Part 1Structural and boundary change in England

Chapter 2Control of disposals etc

I126Directions: supplementary

1

In this section “direction” means a direction under section 24.

2

A consent for the purposes of a direction may be given—

a

in respect of a particular disposal or contract, or in respect of disposals or contracts of any description;

b

unconditionally or subject to conditions.

3

The following enactments have effect subject to any direction—

a

section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) (power to dispose of land);

b

any other enactment relating to the disposal of land by local authorities.

4

The consent required by a direction is in addition to any consent required by the enactments mentioned in subsection (3)(a) and (b).

5

Where the consideration or any of the consideration under a contract is not in money, the limits specified in a direction by virtue of section 24(1)(a) to (c) apply to the value of the consideration.

6

Where—

a

a question arises in relation to a direction as to the value of any consideration, and

b

the relevant authority concerned and the person or persons specified under section 24(1) fail to reach agreement,

the value is to be determined by the Secretary of State.

7

A direction may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction.