2013 No. 2948 (W. 291)
The Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2013
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
The Welsh Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 194 of the Planning Act 20081, make the following Order.
A draft of this Order was laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with section 194(5) of that Act.
Title, application and commencement1
1
The title of this Order is the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2013.
2
This Order applies in relation to Wales, and comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.
Amendment of Schedule 4 to the Welsh Development Agency Act 19752
1
Paragraph 6 of Schedule 4 to the Welsh Development Agency Act 19752 (power to override easements and other rights) is amended as follows.
2
After sub-paragraph (1) insert—
1A
The use of any land which has been acquired by the Welsh Ministers under section 21A above, whether the use is by the Welsh Ministers or by a person deriving title under them, is authorised by virtue of this paragraph if it is in accordance with planning permission even if the use involves—
a
interference with an interest or right to which this paragraph applies, or
b
a breach of a restriction as to the user of land arising by virtue of a contract.
3
In sub-paragraph (4)—
a
after “sub-paragraph (1)” insert “or (1A)”, and
b
after “works on” insert “, or use of,”.
4
In sub-paragraph (7) after “sub-paragraph (1)” insert “or (1A)”.
(This note is not part of the Order)