For section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 substitute—

“4Time limit for giving notice to treat

A notice to treat may not be served by the acquiring authority after the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.”

After section 5 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 insert—

“5ATime limit for general vesting declaration

A general vesting declaration may not be executed after the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.”