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Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C4

Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (except ss. 4-8, 27, 31) by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 59(2)(a)

C5

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

C6

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)

C9

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

C10

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))

C11

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)

C12

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)

C13

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).

C14

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).

C15

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)

C29

Pt. 1 (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. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (10.11.1993) by Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28), s. 162(6); S.I. 1993/2762, art.3

Pt. 1 (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. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (5.11.1993) by Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (c. 42), ss. 4(2)-(4), 6, Sch. 5 para. 6(2) (with ss. 2, 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (26.5.1994) by 1994 c. vi, s. 3(1)(2)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Croydon Tramlink Act 1994 (c. xi), ss. 5(1)(2), 30(3)(4)(a), 31(1), 56(2)(3), Sch. 4

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Greater Nottingham Light Rapid Transit Act 1994 (c. xv), ss. 5(1)(2), 22(f), 28(3)(4), 44(8), Sch. 5

Pt. 1 (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. 1 (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. 1 (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

C16

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

C17

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

C18

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)

C19

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)

C20

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2007) by Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) (Stowe Hill) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3471), arts. 1, 4

C21

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.5.2008) by London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1261), arts. 1, 29, 33 (with arts. 41(1), 45, 54(2), 55, 56, 57, 58(6))

C22

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), ss. 6, 7(5)(7), Sch. 6 paras. 2, 3, 6, 7, 14

C23

Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (29.12.2008) by Network Rail (Thameslink) (Land Acquisition) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3163), arts. 1, 4, 11 (with art. 13)

C81

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 125, 241(8) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(f) (with art. 6)

C25

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2011) by The Saundersfoot Harbour Empowerment Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1565), arts. 1(2), 17

C26

Pt. 1 applied in part (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 207(9), 240(1)(l)

C27

Pt. 1 applied in part by Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29), s. 333ZA(8) (as inserted (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 187(3), 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(w) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(e) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17))

C28

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (28.3.2013) by The Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/533), arts. 1, 6, 11, 13

C36

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), art. 1, Sch. 5 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 20(6), 30)

C40

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), arts. 1, 14 (with art. 24(1)(a))

C41

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2016) by The London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2044), arts. 1, 21, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C43

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 39)

C51

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 35, 36)

C52

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2)-9 (with art. 35)

C53

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 37, 38)

C70

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 37)

C71

Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 43(1), 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C72

Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), art. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1, 4-10 (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C74

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 58, 59)

C76

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 1, 18, 29 (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))

C78

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 25, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5

C82

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 1, 19, 28(1)(a) (with art. 31(2))

C88

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 6, 19(1), 42)

C91

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), art. 1, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 55, 56)

C93

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 25

C97

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 26

C99

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 26

C100

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5

C113

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 7)

C114

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 7)

C117

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 51, 57)

C116

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 51, 57)

C118

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), arts. 1, 30

C122

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 37)

C121

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 37)

C127

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 4 (with art. 37)

C126

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 22 (with art. 37)

C131

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 25 (with Sch. 9 para. 144)

C171

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 15, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)

C172

Pt. 1 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 13(1)(a)

C173

Pt. 1 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 13(1)(a)

C175

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5

C174

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 4, Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5

C182

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 27, Sch. 12 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 40, 46(2), Sch. 19 para. 61)

C189

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.12.2022) by The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1396), arts. 1, 25(1), Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 32, Sch. 10 paras. 26(2), 68)

C193

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 5, 27, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)

Preliminary

C65C733 Acquisition by agreement in pursuance of compulsory purchase order.

It shall be lawful for the acquiring authority to agree with the owners of any of the land subject to compulsory purchase, and with all parties having an estate or interest in any of the land, or who are by Schedule 1 to this Act or any other enactment enabled to sell and convey or release any of that land, for the absolute purchase, for a consideration in money F1or money’s worth, of any of that land, and of all estates and interests in the land.