Section 27 Consideration to be taken into account for purposes of directionI1
In determining whether the limit specified in a direction by virtue of section 24(1)(a) is exceeded in the case of a disposal of land by a relevant authority, the consideration with respect to any other disposal of land made after F131 March 2025 by the relevant authority is to be taken into account.
In determining whether a limit specified in a direction by virtue of section 24(1)(b) or (c) is exceeded in the case of a contract entered into by a relevant authority (“the contract in question”), the consideration payable by the relevant authority under any other relevant contract shall be taken into account.
For the purposes of subsection (2) a “relevant contract” means a contract which is either or both—
a contract entered into after F231 March 2025 by the relevant authority and the person with whom the contract in question is entered into;
a contract entered into after that date by the relevant authority which relates to the same or a similar description of matter as that to which the contract in question relates.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 27(1) substituted (7.7.2026) by The Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/763), arts. 1(2), 2
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Words in s. 27(3) substituted (7.7.2026) by The Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/763), arts. 1(2), 2
Commencement
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S. 27 in force at 1.11.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/3136, art. 2(a)