Compulsory Purchase Act 1965
1965 c. 56 · Enacted 5 August 1965 · Extends to England and Wales
C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14An Act to consolidate the Lands Clauses Acts as applied by Part I of Schedule 2 to the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) Act 1946, and by certain other enactments, and to repeal certain provisions in the Lands Clauses Acts and related enactments which have ceased to have any effect.
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- C1
Words of enactment omitted under authority of Statute Law Revision Act 1948 (c. 62), s. 3
- C2
Act applied with modifications by Land Commission Act 1967 (c. 1), ss. 10, 14(4), and Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 28(4), Sch. 3 para. 3
- C3
Act modified by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1), s. 129
- C4
Act applied with modifications by Land Drainage Act 1976 (c. 70, SIF 73:1), s. 37(4); S.I. 1978/268, art. 4 and by Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59), s. 250, Sch. 19
Act applied by Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (c. 46, SIF 3), ss. 11(4), 16(11)
- C5
Act modified by Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57), s. 13(2)
- C6
Act applied (with modifications) by Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (c. 66), s. 7(1) (as substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 3; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5))
- C7
Act modified by Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1), s. 30(1)
- C8
Act applied with modifications by Housing Act 1985 (c. 68, SIF 61), s. 578
- C9
Act applied with modifications by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), ss. 77(7), 78(2), Sch. 10 Pt. III paras. 5(4), 20–23
- C10
Act applied with modifications by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 10(1), Sch. 3 paras. 6–13
- C11
Act modified by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 151(5) (6), 155(3)-(7), Sch. 18 para. 2(1), Sch. 20 para. 6(1) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58)
- C12
Act extended and applied (with modifications) by Heathrow Express Railway Act 1991 (c. vii), ss. 4(1)(2), 21(3)(a), 24(1)(2)(a), Sch. 3; and applied (with modifications) by Heathrow Express Railway (No. 2) Act 1991 (c. ix), s. 3(1)(2)
- C13
Act modified by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), ss. 237(4)(a), 245(4)
- C14
Act amended and modified by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 9(3), Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 5-12
- C15
Act applied in part with modifications by Killingholme Generating Stations (Ancillary Powers) Act 1991 (c. viii), ss. 2(2), 20(4), 24(2).
- C16
Act applied (26.7.1991) by S.I. 1991/1760, art. 5(2).
- C17
Act applied with modifications (01.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130), ss. 155(5)(6), 167, 223(2), Sch. 9, Sch. 11 para. 6(1)(a)
- C18
Act modified (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 154(5)(6), 168(3), 225(2), Sch.18, Sch. 19 para. 6(1)(a) (with ss. 16(6), 179(1), 222(2)(3), Sch. 22 paras. 1(1), 2, 4)
- C19
Power to modify conferred (1.12.1991) by Land Drainage Act 1991 (c. 59, SIF 73:1), ss. 62(5)(b), 76(2) (with ss. 67(3)(5)(8), 72(6)(8), 74(3)(4))
- C20
Act applied (with modifications) (22.10.1991) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1991 (c. xvi), ss. 3(1)(2), 13, Sch. para. 1 (with s. 14(3)(e))
Act applied (16.3.1992) by Avon Weir Act 1992 (c. v), ss. 4(1)(a)(b), 26(2)(3), 31(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 61)
Act applied (16.3.1992) by Aire and Calder Navigation Act 1992 (c. iv), ss. 4(1)(2), 21(3)(4), 28(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 38)
Act applied (16.7.1992) by Cattewater Reclamation Act 1992 (c. xiv), ss. 3(2)(a)(b), 5(4), 9(2), Sch. (with ss. 23, 24, 27, 33)
Act applied (with modifications) (10.11.1993) by Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28), s. 169, Sch. 20 paras.5, 20-23; S.I. 1993/2762, art. 3
Act applied (with modifications) (31.3.1994) by British Railways Act 1994 (c. iv), ss. 4, 17, Sch. 2
Act applied (with modifications) (26.5.1994) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1994 (c. vi), s. 13, Sch.; and (26.9.1995) by S.I. 1995/2383, art. 4; and (11.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2714, arts. 25, 26(3), Sch. 6 paras. 3-9; and (21.5.1997) by S.I. 1997/1266, arts. 25, 26(3), Sch. 8 paras. 3-9; and (27.8.1998) by S.I. 1998/1936, arts. 27, 29(2)(3), 35, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9; and (13.11.1998) by S.I. 1998/2919, art. 4(1)(2); and (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1367, art. 9, Sch. 2 paras. 3-9; and (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1368, art. 9, Sch. 3 paras. 3-9; and (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1369, art. 6, Sch. 1 paras. 3-9; and (31.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1327, art. 21, Sch. 4
Act applied (21.7.1994) by Greater Nottingham Light Rapid Transit Act 1994 (c. xv), s. 32(3)
Act applied by Opencast Coal Act 1958 (c. 69), s. 16(4A) (as inserted (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 21, s. 52, Sch. 8 (with s. 40(3)); S.I. 1994/2553, art. 2)
Act applied (with modifications) (30.10.1994) by Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2716), reg. 98(3)
Act applied (with modifications) (7.3.1995) by Barking Barrage Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/519), arts. 22, 23(3), Sch. 4 paras. 3-5
Act applied (with modifications) (18.12.1996) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61), ss. 4, 5, 6, 43, 47, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 14, 15, Sch. 5 para. 3(3)(a)
Act applied (with modifications) (10.2.1997) by London Underground (East London Line Extension) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/264), arts. 18, 19(3), Sch. 7 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (3.6.1999) by Railtrack (Luton Parkway Station: Land Acquisition) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1555), arts. 4(1)(2), 8, Sch. 1 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (20.8.1999) by Railtrack (Leeds Bridges) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/2336), arts. 13(1)(2), 14(3), 19, Sch. 4 paras. 3-9
Act modified (23.8.1999) by River Thames (Hungerford Footbridges) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/2981), arts. 16, 17(3), 23, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (24.12.1999) by Knowsley Industrial Park (Rail Terminal) Order 1999 (S.I. 2000/428), arts. 11, 13, Sch. 3 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (26.3.2001) by Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26), s. 95, Sch. 5, Pt. II; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
Act applied (with modifications) (29.3.2001) by Leeds Supertram (Extension) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/1347), arts. 25, 26, 31, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 15, 37, 38(2)); and by Leeds Supertram (Land Acquisition and Road Works) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/1348), arts. 4(1), 6(3), Sch. 2 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (18.7.2001) by Railtrack (Shortlands Junction) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2870), arts. 14, 15, Sch. 2 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (24.7.2001) by South Hampshire Rapid Transit Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3627), arts. 36, 38, 44, Sch. 8 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (9.11.2001) by London Underground (East London Line Extension) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3682), arts. 19, 21, 25, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (14.3.2002) by Chester Guided Busway Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/412), arts. 17, 18, 21, 23, Sch. 4 paras. 3-9 (with art. 38)
Act applied (with modifications) (30.4.2002) by Heathrow Express Railway Extension Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1064), arts. 10, 11, 18, Sch. 2 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (30.4.2002) by Piccadilly Line (Heathrow T5 Extension) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1065), arts. 10, 11, Sch. 3 paras. 3-9
Act applied (with modifications) (30.4.2002) by Docklands Light Railway (Silvertown and London City Airport Extension) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1066), arts. 19, 21, 23, 25, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9
- C21
Act applied (with modifications) (28.4.2003) by Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1075), arts. 1, 25, 32, Sch. 9 paras. 3-9, Sch. 9 paras. 4-9 (with art. 40)
- C22
Act modified (12.1.2004) by The Alconbury Airfield (Rail Facilities and Connection to East Coast Main Line) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3364), arts. 1, 14, Sch. 4 paras. 3-9
- C23
Act applied (with modifications) (4.3.2004) by The Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/389), arts. 1, 23, 24, 32(1), Sch. 9 paras. 3-9, Sch. 13 para. 42(3) (with art. 38)
- C24
Act applied (with modifications) by Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21), Sch. 1B para. 2 (as inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 6; S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(w) (with Sch. 3 para. 7))
- C25
Act applied (with modifications) (2.4.2004) by Docklands Light Railway (Woolwich Arsenal Extension) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/757), arts. 1, 24, 34, 37, Sch. 8 paras. 3-9
- C26
Act applied (with modifications) (19.11.2004) by Scarweather Sands Offshore Wind Farm Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3054), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 3 paras. 3-9 (with art. 38)
- C27
Act applied (with modifications) (28.1.2005) by East Midlands Parkway Station (Land Acquisition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/8), arts. 1, 4, 8, 10, Sch. 1 paras. 3-9
- C28
Act applied (with modifications) (11.2.2005) by Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/120), arts. 1, 30, 39, 41, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 65, 66)
- C29
Act modified (22.3.2005) by Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/927), arts. 30, 38, 40, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with art. 51)
- C30
Act modified (4.5.2005) by The Telford Railfreight Terminal (Donnington) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1163), arts. 1, 14, 17, 19, Sch. 6 paras. 3-9
- C31
Act applied (with modifications) (3.8.2005) by The Greater Manchester (Leigh Busway) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1918), arts. 1, 21, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9
- C32
Act modified (26.8.2005) by River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), arts. 1, 22, 30, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29)
- C33
Act applied (with modifications) (8.10.2005) by Leicestershire County Council (Ashby de la Zouch Canal Extension) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2786), arts. 1, 17, 18, Sch. 7 paras. 3-5
- C34
Act applied (with modifications) (25.11.2005) by Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3105), arts. 1, 25, 33, 36, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 3(5), 15(3))
- C35
Act applied (with modifications) (11.1.2006) by The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3523), arts. 1, 23, 31, 33, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with art. 52)
- C36
Act applied (with modifications) (14.9.2006) by The Borough of Poole (Poole Harbour Opening Bridges) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2310), arts. 1, 19, 26, Sch. 3 paras. 3-9 (with art. 40, Sch. 7 para. 12)
- C37
Act applied (with modifications) (22.11.2006) by Docklands Light Railway (Stratford International Extension) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2905), arts. 1, 21, 30, 33, Sch. 8 paras. 3-9 (with art. 43)
- C38
Act modified (13.12.2006) by The Network Rail (Thameslink 2000) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3117), arts. 1, 25, 31, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 34, 35(2))
- C39
Act applied (with modifications) (13.12.2006) by Luton Dunstable Translink Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3118), arts. 1, 20, 26, 28, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9
- C40
Act applied (with modifications) (19.3.2007) by Ouseburn Barrage Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/608), arts. 1, 24, 30, 32, Sch. 4 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 46-48, Sch. 6 para. 23)
- C41
Act applied (with modifications) (23.8.2007) by Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement and 2012 Games Preparation) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2297), arts. 1, 21, 29, 31, Sch. 6 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 3(6), 12(3))
- C42
Act applied (with modifications) (17.12.2007) by Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company (Land Acquisition) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/3345), arts. 1(1), 4, 8, Sch. 1 paras. 4-9
- C43
Act applied (with modifications) (21.5.2008) by Teesport (Land Acquisition) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1238), arts. 1(1), 4, 9, Sch. 1 paras. 3-9
- C44
Act applied (with modifications) (14.10.2008) by Felixstowe Branch Line and Ipswich Yard Improvement Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2512), arts. 1, 23, 27(10), 28(10), 31, 33(1), Sch. 6 paras. 3-9 (with art. 36(3))
- C45
Act applied (with modifications) (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 2 paras. 8-17; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(d) (with arts. 6-13)
- C46
Act applied (with modifications) (9.6.2009) by Nottingham Express Transit System Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1300), arts. 1, 30, 36(9), 37(11), 40, Sch. 7 paras. 3-9
- C47
Act applied (with modifications) (18.9.2009) by The London Underground (Victoria Station Upgrade) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2364), arts. 1, 18, 24(10), 25(11), 28, 30, Sch. 5 paras. 3-9
- C48
Act applied (with modifications) (28.10.2009) by The Network Rail (Reading) (Land Acquisition) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2728), arts. 1, 4, 10(10), 11(4), 12(10), 15, 17, Sch. 2 paras. 3-9
- C49
Act applied (with modifications) (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 125(2) (3), 241(8) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(f) (with art. 6)
- C50
Act applied (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), reg. 34(5) (with reg. 125)
- C51
Act applied (with modifications) (20.7.2010) by The Network Rail (Nuneaton North Chord) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1721), arts. 1, 17, 20(11), 23, 25, Sch. 6 paras. 3-9
- C52
Act applied (with modifications) (1.2.2011) by The River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/41), arts. 1, 22, 28(10), 29(10), 32, 34, Sch. 6 paras. 3-9 (with art. 51, Sch. 10 paras. 68, 85)
- C53
Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2011) by The Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1072), arts. 1, 18, 24(11), 25(10), 28, 31, Sch. 8 paras. 3-9
- C54
Act applied (with modifications) (7.8.2012) by The Ipswich Barrier Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1867), arts. 1, 22, 27(10), 28(10), 31, 33, Sch. 3 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 46-48, Sch. 8 para. 18)
- C55
Act applied (with modifications) (12.8.2012) by The Hinkley Point (Temporary Jetty) (Land Acquisition) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1924), arts. 1, 4, 10, Sch. 1 paras. 3-9
- C56
Act modified (26.9.2012) by The Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2284), arts. 1, 22(1), 23(10), Sch. 5 paras. 3-9 (with art. 26(2))
- C57
Act applied (with modifications) (6.11.2012) by The Network Rail (North Doncaster Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2635), arts. 1, 28, 30(10), 31(10), Sch. 9 para. 3-9 (with art. 35(2))
- C58
Act applied (with modifications) (13.11.2012) by The Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2679), arts. 1, 23, 29(10), 30(10), 34, 36, Sch. 10 paras. 3-9 (with art. 42(2))
- C59
Act modified (9.4.2013) by The Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/648), arts. 1, 25(4), 33(10), 31, 34(10) Sch. 11 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 48, 68, 79, 83)
- C60
Act applied (with modifications) (9.4.2013) by The Lancashire County Council (Torrisholme to the M6 Link (A683 Completion of Heysham to M6 Link Road)) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/675), arts. 1, 28(10), 29(10), Sch. 10 paras. 3-9
- C61
Act applied (with modifications) (16.4.2013) by The Network Rail (Pont Briwet) (Land Acquisition) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/767), arts. 1, 4, Sch. 1 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 20, 21)
- C62
Act applied (with modifications) (15.6.2013) by The Galloper Wind Farm Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1203), arts. 1, 2(4), 23(12), 24(10) (with arts. 11, 12)
- C63
Act applied (with modifications) (21.8.2013) by The Croxley Rail Link Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1967), arts. 1, 17, 23(10), 24(10), 27(1), Sch. 5 paras. 3-9 (with art. 27)
- C64
Act applied (with modifications) (22.8.2013) by The Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1933), arts. 1, 22, 27(11), 28(10), 31, 33, Sch. 8 paras. 3-9
- C65
Act modified (6.11.2013) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2587), arts. 1, 27, 32(9), 33(11), 36, Sch. 5 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 42, 43)
- C66
Act applied (with modifications) (20.11.2013) by The M1 Junction 10a (Grade Separation) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2808), arts. 1, 25(11), 26(10), Sch. 9 paras. 3-9
- C67
Act applied (with modifications) (21.11.2013) by The Network Rail (Redditch Branch Enhancement) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2809), arts. 1, 21(1), 23(10), 24(10), Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 27(2), 39, Sch. 10 para. 4)
- C68
Act applied (with modifications) (9.1.2014) by The National Grid (King’s Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3200), arts. 1, 19(4)(a), 22, 25(11), 26(10), Sch. 3 paras. 3-9
- C69
Act applied (with modifications) (9.1.2014) by The Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3244), arts. 1, 24, 28(10), 29(10), 32, 35, Sch. 6 paras. 3-9, Sch. 10 para. 42 (with arts. 57, 58, Sch. 11 para. 19)
- C70
Act modified (11.3.2014) by The Crossrail (Paddington Station Bakerloo Line Connection) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/310), arts. 1, 9, 13(10), 16, 17, Sch. 3 paras. 3-9
- C71
Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2014) by The Network Rail (Norton Bridge Area Improvements) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/909), arts. 1, 26(1), 28(10), 29(10), 30(10), Sch. 8 paras. 3-9 (with art. 34(2))
- C72
Act applied (with modifications) (7.5.2014) by The National Grid (North London Reinforcement Project) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1052), arts. 1, 31(10), 32(10), Sch. 10 paras. 3-9
- C73
Act applied (with modifications) (7.7.2014) by The East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1599), arts. 1, 17(4), 21(1), 23(10), 24(10), Sch. 7 paras. 3-9, Sch. 9 para. 4(1) (with arts. 17(3), 37, 38, Sch. 9 para. 19)
- C74
Act applied (with modifications) (29.7.2014) by The Felixstowe Branch Line (Land Acquisition) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1821), arts. 1, 4, 8(10), 9(10), 12, 14
- C75
Act applied (with modifications) (6.8.2014) by The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1873), arts. 1, 29(1), 31(10), 32(10), Sch. 8 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 12, 13, Pt. 2 para. 6, 3 para. 5, 4 para. 4, 5 para. 4, Sch. 12 para. 19)
- C76
Act applied (with modifications) (19.8.2014) by The Network Rail (Huyton) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2027), arts. 1, 17(2), 21(10), 22(10), 25(1), Sch. 5 paras. 3-9 (with art. 31(2))
- C77
Act applied (with modifications) (18.9.2014) by The A556 (Knutsford to Bowdon Improvement) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2269), arts. 1, 24, 26(10), Sch. 6 paras. 3-9
- C78
Act applied (with modifications) (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 21(a), 23(1), Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with art. 33)
- C79
Act applied (2.10.2014) by The North Killingholme (Generating Station) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2434), arts. 1, 25(10), 26(10), Sch. 8 para. 4 (with art. 13, Sch. 8 paras. 4(3), 6, 9)
- C80
Act applied (with modifications) (21.10.2014) by The Central Bedfordshire Council (Woodside Link Houghton Regis) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2637), arts. 1, 25, 27(10), 28(10), Sch. 8 paras. 3-9
- C81
Act modified (29.10.2014) by The Able Marine Energy Park Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2935), arts. 38, 40(10), 41(10) (with arts. 30(4), 53)
- C82
Act modified (28.11.2014) by The Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2950), arts. 1, 27(10), 28(10), Sch. 7 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 38, 39)
- C83
Act applied (with modifications) (15.12.2014) by The London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3102), arts. 1, 24, 30(11), 31(11), Sch. 3 paras. 3-9 (with Sch. 8 para. 45) (as amended (10.4.2017) by S.I. 2017/407, reg. 1(a), Sch. 4 para. 5 (with reg. 1(c)))
- C84
Act applied (with modifications) (31.12.2014) by The Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3331), arts. 1, 23(11), 24(10), Sch. 6 paras. 1-7, Sch. 12 para. 14(1) (with arts. 37, 38)
- C85
Act applied (with modifications) (7.1.2015) by The Willington C Gas Pipeline Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3328), arts. 1, 19(3)(b), 24(10), 25(10), Sch. 7 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 9 para. 4(1) (with Sch. 9 para. 15)
- C86
Act modified (2.2.2015) by The Northumberland County Council (A1 – South East Northumberland Link Road (Morpeth Northern Bypass)) Development Consent Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/23), arts. 1, 27(1), 29(10), 30(10), Sch. 11 paras. 3-9
- C87
Act applied (with modifications) (25.2.2015) by The A160/A180 (Port of Immingham Improvement) Development Consent Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/129), arts. 1, 26, 28(10), 29(10), Sch. 6 paras. 3-9, Sch. 8 para. 26(1)
- C88
Act applied (with modifications) (26.2.2015) by The Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/147), arts. 1, 23(3), 26(1), 28(10), 29(10)
- C89
Act modified (11.3.2015) by The Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/318), arts. 1, 27(1), 29(10), 30(10), Sch. 6 para. 3, Sch. 12 para. 4 (with arts. 40, 41, Pt. 2 para. 4(2), (3), 19, 4 para. 3, 4, 16, Sch. 12 paras. 4, 9(2), 10)
- C90
Act applied (with modifications) (1.4.2015) by The Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/680), arts. 1, 20(1)(a), 21, 25, 27(10), 28(10), Sch. 6 paras. 3-9 (with Sch. 8 para. 10)
- C91
Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2015) by The Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/780), arts. 1, 22(2), 27(10), 28(10), Sch. 9 paras. 3-9 (with art. 36(2))
- C92
Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2015) by The Crossrail (Plumstead Sidings) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/781), arts. 1, 9, 15(1), 16(a), Sch. 2 paras. 3-9
- C93
Act applied (with modifications) (23.6.2015) by The Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T))) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1347), Sch. 11 para. 3(1)
- C94
Act applied (with modifications) (30.6.2015) by The Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1386), Sch. 5 para. 3 (with arts. 51, 53)
- C95
Act applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), Sch. 7 para. 3(1)
- C96
Act applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), Sch. 5 para. 3(1) (with arts. 20(6), 30)
- C97
Act modified (26.8.2015) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1592), Sch. 6 para. 3 (with arts. 40, 41)
- C98
Act modified (30.9.2015) by The Network Rail (Blackthorn and Piddington) (Land Acquisition) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1684), Sch. 1 para. 3(1)
- C99
Act applied (with modifications) (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), Sch. 4 paras. 3-9
- C100
Act applied with modifications (30.12.2015) by The Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1984), Sch. 3 paras. 3-9 (with art. 26)
- C101
Act applied (with modifications) (12.1.2016) by The London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2044), Sch. 6 para. 3(1)
- C102
Act modified (2.2.2016) by The East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/17), Sch. 14 paras. 3-9
- C103
Act applied (with modifications) (9.2.2016) by The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/49), art. 22, Sch. 10 paras. 3-9 (with arts. 21(1), 32)
- C104
Act applied (with modifications) (18.2.2016) by The A19/A1058 Coast Road (Junction Improvement) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/73), Sch. 6 para. 3(1) (with art. 37)
- C105
Act applied (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), Sch. 6 para. 3(1) (with art. 39)
- C106
Act applied (with modifications) (1.6.2016) by The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/547), Sch. 6 para. 3(1) (with arts. 4, 5(3))
- C107
Act modified (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), Sch. 2 para. 3(1) (with art. 39)
- C108
Act applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/779), arts. 1, 8, 18(3), Sch. 3 para. 3(1)
- C109
Act applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), Sch. 5 para. 3(1) (with arts. 46, 47, Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))
- C110
Act applied (with modifications) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), Sch. 3 para. 3(1) (with arts. 35, 36)
- C111
Act applied (with modifications) (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), Sch. 7 para. 3(1) (with art. 35)
- C112
Act applied (with modifications) (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), Sch. 6 para. 3(1) (with arts. 37, 38)
- C113
Act applied (with modifications) (15.9.2016) by The River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/853), Sch. 11 para. 3(1) (with art. 43)
- C114
Act applied (with modifications) (23.9.2016) by The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/863), Sch. 6 para. 3(1)
- C115
Act applied (with modifications) (27.9.2016) by The Triton Knoll Electrical System Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/880), Sch. 6 para. 3(1) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 8 para. 19)
- C116
Act applied (with modifications) (28.10.2016) by The Brechfa Forest Wind Farm Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/987), Sch. 4 paras. 3-9 (with art. 37)
- C117
Act applied (with modifications) (24.11.2016) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1035), Sch. 5 para. 3(1) (with arts. 43, 44)
- C118
Act applied (with modifications) (18.3.2017) by The North London Heat and Power Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/215), Sch. 11 para. 3(1)
- C119
Act modified (8.8.2017) by The Wrexham Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/766), Sch. 7 para. 4
- C120
Act applied (with modifications) (24.8.2017) by The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/817), Sch. 10 para. 3(1) (with art. 22)
- C121
Act modified (29.8.2017) by The East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/826), Sch. 6 para. 3(1) (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 8 para. 34)
- C122
Act applied (with modifications) (5.9.2017) by The London Overground (Barking Riverside Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/830), Sch. 3 paras. 4-15 (with Sch. 8 para. 20)
- C123
Act applied (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 36(6)
- C124
Act applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), art. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1, 4(1) (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)
- C125
Act applied (with modifications) (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 4 (with arts. 6, 42)
- C126
Act applied (with modifications) (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), Sch. 7 paras. 3, 4 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)
- C127
Act applied (with modifications) (2.12.2020) by The Network Rail (London to Corby) (Land Acquisition) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1259), arts. 1(1), 7(4), Sch. 4 paras. 4, 5
- C128
Act modified (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 4(1) (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)
- C129
Act applied (with modifications) (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)
- C130
Act applied (with modifications) (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 7 para. 2 (with s. 9(1)(a))
- C131
Act modified (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 4(1) (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)
- C132
Act modified (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 4(1) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)
- C133
Act applied (with modifications) (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 4(1) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)
- C134
Act applied (with modifications) (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), art. 1, Sch. 4 para. 4(1) (with art. 55)
- C135
Act applied (with modifications) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 para. 4(1) (with arts. 40, 41)
- C136
Act applied (with modifications) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 para. 4(1) (with arts. 40, 41)
- C137
Act applied (with modifications) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 16 paras. 4-10 (with arts. 62, 76, 87, Sch. 19 paras. 4, 78)
- C138
Act applied (with modifications) (4.11.2022) by The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1070), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 9 para. 82)
- C139
Act applied (with modifications) (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4(1), 5-10 (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4) (as amended (31.1.2024) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm (Correction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/117), art. 1(2), Sch.)
- C140
Act: power to amend conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 132, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)
- C141
Act applied (with modifications) (5.4.2024) by The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/393), art. 1, Sch. 10 paras. 1, 3-9 (with art. 44, Sch. 15)
- C142
Act applied (with modifications) (4.10.2024) by The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/958), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4-12 (with art. 40, Sch. 14)
- C143
Act applied (with modifications) (27.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/165), art. 1, Sch. 11 para. 4 (with arts. 48, 59, Sch. 14)
- C144
Act applied (with modifications) (4.4.2025) by The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/362), art. 1, Sch. 11 paras. 4-10 (with Sch. 14)
- C145
Act applied (with modifications) (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), art. 1, Sch. 11 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 40, Sch. 13)
- C146
Act applied (with modifications) (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), art. 1, Sch. 8 para. 4 (with Sch. 9)
- C147
Act applied (with modifications) (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(3), Sch. 4 paras. 8-14 (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 4(1)(l)
- C148
Act applied (with modifications) (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 paras. 4-10 (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 18)
- C149
Act applied (with modifications) (23.7.2026) by The Peartree Hill Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/869), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4-10 (with art. 37, Sch. 11)
- C150
Act applied (with modifications) (24.7.2026) by The Dean Moor Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/754), art. 1, Sch. 10 paras. 4-10 (with Sch. 13)
- C151
Act applied (with modifications) (14.9.2026) by The Beacon Fen Energy Park Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/1025), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4-10 (with art. 39, Sch. 11 para. 131)
Contents
- Part I: Compulsory Purchase under Acquisition of Land Act of 1946
- Preliminary
- 1Application of Part I and interpretation
- 2Persons without power to sell their interests.
- 3Acquisition by agreement in pursuance of compulsory purchase order.
- Compulsory Purchase
- 4Time limit for giving notice to treat.
- 4AExtension of time limit during challenge
- 5Notice to treat, and untraced owners.
- 6Reference to Upper Tribunal.
- 7Measure of compensation in case of severance.
- 8Other provisions as to divided land.
- Deposit of compensation and execution of deed poll
- 9Refusal to convey, failure to make title, etc.
- Further provision as to compensation for injurious affection
- 10Further provision as to compensation for injurious affection.
- Entry on the land
- 11Powers of entry.
- 11APowers of entry: further notices of entry
- 11BCounter-notice requiring possession to be taken on specified date
- 12Unauthorised entry.
- 13Refusal to give possession to acquiring authority.
- Acquisition of special interests
- 14Mortgages.
- 15Mortgage debt exceeding value of mortgaged land.
- 16Acquisition of part of land subject to mortgage.
- 17Compensation where mortgage paid off before stipulated time.
- 18Rentcharges.
- 19Apportionment of rent under leases.
- 20Tenants at will, etc.
- 21Common land.
- Supplemental
- 22Interests omitted from purchase.
- 23Costs of conveyances etc.
- 24Power to sell in consideration of a rentcharge. Repealed
- 25Payment into court.
- 26Costs in respect of money paid into court.
- 27Section 27
- 28General provisions as to deeds poll.
- 29Irregularities in proceedings under the Act. Repealed
- 30Service of notices.
- 31Ecclesiastical property.
- 32Commencement of Part I.
- Part II: Application of Part I in other cases and Supplemental Provisions
- 33Compulsory purchase orders under Water Acts 1945 and 1948. Repealed
- 34Compulsory purchase orders under Part III of Housing Act 1957. Repealed
- 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 36Orders relating to acquisition of land under s. 67 of Water Resources Act 1963. Repealed
- 37Compulsory purchase orders under s. 11 of Pipe-lines Act 1962.
- 38Application to enactments authorising acquisition of land by agreement.
- 39Consequential amendments and repeals.
- 40Short title, commencement and extent.
- Schedule 1: Persons without Power to sell their Interests
- Preliminary
- 1Paragraph 1
- Power to sell and convey to the acquiring authority
- 2Paragraph 2
- Additional powers of entering into transactions with acquiring authority
- 3Paragraph 3
- Valuation on purchase by agreement
- 4Paragraph 4
- Sale in consideration of rentcharge
- 5Paragraph 5
- Application of compensation payable in respect of interest of person under disability
- 6Paragraph 6
- Alternative method of disposing of compensation between £200 and £20
- 7Paragraph 7
- Compensation not exceeding £20
- 8Paragraph 8
- Sums payable under contract with persons not absolutely entitled
- 9Paragraph 9
- Conveyance of the land or interest
- 10Paragraph 10
- Schedule 2: Absent and Untraced Owners
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Schedule 2A: Counter-notice requiring purchase of land not in notice to treat
- Part 1: Counter-notice where acquiring authority has not taken possession
- Introduction
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- Counter-notice requiring authority to purchase whole of land
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- Effect of counter-notice on notice of entry
- 6Paragraph 6
- Acquiring authority must respond to counter-notice within three months
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- Effects of accepting counter-notice or referring it to the Upper Tribunal
- 11Paragraph 11
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- Part 2: Counter-notice where authority has taken possession
- Introduction
- 14Paragraph 14
- 15Paragraph 15
- 16Paragraph 16
- Counter-notice requiring authority to purchase additional land
- 17Paragraph 17
- 18Paragraph 18
- Acquiring authority must respond to counter-notice within 3 months
- 19Paragraph 19
- 20Paragraph 20
- 21Paragraph 21
- 22Paragraph 22
- Effects of accepting counter-notice
- 23Paragraph 23
- Part 3: Determination by the Upper Tribunal
- Introduction
- 24Paragraph 24
- 25Paragraph 25
- Role of the Upper Tribunal
- 26Paragraph 26
- 27Paragraph 27
- Effect of determination that more land should be acquired
- 28Paragraph 28
- Withdrawal of notice to treat following determination
- 29Paragraph 29
- Schedule 3.Alternative Procedure for obtaining Right of Entry
- Schedule 4: Common Land
- General
- 1Paragraph 1
- Duty of owner of right in the soil to convey on payment of compensation
- 2Paragraph 2
- Compensation for common land not held of a manor
- 3Paragraph 3
- Appointment of committee of commoners
- 4Paragraph 4
- Negotiations with committee
- 5Paragraph 5
- Settlement of compensation where no committee is appointed
- 6Paragraph 6
- Execution of deed poll
- 7Paragraph 7
- Schedule 5: Forms of Conveyance
- General
- Conveyance on rentcharge
- Schedule 6: POWERS OF PURCHASING LAND BY AGREEMENT
- The Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1908
- The Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1923
- The Local Government Act 1933
- The Water Act 1945
- The Civil Aviation Act 1949
- The Mineral Workings Act 1951
- The Prison Act 1952
- The Highways Act 1959
- The Town and Country Planning Act 1962
- The Airports Authority Act 1965
- Schedule 7: Consequential Amendments of References to Enactments Re-enacted in this Act
- The Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845
- The Commons Act 1899
- The Agriculture Act 1947
- The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- The Housing Act 1957
- The Land Compensation Act 1961
- The Town and Country Planning Act 1962
- References to sections 63 and 68 of Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845
- Schedule 8: Repeals
- IEnactments Consolidated
- Paragraph
- IISpent Provisions in Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845
- IIIProvisions Superseded by Lands Tribunal Act 1949 and Land Compensation Act 1961