# Planning (Wales) Act 2026, Section 343: Compensation: listed buildings in need of repair

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) This section applies where—
(a) an interest in land is acquired in pursuance of a blight notice,
(b) a compulsory purchase order is in force authorising the acquisition of the interest under section 137 of the Historic Environment Act (compulsorily acquisition of listed building for preservation), and
(c) the order includes a direction for minimum compensation under section 140 of the Historic Environment Act (buildings deliberately allowed to fall into disrepair).
(2) The compensation payable for the acquisition is to be assessed—
(a) in accordance with the direction in the compulsory purchase order, and
(b) as if the notice to treat mentioned in section 331 or 332 had been served in pursuance of the order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/section/343 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-wales-act-2026/section-343
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