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.