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Localism Act 2011

Localism Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 20

Commentary

Part 6: Planning

Chapter 6: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
Section 136: Rights of entry for surveying etc in connection with applications

353.Section 136 amends section 53 of the Planning Act 2008 to clarify that entry to land may be authorised for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats Directives (85/337/EC and 92/43/EC).

354.The amendments also remove the requirements that the application must be likely to seek authority to compulsorily purchase the land, and for compliance with the consultation requirements of section 42 of the Planning Act 2008, before rights of entry can be granted.

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