Paragraph 4 F1

(1)

Sub-paragraph (2) applies if—

(a)

a freehold or leasehold interest in land is held by a local authority,

(b)

the authority proposes to make a disposal in respect of the land, and

(c)

at any time in the period of eight years ending with the day on which the disposal is proposed to be made, the land was used wholly or mainly for the purposes of a school or a 16 to 19 Academy.

(2)

Unless the Secretary of State consents, the authority must not make the disposal.

(3)

Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to a disposal made in pursuance of a contract made, or option granted, before 26 July 2002.

(4)

A disposal is not invalid only because it is made in contravention of sub-paragraph (2).

(5)

A person acquiring land, or entering into a contract to acquire it, is not to be concerned to enquire whether the consent required by sub-paragraph (2) has been given.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 1 substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 14 para. 1; S.I. 2012/84, art. 3 (with art. 5)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 1A-1D inserted (1.2.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 53(7), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2