(2)(a)

C6 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

C7 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)

C8 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)

C9 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), s. 227(2)

C10 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) by Heathrow Express Railway Act 1991 (c. vii), ss. 4(1)(2), 24(1)(2)(a), Sch. 3.

C11 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) by Heathrow Express Railway (No. 2) Act 1991 (c. ix), s. 3(1)(2).

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) by Killingholme Generating Stations (Ancillary Powers) Act 1991 (c. viii), ss. 2(2)(a)(b), 20(4), 24(2)

C12 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (26.7.1991) by S.I. 1991/1760, art. 3(1)(2)

C13 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130), ss. 155(6), 167, 223(2), Sch. 11 para. 6(1)(a)

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 154(6), 168(3), 225(2), Sch. 19 para. 6(1)(a) (with ss. 16(6), 179(1), 222(2)(3), Sch. 22 paras. 1(1), 2, 4)

C14 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))

C15 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)

C16 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)

C17 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (16.3.1992) by Aire and Calder Navigation Act 1992 (c. iv), ss. 4(1)(2), 21(3)(4), Sch. 3 (with s. 38)

C18 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).

C19 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).

C20 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (16.3.1992) by Avon Weir Act 1992 (c. v), ss. 4(1)(a)(b), 26(2)(3), Sch. 3 (with s. 61).

C21 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)

C22 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (16.7.1992) by Cattewater Reclamation Act 1992 (c. xiv), ss. 3(2)(a)(b), 5(4), Sch. (with ss. 23, 24, 27, 33)

Pt. I (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. I (ss. 1-32) applied in part (1.5.1994) by 1894 c. 60, s. 639(1A)(a) (as substituted (1.5.1994) by 1993 c. 22, s. 8(3), Sch. 4 para. 38); S.I. 1993/3137, art. 3(2), Sch. 2)

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied in part (10.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 162(6); S.I. 1993/2762, art. 3

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

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

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

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

Pt. I (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. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (18.12.1996) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61), ss. 4, 5(5), 43(3)(4), 47, Sch. 4 Pt. II paras. 2, 3, Pt. III paras. 8(2), 9-11

Pt. I (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. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) by Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70), Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 4 (as inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 3 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4)

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (25.11.1998 for specified purposes and otherwise 3.7.2000) by 1998 c. 45, s. 20(7); S.I. 1998/2952, art. 2(2); S.I. 2000/1173, art. 2(c)

Pt. I (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

C23 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) restricted (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 6, Sch. 5 para. 3(3)(a)

C24 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

C25 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

C26 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (20.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/2336, arts. 13(1)(2), 19

C27 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)

C28 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)

C29 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)

C30 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

C31 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))

C32 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

C33 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)

C34 Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2011) by The Saundersfoot Harbour Empowerment Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1565), arts. 1(2), 17

C35 Pt. 1 applied in part (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 207(9), 240(1)(l)

C36 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))

C37 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

Entry on the land E+W

13 Refusal to give possession to acquiring authority. E+W

(1) If the acquiring authority are under this Act authorised to enter on and take possession of any land, and the owner or occupier of any of that land, or any other person, refuses to give up possession of it, or hinders the acquiring authority from entering on or taking possession of it, the acquiring authority may issue their warrant to [F1 —

(a) the sheriff, or

(b) the enforcement officer,

to deliver possession of it to the person appointed in the warrant to receive it. ]

(2) On receipt of the warrant [F2 the person to whom it is issued] shall deliver possession of any such land accordingly.

[F3 (2A) If, by virtue of paragraph 3A of Schedule 7 to the Courts Act 2003, the warrant is issued to two or more persons collectively, the duty in subsection (2) of this section shall apply to the person to whom the warrant is allocated in accordance with the approved arrangements mentioned in that Schedule.]

(3) The costs accruing by reason of the issue and execution of the warrant, to be settled by [F4 the person executing the warrant], shall be paid by the person refusing to give possession, and the amount of those costs shall be deducted and retained by the acquiring authority from the compensation, if any, payable by them to that person.

(4) If no compensation is payable to the person refusing to give possession, or if it is less than the amount of the costs, that amount or the amount by which the costs exceed the compensation, if not paid on demand, shall be [F5 recovered by using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods)], and on application to any justice of the peace for that purpose he shall issue his warrant accordingly.

F6 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) In this section[F7 —

• "the enforcement officer", in relation to a warrant to deliver possession of land under this section, means the officer or officers identified for that purpose in paragraph 3A of Schedule 7 to the Courts Act 2003, and]

• “sheriff” includes an under sheriff or other legally competent deputy, and means the sheriff for the area where the land is situated, or if land in one ownership is not situated wholly in one such area the sheriff for the area where any part of the land is situated.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 139(5), 148; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(a)

F2 Words in s. 13(2) substituted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 139(6), 148; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(a)

F3 S. 13(2A) inserted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 139(7), 148; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(a)

F4 Words in s. 13(3) substituted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 139(8), 148; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(a)

F5 Words in s. 13(4) substituted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 28(2) (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F6 S. 13(5) repealed (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 28(3), Sch. 23 Pt. 3 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F7 Words in s. 13(6) inserted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 139(9), 148; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(a)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C38 S. 13 saved by Rent Act 1965 (c. 75), s. 35(4) and Caravan Sites Act 1968 (c. 52), s. 5(3)

S. 13 applied (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))

S. 13 modified (24.12.1999) by S.I. 2000/428, art. 13, Sch. 3 para. 7

C39 S. 13 applied (2.4.2004) by Docklands Light Railway (Woolwich Arsenal Extension) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/757), arts. 1, 30(14) (with art. 30(9))

C40 S. 13 applied (with modifications) (11.2.2005) by Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/120), arts. 1, 37(11) (with arts. 65, 66)

C41 S. 13 applied (11.2.2005) by Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/120), arts. 1, 36(11) (with arts. 65, 66)

C42 S. 13 applied (25.11.2005) by Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3105), arts. 1, 30(10) (with arts. 3(5), 15(3))

C43 S. 13 applied (22.11.2006) by Docklands Light Railway (Stratford International Extension) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2905), arts. 1, 27(10), 28(10) (with arts. 27(7), 43)

C44 S. 13 applied (13.12.2006) by Luton Dunstable Translink Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3118), arts. 1, 24(11)

C45 S. 13 applied (19.3.2007) by Ouseburn Barrage Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/608), arts. 1, 28(10) (with arts. 46-48, Sch. 6 para. 23)

C46 S. 13 applied (23.8.2007) by Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement and 2012 Games Preparation) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2297), arts. 1, 26(10), 27(10), (with arts. 3(6), 12(3))

C47 S. 13 applied (21.5.2008) by Teesport (Land Acquisition) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1238), arts. 1(1), 6(10)

C48 S. 13 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 5 para. 6

C49 S. 13 applied (28.2.2013) by The Rookery South (Resource Recovery Facility) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/680), arts. 25(10), 26(10)

C50 S. 13 applied (28.3.2013) by The Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/533), arts. 1, 8(9)

S. 13 applied (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), arts. 1, 35(11), 36(10)