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) (other than sections 4 to 8, 10, 21, 27(1) and 31) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 151(6), Sch. 20 para. 6(1)(a) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58)

C9 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 10(1), Sch. 3 Pt. I paras. 6–13

C10 Part I (other than section 31) applied by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 77(7)

C11 Pt. I (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 151(5), 155(3)–(7), Sch. 18 para. 2(2)(3)–(8), Sch. 20 paras. 6(1)(a)(c), (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58)

C12 Pt. I (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 10(1), Sch. 3 Pt. I paras. 7–13

C13 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)

C14 Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), s. 227(2)

C15 Part I (ss. 1–32) modified by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 9(3), Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 6, 7–12

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) modified (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 4, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 14, 15

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) modified (25.11.1998 for specified purposes and otherwise 3.7.2000) by 1998 c. 45, s. 20(6)(7), Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 3-5; S.I. 1998/2952, art. 2(2); S.I. 2000/1173, art. 2(c)

C16 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.

C17 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)

C18 Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (26.7.1991) by S.I. 1991/1760, art. 3(1)(2)

C19 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)

C20 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))

C21 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)

C22 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)

C23 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)

C24 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).

C25 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).

C26 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).

C27 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)

C28 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

C29 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) restricted (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 6, Sch. 5 para. 3(3)(a)

C30 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

C31 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

C32 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (20.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/2336, arts. 13(1)(2), 19

C33 Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (23.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/2981, arts. 16, 23

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (3.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1555, arts. 4(1)(2), 8, Sch. 1 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 95, Sch. 5, Pt. II paras. 6-12; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3

Pt. I (ss. 1-32, except ss. 4-8, 31) applied (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 95, Sch. 5 para. 6; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (24.12.1999) by S.I. 2000/428, art. 11

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1367, art. 7

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1367, art. 9, Sch. 2 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1368, arts. 7, 12

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1368, art. 9(3), Sch. 3 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1369, arts. 4, 10

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1369, art. 6, Sch. 1 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (22.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1451, arts. 9(1)(2), 13(a)

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (22.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1451, art. 10(2), Sch. 2

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (29.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1347, arts. 25, 31 (with arts. 15, 37, 38(2))

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (29.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1347, art. 26, Sch. 7 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with arts. 15, 37, 38(2))

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (29.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1348, art. 4(1)

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (29.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1348, art. 6(3), Sch. 2 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (18.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/2870, art. 14

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (27.6.2001) by S.I. 2001/2870, art. 15, Sch. 2 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (24.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/3627, arts. 36, 44

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (24.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/3627, art. 38, Sch. 8 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (9.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3682, arts. 19, 25

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (9.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3682, art. 21, Sch. 7 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (14.3.2002) by S.I. 2002/412, arts. 17, 18, 21, 23, Sch. 4 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 38)

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (30.4.2002) by S.I.2002/1064, arts. 10, 11, 18, Sch. 2, paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (30.4.2002) by S.I. 2002/1065, arts. 10, 11, Sch. 3, paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (30.4.2002) by S.I. 2002/1066, arts. 21, 23, 30, 32, Sch. 7 paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (31.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1327, arts. 19, 21, 25, Sch. 4, paras. 3(2), 4-9

Pt. I (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (12.8.2002) by S.I.2002/1943, art. 4(1)(2)

C34 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (28.4.2003) by Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1075), arts. 1, 25, 32 (with art. 40)

C35 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (28.4.2003) by Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1075), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 3(2), Sch. 9 paras. 4-9 (with art. 40)

C36 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)

C37 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (12.1.2004) by The Alconbury Airfield (Rail Facilities and Connection to East Coast Main Line) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3364), arts. 1, 14

C38 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (12.1.2004) by The Alconbury Airfield (Rail Facilities and Connection to East Coast Main Line) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3364), art. 1, Sch. 4 para. 3(2), Sch. 4 paras. 4-9

C39 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (4.3.2004) by The Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/389), arts. 1, 23, 32(1) (with art. 38)

C40 Pt. I applied (with modifications) by 1994 c. 21, Sch. 1B para. 2(2) (as inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 6; S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(w) (with Sch. 3 para. 7))

C41 Pt. I applied (2.4.2004) by Docklands Light Railway (Woolwich Arsenal Extension) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/757), art. 1, Sch. 8 para. 3(2), Sch. 8 paras. 4-9

C42 Pt. I applied (2.4.2004) by Docklands Light Railway (Woolwich Arsenal Extension) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/757), arts. 1, 24, 34, 37

C43 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (19.11.2004) by Scarweather Sands Offshore Wind Farm Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3054), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 3(2), Sch. 3 paras. 4-9 (with art. 38)

C44 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (19.11.2004) by Scarweather Sands Offshore Wind Farm Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3054), arts. 1, 19 (with art. 38)

C45 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (28.1.2005) by East Midlands Parkway Station (Land Acquisition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/8), arts. 1, 4, 8, 10

C46 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (28.1.2005) by East Midlands Parkway Station (Land Acquisition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/8), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(2), Sch. 1 paras. 4-9

C47 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (11.2.2005) by Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/120), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2), Sch. 7 paras. 4-9 (with arts. 65, 66)

C48 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (11.2.2005) by Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/120), arts. 1, 30, 39, 41 (with arts. 65, 66)

C49 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (22.3.2005) by Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/927), Sch. 7 para. 3(2), Sch. 7 paras. 4-9 (with art. 51)

C50 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (22.3.2005) by Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/927), arts. 30, 38, 40 (with art. 51)

C51 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (4.5.2005) by The Telford Railfreight Terminal (Donnington) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1163), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 3(2), Sch. 6 paras. 4-9

C52 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (4.5.2005) by The Telford Railfreight Terminal (Donnington) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1163), arts. 1, 14, 17, 19

C53 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)

C54 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (3.8.2005) by The Greater Manchester (Leigh Busway) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1918), arts. 1, 21

C55 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (3.8.2005) by The Greater Manchester (Leigh Busway) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1918), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2), Sch. 7 paras. 4-9

C56 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (26.8.2005) by River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), arts. 1, 22, 30 (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29)

C57 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (26.8.2005) by River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2), Sch. 7 paras. 4-9 (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29)

C58 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (8.10.2005) by Leicestershire County Council (Ashby de la Zouch Canal Extension) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2786), arts. 1, 17, 18

C59 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (8.10.2005) by Leicestershire County Council (Ashby de la Zouch Canal Extension) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2786), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 3(1), 4, 5

C60 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (25.11.2005) by Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3105), arts. 1, 25, 33, 36 (with arts. 3(5), 15(3))

C61 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (25.11.2005) by Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3105), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2), Sch. 7 paras. 4-9 (with arts. 3(5), 15(3))

C62 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (11.1.2006) by The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3523), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2), Sch. 7 paras. 4-9 (with art. 52)

C63 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (11.1.2006) by The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3523), arts. 1, 23, 31, 33 (with art. 52)

C64 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (7.3.2006) by Port of Ipswich Harbour Revision Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/554), arts. 1(1), 15

C65 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (14.9.2006) by The Borough of Poole (Poole Harbour Opening Bridges) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2310), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 3(2), Sch. 3 paras. 4-9 (with art. 40, Sch. 7 para. 12)

C66 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (14.9.2006) by The Borough of Poole (Poole Harbour Opening Bridges) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2310), arts. 1, 19, 26 (with art. 40, Sch. 7 para. 12)

Preliminary E+W

1 Application of Part I and interpretation E+W

[F1 (1)This Part of this Act shall apply in relation to any compulsory purchase to which Part II of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, or Schedule 1 to that Act, applies, and in this Part of this Act—

(a) “ the Acquisition of Land Act ” means that Act,

(b) “ compulsory purchase order ” has the same meaning as in that Act. ]

(2) In construing this Part of this Act the enactment under which the purchase is authorised and the compulsory purchase order F2 ... shall be deemed to be the special Act.

(3) In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires.—

• “acquiring authority” means the person authorised by the compulsory purchase order F2 ... to purchase the land;

• “land” includes anything falling within any definition of that expression in the enactment under which the purchase is authorised;

• “lease” includes an agreement for a lease;

• “notice to treat” has the meaning given by section 5 of this Act;

• “subject to compulsory purchase”, in relation to land, means land the compulsory purchase of which is authorised by the compulsory purchase order.

(4) In this Part of this Act “the works" or “the undertaking” means the works or undertaking, of whatever nature, authorised to be executed by the special Act.

Provided that where this Part of this Act applies by virtue of [F3 Part IX of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or section 52 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990] references in this Part of this Act to the execution of the works shall be construed in accordance with [F4 section 245(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or, as the case may be, section 52(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990].

F5 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) Where under this Act any notice is to be given to the owner of any land or where any act is authorised or required to be done with the consent of any such owner, the word “owner" shall, unless the context otherwise requires, mean any person having power to sell and convey the land to the acquiring authority.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 1(1) substituted by Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1), Sch. 4 para. 14(2)

F2 Words repealed by Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1), Sch. 6 Pt. 1

F3 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 13(1)(a)

F4 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 13(1)(b)

F5 S. 1(5) repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 124, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C67 S. 1(3) amended by Places of Worship (Enfranchisement) Act 1920 (c. 56), s. 2 as now amended by Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88), s. 40(4), Sch. 6