Explanatory note

This Order, which applies in relation to England only, revokes and replaces the Land Compensation Development Order 1974.

Article 3 prescribes the procedure for applying for and issuing certificates under section 17 of the Land Compensation Act 1961.

Article 4 requires a county planning authority to send a copy of every certificate issued by them to the district planning authority in which part of the land is situated and requires a district planning authority to send a copy of every certificate it issues to the county planning authority if the certificate specifies development which is a county matter within the meaning of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. A duty is also imposed on a London borough and the Common Council of the City of London to send to the Mayor of London a copy of every certificate they issue specifying development a planning application for which would be notified to the Mayor under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008.

Article 5 prescribes the procedure for those with an interest in the relevant land to obtain information as to such certificates.

Article 6 provides for electronic communication in relation to applications for certificates and requests for information.

Article 7 revokes the Land Compensation Development Order 1974 in relation to England and provides that any outstanding application for a certificate or request for information about a certificate shall have effect as if made or dealt with under this Order.

Article 7 also contains a saving where an appeal has been made prior to the coming into force of the Order and the time limit for providing information contained in article 4(3) of the 1974 Order has not yet expired. In these cases articles 4(3) and (4) of the 1974 Order shall continue to apply.

An Impact Assessment has not been prepared in relation to this Order as any impact on the private or voluntary sectors is expected to be negligible.