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Part IE+W Compulsory Purchase under Acquisition of Land Act of 1946

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (except ss. 4-8, 27, 31) by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 59(2)(a)

C5Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (c. 53, SIF 102), ss. 6, 37(4)(5), 38, Sch. 2 paras. 2(2), 15(9), Sch. 5 para. 3(1), 5(1), 8

C6Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20, SIF 59), s. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1I para. 1, Sch. 3 para. 1(8)

C9Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (26.7.1991) by S.I. 1991/1760, art. 3(1)(2)

C10Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (22.10.1991) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1991 (c. xvi), ss. 3(1)(2), 13, Sch. (with s. 14(3)(e))

C11Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (13.2.1992) by British Railways Act 1992 (c. i), ss.14(1)(2), 17(6), 20(3)(4), Sch. 2 (with ss. 27, 34)

C12Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (13.2.1992) by Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3), ss.2(2)(3)(4)(6), Sch. 2 para. 7(7)

C13Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (16.7.1992) by River Humber (Upper Pyewipe Outfall) Act 1992 (c. xv), ss.3(1)(2), 17(3)(4), Sch. (with ss. 21, 24, 25).

C14Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (12.11.1992) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1992 (c. xviii), s. 3(1)(2).

C15Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) incorporated in part (with modifications) (18.6.1992) by British Railways (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. xi), ss. 4(1)(2), 27(3)(4), Sch. 3 (with ss. 34, 45)

C16Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (29.3.1993) by 1993 c. iv, ss. 4(1)(2), 29(2)(3), Sch. 4 (with ss. 36, 41(5), 44(1))

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (10.11.1993) by Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28), s. 162(6); S.I. 1993/2762, art.3

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, ss. 5(1)(2), 27(4), Sch. 4 (with s. 44)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (5.11.1993) by Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (c. 42), ss. 4(2)-(4), 6, Sch. 5 para. 6(2) (with ss. 2, 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (26.5.1994) by 1994 c. vi, s. 3(1)(2)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Croydon Tramlink Act 1994 (c. xi), ss. 5(1)(2), 30(3)(4)(a), 31(1), 56(2)(3), Sch. 4

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Greater Nottingham Light Rapid Transit Act 1994 (c. xv), ss. 5(1)(2), 22(f), 28(3)(4), 44(8), Sch. 5

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (1.1.1996) by Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21), ss. 197(6)(a), 316(2) (with s. 312(1))

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (28.7.1998) by Tamar Bridge Act 1998 (c. iv), ss. 4(2)-(4), 5(2)-(4), 6(1), 13, Sch.

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (13.1.1999) by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport (Sunderland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/3269), arts. 23(1)(2), 24, Sch. 7

C17Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (19.2.1999) by S.I. 1999/537, arts. 6(1)(2), 7(2), 11, Sch. 2 paras. 1-8

C18Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (21.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/2129, art. 15(3), Sch. 5 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C20Pt. 1 applied in part (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 4 para. 9(1) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Schs. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3)); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

C21Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2005) by Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1794), arts. 1, 26, 34 (with art. 47)

C22Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2007) by Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) (Stowe Hill) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3471), arts. 1, 4

C23Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.5.2008) by London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1261), arts. 1, 29, 33 (with arts. 41(1), 45, 54(2), 55, 56, 57, 58(6))

C24Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), ss. 6, 7(5)(7), Sch. 6 paras. 2, 3, 6, 7, 14

C25Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (29.12.2008) by Network Rail (Thameslink) (Land Acquisition) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3163), arts. 1, 4, 11 (with art. 13)

C26Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 125, 241(8) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(f) (with art. 6)

C27Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2011) by The Saundersfoot Harbour Empowerment Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1565), arts. 1(2), 17

C28Pt. 1 applied in part (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 207(9), 240(1)(l)

C29Pt. 1 applied in part by Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29), s. 333ZA(8) (as inserted (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 187(3), 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(w) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(e) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17))

C30Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (28.3.2013) by The Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/533), arts. 1, 6, 11, 13

C34Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), art. 1, Sch. 5 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 20(6), 30)

C41Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), arts. 1, 14 (with art. 24(1)(a))

C42Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2016) by The London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2044), arts. 1, 21, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C44Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 39)

C52Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 35, 36)

C53Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2)-9 (with art. 35)

C54Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 37, 38)

C70Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 37)

C71Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 43(1), 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C72Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), art. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1, 4-10 (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C73Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 58, 59)

C76Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 1, 18, 29 (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))

C77Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 25, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5

C80Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 1, 19, 28(1)(a) (with art. 31(2))

C86Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 6, 19(1), 42)

C88Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), art. 1, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 55, 56)

C90Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 25

C96Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 26

C97Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 26

C98Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5

C111Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 7)

C112Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 7)

C113Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 51, 57)

C115Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 51, 57)

C117Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), arts. 1, 30

C119Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 37)

C120Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 37)

C124Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 4 (with art. 37)

C125Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 22 (with art. 37)

C130Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 25 (with Sch. 9 para. 144)

C169Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 15, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)

C170Pt. 1 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 13(1)(a)

C171Pt. 1 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 13(1)(a)

C172Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5

C173Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 4, Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5

C180Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 27, Sch. 12 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 40, 46(2), Sch. 19 para. 61)

C187Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.12.2022) by The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1396), arts. 1, 25(1), Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 32, Sch. 10 paras. 26(2), 68)

C191Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 5, 27, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)

C196Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), arts. 1, 25, Sch. 8 paras. 4-11 (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 9 paras. 14, 44(1), 76, 103)

Compulsory PurchaseE+W

[F14 Time limit for giving notice to treat.E+W

[F2(1)] A notice to treat may not be served by the acquiring authority after the end of the [F3applicable period] beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.

[F4(2)The applicable period is—

(a)3 years, or

(b)such longer period as is specified in the order for the purposes of this section.]]

Textual Amendments

F2Words in s. 4 renumbered as s. 4(1) (31.1.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(2)(a)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)