# Planning Act 2008, Section 159: Interpretation: land and rights over land


(1) This section applies for the purposes of this Part.
(2) “Land” includes any interest in or right over land.
(3) Acquiring a right over land includes acquiring it by the creation of a new right as well as by the acquisition of an existing one.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/29/section/159 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-act-2008/section-159
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