SCHEDULE 3Main powers in relation to land acquired by the HCA
Part 3Powers in relation to burial grounds and consecrated land etc.
Consecrated land other than burial grounds
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(1)
This paragraph applies in relation to any land of the HCA which—
(a)
is consecrated land (whether or not including a building), and
(b)
does not consist in, or form part of, a burial ground.
(2)
The HCA or any other person may use the land in any way which accords with planning permission despite any obligation or restriction imposed under ecclesiastical law or otherwise in respect of consecrated land.
(3)
But any such use of the land is subject to—
(a)
prescribed requirements about the disposal of monuments, and
(b)
prescribed provisions for prohibiting or restricting the use of the land while—
(i)
any church or other building used, or formerly used, for religious worship remains on the land, or
(ii)
any part of any such church or other building remains on the land.
(4)
Prohibitions or restrictions prescribed under sub-paragraph (3)(b) may be absolute or until a prescribed consent is obtained.