Part II

Execution of Declaration

Time limit for general vesting declaration
5A
1
A general vesting declaration may not be executed after the end of the
applicable period
beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.
2
The applicable period is—
a
3 years, or
b
such longer period as is specified in the order for the purposes of this section.
Words in s. 5A renumbered as s. 5A(1) (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(3)(a)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))
S. 5A inserted (13.7.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 182(2), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(i) (with reg. 7)
S. 5A(2) inserted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(3)(a)(iii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))
Words in s. 5A(1) substituted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(3)(a)(ii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))