Provisions coming into force on 13th July 20163

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).