SCHEDULE 2Compensation for compulsory acquisition: consequential amendments
Amendment of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)2
1
The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 55 of Schedule 1610 (functions under, and amendment and modifications of, enactments relating to town and country planning)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a)—
i
for “class” substitute “description”, and
ii
for “classes” substitute “descriptions”;
b
in each of sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) for “class” substitute “description”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (6) for “specifies” substitute “identifies”.
3
The amendment made by sub-paragraph (2) does not apply—
a
in the case of an acquisition authorised by a compulsory purchase order if the order was made or confirmed by a Minister, or confirmed by another authority, before 6th April 2012,
b
in the case of an acquisition authorised by any other order, if the order so far as it authorises the acquisition became effective before 6th April 2012, or
c
in the case of an authorisation authorised by a special enactment if the special enactment was enacted before 6th April 2012.
4
In sub-paragraph (3)(a) “compulsory purchase order” has the same meaning as in the Acquisition of Land Act 1981.
5
In sub-paragraph (3)(c) “special enactment” means—
a
a local or private Act which authorises the compulsory acquisition of land specifically identified in that Act, or
b
a provision which –
i
is contained in an Act other than a local or private Act, and
ii
authorises the compulsory acquisition of land specifically identified in that Act.