Welsh Development Agency Act 1975

1975 CHAPTER 70

An Act to establish a Welsh Development Agency and a Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board; and for connected purposes.

[12th November 1975]

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Act (with exceptions in Sch. 3 para. 4, Sch. 4 paras. 11, 12): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1

C2 Act extended (E.W.S) (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xxiii); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2.

Act modified (E.W.S) (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(10)(e); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2.

C3 Act extended by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xxxii), Sch. 8 para. 33.

C4 Act modified by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(9)(h), Sch. 8 para. 33.

C5 Act extended by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 25 para. 1(2) (xx) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58).

C6 Act modified by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 25 para. 1(10)(v) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(10)(v), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58).

C7 Act extended by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 1(1)(xxix), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1).

C8 Act modified by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 3(1)(e), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1).

Commencement Information

I1 Act partly in force at Royal Assent see s. 29(2), Act wholly in force at 1.1.1976.

1 [F1 Welsh development]F1 . U.K.

[F2 (1) The functions specified in the following provisions of this Act are conferred upon the National Assembly for Wales (in this Act referred to as the “Assembly”).]

F2 (2) The purposes for which the [F3 Assembly]F3 may exercise [F4 its]F4 functions [F5 under this Act]F5 are—

(a) to further the economic [F6 and social] development of Wales or any part of Wales [F7 , and in that connection to provide, maintain or safeguard employment];

(b) to promote [F8 efficiency in business] and international competitiveness in Wales;

(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F9

(d) to further the improvement of the environment in Wales (having regard to existing amenity).

(3) Without prejudice to the following provisions of this Act, the functions of the [F3 Assembly]F3 [F10 under this Act]F10 shall be—

(a) to promote Wales as a location [F11 for businesses], or assist or concert its promotion as such a location;

(b) to provide finance for persons carrying on or intending to carry on [F12 businesses];

(c) to carry on industrial undertakings and to establish and carry on new [F12 businesses];

(d) otherwise to promote or assist the establishment, growth . . . F13 , modernisation or development of [F14 businesses, or a particular business or particular businesses];

[F15 (da) to make land available for development;]

(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F16

(f) to provide sites, premises, services and facilities for [F12 businesses];

(g) to manage sites and premises for [F12 businesses];

(h) to bring derelict land into use or improve its appearance; . . . F17

(i) to undertake the development and redevelopment of the environment.

[F18 (j) to promote the private ownership of interests in [F12 businesses] by the disposal of securities and other property held by the [F3 Assembly]F3 or any of [F4 its]F4 subsidiaries.]

(4) In exercising [F4 its]F4 functions [F5 under this Act]F5 the [F3 Assembly]F3 shall have regard to the requirements of agriculture and efficient land management.

(5) The [F3 Assembly]F3 may only exercise functions under subsection (3)(c) above through subsidiaries.

(6) The [F3 Assembly]F3 shall have power to do anything, whether in Wales or elsewhere, which is calculated to facilitate the discharge of [F4 its]F4 functions specified in subsection (3) above, or is incidental or conducive to their discharge.

(7) In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of subsection (6) above, the [F3 Assembly]F3 shall have power [F19 in connection with its functions under this Act]F19 —

(a) to acquire, hold and dispose of securities;

(b) to form bodies corporate;

(c) to form partnerships with other persons;

(d) to make loans;

(e) to guarantee obligations (arising out of loans or otherwise) incurred by other persons;

(f) to make grants;

(g) to act as agent for other persons;

(h) to acquire and dispose of land, plant, machinery and equipment and other property;

(i) to manage land, and to develop land and carry out works on land, and to maintain works or assist in their maintenance;

(k) to make land, plant, machinery and equipment and other property available for use by other persons;

(l) to provide advisory or other services or facilities in relation to any of [F4 its]F4 functions, or assist in [F4 its]F4 provision; and

(m) to promote or assist in the promotion of publicity relating to any of the functions of the [F3 Assembly]F3 [F20 under this Act]F20 .

(8) F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(9) F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(10) F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(11) F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(12) F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(13) F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F22 (14) The Assembly shall, after consultation with such local authorities, National Park authorities and other bodies as appear to the Assembly to have an interest, from time to time prepare and publish programmes for the performance of such of its functions under this Act as it considers appropriate.]

F22 (15) F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(16) For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that nothing in this Act is to be construed as authorising the disregard by the [F3 Assembly]F3 of any enactment or rule of law.

Extent Information

E1 For extent of s. 1 see s. 29(3).

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 1 heading: words substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(9) (with art. 3(1))

F2 S. 1(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(1) (with art. 3(1))

F3 S. 1: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F4 Words in s. 1(2)(3)(j)(4)(6)(7)(l) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(2) (with art. 3(1))

F5 Words in s. 1(2)(4) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(3) (with art. 3(1))

F6 Words in s. 1(2)(a) inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 126(1)(2)(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F7 Words added by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), ss. 1(3)(a), 22.

F8 Words in s. 1(2)(b) substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 126(1)(2)(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F9 S. 1 (2)(c) repealed by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), ss. 21(1), 22, Sch. 2.

F10 Words in s. 1(3) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(4) (with art. 3(1))

F11 Words in s. 1(3) substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 126(1)(3)(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F12 Words in s. 1(3)(b)(c)(f)(g)(j) substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 126(1)(3)(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F13 Word repealed (with saving) by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), s. 21(1)(2), Sch. 2.

F14 Words in s. 1(3)(d) substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 126(1)(3)(c) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F15 S. 1(3)(da) inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 126(1)(3)(d) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F16 S. 1(3)(e) repealed (with saving) by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), s. 21(1)(2), Sch. 2.

F17 Word repealed (with saving) by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), s. 21(1)(2), Sch. 2.

F18 S. 1(3)(j) added by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), ss. 1(3)(b), 22.

F19 Words in s. 1(7) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(5) (with art. 3(1))

F20 Words in s. 1(7)(m) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(6) (with art. 3(1))

F21 S. 1(8)-(13)(15) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(7) (with art. 3(1))

F22 S. 1(14) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(8) (with art. 3(1))

2 Constitution and status. E+W+S

F23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F23 S. 2 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 4 (with art. 3(1))

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Textual Amendments

F24 S. 3 repealed by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), ss. 21(1), 22, Sch. 2

4 Ancillary powers. E+W+S

The [F25 Assembly]F25 shall have power [F26 in connection with its functions under this Act]F26 —

(a) to make such charge for any of [F27 its services as it thinks]F27 fit;

(b) to accept any gift made to [F28 it]F28 for the purposes of any [F29 such]F29 functions, and subject to the terms of the gift and to the provisions of this Act, to apply it for those purposes;

(c) to carry out or commission the carrying out of such enquiries, investigations or researches as the [F25 Assembly]F25 may deem necessary or expedient for the purposes of [F30 such]F30 functions.

Textual Amendments

F25 S. 4: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F26 Words in s. 4 inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(1) (with art. 3(1))

F27 Words in s. 4(a) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(2) (with art. 3(1))

F28 Word in s. 4(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(3) (with art. 3(1))

F29 Word in s. 4(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(3) (with art. 3(1))

F30 Word in s. 4(c) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(4) (with art. 3(1))

5 Assistance to [F31 Assembly]F31 from public authorities and other persons. E+W+S

(1) The [F32 Assembly]F32 may appoint a local authority, [F33 a National Park authority], the development corporation of a new town or any other body or person to act as [F34 its]F34 agent to carry out the [F35 Assembly's]F35 functions mentioned in section 1(3)(a) [F36 , (da)] and (f) to (i) above [F37 or section 21C below].

F38 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) For the purpose of assisting the [F32 Assembly]F32 to carry out any of the functions referred to in subsection (1) above, a local authority, [F33 a National Park authority] or a development corporation, or any other body of a public nature, on being so requested by the [F39 Assembly]F39 , may place the services of any of their staff at the [F35 Assembly's]F35 disposal, on such terms as may be agreed with the [F32 Assembly]F32 .

Textual Amendments

F31 S. 5 heading: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F32 S. 5: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2(a)} (with art. 3(1))

F33 Words in s. 5(1)(2) inserted (E.W) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 13(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. (7)); S.I. 1995/2950, art. 3.

F34 Word in s. 5(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 6 (with art. 3(1))

F35 S. 5: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2(b)} (with art. 3(1))

F36 Words in s. 5(1) inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 para. 4(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F37 Words in s. 5(1) inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 para. 4(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F38 S. 5(1A) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

F39 S. 5: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2(a)} (with art. 3(1))

[F40 6 Power to form committees. E+W+S

(1) The Assembly may establish such committees for giving advice to the Assembly about the discharge of any of its functions under this Act as it considers appropriate.

(2) The members of any such committee are to be appointed by the Assembly and may be either members of the Assembly or persons who are not members.]F40

Textual Amendments

F40 S. 6 substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 7 (with art. 3(1))

7 Dissolution of Welsh Industrial Estates Corporation. E+W+S

F41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F41 S. 7 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 8 (with art. 3(1))

8 Transfer to Agency of land held under Local Employment Act 1972. E+W+S

F42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F42 S. 8 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 9 (with arts. 3(1), 8(1))

9 Provision of sites and premises for industry. E+W+S

(1) F43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) [F44 For the purpose of providing or managing sites and premises for businesses and providing related facilities, or making land available for development]F44 the [F45 Assembly]F45 shall have power to modernise, adapt or reconstruct buildings; and, where the execution of the works will interrupt the use of the buildings or works by any undertaking, the power to acquire land conferred by section 1(7)(h) above shall include power to acquire land for the purpose of providing premises for the occupation of that undertaking or of otherwise meeting its requirements, and the [F45 Assembly]F45 may for that purpose erect buildings and carry out works on any land so acquired.

[F46 (3) The Assembly may, if it considers there are circumstances which justify the giving of special assistance, provide premises for the occupation of a business free of rent for such time as it thinks appropriate]F46

Textual Amendments

F43 S. 9(1) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 10(1) (with art. 3(1))

F44 Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 10(2) (with art. 3(1))

F45 S. 9: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F46 S. 9(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 10(3) (with art. 3(1))

10 Services etc. for development of industry. E+W+S

The [F47 Assembly may]F47 undertake or assist in the provision of means of access or other services or facilities in or for an area where this appears to [F48 it]F48 to be expedient for the purpose of contributing to or supporting the development of [F49 businesses] in that area.

Textual Amendments

F47 Words in s. 10 substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 11 (with art. 3(1))

F48 Word in s. 10 substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 11 (with art. 3(1))

F49 Word in s. 10 substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 6 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4.

[F50 10A Financial assistance for regeneration and development. E+W

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Textual Amendments

F50 S. 10A inserted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 53, ss. 130(1), 150(2)

F51 S. 10A omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 12 (with art. 3(1))

11 Application of Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 to Agency premises. E+W+S

(1) The following section shall be inserted after section 60 of the M1 Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 :—

“60A Welsh Development Agency premises

(1) Where the property comprised in a tenancy consists of premises of which the Welsh Development Agency is the landlord, and the Secretary of State certifies that it is necessary or expedient, for the purpose of providing employment appropriate to the needs of the area in which the premises are situated, that the use or occupation of the property should be changed, paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 58(1) above shall apply as they apply where such a certificate is given as is mentioned in that subsection.

(2) Where the court makes an order under Part II of this Act for the grant of a new tenancy of any such premises as aforesaid, and the Secretary of State certifies that it is necessary or expedient as aforesaid that the tenancy should be subject to a term, specified in the certificate, prohibiting or restricting the the tenant from assigning the tenancy or subletting, charging or parting with possession of the premises or any part of the premises or changing the use of the premises or any part of the premises, the court shall determine that the terms of the tenancy shall include the terms specified in the certificate.”.

(2) In section 59 of that Act (compensation for exercise of special powers in relation to tenancies)—

F52 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) after [F53 subsection (1)] there shall be inserted the following subsection:—

“(1A) No compensation shall be recoverable under subsection (1) above where the certificate was given under section 60A below and either—

(a) the premises vested in the Welsh Development Agency under section 7 (property of Welsh Industrial Estates Corporation) or 8 (land held under Local Employment Act 1972) of the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975, or

(b) the tenant was not tenant of the premises when the said Agency acquired the interest by virtue of which the certificate was given.”.

Textual Amendments

F52 S. 11(2)(a) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F53 Words in s. 11(2)(b) substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 129, Sch. 15 para. 4 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9 The text of s. 11 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M1 1954 c. 56.

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Textual Amendments

F54 S. 12 repealed by Industry Act 1980 (c. 33, SIF 64), ss. 21(1), 22, Sch. 2

13 Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board. E+W+S

(1) The [F55 Assembly]F55 shall appoint a board to be called the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board, to advise [F56 it]F56 with respect to the exercise of [F57 its]F57 functions under section 7 of [F58 the Industrial Development Act 1982].

(2) The Board shall consist of a chairman and not less than four nor more than seven other members.

(3) The members of the Board shall include persons who appear to the [F59 Assembly]F59 to have wide experience of, and to have shown capacity in, industry, banking, accounting, finance or the organisation or representation of workers.

[F60 (4) If the Board make a recommendation with respect to any matter at the request of the Assembly and the Assembly exercises its functions under section 7 of the Industrial Development Act 1982 contrary to their recommendation, it shall, if the Board so request, publish a statement as to the matter.]F60

Textual Amendments

F55 Words in s. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(1)(a) (with art. 3(1))

F56 Word in s. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(1)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F57 Word in s. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(1)(c) (with art. 3(1))

F58 Words substituted by Industrial Development Act 1982 (c. 52, SIF 64), s. 19(1), Sch. 2 para. 13

F59 Words in s. 13(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(2) (with art. 3(1))

F60 S. 13(4) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(3) (with art. 3(1))

14 Transfer of Publicly-owned property to Agency. E+W+S

F61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F61 S. 14 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 14 (with art. 3(1))

[F62 15 The environment. E+W+S

(1) The Assembly's duty under section 1(14) above to prepare and publish, after consultation with such local authorities, National Park authorities and other bodies as appear to the Assembly to have an interest, programmes for the performance of the Assembly's functions under this Act, includes in particular a duty to prepare and publish programmes, to be implemented either by the Assembly itself, or by the Assembly acting jointly with any other authority or person, or through persons or authorities acting on behalf of the Assembly, for the improvement, development or redevelopment of the environment in Wales.

(2) The Assembly may make payments to any authority or person of such amount and in such manner as it may determine for carrying out work which the Assembly considers will contribute to the purposes of such a programme.]F62

Textual Amendments

F62 S. 15 substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 15 (with art. 3(1))

[F63 16 Derelict land. E+W+S

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, where it appears to the [F64 Assembly]F64 that steps should be taken for the purpose of—

(a) reclaimimg or improving any land to which this subsection applies; or

(b) enabling any such land to be brought into use,

[F65 it may]F65 exercise as respects that land the powers specified in subsection (3) below.

(2) Subsection (1) above applies to—

(a) land which is derelict, neglected or unsightly; and

(b) except as respects the exercise of the power specified in subsection (3)(a) below in relation to a person other than a local authority in whose area it is situated, land which is not derelict, neglected or unsightly but is likely to become so by reason of actual or apprehended collapse of the surface as the result of the carrying out of relevant operations which have ceased to be carried out.

(3) The [F64 Assembly]F64 ’s powers under this subsection are—

(a) a power to pay to any person grants of such amounts and payable at such times and subject to such conditions as [F66 it]F66 may from time to time determine in respect of relevant expenditure incurred by that person;

(b) a power, after consultation with such local authorities and other bodies as appear to the [F64 Assembly]F64 to have an interest, to acquire F67 . . ., for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1) above, the land to which that subsection applies or any other land; and

(c) a power to carry out, for that purpose, any works on the land to which that subsection applies or any other land;

and the [F64 Assembly]F64 ’s powers under this subsection are in addition to, and not in derogation from, any power conferred [F68 on it]F68 by any other provision of this Act.

(4) In subsection (3)(a) above “relevant expenditure” means expenditure incurred, with the approval of the [F64 Assembly]F64 , in or in connection with—

(a) the carrying out, for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1) above, of any works on the land to which that subsection applies or any other land;

(b) the carrying out of a survey of the land to which that subsection applies for determining whether any works for that purpose should be undertaken (whether or not such works are carried out); and

(c) in relation to a local authority in whose area the land to which that subsection applies is situated, the acquisition, for that purpose, of that land or any other land.

(5) Grants under subsection (3)(a) above may be made in such manner as appears to the [F64 Assembly]F64 to be requisite.

(6) The amount of the grant which may be paid under subsection (3)(a) above to a person other than a local authority in whose area the land to which subsection (1) above applies is situated shall not exceed—

(a) the prescribed percentage of the relevant expenditure; or

(b) in the case of a periodical grant in respect of costs from time to time incurred or treated as incurred in respect of the borrowing of money to defray the relevant expenditure, the prescribed percentage of the costs so incurred or treated as incurred.

In this subsection “the prescribed percentage” means 80 per cent. or such other percentage as may be prescribed by order made by the [F69 Assembly]F69 .

(7) After carrying out works on land acquired under subsection (3)(b) above the [F64 Assembly]F64 may dispose of it free of charge to a local authority or the development corporation of a new town for the purpose of its use as a public open space.

[F70 (8) A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (6) above may make such transitional provision as appears to the Assembly to be necessary or expedient.]

F70 (9) In this section—

“local authority” means—

(a) a county council or [F71 county borough] council F72 . . .

F72 (b) . . .

“relevant operations” means underground mining operations other than operations for the purpose of the working and getting coal, or of coal and other minerals worked with coal, or for the purpose of getting any product from coal in the course of working and getting coal.]

Textual Amendments

F63 S. 16 substituted (E. W.) by Derelict Land Act 1982 (c. 42, SIF 46:4), s. 2(1).

F64 S. 16: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F65 Words in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(1) (with art. 3(1))

F66 Word in s. 16(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(2) (with art. 3(1))

F67 Words in s. 16(3)(b) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. III (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F68 Words in s. 16(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(2) (with art. 3(1))

F69 Words in s. 16(6) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(3) (with art. 3(1))

F70 S. 16(8) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(4) (with art. 3(1))

F71 S. 16(9): Words in definition of “local authority” substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 48 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

F72 S. 16(9): Para. (b) and the word “or” immediately preceding it in the definition of “local authority” repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10 S. 16(1) extended (E.W) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 70, 125(2), Sch. 9 para. 7 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117).

17 Financial duties of the Agency. E+W+S

F73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F73 S. 17 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 17 (with art. 3(1))

[F74 18 [F75 Borrowing and guarantees]F75 E+W+S

(1) Schedule 3 to this Act shall have effect.

(2) F76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) F76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3A) F76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) F76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) F76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F75 S. 18: words in heading substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(2) (with art. 3(1))

F76 S. 18(2)-(5) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(1) (with art. 3(1))

19 The Agency and the media. E+W+S

F77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F77 S. 19 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 19 (with art. 3(1))

20 Other limits on Agency’s powers. E+W+S

F78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F78 S. 20 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 20 (with art. 3(1))

21 Expenses. E+W+S

F79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F79 S. 21 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 21 (with art. 3(1))

[F80 [F81 21A Powers of land acquisition. E+W+S

 

(1) The powers to acquire land mentioned in sections 1(7)(h) and 16(3)(b) above are powers—

(a) to acquire land by agreement;

(b) in relation to land in Wales, to acquire land compulsorily; and

(c) in relation to land in England, to acquire land compulsorily if authorised to do so by the Secretary of State.

(2) Where the Assembly acquires or has acquired land under subsection (1) above, it has power—

(a) to acquire by agreement,

(b) in relation to land in Wales, to acquire compulsorily, and

(c) in relation to land in England, if authorised to do so by the Secretary of State, to acquire compulsorily,

the land described in subsection (2A) below.

(2A) The land is—

(a) any land which adjoins the land which the Assembly acquires or has acquired under subsection (1) and which is required for the purpose of executing works for facilitating its development or use; and

(b) where the land which the Assembly acquires or has acquired under subsection (1) forms part of a common, an open space or a fuel or field garden allotment, any land required for the purpose of being given in exchange for it.

(3) The Assembly may under subsection (1) above acquire rights over land by the creation of new rights (as well as by acquiring rights already in existence).

(4) Before the Assembly acquires land under subsection (1) for the purpose of its function under section 1(3)(da) above, it shall—

(a) consider whether the land would or would not in its opinion be made available for development if it did not act;

(b) consider the fact that planning permission has or has not been granted in respect of the land or is likely or unlikely to be granted;

(c) (in the case where no planning permission has been granted in respect of the land) consult every relevant local authority; and

(d) consider the needs of those engaged in building, agriculture and forestry and of the community in general.

(5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(c) above, each of the following is a relevant local authority—

(a) the council of any county, county borough or district in whose area the land, or any part of the land, is situated;

(b) any joint planning board in whose district the land, or any part of the land, is situated; F82 ...

(c) any National Park authority which is the local planning authority for a National Park in which the land, or any part of the land, is situated [F83 ; and

(d) any [F84 corporate joint committee in whose] area the land, or any part of the land, is situated.]

(6) Where the Assembly has acquired land under subsection (1) above for the purpose of any of its functions under this Act it may appropriate it to the purpose of any of its other functions under this Act.

(7) Where the Assembly has—

(a) acquired land under subsection (1) above for the purposes of its function under section 1(3)(da) above; or

(b) under subsection (6) above has appropriated land to that purpose,

it shall, until it either disposes of the land or appropriates the land under subsection (6) above to the purpose of any of its other functions under this Act, manage the land and turn it to account.

(8) Schedule 4 to this Act shall have effect.]

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F81 S. 21A substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 22 (with art. 3(1))

F82 Word in s. 21A(5)(b) omitted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 2(a); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

F83 S. 21A(5)(d) and word inserted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 2(b); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

F84 Words in s. 21A(5)(d) substituted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 16

[F85 21B Disposal of land. E+W+S

In exercising any power under this Act to dispose of land, the [F86 Assembly]F86 shall not dispose of land for a consideration less than the best that can reasonably be obtained except—

(a) as provided by section 16(7) above; or

(b) [F87 otherwise as it considers appropriate]F87 .]

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F85 S. 21B inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F86 S. 21B: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F87 Words in s. 21B(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 23 (with art. 3(1))

[F88 21C Powers to advise on land matters. E+W+S

(1) The [F89 Assembly] may, if requested to do so by a public authority—

(a) advise the authority about disposing of any of the authority’s land in Wales to other persons; and

(b) assist the authority in disposing of the land.

(2) In subsection (1) above “public authority” means—

(a) a government department;

(b) F90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) a county council, county borough council or community council;

(d) a National Park authority;

(e) a development corporation for a new town;

(f) a [F91 Local Health Board], Special Health Authority or National Health Service trust;

(g) a body corporate established by or under an enactment for the purpose of carrying on under national ownership any industry or part of an industry;

(h) any statutory undertakers; or

(i) any other public authority, body or undertakers specified in an order made by the [F92 Assembly].

(3) The [F89 Assembly] may assist—

(a) the council of a county or county borough in Wales in making an assessment of land in its area which is, in its opinion, available and suitable for development;

(b) a joint planning board in Wales in making an assessment of land in its district which is, in its opinion, available and suitable for development; F93 ...

(c) a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales in making an assessment of land in the National Park which is, in its opinion, available and suitable for development [F94 ; or

(d) a [F95 corporate joint committee] in making an assessment of land in its F96 ... area which is, in its opinion, available and suitable for development.]]

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F88 S. 21C inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F89 S. 21C: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F90 S. 21C(2)(b) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 24(a) (with art. 3(1))

F91 Words in s. 21C(2)(f) substituted (1.4.2007) by The References to Health Authorities Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/961), art. 3, Sch. para. 11

F92 Words in s. 21C(2)(i) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 24(b) (with art. 3(1))

F93 Word in s. 21C(3)(b) omitted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 3(a); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

F94 S. 21C(3)(d) and word inserted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 3(b); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

F95 Words in s. 21C(3)(d) substituted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 17(a)

F96 Words in s. 21C(3)(d) omitted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by virtue of Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 17(b)

F97 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F97 S. 22 repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. III (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F98 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F98 S. 23 repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. III (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

24 Power to obtain information. E+W+S

F99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F99 S. 24 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 25 (with art. 3(1))

[F100 25 Service of documents. E+W+S

F101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F100 S. 25 substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 9 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F101 S. 25 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 26 (with art. 3(1))

F102 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F102 S. 26 repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. III (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

27 Interpretation. E+W+S

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• F103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• “the appropriate Minister” in relation to any statutory undertakers in relation to whom it is defined by [F104 section 265 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990] or any other Act, has the meaning assigned to it by the Act so defining it;

• [F105 “business” includes any industrial, commercial or professional activities (whether or not with a view to profit) and the activities of any government department or any local or other public authority;

• F106 “common” includes any land subject to be enclosed under the Inclosure Acts 1845 to 1882 and any town or village green;

• [F107 “corporate joint committee” means a corporate joint committee to which Part 6 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 applies by virtue of regulations under Part 5 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021;]

• F108 “dispose” includes dispose by sale or exchange or dispose by lease (whether by grant or assignment) and related expressions shall be construed accordingly;

• F109 “fuel or field garden allotment” means any allotment set out as a fuel allotment, or a field garden allotment, under an Inclosure Act;]

• “holding company” means a holding company as defined in [F110 section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006] F110 ;

• F111 . . .

• [F112 “land” has the meaning given by Schedule 1 to the M2 Interpretation Act 1978;

• “open space” means any land laid out as a public garden or used for the purposes of public recreation or any land which is a disused burial ground;]

• “statutory undertakers” means—

  (a)

  persons authorised by virtue of any enactment to carry on any railway, light railway, tramway, road transport, water transport, canal, inland navigation, dock, harbour, pier or lighthouse undertaking, or any undertaking for the supply of . . . F113 , . . . F114 [F115 hydraulic power or water] [F115 or hydraulic power] , and

  (b)

  the Civil Aviation Authority F116 . . ., [F117 a person who holds a licence under Chapter I of Part I of the Transport Act 2000 (to the extent that the person is carrying out activities authorised by the licence)] [F118 any universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service] and any other authority, body or undertakers which by virtue of any enactment are to be treated as statutory undertakers for the purposes of [F119 the Town and Country Planning Act 1990];

  and “statutory undertaking” shall be construed accordingly;

• “subsidiary” means a subsidiary as defined by [F110 section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006] F110 ; and

• [F120 “universal service provider” has the same meaning as in [F121 Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011]; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with [F122 that Part];]

• “wholly owned subsidiary” has the meaning assigned to it by [F110 section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006] F110 .

[F123 (1A) The undertaking of a universal service provider so far as relating to the provision of a universal postal service shall be taken to be his statutory undertaking for the purposes of this Act; and references in this Act to his undertaking shall be construed accordingly.]

[F124 (1B) The undertaking of a person who holds a licence under Chapter I of Part I of the Transport Act 2000 shall not be considered to be a statutory undertaking for the purposes of this Act except to the extent that it is the person’s undertaking as licence holder; and references in this Act to the person’s undertaking shall be construed accordingly.

(1C) A person who holds a licence under Chapter I of Part I of the Transport Act 2000 shall not be considered a statutory undertaker for the purposes of section 21C above.]

(2) F125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) Except in so far as the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Act to an enactment shall be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended, applied or extended by or under any other enactment, including this Act.

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F103 S. 27(1) definition of “accounting year” omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 27(1) (with art. 3(1)

F104 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 34(3)(a).

F105 S. 27(1): Definition of “business” inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 10(2); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F106 S. 27(1): Definition of “common” inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 10(2); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F107 Words in s. 27(1) inserted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 18

F108 S. 27(1): Definition of “dispose” inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 10(2); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F109 S. 27(1): Definition of “fuel or field garden allotment” inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 10(2); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F110 S. 27(1): words in definitions of “holding company”, “subsidiary” and “universal service provider” substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (with art. 10)

F111 S. 27(1): Definition of “industry” and “industrial” repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152. Sch. 18 Pt. III (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F112 S. 27(1): Definition of “land” and “open space” substituted for definition of “land” (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 10(3); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F113 Word repealed by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(3)(4), Sch. 17 para. 35(1), Sch. 18.

F114 Word and comma repealed by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(4), Sch. 9 Pt. I.

F115 Words “or hydraulic power” substituted (E.W.) for the words “hydraulic power or water” by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 25 para. 51 (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58).

F116 S. 27(1): Words in definition of statutory undertakers repealed (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 21, s. 67, Sch. 9 para. 16, Sch. 11 Pt. II; S.I. 1994/2553, art. 2.

F117 S. 27(1): Words in para. (b) of the definition of “statutory undertakers” inserted (21.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/4050, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II para. 2(a)

F118 S. 27(1): Words in para. (b) of the definition of “statutory undertakers” substituted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 40(2)(a)

F119 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c.11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 34(3)(b).

F120 Definition of “universal service provider” in s. 27(1) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 40(2)(b)

F121 Words in s. 27(1) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 101(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

F122 Words in s. 27(1) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 101(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

F123 S. 27(1A) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 40(3)

F124 S. 27(1B)(1C) inserted (21.12.2001) after subsection (1) by S.I. 2001/4050, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II para. 2(b)

F125 S. 27(2) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 27(2) (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M2 1978 c. 30.

28 Orders [F126 and regulations]. E+W+S

(1) Any power to make an order [F127 or regulations] conferred by any provision of this Act [F128 , other than a compulsory purchase order or an order under paragraph 11(5) or 13(6) of Schedule 4,] shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.

(1A) F129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) Any power to make an order conferred by a provision of this Act shall include power to make an order varying or revoking any order previously made under that provision.

[F130 (3) Any regulations or order under this Act—

(a) may make different provision for different areas or other different cases; and

(b) may include transitional and other supplementary and incidental provisions.]

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F126 Words in sidenote to s. 28 inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 11(5) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F127 Words in s. 28(1) inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 11(2)(a) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F128 Words in s. 28(1) substituted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 11(2)(b) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F129 S. 28(1A) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 28 (with art. 3(1))

F130 S. 28(3) inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 128, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 11(4) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

29 Citation etc. E+W+S

(1) This Act may be cited as the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975.

(2) F131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) Section 1(6) above F132 ...[F133 extends]F133 to Northern Ireland, but none of the other provisions of the Act so extends.]]

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 18 was amended by Industry Act 1979 (c. 32, SIF 64), s. 1(1)(4)–(6) and has effect by s. 1(7) of the 1979 Act as set out in the Schedule to that Act

F80 S. 21A inserted (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 127, Sch. 13 para. 2 (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

F131 S. 29(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 16 Group 2}

F132 Words in s. 29(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 29 (with art. 3(1))

F133 Word in s. 29(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 29 (with art. 3(1))

SCHEDULES

F134 F134 SCHEDULE 1 U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F134 Sch. 1 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (with art. 3(1))

F146 F146 SCHEDULE 2 E+W+S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F146 Sch. 2 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 31 (with arts. 3(1), 8(2))

Section 18.

SCHEDULE 3 E+W+S [F148 Borrowing and guaranteesF148 ]

Textual Amendments

F148 Sch. 3: words in heading substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(5) (with art. 3(1))

F149 ... E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F149 Sch. 3 para. 1 cross-heading omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

1 E+W+S F150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F150 Sch. 3 para. 1 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

2 E+W+S F151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F151 Sch. 3 para. 2 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

Borrowing Powers E+W+S

[F152 (3) E+W+S For the purpose of exercising its functions under this Act, the Assembly may borrow money from any person (including its wholly owned subsidiaries), but any borrowing in a currency other than sterling requires the approval of the Treasury.F152 ]

Textual Amendments

F152 Sch. 3 para. 3 substituted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(2) (with art. 3(1))

F153 ... E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F153 Sch. 3 para. 4 cross-heading omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

4 E+W+S F154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F154 Sch. 3 para. 4 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

Borrowing by wholly owned subsidiaries E+W+S

[F155 (5) E+W+S It is the duty of the Assembly to secure that none of its wholly owned subsidiaries formed in pursuance of the exercise of the Assembly's functions under this Act borrows money otherwise than from the Assembly or from another wholly owned subsidiary of the Assembly, except with the Assembly's consent.F155 ]

Textual Amendments

F155 Sch. 3 para. 5 substituted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(3) (with art. 3(1))

Guarantees E+W+S

6 (1) The Treasury may guarantee, in such manner and on such conditions as they think fit, the repayment of the principal of [F156 the payment of interest on and the discharge of any other financial obligation in connection with] any sums which the [F157 AssemblyF157 ][F158 borrows in connection with its functions under this Act]F158 . E+W+S

(2) Immediately after a guarantee is given under this paragraph, the Treasury shall lay a statement of the guarantee before each House of Parliament; and where any sum is issued for fulfilling a guarantee so given, the Treasury shall lay before each House of Parliament a statement relating to that sum, as soon as possible after the end of each financial year, beginning with that in which the sum is issued and ending with that in which all liability in respect of the principal of the sum and in respect of interest on it is finally discharged.

(3) Any sums required by the Treasury for fulfilling a guarantee under this paragraph shall be charged on and issued out of the Consolidated Fund.

(4) If any sums are issued in fulfilment of a guarantee given under this paragraph, the [F157 Assembly]F157 shall make to the Treasury, at such time and in such manner as the Treasury from time to time direct, payments of such amounts as the Treasury so direct in or towards repayment of the sums so issued and payments of interest, at such rate as the Treasury so direct, on what is outstanding for the time being in respect of sums so issued.

(5) Any sums received by the Treasury in pursuance of sub-paragraph (4) above shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.

Textual Amendments

F156 Words substituted by Miscellaneous Financial Provisions Act 1983 (c. 29, SIF 99:1), s. 4(1), Sch. 2

F157 Sch. 3 para. 6: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F158 Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(4) (with art. 3(1))

F159 ... E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F159 Sch. 3 para. 7 cross-heading omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

7 E+W+S F160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F160 Sch. 3 para. 7 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

F161 ... E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F161 Sch. 3 para. 8 cross-heading omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

8 E+W+S F162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F162 Sch. 3 para. 8 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

F163 ... E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F163 Sch. 3 para. 9 cross-heading omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

9 E+W+S F164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F164 Sch. 3 para. 9 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 32(1) (with art. 3(1))

Section 21A.

F165 SCHEDULE 4 E+W+S Acquisition of land

Textual Amendments

F165 Sch. 4 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

F166 Part I E+W+S Compulsory acquisition

Textual Amendments

F166 Sch. 4 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.

F167 [F168 1 E+W+S  

(1) The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (referred to in this Schedule as “the 1981 Act”) applies in relation to the compulsory acquisition of land under section 21A above subject to the modifications made by the following provisions of this Part.

(2) Notwithstanding section 2 of the 1981 Act—

(a) Schedule 1 to the 1981 Act applies only in relation to a compulsory acquisition of land under section 21A(1)(b) or (2)(b) above; and

(b) Part 2 of the 1981 Act applies in relation to a compulsory acquisition of land made under section 21A(1)(c) or (2)(c) above as if the Assembly were an acquiring authority and the Secretary of State were the confirming authority for the purposes of that Part.]F168

Textual Amendments

F167 Sch. 4 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.

F168 Sch. 4 paras. 1, 1A substituted for Sch. 4 para. 1 (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(1) (with art. 3(1))

[F169 1A E+W+S  

(1) Where a compulsory purchase order is prepared in draft by the Assembly under section 21A(1)(b) or (2)(b) above—

(a) a notice under paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the 1981 Act (notice to owners, lessees and occupiers) shall be served on every relevant local authority;

(b) each relevant local authority has a right to object in accordance with the notice; and

(c) the references in paragraphs 4 and 4A of Schedule 1 to that Act to relevant objections include references to an objection made by any relevant local authority.]

Textual Amendments

F169 Sch. 4 paras. 1, 1A substituted for Sch. 4 para. 1 (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(1) (with art. 3(1))

F170 2 E+W+S F171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F170 Sch. 4 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.

F171 Sch. 4 para. 2 repealed (31.10.2004) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), ss. 89, 120, 121(1), Sch. 7 para. 9(2)(4), Sch. 9 (with s. 111); S.I. 2004/2593, art. 2(d)(e)

F172 3 (1) Where a compulsory purchase order is made by the [F173 Assembly]F173 [F174 under section 21A(1)(c) or (2)(c) above]F174 — E+W+S

(a) a notice under section 12 of the [F175 1981 Act]F175 ( notice specifying the time for making objections) shall be served on every relevant local authority;

(b) each relevant local authority shall have a right to object in accordance with the notice; and

(c) the references in [F176 sections 13 and 13A of that Act to relevant objections]F176 shall include references to an objection made by any relevant local authority.

(2) F177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F172 Sch. 4 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.

F173 Sch. 4 para. 3: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F174 Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(1) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(a) (with art. 3(1))

F175 Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F176 Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(c) substituted (31.10.2004) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), ss. 89, 121(1), Sch. 7 para. 9(3)(4) (with s. 111); S.I. 2004/2593, art. 2(d)

F177 Sch. 4 para. 3(2) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(2)(c) (with art. 3(1))

[F178 3A E+W+S For the purposes of paragraphs 1A and 3 above, each of the following is a relevant local authority —

(a) the council of any county, county borough or district in whose area the land, or any part of the land, is situated;

(b) any joint planning board in whose district the land, or any part of the land, is situated; F179 ...

(c) any National Park authority which is the local planning authority for a National Park in which the land, or any part of the land, is situated [F180 ; and

(d) any [F181 corporate joint committee in whose] area the land, or any part of the land, is situated.]]

Textual Amendments

F178 Sch. 4 para. 3A inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(3) (with art. 3(1))

F179 Word in Sch. 4 para. 3A(b) omitted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(a); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

F180 Sch. 4 para. 3A(d) and word inserted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(b); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

F181 Words in Sch. 4 para. 3A(d) substituted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 19(a)

[F182 3B (1) Where the Welsh Ministers prepare a compulsory purchase order in draft under section 21A(1)(b) or (2)(b), they may include in the draft order a direction that compensation is to be assessed in accordance with section 14A of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (cases where prospect of planning permission to be ignored); and if they do so the following provisions of this paragraph apply. E+W+S

(2) The Welsh Ministers must prepare a statement of commitments together with the draft order.

(3) A “statement of commitments” is a statement of the Welsh Ministers’ intentions as to what will be done with the project land should the acquisition proceed, so far as they rely on those intentions in contending that the direction is justified in the public interest.

(4) Those intentions must include the provision of a certain number of units of affordable housing.

(5) The statement under paragraph 3(1)(a) of Schedule 1 to the 1981 Act must include a statement of the effect of the direction; and paragraphs (ba) and (bb) of the same sub-paragraph apply in respect of the statement of commitments as they apply in respect of the draft order.

(6) The Welsh Ministers may amend the statement of commitments before the compulsory purchase order is made.

(7) But they may do so—

(a) only if satisfied that the amendment would not be unfair to any person who made or could have made a relevant objection for the purposes of paragraph 4 of Schedule 1 to the 1981 Act, and

(b) only if the statement of commitments as amended will still comply with sub-paragraph (4).

(8) If the Welsh Ministers decide to make the compulsory purchase order in accordance with the applicable provisions of Schedule 1 to the 1981 Act—

(a) they may make the order with the direction included if satisfied that the direction is justified in the public interest;

(b) otherwise, they must modify the draft of the order so as to remove the direction.

(9) If the order is made with the direction included, a making notice under paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 to the 1981 Act must (in addition to the matters set out in sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph)—

(a) state the effect of the direction,

(b) explain how the statement of commitments may be viewed, and

(c) explain that additional compensation may become payable if the statement of commitments is not fulfilled.

(10) In this paragraph—

• “the project land” means—

  (a)

  the land proposed to be acquired further to the compulsory purchase order, and

  (b)

  any other land that the Welsh Ministers intend to be used in connection with that land;

• “unit of affordable housing” means a building or part of a building that is constructed or adapted for use as a separate dwelling and—

  (a)

  in the case of a building in Wales, is to be used as housing of a description that is set out in regulations made by the Welsh Ministers, or

  (b)

  in the case of a building in England, is to be used as—

  (i)

  social housing within the meaning of Part 2 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, or

  (ii)

  housing of any other description that is set out in regulations made by the Secretary of State.

(11) A statutory instrument containing regulations under sub-paragraph (10) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—

(a) Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers, or

(b) either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State.]

Textual Amendments

F182 Sch. 4 para. 3B inserted (31.3.2024 for W. for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E.) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 190(4), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 4 (with reg. 6(6)); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(l)

F183 Part II E+W+S Acquisition by agreement

Textual Amendments

F183 Sch. 4 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.

F184 4 E+W+S The provisions of Part I of the M6 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (so far as applicable), other than section 31, apply in relation to the acquisition of land by agreement under section 21A above; and in Part I of that Act as so applied “land” has the meaning given by Schedule 1 to the M7 Interpretation Act 1978.

Textual Amendments

F184 Sch. 4 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.

Marginal Citations

M6 1965 c. 56.

M7 1978 c. 30.

F185 Part III E+W+S “Cleansing”Provisions

Textual Amendments

F185 Sch. 4 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.

F186 Extinguishment of rights over land compulsorily acquired E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F186 Sch. 4 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.

F187 5 (1) On the completion by the [F188 Assembly]F188 of a compulsory acquisition of land under section 21A above, all— E+W+S

(a) private rights of way; and

(b) rights of laying down, erecting, continuing or maintaining any apparatus on, under or over the land,

shall be extinguished and any such apparatus shall vest in the [F188 Assembly]F188 .

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) above does not apply to any right vested in, or apparatus belonging to, statutory undertakers for the purpose of the carrying on of their undertaking.

(3) Sub-paragraph (1) above has effect in relation to any right or apparatus not falling within sub-paragraph (2) above subject—

(a) to any direction given by the [F188 Assembly]F188 before the completion of the acquisition that sub-paragraph (1) above shall not apply to any right or apparatus specified in the direction; and

(b) to any agreement which may be made (whether before or after the completion of the acquisition) between the [F188 Assembly]F188 and the person in or to whom the right or apparatus is vested or belongs.

(4) Any person who suffers loss by the extinguishment of a right or the vesting of any apparatus under this paragraph shall be entitled to compensation from the [F188 Assembly]F188 .

(5) Any compensation payable under this paragraph shall be determined in accordance with the M8 Land Compensation Act 1961.

Textual Amendments

F187 Sch. 4 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.

F188 Sch. 4 para. 5: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M8 1961 c. 33.

F189 ... E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F189 Sch. 4 para. 6 and crossheading omitted (13.7.2016) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 19 para. 1(2); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(m)

F189 6 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F190 Use and development of consecrated land and burial grounds E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F190 Sch. 4 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.

F191 7 (1) Any consecrated land (whether or not including a building) which has been acquired by the [F192 Assembly]F192 under section 21A above may be used by any person in any manner in accordance with planning permission in spite of any obligation or restriction imposed under ecclesiastical law or otherwise in respect of consecrated land. E+W+S

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) above does not apply to land which consists or forms part of a burial ground.

(3) Any use of consecrated land authorised by sub-paragraph (1) above, and the use of any land (not being consecrated land) which was—

(a) acquired by the [F192 Assembly]F192 under section 21A above; and

(b) at the time of acquisition included a church or other building used or formerly used for religious worship or the site of such a building,

shall be subject to compliance with the requirements of regulations made F193 ... for the purposes of this paragraph with respect to the removal and re-interment of any human remains and the disposal of monuments and fixtures and furnishings.

[F194 (3A) Regulations for the purposes of this paragraph are to be made by—

(a) the Assembly, in relation to land in Wales; and

(b) the Secretary of State, in relation to land in England.]

F194 (4) Any use of consecrated land authorised by sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to such provisions as may be prescribed by such regulations for prohibiting or restricting the use of the land, either absolutely or until the prescribed consent has been obtained, so long as any church or other building used or formerly used for religious worship, or any part of such a building, remains on the land.

(5) Any regulations made for the purposes of this paragraph—

(a) shall contain such provisions as appear to the [F195 the Assembly or]F195 Secretary of State to be required for securing that any use of land which is subject to compliance with the regulations is, as nearly as may be, subject to the same control as is imposed by law in the case of a similar use authorised by an enactment not contained in this Act or by a Measure or as it would be proper to impose on a disposal of the land in question otherwise than in pursuance of an enactment or Measure;

(b) shall contain such requirements relating to the disposal of any such land as is mentioned in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) above as appear to the [F195 the Assembly or]F195 Secretary of State necessary for securing that the provisions of those sub-paragraphs are complied with in relation to the use of the land; and

(c) may contain such incidental and consequential provisions (including provision as to the closing of registers) as appear to the [F195 the Assembly or]F195 Secretary of State to be appropriate for the purposes of the regulations.

(6) Any land consisting of a burial ground, or part of a burial ground, which has been acquired as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above may be used by any person in any manner in accordance with planning permission in spite of—

(a) anything in any enactment relating to burial grounds; or

(b) any obligation or restriction imposed under ecclesiastical law or otherwise in respect of burial grounds.

(7) Sub-paragraph (6) above shall not have effect in relation to any land which has been used for the burial of the dead until the requirements prescribed by regulations made under this paragraph with respect to the removal and re-interment of human remains, and the disposal of monuments, in or on the land have been complied with.

(8) Provision shall be made by any regulations made for the purposes of this paragraph—

(a) for requiring the persons in whom the land is vested to publish notice of their intention to carry out the removal and re-interment of any human remains or the disposal of any monuments;

(b) for enabling the personal representatives or relatives of any deceased person themselves to undertake the removal and re-interment of the remains of the deceased, and the disposal of any monument commemorating the deceased, and for requiring the persons in whom the land is vested to defray the expenses of such removal, re-interment and disposal, not exceeding such amount as may be prescribed; and

(c) for requiring compliance with such reasonable conditions (if any) as may be imposed in the case of consecrated land, by the bishop of the diocese, with respect to the manner of removal, and the place and manner of re-interment, of any human remains and the disposal of any monuments and with any directions given in any case by [F196 the Assembly, in relation to land in Wales, or by the Secretary of State, in relation to land in England,]F196 with respect to the removal and re-interment of any human remains.

(9) Subject to the provisions of regulations made under this paragraph, no faculty shall be required for the removal and re-interment in accordance with the regulations of any human remains or for the removal or disposal of any monuments; and the provisions of section 25 of the M9 Burial Act 1857 (prohibition of removal of human remains without the licence of the Secretary of State except in certain cases) shall not apply to a removal carried out in accordance with the regulations.

(10) Nothing in this paragraph authorises any act or omission on the part of any person which is actionable at the suit of any person on any ground other than contravention of any such obligation, restriction or enactment as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (6) above.

(11) In this paragraph—

• “burial ground” includes any churchyard, cemetery or other ground, whether consecrated or not, which has at any time been set apart for the purposes of interment; and

• “monument” includes a tombstone or other memorial.

Textual Amendments

F191 Sch. 4 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.

F192 Sch. 4 para. 7: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F193 Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(a) (with art. 3(1))

F194 Sch. 4 para. 7(3A) added (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F195 Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(5) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(c) (with art. 3(1))

F196 Words in Sch. 4 para. 7(8)(c) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(d) (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M9 1857 c. 81.

F197 Use and development of land for open spaces E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F197 Sch. 4 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.

F198 8 (1) Any land which— E+W+S

(a) is, or forms part of, a common, an open space or a fuel or field garden allotment; and

(b) has been acquired by the [F199 Assembly]F199 under section 21A above,

may be used by any person in any manner in accordance with planning permission in spite of anything in any enactment relating to land of that kind or in any enactment by which the land is specially regulated.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not authorise any act or omission on the part of any person which is actionable at the suit of any person on any ground other than contravention of any such enactment as is mentioned in that sub-paragraph.

Textual Amendments

F198 Sch. 4 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.

F199 Sch. 4 para. 8: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F200 Paragraphs 6 to 8: supplementary E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F200 Sch. 4 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.

F201 9 E+W+S In construing the M10 Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 in relation to section 21A above—

F202 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) in relation to any erection, construction or carrying out of building or work so authorised, references in section 10 of that Act to the acquiring authority shall be construed as references to the persons by whom the building or work in question is erected, constructed or carried out.

Textual Amendments

F201 Sch. 4 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.

F202 Sch. 4 para. 9(a) omitted (13.7.2016) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 19 para. 1(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(m)

Marginal Citations

M10 1965 c. 56.

F203 10 (1) Nothing in paragraph 7 or 8 above authorises any act or omission on the part of any authority or body corporate in contravention of any limitation imposed by law on their capacity by virtue of their constitution. E+W+S

(2) Any power conferred by paragraph 7 or 8 above to use land in a manner mentioned in that paragraph shall be construed as a power to use the land, whether or not it involves the erection, construction or carrying out of any building or work or the maintenance of any building or work.

Textual Amendments

F203 Sch. 4 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.

F204 Extinguishment of rights of way, and rights as to apparatus, of statutory undertakers E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F204 Sch. 4 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.

F205 11 (1) This paragraph applies where any land has been acquired by the [F206 Assembly]F206 under section 21A above and— E+W+S

(a) there subsists over that land a right vested in or belonging to statutory undertakers for the purpose of the carrying on of their undertaking, being a right of way or a right of laying down, erecting, continuing or maintaining apparatus on, under or over that land; or

(b) there is on, under or over the land apparatus vested in or belonging to statutory undertakers for the purpose of the carrying on of their undertaking.

(2) The [F207 Assembly]F207 , if satisfied that the extinguishment of the right or the removal of the apparatus is necessary for the purpose of carrying out any development, may serve on the statutory undertakers a notice—

(a) stating that, at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day of service of the notice or such longer period as may be specified in it, the right will be extinguished; or

(b) requiring that the apparatus be removed before the end of that period.

(3) The statutory undertakers on whom a notice is served under sub-paragraph (2) above may, before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice was served, serve a counter-notice on the [F207 Assembly]F207 —

(a) stating that they object to all or any provisions of the notice; and

(b) specifying the grounds of their objection.

(4) Where no counter-notice is served under sub-paragraph (3) above—

(a) any right to which the notice relates shall be extinguished at the end of the period specified in the notice; and

(b) if, at the end of the period so specified in relation to any apparatus, any requirement of the notice as to the removal of the apparatus has not been complied with, the [F207 Assembly]F207 may remove the apparatus and dispose of it in any way they think appropriate.

[F208 (4A) If a counter-notice is served under sub-paragraph (3) above in relation to rights over, or apparatus on, land in Wales, the Assembly may either—

(a) withdraw the notice (but without prejudice to the service of a further notice); or

(b) invite the appropriate Minister to make an order jointly with the Assembly under this sub-paragraph embodying the provisions of the notice with or without modification.]

F208 (5) If a counter-notice is served under sub-paragraph (3) above [F209 in relation to rights over, or apparatus on, land in England]F209 , the [F207 Assembly]F207 may either—

(a) withdraw the notice (but without prejudice to the service of a further notice); or

(b) apply to the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister for an order under this sub-paragraph embodying the provisions of the notice with or without modification.

(6) Where by virtue of this paragraph—

(a) any right vested in or belonging to statutory undertakers is extinguished; or

(b) any requirement is imposed on statutory undertakers,

those undertakers shall be entitled to compensation from the [F207 Assembly]F207 .

(7) Sections 280 and 282 of the M11 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (measure of compensation for statutory undertakers) apply to compensation under sub-paragraph (6) above as they apply to compensation under section 279(2) of that Act.

Textual Amendments

F205 Sch. 4 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.

F206 Sch. 4 para. 11: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F207 Sch. 4 para. 11: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F208 Sch. 4 para. 11(4A) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(5)(a) (with art. 3(1))

F209 Words in Sch. 4 para. 11(5) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(5)(b) (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M11 1990 c. 8.

F210 Orders under paragraph 11 E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F210 Sch. 4 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.

F211 12 (1) Before making an order under sub-paragraph [F212 (4A) or ]F212 (5) of paragraph 11 above, the [F213 appropriate Minister and the Assembly, or the Ministers proposing to make the order, as the case may be]F213 proposing to make the order— E+W+S

(a) shall afford to the statutory undertakers on whom a notice was served under sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph an opportunity of objecting to the application for the order; and

[F214 (b) if any objection is made, shall consider the objection and afford to—

(i) the statutory undertakers and the Assembly, in the case of an order under sub-paragraph (4A) of paragraph 11 above, or

(ii) the statutory undertakers, in the case of an order under sub-paragraph (5) of paragraph 11 above,

an opportunity of appearing before, and being heard by, a person appointed for the purpose by the Assembly and the appropriate Minister, or the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister, as the case may be.]

F214 (2) The [F215 appropriate Minister and the Assembly, or the Ministers proposing to make the order, as the case may be,]F215 may then, if they think fit, make the order in accordance with the application either with or without modification.

(3) Where an order is made under paragraph [F216 11(4A) or]F216 11(5) above—

(a) any right to which the order relates shall be extinguished at the end of the period specified in that behalf in the order; and

(b) if, at the end of the period so specified in relation to any apparatus, any requirement of the order as to the removal of the apparatus has not been complied with, the [F217 Assembly]F217 may remove the apparatus and dispose of it in any way [F218 it thinks]F218 appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F211 Sch. 4 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.

F212 Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(1) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(6)(a)(i) (with art. 3(1))

F213 Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(6)(a)(ii) (with art. 3(1))

F214 Sch. 4 para. 12(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(6)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F215 Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(6)(c) (with art. 3(1))

F216 Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(3) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(6)(d) (with art. 3(1))

F217 Sch. 4 para. 12: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F218 Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(6)(e) (with art. 3(1))

F219 Notice for same purposes as paragraph 11 but given by statutory undertakers to [F220 Assembly]F220 E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F219 Sch. 4 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.

F220 Sch. 4 para. 13 cross-heading: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F221 13 (1) This paragraph applies where any land has been acquired by the [F222 Assembly]F222 under section 21A above and— E+W+S

(a) there is on, under or over the land apparatus vested in or belonging to statutory undertakers; and

(b) the undertakers claim that development to be carried out on the land is such as to require, on technical or other grounds connected with the carrying on of their undertaking, the removal or re-siting of the apparatus affected by the development.

(2) The undertakers may serve on the [F222 Assembly]F222 a notice claiming the right to enter on the land and carry out such works for the removal or re-siting of the apparatus or any part of it as may be specified in the notice.

(3) Where, after the land has been acquired as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above, development of the land begins to be carried out, no notice under sub-paragraph (2) above may be served after the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the development commenced.

(4) Where a notice is served under sub-paragraph (2) above, the [F222 Assembly]F222 may, before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice was served, serve a counter-notice on the statutory undertakers—

(a) stating that they object to all or any of the provisions of the notice; and

(b) specifying the grounds of their objection.

(5) Where no counter-notice is served under sub-paragraph (4) above, the statutory undertakers shall, after the end of that period of 28 days, have the rights claimed in their notice.

(6) If a counter-notice is served under sub-paragraph (4) above, the statutory undertakers who served the notice under this paragraph may either—

(a) withdraw it; or

[F223 (b) in relation to apparatus—

(i) in, on, over or under land in Wales requiring removal or re-siting, apply to the Assembly and the appropriate Minister for an order under this sub-paragraph conferring on the undertakers the rights claimed in the notice or such modified rights as the Assembly and the appropriate Minister think it appropriate to confer on them; and

(ii) in, on, over or under land in England requiring removal or re-siting, apply to the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister for an order under this sub-paragraph conferring on the undertakers the rights claimed in the notice or such modified rights as the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister think it appropriate to confer on them.]

F223 (7) Where, by virtue of this paragraph or [F224 an order made under it by the Assembly and the appropriate Minister, or by the Ministers, as the case may be,]F224 statutory undertakers have the right to execute works for the removal or re-siting of apparatus, they may arrange with the [F222 Assembly]F222 for the works to be carried out by the [F222 Assembly]F222 , under the superintendence of the undertakers, instead of by the undertakers themselves.

(8) Where works are carried out for the removal or re-siting of statutory undertakers’ apparatus, being works which the undertakers have the right to carry out by virtue of this paragraph or [F225 an order made under it by the Assembly and the appropriate Minister, or by the Ministers, as the case may be,]F225 the undertakers shall be entitled to compensation from the [F222 Assembly]F222 .

[F226 (8A) References in this paragraph to the Assembly and the appropriate Minister are, if the appropriate Minister is the Assembly, to be construed as references to the Assembly alone.]

F226 (9) Sections 280 and 282 of the M12 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (measure of compensation for statutory undertakers) apply to compensation under sub-paragraph (8) above as they apply to compensation under section 279(4) of that Act.

Textual Amendments

F221 Sch. 4 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.

F222 Sch. 4 para. 13: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F223 Sch. 4 para. 13(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(7)(a) (with art. 3(1))

F224 Words in Sch. 4 para. 13(7) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(7)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F225 Words in Sch. 4 para. 13(8) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(7)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F226 Sch. 4 para. 13(8A) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(7)(c) (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M12 1990 c. 8.

F227 Part IV E+W+S Other provisions

Textual Amendments

F227 Sch. 4 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.

F228 Rights of entry E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F228 Sch. 4 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.

F229 14 F230 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W+S

(2) Any person duly authorised in writing by the [F231 Assembly]F231 may at any reasonable time enter any land for the purpose of surveying it in order to enable the [F231 Assembly]F231 to determine whether to make an application for planning permission for the carrying out of development of that land.

(3) Any power conferred by this paragraph to survey land includes power to search and bore for the purpose of ascertaining—

(a) the nature of the subsoil; or

(b) the presence of minerals or contaminants in it.

Textual Amendments

F229 Sch. 4 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.

F230 Sch. 4 para. 14(1) omitted (13.7.2016) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 14 para. 8; S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(h) (with reg. 6)

F231 Sch. 4 para. 14: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F232 15 (1) A person authorised under paragraph 14 above to enter any land— E+W+S

(a) shall, if so required by the occupier or anyone acting on his behalf, produce evidence of his authority; and

(b) shall not, if the land is occupied, demand admission as of right to it unless 24 hours’ notice of the intended entry has been given to the occupier.

(2) Any person who intentionally obstructs a person acting in the exercise of a power conferred by paragraph 14 above is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

(3) Where any land is damaged in the exercise of a power of entry conferred by paragraph 14 above, compensation in respect of the damage may be recovered by any person interested in the land from the [F233 AssemblyF233 ]F234 ....

(4) Except in so far as may be otherwise provided by regulations made by the [F235 Assembly]F235 under this sub-paragraph, any question of disputed compensation under sub-paragraph (3) above shall be referred to and determined by the [F236 Upper Tribunal]F236 ; and the provisions of [F237 section]F237 4 of the M13 Land Compensation Act 1961 apply to the determination of any question under this sub-paragraph, subject to any necessary modifications and to the provisions of any regulations under this sub-paragraph.

(5) Where under paragraph 14 above a person proposes to carry out any works authorised by sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph—

(a) he shall not carry out those works unless notice of his intention to do so was included in the notice required by sub-paragraph (1)(b) above; and

(b) if the land in question is held by statutory undertakers and those undertakers object to the proposed works on the grounds that the carrying out of the works would be seriously detrimental to the carrying on of their undertaking, the works shall not be carried out without the authority of the appropriate Minister.

(6) A person who enters land in the exercise of a power of entry conferred by paragraph 14 above—

(a) shall take reasonable care to avoid damage or injury to plant, machinery, equipment, livestock, crops or enclosures; and

(b) on leaving the land, shall secure it as effectively against unauthorised entry as he found it.

(7) If any person who is admitted into a factory, workshop or workplace in the exercise of a power of entry conferred by paragraph 14 above discloses to any person any information obtained by him there as to any manufacturing process or trade secret, he shall, unless the disclosure is made in the course of performing his duty in connection with the purpose for which he was authorised to enter the premises, be guilty of an offence.

(8) A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (7) above is liable—

(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or

(b) on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine, or to both.

Textual Amendments

F232 Sch. 4 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.

F233 Sch. 4 para. 15: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F234 Words in Sch. 4 para. 15(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(8)(a) (with art. 3(1))

F235 Words in Sch. 4 para. 15(4) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(8)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F236 Words in Sch. 4 para. 15(4) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 117(a) (with Sch. 5)

F237 Words in Sch. 4 para. 15(4) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 117(b) (with Sch. 5)

Marginal Citations

M13 1961 c. 33.

F238 Displacement of legislation preventing possession E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F238 Sch. 4 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.

F239 16 E+W+S If the [F240 Assembly, in relation to a house in Wales, or the Secretary of State in relation to a house in England,]F240 certifies that possession of a house which—

(a) has been acquired by the [F241 Assembly]F241 under section 21A above; and

(b) is for the time being held by the [F241 Assembly]F241 for the purposes for which it was acquired,

is immediately required for those purposes, nothing in the M14 Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976, the M15 Rent Act 1977 or the M16 Housing Act 1988 shall prevent the [F241 Assembly]F241 from obtaining possession of the house.

Textual Amendments

F239 Sch. 4 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.

F240 Words in Sch. 4 para. 16 substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(9) (with art. 3(1))

F241 Sch. 4 para. 16: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M14 1976 c. 80.

M15 1977 c. 42.

M16 1988 c. 50.

F242 Register of land holdings E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F242 Sch. 4 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.

17 E+W+S F243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F243 Sch. 4 para. 17 omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(10) (with art. 3(1))

F244 Information E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F244 Sch. 4 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.

F245 18 (1) Where, with a view to performing any function of the [F246 AssemblyF246 ][F247 under this Act]F247 relating to land, the [F246 Assembly]F246 considers that [F248 it]F248 ought to have information connected with that or any other land, the [F246 Assembly]F246 may serve on one or more of— E+W+S

(a) the occupier of the land;

(b) any person who has an interest in the land either as freeholder, mortgagee or lessee, or who directly or indirectly receives rent for the land; and

(c) any person who, in pursuance of an agreement between himself and a person interested in the land, is authorised to manage the land or to arrange for the letting of it,

a notice specifying the land and the function and the provision which confers the function.

(2) The notice shall require the recipient to furnish to the [F246 Assembly]F246 , within a period specified in it (which shall not be less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is served)—

(a) the nature of his interest in the land; and

(b) the name and address of each person whom the recipient of the notice believes to be the occupier of the land and of each person whom he believes to be, as respects the land, a person mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (c) above.

(3) A person who—

(a) refuses, or fails without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirements of a notice served on him under sub-paragraph (1) above; or

(b) in furnishing any information in compliance with such a notice makes a statement which he knows to be false in a material particular or recklessly makes a statement which is false in a material particular,

shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F245 Sch. 4 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.

F246 Sch. 4 para. 18: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F247 Words in Sch. 4 para. 18(1) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(11) (with art. 3(1))

F248 Word in Sch. 4 para. 18(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(11) (with art. 3(1))

F249 19 (1) The council of every county and county borough in Wales, every joint planning board for a district in Wales [F250 , every National Park authority for a National Park in Wales and every [F251 corporate joint committee]] shall supply the [F252 Assembly]— E+W+S

(a) with such information as the [F253 Assembly] may by regulations prescribe for the purposes of this paragraph (being information which the [F252 Assembly] may need for the purpose of performing [F254 its functions under this Act]); and

(b) with such certificates supporting the information as the [F253 Assembly] may in the regulations specify.

(2) If a local planning authority in Wales receives an application for planning permission, the authority shall as soon as practicable after receipt send a copy of the application to the [F252 Assembly].

(3) On any grant of planning permission relating to land in Wales, the local planning authority, F255 ... shall, as soon as is practicable, send a copy of the notification of the planning permission to the [F252 Assembly].

(4) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) above shall not apply if and so far as the [F252 Assembly] directs.

Textual Amendments

F249 Sch. 4 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.

F250 Words in Sch. 4 para. 19(1) substituted (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 4(3); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

F251 Words in Sch. 4 para. 19(1) substituted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 19(b)

F252 Sch. 4 para. 19: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

F253 Words in Sch. 4 para. 19(1)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(12)(a) (with art. 3(1))

F254 Words in Sch. 4 para. 19(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(12)(b) (with art. 3(1))

F255 Words in Sch. 4 para. 19(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(12)(c) (with art. 3(1))

F256 Regulations as to form of documents E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F256 Sch. 4 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.

[F257 F258 20 E+W+S  

(1) The Assembly may make regulations for prescribing the form of any document required or authorised by or under this Schedule which relates to land in Wales.

(2) The Secretary of State may make regulations for prescribing the form of any document required or authorised by or under this Schedule which relates to land in England.F257 ]

Textual Amendments

F257 Sch. 4 para. 20 substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(13) (with art. 3(1))

F258 Sch. 4 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.

F259 Local inquiries E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F259 Sch. 4 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.

F260 21 E+W+S Section 250 of the M17 Local Government Act 1972 (costs of inquiries and expenses of witnesses) shall extend to any public local inquiry held under [F261 part 2 of]F261 the M18 Acquisition of Land Act 1981, by virtue of paragraph 1 above, as if the [F262 Assembly]F262 were a local authority.

Textual Amendments

F260 Sch. 4 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.

F261 Words in Sch. 4 para. 21 inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(14) (with art. 3(1))

F262 Sch. 4 para. 21: words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), {Sch. 1 para. 1, 2} (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M17 1972 c. 70.

M18 1981 c. 67.

F263 Crown land E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F263 Sch. 4 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.

F264 22 (1) A private interest in land may be acquired compulsorily under section 21A above even though the land is Crown land [F265 if the appropriate authority is the Assembly or, otherwise,]F265 if consent is given in writing by the appropriate authority. E+W+S

(2) In this paragraph—

(a) “private interest” means an interest which is not a Crown interest or a Duchy interest;

(b) “Crown land” means land in which there is a Crown interest or a Duchy interest;

(c) “Crown interest” means an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department;

(d) “Duchy interest” means an interest belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster or belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall; and

(e) “appropriate authority” in relation to Crown land shall be determined in accordance with section 293(2) of the M19 Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Textual Amendments

F264 Sch. 4 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.

F265 Words in Sch. 4 para. 22(1) inserted (1.4.2006) by The Welsh Development Agency (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3226), arts. 1(1)(2), 7(1), Sch. 1 para. 33(15) (with art. 3(1))

Marginal Citations

M19 1990 c. 8.

F266 Offences by corporations E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F266 Sch. 4 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.

F267 23 (1) Where an offence under this Schedule which has been committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of— E+W+S

(a) a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate; or

(b) any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity,

he, as well as the body corporate, shall be guilty of that offence and liable to be proceeded against accordingly.

(2) Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, this paragraph shall apply in relation to acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of a body corporate.

Textual Amendments

F267 Sch. 4 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.