Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

Section 179.

SCHEDULE 32 E+W+S Enterprise Zones

Part I E+W+S Designation of Zones

Invitation to prepare scheme E+W+S

1 (1) The bodies which may be invited to prepare a scheme under this Schedule are, in relation to England and Wales:— E+W+S

(a) a district council;

[F1 (aa) the council of a Welsh county or county borough;]

(b) a London borough council;

(c) a new town corporation;

(d) an urban development corporation.

(2) The bodies which may be invited to prepare a scheme under this Schedule are, in relation to Scotland:—

(a) a district or general planning authority within the meaning of section 172(4) of the 1973 Act;

(b) a new town corporation;

(c) an urban development corporation.

(3) The Secretary of State may invite any of the bodies to prepare a scheme relating to the development of an area falling within the district [F2 county, county borough], borough, district or general planning authority area, new town area or urban development area (as the case may be) and send the scheme to him in accordance with this Schedule.

(4) The invitation shall be made with a view to the designation as an enterprise zone of the area for which the scheme may be prepared.

(5) The invitation—

(a) shall specify the area for which the scheme may be prepared;

(b) may contain directions as to the drawing up of the scheme (in particular, as to its form or content or any consultations to be made).

(6) The invitation may specify an area in which publicity is to be given under paragraph 2(2)(b) below.

(7) In this paragraph—

• “new town area” means an area designated as the site of a new town by an order under section 1 of the [F3 M1 New Towns Act 1981] or section 1 of the M2 New Towns (Scotland) Act 1968;

• “new town corporation” means a development corporation established under either of those Acts;

• “urban development area” means an area designated as such under this Act;

• “urban development corporation” means a corporation established as such under this Act.

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 32 para. 1(1)(aa) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 59(9)(a) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

F2 Words in Sch. 32 para. 1(3) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 59(9)(b) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

F3 Words substituted by New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64, SIF 123:3), s. 81, Sch. 12 para. 28(e)

Marginal Citations

M1 1981 c. 64 (123:3).

M2 1968 c. 16 (123:4).

2 (1) A body which receives an invitation may prepare a scheme in draft in accordance with the terms of the invitation. E+W+S

(2) If it prepares a scheme under sub-paragraph (1) above, it shall take such steps as will in its opinion secure—

(a) that—

(i) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is within Greater London, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in Greater London;

(ii) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is in England F4 ... but outside Greater London, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in the county in which the area is situated;

[F5 (iia) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is in Wales, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in the county or county borough in which the area is situated;] and

(iii) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is in Scotland, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in the region in which the area is situated; and

(b) that adequate publicity is also given to the provisions of the scheme in any area specified under paragraph 1(6) above;

(c) that persons who may be expected to want to make representations to the body with respect to the provisions are made aware that they are entitled to do so; and

(d) that such persons are given an adequate opportunity of making such representations within a period specified by the body (the specified period).

(3) The body shall consider any representation–

(a) which is made to it within the specified period, and

(b) which is made on the ground that all or part of the development specified in the scheme should not be granted planning permission in accordance with the terms of the scheme.

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Sch. 32 para. 2(2)(a)(ii) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 59(9)(c), Sch. 18 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

F5 Sch. 32 para. 2(2)(a)(iia) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 59(9)(c) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

Adoption of scheme E+W+S

3 (1) After the expiry of the specified period or, if any representations falling within paragraph 2(3) above have been made, after considering them, the body may adopt the scheme by resolution. E+W+S

(2) The scheme adopted may be the scheme prepared in draft or, subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, that scheme as modified to take account of any such representation or any matter arising out of the representation.

(3) A scheme may not be modified in any way inconsistent with the Secretary of State’s invitation under paragraph 1 above.

(4) As soon as practicable after adopting a scheme under this Schedule, the body shall—

(a) send a copy of the scheme to the Secretary of State,

(b) deposit a copy of the scheme at its principal office, and

(c) publish an advertisement in accordance with sub-paragraphs (7) and (8) below.

(5) Any member of the public may inspect the copy so deposited, and make copies of or extracts from it, at any reasonable time without payment.

(6) The body shall make available copies of the scheme, at a reasonable cost, to any member of the public.

(7) The advertisement shall contain—

(a) a statement that the scheme has been adopted;

(b) a statement that a copy of the scheme can be inspected without payment;

(c) a statement of the address where and times when it can be inspected; and

(d) a statement that, if the Secretary of State makes an order designating the area to which the scheme relates as an enterprise zone, the order will have effect to grant planning permission in accordance with the scheme.

(8) The advertisement shall be published—

(a) in the London Gazette or, if the scheme relates to an area in Scotland, the Edinburgh Gazette; and

(b) on at least two occasions, in a newspaper circulating in the area to which the scheme relates.

Questioning scheme’s validity E+W+S

4 (1) If a person is aggrieved by a scheme adopted by a body under this Schedule and he wishes to question its validity on the ground that it is not within the powers conferred by this Schedule, or that any requirement of this Schedule has not been complied with, he may within the period of six weeks commencing with the first publication (whether in the London or Edinburgh Gazette or otherwise) under paragraph 3(8) above make an application under this paragraph to the High Court or, if the scheme relates to an area in Scotland, the Court of Session. E+W+S

(2) On such an application the High Court or the Court of Session, if satisfied—

(a) that the scheme is wholly or to any extent outside the powers conferred by this Schedule, or

(b) that the interests of the applicant would be substantially prejudiced by the failure to comply with any requirement of this Schedule if an order were made under this Schedule designating the area to which the scheme relates as an enterprise zone,

may order that the Secretary of State shall not make an order under this Schedule designating the area as an enterprise zone in pursuance of the scheme, but (in a case where sub-paragraph) (b) above applies) may further order that, if steps are taken to comply with the requirement concerned, an order may be made designating the area.

(3) No order made by the Court under sub-paragraph (2) above prejudices the making of an order under this Schedule designating the area as an enterprise zone in pursuance of another scheme (so long as this Schedule is complied with).

(4) Except as provided by this paragraph, the validity of a scheme adopted under this Schedule shall not be questioned in any legal proceedings whatsoever.

Designation of enterprise zone E+W+S

5 (1) If a body adopts a scheme under this Schedule, the Secretary of State may (if he thinks it expedient to do so) by order designate the area to which scheme relates as an enterprise zone. E+W+S

(2) No order may be made until—

(a) the expiry of the period of six weeks commencing with the first publication (whether in the London or Edinburgh Gazette or otherwise) under paragraph 3(8) above, or

(b) if an application in relation to the scheme is made under paragraph 4(1) above, the time at which any proceedings arising out of the application are disposed of,

whichever is the later.

(3) The power to make the order shall be exercisable—

(a) by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament, and

(b) only with the Treasury’s consent.

(4) The order shall—

(a) specify the date of the designation taking effect (the effective date);

(b) specify the period for which the area is to remain an enterprise zone;

(c) define the boundaries of the zone by means of a plan or map;

(d) designate as the enterprise zone authority the body which was invited to prepare the scheme.

(5) The power to amend orders conferred by section 14 of the M3 Interpretation Act 1978 does not include power to amend an order made under this paragraph.

(6) The power to revoke orders conferred by that section does not include power to revoke an order made under this paragraph before the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)(b) above.

(7)

F6 F7 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(9) In the following provisions of this Schedule references to a scheme are, in relation to an area designated as an enterprise zone under this paragraph, to the scheme adopted for the area under paragraph 3(1) above.

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 15 para. 23, Sch. 32 paras. 5(7), 15(2)(b)(i), 20(1), 22(2)(a), 23, 26(1A)(a) repealed by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F7 Sch. 32 para. 5(8) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 32 para. 5 amended (E.W.) by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), s. 6(1)

Sch. 32 para. 5 extended (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 8, ss. 2(1), 278(2) (with s. 20)

Marginal Citations

M3 1978 c. 30 (115:1).

Publicity of designation E+W+S

6 (1) As soon as practicable after the making of an order under paragraph 5 above, the body which adopted the scheme shall publish an advertisement in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below. E+W+S

(2) The advertisement shall contain—

(a) a statement that the order has been made and will have effect to make the area an enterprise zone; and

(b) a statement that a copy of the scheme can be inspected without payment and a statement of the address where and times when it can be inspected.

(3) The advertisement shall be published—

(a) in the London Gazette, or, if the scheme relates to an area in Scotland, the Edinburgh Gazette; and

(b) on at least two occasions, in a newspaper circulating in the area to which the scheme relates.

Right of entry E+W+S

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

(2) In relation to England and Wales, [F8 subsection (8) of section 324 and section 325 of the 1990 Act] (giving of notice, compensation for damage, etc.) shall apply in relation to sub-paragraph (1) above as they apply in relation [F8 to section 324].

(3) In relation to Scotland, [F9 subsection (6) of section 269 and section 270of the 1997 Act] (giving of notice, compensation for damage, etc.) shall apply in relation to sub-paragraph (1) above as they apply in relation [F9 to section 269].

Textual Amendments

F8 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 44(14)(a)

F9 Words in Sch. 32 para. 7(3) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(13)(a)

Acts referred to in Part I E+W+S

8 E+W+S In this Part of this Schedule—

• “ [F10 1990] Act” means the Town and Country Planning Act [F10 1990]

• “ [F11 1997] Act” means the M4 Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act [F11 1997];

• “1973 Act” means the M5 Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Textual Amendments

F10 Word substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 44(14)(b)

F11 Word in Sch. 32 para. 8 substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 parr. 31(13)(b)

Marginal Citations

M4 1972 c. 52 (123:2).

M5 1973 c. 65 (81:2).

Part II E+W+S Modification of Scheme, Etc.

Modification of scheme E+W+S

9 (1) Where an order has been made under paragraph 5 above, the Secretary of State may invite the enterprise zone authority to prepare modifications to the scheme. E+W+S

(2) The invitation may contain directions as to the drawing up of the modifications (in particular, as to their form or content or any consultations to be made).

10 (1) The enterprise zone authority may prepare modifications to a scheme in draft in accordance with the terms of the invitation. E+W+S

(2) Paragraphs 2(2) and (3), 3 and 4 above shall apply in relation to modifications to a scheme as they apply in relation to a scheme.

11 (1) If an enterprise zone authority adopts modifications to a scheme, the Secretary of State may (if he thinks it expedient to do so) notify the authority of his approval of them. E+W+S

(2) No such notification may be given until—

(a) the expiry of the period of six weeks commencing with the first publication (whether in the London or Edinburgh Gazette or otherwise) under paragraph 3(8) above (as applied by paragraph 10 above); or

(b) if an application in relation to the scheme is made under paragraph 4(1) above (as so applied), the time at which any proceedings arising out of the application are disposed of,

whichever is the later.

(3) The notification shall specify the date of the modifications taking effect (the effective date of modification).

12 (1) As soon as practicable after the date of the notification, the enterprise zone authority shall publish an advertisement in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below. E+W+S

(2) The advertisement shall contain—

(a) a statement that the Secretary of State has notified the authority of his approval of the modifictions; and

(b) a statement that a copy of the modifications can be inspected without payment; and

(c) a statement of the address where and times when they can be inspected.

(3) The advertisement shall be published—

(a) in the London Gazette or, if the scheme relates to an enterprise zone in Scotland, the Edinburgh Gazette; and

(b) on at least two occasions, in a newspaper circulating in the enterprise zone.

13 E+W+S The power to modify a scheme under the preceding provisions of this Part of this Schedule includes power wholly to replace a scheme.

14 E+W+S In the following provisions of this Schedule references to a modified scheme are references to a scheme modified under this Part of this Schedule.

Modification of orders by Secretary of State E+W+S

15 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, the Secretary of State may (if he thinks it expedient to do so) by order modify any order made under paragraph 5 above. E+W+S

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1) above, an order under this paragraph—

(a) may extend the period for which the zone is to remain an enterprise zone; and

F12 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) above does not include—

(a) power to alter the boundaries of an enterprise zone;

(b) power to designate a different enterprise zone authority for the zone; or

(c) power to reduce the period for which the zone is to remain an enterprise zone.

(4) The power to make an order under this paragraph shall be exercisable—

(a) by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament, and

(b) only with Treasury’s consent.

(5) The power to amend orders conferred by section 14 of the M6 Interpretation Act 1978 does not include power to amend an order made under this paragraph.

(6) The power to revoke orders conferred by that section does not include power to revoke any order made under this paragraph which extends the period for which a zone is to remain an enterprise zone before the expiry of the extended period.

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 32 para. 15(2)(b) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

Marginal Citations

M6 1978 c. 30.

Change of enterprise zone authority E+W+S

16 (1) This paragraph applies where— E+W+S

(a) the body designated as an enterprise zone authority is a new town corporation or an urban development corporation; and

(b) the Secretary of State intends to make an order dissolving that body under section 41 of the M7 New Towns Order 1965 (or section 36 of the M8 New Towns (Scotland) Act 1968 or under section 166 above.

(2) Where this paragraph applies, the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument designate as the enterprise zone authority for the zone any body which he could have invited to prepare a scheme for the area comprised in the zone under paragraph 1 above.

(3) An order under this paragraph shall specify the date on which the body is to become the enterprise zone authority.

Marginal Citations

M7 1965 c. 59.

M8 1968 c. 16 (123:4).

Part III E+W+S Planning

General E+W+S

F13 17 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 32 para. 17 repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

Amendments of 1971 Act E+W+S

F14 18 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 14, Sch. 15 paras. 2–15, 17–20, 22, 25–28, Sch. 23 paras. 8–11, Sch. 32 para. 18 repealed by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Amendments of 1972 Act E+W+S

F15 19 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 32 para. 19 repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

Enterprise zone authority as planning authority E+W+S

(1)

20 F16 F17 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 15 para. 23, Sch. 32 paras. 5(7), 15(2)(b)(i), 20(1), 22(2)(a), 23, 23(1A)(a) repealed by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F17 Sch. 32 para. 20(2) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

F18 21 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 32 para. 21 repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

F19 22 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 32 para. 22 repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

Structure and local plans E+W+S

23F20 E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 15 para. 23, Sch. 32 paras. 5(7), 15(2)(b)(i), 20(1), 22(2)(a), 23, 26(1A)(a) repealed by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Structure and local plans E+W+S

F21 24 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 32 para. 24 repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

Regulations E+W+S

F22 25 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 32 para. 25 repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

Interpretation E+W+S

26 (1) In this part of this Schedule— E+W+S

• “planning enactment” means any provision of [F23 the 1990 Act, the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990] or of [F24 the 1997Act, the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 or the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997] or of any instrument made under either of them;

• [F25 “the 1990 Act” means the Town and Country Planning Act 1990]

• [F26 “the 1997 Act” means the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997].

F27 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) Any expression used in this Part of this Schedule and to which a meaning is assigned—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, by the [F28 1990] Act; or

(b) in relation to Scotland, by the [F24 1997] Act,

has, in relation to England and Wales or, as the case may be, in relation to Scotland, the meaning so assigned to it.

Textual Amendments

F23 Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 44(14)(d)(i)

F24 Words in Sch. 32 para. 26(1)(2)(b) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(13)(c)(i)(iii)

F25 Definition substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 44(14)(d)(ii)

F26 Sch. 32 para. 26(1): definition of

“the 1972 ACt”

substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(13)(c)(ii)

F27 Sch. 32 para. 26(1A) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

F28 Figure substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 44(14)(d)(iii)

F29 Part IV E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F29 Sch. 32 Pt. IV (paras. 27–32) repealed by S.I. 1990/776, art. 3, Sch. 1

Part V S Rates—Scotland

No rates on certain lands and heritages S

33 (1) No person shall be liable to pay rates in respect of exempt lands and heritages as regards any period during which the area in which the lands and heritages are situated is designated as an enterprise zone. S

[F30 Provided that where the lands and heritages are situated only partially within any one enterprise zone their value shall, for the purpose of determining what rates (if any) are payable in respect of the lands and heritages, be apportioned between so much of them as lies within, and so much of them as lies outwith, that zone as if—

(i) the apportionment were by reason of their extending into two or more rating areas; and

(ii) the boundary of the enterprise zone were the boundary of such an area.]

(2) Lands and heritages are exempt lands and heritages for the purpose of this paragraph unless—

F31 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F32 (b) the rateable values of the lands and heritages are prescribed under or determined by virtue of an order under section 6 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975 (valuation by formula of certain lands and heritages),]

(c) they are occupied by a public utility undertaking and the value of such lands and heritages falls to be ascertained by reference to the profits of the undertaking carried on therein.

F33 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) In this paragraph—

• F34 . . .

• F35 . . .

• F36 . . . [F37 ; and “rating area” means the area of a rating authority.]

Textual Amendments

F30 Proviso added by Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 43, SIF 81:2), s. 66(1), Sch. 3, para. 42(a)

F31 Sch. 32 para. 33(2)(a) repealed (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 39, ss. 159(2)(a), 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1994/3150, art. 4(a), Sch. 1

F32 Sch. 32 para. 33(2)(b) substituted (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 159(2)(b); S.I. 1994/3150, art. 4(a), Sch. 1

F33 Sch. 32 para. 33(3) repealed (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1994/3150, art. 4(a), Sch. 1

F34 Sch. 32 para. 33(4): definition of

“private garage”

repealed (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1994/3150, art. 4(a), Sch. 1

F35 Sch. 32 para. 33(4): definition of

“private storage premises”

repealed (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1994/3150, art. 4(a), Sch. 1

F36 Sch. 32 para. 33(4): definition of

“rates”

repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

F37 Words added by Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 43, SIF 81:2), s. 66(1), Sch. 3 para. 42(b)

Grants to Compensate Rating Authorities for Loss of Revenue S

34 (1) [F38 For the financial year 1995-96,]The Secretary of State shall make grants to rating authorities who lose revenue [F38 in respect of the non-domestic sewerage rate] from exempt lands and heritages in consequence of the provisions of this Part of this Schedule. S

(2) Such grants shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament.

(3) Such grants shall be paid at such times as the Secretary of State may, with consent of the Treasury, determine.

(4) A grant to a rating authority under this paragraph shall be of such an amount as will fully compensate the authority for the lost revenue mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above.

Textual Amendments

F38 Words in Sch. 32 para. 34(1) inserted (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 159(3); S.I. 1994/3150, art. 4(a), Sch. 1

Supplementary S

35 S This Part of this Schedule applies only to Scotland.