Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

7(1)Any person duly authorised in writing by a body which has been invited to prepare a scheme under this Schedule may at any reasonable time enter any land in the area to which the scheme relates (or could relate) for the purpose of surveying the land in connection with the preparation or adoption of a scheme under this Schedule.

(2)In relation to England and Wales, [F1subsection (8) of section 324 and section 325 of the 1990 Act] (giving of notice, compensation for damage, etc.) shall apply in relation to sub-paragraph (1) above as they apply in relation [F1to section 324].

(3)In relation to Scotland, subsection (8) of section 265 and subsections (1) to (6) of section 266 of the 1972 Act (giving of notice, compensation for damage, etc.) shall apply in relation to sub-paragraph (1) above as they apply in relation to section 265.