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Countryside Act 1968
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# Countryside Act 1968
### The Countryside Council for Wales
### The Natural Resources Body for Wales
#### General functions of the Commission
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- (1) The purposes for which the Countryside Council for Wales is to exercise the functions conferred on them by this Act are those specified in section 130(2) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- (2) The Council may—
- (a) make such charges for any of their services as they think fit,
- (b) accept any gift or contribution made to them for the purposes of any of their functions, and, subject to the terms of the gift or contribution and to the provisions of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (in this Act referred to as “*the Act of 1949*”) and this Act, to apply it for those purposes, and
- (c) do all such things as are incidental to, or conducive to the attainment of the purposes of, any of their functions.
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#### New functions of the Commission
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- (1) The Council shall have the general duties imposed by this section, but nothing in this section shall be construed as modifying the effect of any provision of this Act or of the Act of 1949 whereby any general or specific power or duty is conferred or imposed on the Council, or whereby an obligation is imposed on any other person to consult with the Council .
- (2) The Council shall keep under review all matters relating to—
- (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (2) The NRBW shall keep under review all matters relating to—
- (a) the provision and improvement of facilities for the enjoyment of the countryside,
@@ -30,25 +22,25 @@
- (c) the need to secure public access to the countryside for the purposes of open-air recreation,
and shall consult with such local planning authorities and other bodies as appear to the Council to have an interest in those matters.
- (3) The Council shall encourage, assist, concert or promote the implementation of any proposals with respect to those matters made by any person or body, being proposals which the Council consider to be suitable.
- (4) The Council shall advise any Minister having functions under this Act, or any other Minister or any public body, on such matters relating to the countryside as he or they may refer to the Council , or as the Council may think fit.
- (5) Where it appears to the Council that the provision and improvement of facilities for enjoyment of the countryside or the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside presents special problems or requires special professional or technical skill, the Council —
and shall consult with such local planning authorities and other bodies as appear to the NRBW to have an interest in those matters.
- (3) The NRBW shall encourage, assist, concert or promote the implementation of any proposals with respect to those matters made by any person or body, being proposals which the NRBW consider to be suitable.
- (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (5) Where it appears to the NRBW that the provision and improvement of facilities for enjoyment of the countryside or the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside presents special problems or requires special professional or technical skill, the NRBW —
- (a) shall notify their opinion to the appropriate local planning authority or other public body, and
- (b) on the application of any such authority or other body in any case where it appears to the Council expedient having regard to the purposes mentioned in section 1(1) of this Act, and to the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act of 1949 (general provisions as respects National Parks), shall place the services of officers or servants of the Council , or the services of consultants engaged by the Council , at the disposal of the authority or other body for such period as may be agreed between them, and on such terms as to payment or otherwise, as may be so agreed with the approval of the Minister.
- (6) The Council shall make to local planning authorities and other public bodies, as respects the exercise of the powers of making byelaws conferred by this Act , the Act of 1949 and Part I of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, recommendations as to the matters in respect of which byelaws should be made.
- (7) The Council shall carry out, or commission the carrying out of, such inquiries, investigations or researches, either on their own account or jointly with other persons, as the Council may deem necessary or expedient for the purposes of any of their functions.
- (8) The Council shall provide, or assist in the provision of, publicity and information services relating to the countryside, to places of beauty or interest therein, or to the functions of the Council, and shall take such steps as appear to them expedient for securing that suitable methods of publicity are used for the prevention of damage in the countryside and for [informing persons resorting to the countryside of their rights and obligations].
- (9) The ... Council shall make to the Minister such recommendations as the ... Council think proper in respect of applications by local authorities for grants under section 16 of the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 .
- (b) on the application of any such authority or other body in any case where it appears to the NRBW expedient having regard to the purposes mentioned in section 1(1) of this Act, and to the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act of 1949 (general provisions as respects National Parks), shall place the services of officers or servants of the NRBW , or the services of consultants engaged by the NRBW , at the disposal of the authority or other body for such period as may be agreed between them, and on such terms as to payment or otherwise, as may be so agreed with the approval of the Minister.
- (6) The NRBW shall make to local planning authorities and other public bodies, as respects the exercise of the powers of making byelaws conferred by this Act , the Act of 1949 and Part I of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, recommendations as to the matters in respect of which byelaws should be made.
- (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (8) The NRBW shall provide, or assist in the provision of, publicity and information services relating to the countryside, to places of beauty or interest therein, or to the functions of the NRBW, and shall take such steps as appear to them expedient for securing that suitable methods of publicity are used for the prevention of damage in the countryside and for [informing persons resorting to the countryside of their rights and obligations].
- (9) The ... NRBW shall make to the Minister such recommendations as the ... NRBW think proper in respect of applications by local authorities for grants under section 16 of the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 .
#### Exercise of functions of Commission in Wales and Monmouthshire
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- (1) The Council , after consultation with such local authorities National Park authorities and other bodies as appear to the Council to have an interest, may from time to time make and carry out or promote the carrying out of any experimental scheme designed to facilitate the enjoyment of the country side, or to conserve or enhance its natural beauty or amenity which—
- (1) The NRBW , after consultation with such local authorities National Park authorities and other bodies as appear to the NRBW to have an interest, may from time to time make and carry out or promote the carrying out of any experimental scheme designed to facilitate the enjoyment of the country side, or to conserve or enhance its natural beauty or amenity which—
- (a) in relation to the countryside generally or to any particular area involves the development or application of new methods, concepts or techniques or the application or further development of existing methods, concepts or techniques; and
- (b) is designed to illustrate the appropriateness of the scheme in question for the countryside generally or for any particular area.
- (3) For the purpose of their functions under the foregoing provisions of this section the Council may—
- (3) For the purpose of their functions under the foregoing provisions of this section the NRBW may—
- (a) with the approval of the Minister acquire land by agreement, or may be authorised by the Minister in a particular case to acquire land compulsorily,
@@ -80,17 +72,17 @@
- (g) with the approval of the Minister and the Treasury, acquire by agreement and carry on or set up and carry on, directly or through an agent, or themselves carry on as agent, any business or undertaking relevant to the experimental project or scheme, and, subject to the approval of the Minister and the Treasury, may dispose of any such business or undertaking.
- (4) The disposal of land under this section may be by way of sale or exchange, or by the letting of land or the granting of any interest in or right over land, but the Council shall not under this section dispose of land by way of gift.
- (5) The powers conferred by paragraphs (c) to (f) of subsection (3) above may be exercised by the Council —
- (4) The disposal of land under this section may be by way of sale or exchange, or by the letting of land or the granting of any interest in or right over land, but the NRBWshall not under this section dispose of land by way of gift.
- (5) The powers conferred by paragraphs (c) to (f) of subsection (3) above may be exercised by the NRBW —
- (a) on land belonging to them, or
- (b) on such terms as may be agreed with the owners and any other persons whose authority is required for the purpose, on other land,
and an agreement under paragraph (b) above may provide for the making by the Council of payments in consideration of the making of the agreement and payments by way of contribution towards expenditure incurred by the persons making the agreement in consequence thereof.
- (6) The provisions of this section, except for that authorising compulsory purchase of land, shall have effect only for the purpose of removing any limitation imposed by law on the capacity of the Council , and shall not authorise any act or omission on the part of the Council which, apart from the said provisions of this section, would be actionable at the suit of any person on any ground other than such a limitation.
and an agreement under paragraph (b) above may provide for the making by the NRBW of payments in consideration of the making of the agreement and payments by way of contribution towards expenditure incurred by the persons making the agreement in consequence thereof.
- (6) The provisions of this section, except for that authorising compulsory purchase of land, shall have effect only for the purpose of removing any limitation imposed by law on the capacity of the NRBW , and shall not authorise any act or omission on the part of the NRBW which, apart from the said provisions of this section, would be actionable at the suit of any person on any ground other than such a limitation.
#### Grants and loans to persons other than public bodies
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- (3) The powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) above include power to erect buildings or carry out works on land adjoining the sea or other waters but outside the country park, and to construct jetties or other works wholly or partly in the sea or other waters.
- (4) The local authority, before acting under the foregoing provisions of this section, shall consult with, and seek the consent of, the National Rivers Authority and such authorities, being authorities which under any enactment have functions relating to the sea or other waters in question, as the Minister may either generally or in any particular case direct, and Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect where any authority so consulted withhold their consent.
- (5) A local authority may make byelaws regulating the use of works carried out by them pursuant to this section and of any facilities or services provided in connection with the works, but before making any such byelaws the local authority shall consult Natural England (if the works are in England) or the Council (if the works are in Wales):
- (4) The local authority, before acting under the foregoing provisions of this section, shall consult with, and seek the consent of, the National Rivers Authority (if the country park is in England), the NRBW (if the country park is in Wales), and in either case, such authorities, being authorities which under any enactment have functions relating to the sea or other waters in question, as the Minister may either generally or in any particular case direct, and Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect where any authority so consulted withhold their consent.
- (5) A local authority may make byelaws regulating the use of works carried out by them pursuant to this section and of any facilities or services provided in connection with the works, but before making any such byelaws the local authority shall consult Natural England (if the works are in England) or the NRBW (if the works are in Wales):
- (6) Nothing in this section shall authorise the carrying out of any operation in contravention of section 34 of the Coast Protection Act 1949 (works detrimental to navigation) or section 9 of the Harbours Act 1964 (control of harbour development).
@@ -238,7 +230,7 @@
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- (1) A local planning authority whose area consists of or includes the whole or any part of a National Park may ... make arrangements for securing the provision for the area of the local planning authority (whether by the authority or by other persons) of study centres and other facilities for learning about the history, natural features, flora and fauna of the National Park and the objects of architectural, archaeological or historical interest therein; and section 12 of the Act of 1949 (provision of facilities in National Parks) shall have effect as if the functions of local planning authorities under this subsection were functions conferred by subsection (1) of that section.
- (1) A local planning authority whose area consists of or includes the whole or any part of a National Park may, ..., make arrangements for securing the provision forthe area of the local planning authority (whether by the authority or by other persons) of study centres and other facilities for learning about the history, natural features, flora and fauna of the National Park and the objects of architectural, archaeological or historical interest therein; and section 12 of the Act of 1949 (provision of facilities in National Parks) shall have effect as if the functions of local planning authorities under this subsection were functions conferred by subsection (1) of that section.
- (2) The functions conferred by subsection (1) of the said section 12 of the Act of 1949 shall include the making of arrangements for securing the provision in their area (whether by the authority or by other persons)—
@@ -250,7 +242,7 @@
- (4) The works which a local planning authority may carry out under subsection (3) above include the construction of jetties and other works wholly or partly in the sea or in other waters.
- (5) A local planning authority may make byelaws regulating the use of works carried out by them under subsection (3) above in the waters bounding a National Park and of any facilities or services provided in connection with the works, but before making any such byelaws the local planning authority shall consult Natural England (if the National Park is in England) or the Council (if the National Park is in Wales):
- (5) A local planning authority may make byelaws regulating the use of works carried out by them under subsection (3) above in the waters bounding a National Park and of any facilities or services provided in connection with the works, but before making any such byelaws the local planning authority shall consult Natural England (if the National Park is in England) or the NRBW (if the National Park is in Wales):
- (6) The Act of 1949 shall have effect as if subsections (3) and (4) above formed part of section 13(1) of that Act, and section 75 of that Act (which relates to the exercise of powers under the said section 13 as respects land comprised in access orders) shall have effect accordingly, and . . .
@@ -286,7 +278,7 @@
- (e) make different provision for different circumstances, and in particular may impose different restrictions in different parts of the lake and at different times or seasons.
- (4) In acting under this section the local planning authority shall have regard to the fulfilment of the objects set out as respects National Parks in section 5 of the Act of 1949, and, before making any byelaws, shall consult Natural England (if the National Park is in England) or the Council (if the National Park is in Wales).
- (4) In acting under this section the local planning authority shall have regard to the fulfilment of the objects set out as respects National Parks in section 5 of the Act of 1949, and, before making any byelaws, shall consult Natural England (if the National Park is in England) or the NRBW (if the National Park is in Wales).
- (5) Byelaws under this section shall not be made so as to extinguish any public right of way over any waters, but, except as otherwise expressly provided, any byelaws under this section shall apply to persons exercising any such public right of way as they apply to other persons.
@@ -318,19 +310,19 @@
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- (1) This section has effect as respects land . . . which is or forms part of an area which in the opinion of the Council or Scottish Natural Heritage is of special interest by reason of its flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features.
- (2) Where, for the purpose of conserving those flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features, it appears to the Council or (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage expedient . . . to do so, the Council or (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage may enter into an agreement with the owners, lessees and occupiers of any such land (or of any adjacent other land) which imposes restrictions on the exercise of rights over land by the persons who can be bound by the agreement.
- (1) This section has effect as respects land . . . which is or forms part of an area which in the opinion of the NRBW or Scottish Natural Heritage is of special interest by reason of its flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features.
- (2) Where, for the purpose of conserving those flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features, it appears to the NRBW or (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage expedient . . . to do so, the NRBWor (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage may enter into an agreement with the owners, lessees and occupiers of any such land (or of any adjacent other land) which imposes restrictions on the exercise of rights over land by the persons who can be bound by the agreement.
- (3) Any such agreement—
- (a) may provide for the carrying out on the land of such work and the doing thereon of such other things as may be expedient for the purposes of the agreement,
- (b) may provide for any of the matters mentioned in paragraph (a) above being carried out, or for the cost thereof being defrayed, either by the owners or other persons, or by the Council or (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage , or partly in one way and partly in another, and
- (c) may contain such other provisions as to the making of payments by the Council or (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage as may be specified in the agreement.
- (4) Where section 79 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (burden of covenant running with the land) applies to any such restrictions as are mentioned in subsection (2) of this section, the Council shall have the like rights as respects the enforcement of the restrictions as if the Council had at all material times been the absolute owner in possession of ascertained land adjacent to the land in respect of which the restriction is sought to be enforced, and capable of being benefited by the restriction, and the restriction had been expressed to be for the benefit of that adjacent land.
- (b) may provide for any of the matters mentioned in paragraph (a) above being carried out, or for the cost thereof being defrayed, either by the owners or other persons, or by the NRBW or (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage , or partly in one way and partly in another, and
- (c) may contain such other provisions as to the making of payments by theNRBWor (as the case may be) Scottish Natural Heritage as may be specified in the agreement.
- (4) Where section 79 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (burden of covenant running with the land) applies to any such restrictions as are mentioned in subsection (2) of this section, the NRBW shall have the like rights as respects the enforcement of the restrictions as if the NRBW had at all material times been the absolute owner in possession of ascertained land adjacent to the land in respect of which the restriction is sought to be enforced, and capable of being benefited by the restriction, and the restriction had been expressed to be for the benefit of that adjacent land.
- (5) Schedule 2 to the Forestry Act 1967 (powers of tenants for life and other limited owners to enter into forestry dedication covenants or agreements) shall apply to any agreement made in pursuance of this section as it applies to such a covenant or agreement.
@@ -375,7 +367,7 @@
- (c) a canal, or part of a canal, owned or managed by Canal & River Trust which is for the time being a commercial waterway or a cruising waterway within the meaning of section 104 of the Transport Act 1968.
- (7) The local planning authority, before making an access agreement or an access order under Part V of the Act of 1949 in respect of land outside a National Park which comprises all or any part of, or of land adjacent to, any river (including any expanse of water through which a river, or some part of the flow of a river runs) or any canal, shall consult with and seek the consent of the National Rivers Authority, and of such authorities, being authorities which under any enactment have functions relating to the river or canal in question, as the Minister may either generally or in any particular case direct.
- (7) The local planning authority, before making an access agreement or an access order under Part V of the Act of 1949 in respect of land outside a National Park which comprises all or any part of, or of land adjacent to, any river (including any expanse of water through which a river, or some part of the flow of a river runs) or any canal, shall consult with and seek the consent of the Environment Agency if the land is in England, of the NRBW if the land is in Wales, and in either case of such authorities, being authorities which under any enactment have functions relating to the river or canal in question, as the Minister may either generally or in any particular case direct.
- (8) Subsection (7) above shall apply with the necessary modifications in relation to an access order to be made by the Minister as it applies in relation to an access order to be made by a local planning authority.
@@ -467,7 +459,7 @@
- (4) The Commissioners’ powers to make byelaws under section 46 of the Forestry Act 1967 shall include power to make byelaws for regulating the reasonable use by the public of the facilities described in subsection (2) above, and in relation to any such matter as is described in section 41(3) of this Act.
- (5) The ... Countryside Council for Wales shall ...have power to act as agent for the Commissioners in the exercise of their powers under subsection (2) above.
- (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (6) All expenses incurred, and all sums received, by the Commissioners in the exercise of their powers under this section shall be defrayed, or as the case may be treated, in accordance with section 41 of the Forestry Act 1967.
@@ -475,9 +467,9 @@
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- (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 11 of this Act, the said Commissioners may, on any land placed at their disposal by the Minister (as defined in the Forestry Act 1967), plant, care for and manage trees in the interests of amenity, and in section 3(1) of the Forestry Act 1967 (management of forestry land) the reference to the Commissioners’ functions under that Act shall include a reference to their functions under this subsection.
- (2) The said Minister may acquire, whether by purchase, feu, lease, exchange or excambion, land which in his opinion ought to be used for planting trees in the interests of amenity, or partly for that purpose and partly for afforestation, together with any other land which must necessarily be acquired therewith, and may place any land acquired by him under this subsection at the disposal of the Commissioners.
- (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 11 of this Act, the appropriate forestry authority may, on any land placed at their disposal by the Minister (as defined in the Forestry Act 1967), plant, care for and manage trees in the interests of amenity, and in section 3(1) of the Forestry Act 1967 (management of forestry land) the reference to the appropriate forestry authority's functions under that Act shall include a reference to their functions under this subsection.
- (2) The said Minister may acquire, whether by purchase, feu, lease, exchange or excambion, land which in his opinion ought to be used for planting trees in the interests of amenity, or partly for that purpose and partly for afforestation, together with any other land which must necessarily be acquired therewith, and may place any land acquired by him under this subsection at the disposal of the appropriate forestry authority .
- (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
@@ -485,6 +477,12 @@
- (5) This section shall be construed as one with the Forestry Act 1967, and that Act shall have effect as if subsections (2) . . . above formed part of section 39 of that Act.
- (6) In this section, “the appropriate forestry authority” means—
- (a) in relation to England, the Forestry Commissioners constituted under the Forestry Acts 1919 to 1945; and
- (b) in relation to Wales, the NRBW.
#### Tree preservation orders: provision for compensation
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@@ -655,13 +653,13 @@
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In the exercise of their functions under this Act the Act of 1949 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it shall be the duty of every Minister, and of Natural England, the Council . . . and local authorities to have due regard to the needs of agriculture and forestry and to the economic and social interests of rural areas.
In the exercise of their functions under this Act the Act of 1949 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it shall be the duty of every Minister, and of Natural England, the NRBW . . . and local authorities to have due regard to the needs of agriculture and forestry and to the economic and social interests of rural areas.
#### Avoidance of pollution
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In the exercise of their functions under this Act and the Act of 1949 it shall be the duty of Natural England , the Council, the Forestry Agency and local authorities to have due regard to the protection against pollution of any water, whether on the surface or underground, which belongs to the National Rivers Authority or a water undertaker or which that Authority or a water undertaker is for the time being authorised to take.
In the exercise of their functions under this Act and the Act of 1949 it shall be the duty of Natural England , the NRBW , the Forestry Agency and local authorities to have due regard to the protection against pollution of any water, whether on the surface or underground, which belongs to the Environment Agency, the NRBW or a water undertaker or which the Agency, the NRBW or a water undertaker is for the time being authorised to take.
#### Local authority committees and joint boards
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- (1A) The power of a local authority under sub-section (1)(d) above is exercisable only in so far as any conditions attached to the relevant delegation or, as the case may be, included in the relevant agreement do not otherwise provide.
- (2) Natural England and the Council may make byelaws for the preservation of order and other purposes mentioned in subsection (1)—
- (2) Natural England and the NRBW may make byelaws for the preservation of order and other purposes mentioned in subsection (1)—
- (a) in the case of Natural England, as respects land—
@@ -699,7 +697,7 @@
- (ii) held by them for the purposes of an experimental scheme under section 8 of that Act, and
- (b) in the case of the Council, as respects land—
- (b) in the case of the NRBW, as respects land—
- (i) held by them for the purposes of section 4, or
@@ -723,15 +721,15 @@
- (4) Byelaws made under this section shall not interfere with the exercise of any public right of way or of any functions relating to the land or waterway to which the byelaws apply which are exercisable by any authority under any enactment or with the provision of an electronic communications code network or the exercise of any right conferred by or in accordance with the electronic communications code on the operator of any such network.
- (5) Before a local authority make byelaws under the foregoing provisions of this section as respects a National Park or area of outstanding natural beauty, the local authority shall consult Natural England as respects a park or area in England) or the Council (as respects a park or area in Wales).
- (5) Before a local authority make byelaws under the foregoing provisions of this section as respects a National Park or area of outstanding natural beauty, the local authority shall consult Natural England as respects a park or area in England) or theNRBW (as respects a park or area in Wales).
- (6) A county council or county district council shall have power to enforce byelaws made under this section by another authority as respects land in the area of the council.
- (7) Section 106 of the Act of 1949 (supplementary provisions as to byelaws) shall have effect as if byelaws under this section were byelaws under that Act.
- (8) Subsections (1) and (2), and subject to the next following subsection subsection (4), of section 92 of the Act of 1949 (appointment of wardens for land for which byelaws may be made under section 90 of that Act) shall have effect as if the power of making byelaws conferred by this section was contained in the said section 90, and as if Natural England and the Council were local authorities.
- (9) For the purposes of exercising any function conferred on him by the said section 92 as applied by subsection (8) above a warden appointed under that section may enter upon any land, or go on any waterway, as respects which byelaws under this section are in force, although the land or waterway does not belong to the local authority , Natural England or the Council.
- (8) Subsections (1) and (2), and subject to the next following subsection subsection (4), of section 92 of the Act of 1949 (appointment of wardens for land for which byelaws may be made under section 90 of that Act) shall have effect as if the power of making byelaws conferred by this section was contained in the said section 90, and as if Natural England and the NRBW were local authorities.
- (9) For the purposes of exercising any function conferred on him by the said section 92 as applied by subsection (8) above a warden appointed under that section may enter upon any land, or go on any waterway, as respects which byelaws under this section are in force, although the land or waterway does not belong to the local authority , Natural England or the NRBW.
- (10) Sections 90, 91 and 92 of the Act of 1949 shall have effect as if any path which is a means of access to land to which the public are given access by an agreement or order, or in consequence of acquisition, under Part V of the Act of 1949 was included in that land.
@@ -791,7 +789,7 @@
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- (1) This section has effect as respects any power conferred by this Act on ..., the Council or any local authority to enter into agreements with landowners and other persons having interests in land.
- (1) This section has effect as respects any power conferred by this Act on ..., the NRBW or any local authority to enter into agreements with landowners and other persons having interests in land.
- (2) Schedule 2 to the Forestry Act 1967 (powers of tenants for life and other limited owners to enter into forestry dedication covenants) shall apply to any such agreement as it applies to such a covenant.
@@ -819,7 +817,7 @@
- section 111 (Isles of Scilly).
- (2) In subsections (1) . . . of the said section 103 of the Act of 1949 the reference to the appropriate conservation body so far as referring to the Countryside Council for Wales for purposes connected with their nature conservation functions (within the meaning of section 131 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990) shall include a reference to that Council for purposes connected with their countryside functions (whether conferred by this Act, the Act of 1949 or otherwise.).
- (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., and this amendment shall have effect both for the purposes of the Act of 1949 and of this Act.
@@ -881,12 +879,14 @@
- ...
- “*the Council*” means the Countryside Council for Wales;
- ...
- “*land*” includes any interest in or right over land;
- “*the Minister*”, as respects Wales and Monmouthshire, means the Secretary of State, and otherwise means the Secretary of State;
- “the NRBW” means the Natural Resources Body for Wales;
- “*public body*” includes any local authority or statutory undertaker, and any trustees, commissioners, board or other persons, who, as a public body and not for their own profit, act under any enactment for the improvement of any place or the production or supply of any commodity or service;
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
@@ -1367,620 +1367,632 @@
## SCHEDULE 5
#### New functions of the Council .
#### General functions of the Countryside Council for Wales
#### . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### Compulsory purchase.
#### Compulsory purchase.
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- (1) Natural England or the NRBW may, in the circumstances set out in subsection (2), acquire compulsorily all or part of the land which it appears to that body expedient to acquire for the purpose of conserving flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features of special interest.
- (2) The circumstances are—
- (a) that Natural England or (as the case may be) the NRBW are satisfied that they are unable to conclude, on reasonable terms, an SSSI agreement , or
- (b) that they have entered into an SSSI agreement , but they are satisfied it has been breached in such a way that the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features referred to there are not being conserved satisfactorily.
- (3) A dispute about whether or not there has been a breach of the agreement for the purposes of subsection (2)(b) shall be determined by an arbitrator appointed by the Lord Chancellor.
- (4) Where Natural England or the NRBW have acquired land compulsorily under this section, they may—
- (a) themselves take steps to conserve the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features in question, or
- (b) dispose of the land on terms designed to secure that those flora, fauna or features are satisfactorily conserved.
- (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (6) In this section “*SSSI agreement*” means—
- (a) in relation to Natural England, an agreement under section 7 of the 2006 Act imposing, for the purpose of conserving flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features of special interest, restrictions on the exercise of rights over land by persons having an interest in the land, or
- (b) in relation to the NRBW, such an agreement as is referred to in section 15(2).
#### . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### Access to open country: rivers, canals and woodlands.
#### Crown land.
#### . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
##### 47A
- (1) Sections 6 to 9 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (2) Sections 10, . . . and 20 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority.
- (3) Section 16 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority and the Broads were a National Park.
- (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (5) Sections 43 to 45 shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (6) In this section “*the Broads*” has the same meaning as in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988.
## Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
## Parts II-IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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## Editorial notes
[^c6834671]: Word in long title substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416) art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 4(5)
[^c6834681]: References to a local planning authority to be construed in accordance with [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 184(1)(2)(b)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/184/1/2/b/4/5), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17)
[^c6834691]: Act wholly in force at 3.8.1968, see [s. 50(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/3)
[^c6834701]: Act: functions transferred (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(a)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/a/8), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834711]: Act modified (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/b/c), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834721]: Act amended (1.4.1996) by [S.I. 1996/593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/regulation/2), [sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/schedule/1) Act (except s. 47(4)): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/672](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/schedule/1)
[^c6836131]: S. 2 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6836371]: S. 2(5)(b) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6836461]: Words in s. 2(6) substituted (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 46(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/46/3), [Sch. 4 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/4/paragraph/4) (with [s. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/43)); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/b/j); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/b/j)
[^c6836551]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/7)
[^c6836601]: S. 3 repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 47(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/47/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6836891]: S. 4(1) substituted for s. 4(1)(2) by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/40)
[^c6836921]: Words in s. 4(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/1) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7)); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6837071]: S. 5 repealed and superseded by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [s. 9(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/section/9/4), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6837151]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19..9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837161]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51), [s. 102](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/section/102), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/schedule/17)
[^c6837181]: [S. 6(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/2/c) and the word “or” immediately preceding it repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/schedule/1)
[^c6837211]: [S. 6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/4)—(7) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837221]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837231]: [1875 c. 55](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1875/55)(**100:1**).
[^c6837241]: [1890 c. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1890/59)(**100:1**).
[^c6837251]: [1907 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1907/53)(**100:1**).
[^c6837261]: [1925 c. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/71)(**100:1**).
[^c6837271]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6837281]: [1972 c.70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6837381]: Ss. 6-8 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837391]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6837411]: Words in s. 8(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/5); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837421]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837431]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6837441]: S. 9 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/b) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837471]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/xxii), [Sch. 8 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/8/paragraph/33)
[^c6837481]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 112(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/112/1/3), [Sch. 16 para. 2(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/16/paragraph/2/1/9), [Sch. 17 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/33), [35(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/35/1)
[^c6837491]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2)
[^c6837741]: S.12 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/4), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837771]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (23.11.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/2)
[^c6837821]: Words in s. 12(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837831]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/13/1)
[^c6837841]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837851]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6838131]: S. 13 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838141]: S. 13(4) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6838161]: Words in s. 13(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/7); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3)
[^c6838171]: Words in s. 13(6)(a) substituted (1.1.1996) by [1995 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21), [ss. 314(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/314/2), [316(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/316/2), [Sch. 13 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/schedule/13/paragraph/41) (with [s. 312(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/312/1))
[^c6838181]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(3), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838191]: S. 13(11) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2560](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/schedule)
[^c6838201]: Words in s. 13(12) substituted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25) s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 8(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1996/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6838211]: [S. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/14) repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/42), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838451]: S. 15 amended (30.1.2001) by [1981 c. 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 28J(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/28J/13) (as substituted (30.1.2001) for s. 28 by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/1), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 9 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/9/paragraph/1) (with [Sch. 11 paras. 1-17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/20)))
[^c6838461]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838481]: Words in s. 15(2) repealed (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [ss. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838491]: Words in s. 15(2) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838501]: Word in s. 15(2) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/3), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838511]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6838521]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6838871]: S. 15A inserted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838881]: S. 16 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838891]: S. 16(6)(*b*) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt.I
[^c6838901]: Words added by [Transport Act 1968 (c. 73, SIF 126)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73), [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73/section/111)
[^c6838911]: [1968 c. 73](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73)(**126**).
[^c6838931]: [S. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/17) repealed by [Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65), [Sch. 34 Pt. III](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65/schedule/34/part/III)
[^c6838951]: [S. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/19) repealed (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art.3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838961]: [S. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/20) amended by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 17 Pt. III para. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17/part/III/paragraph/37)
[^c6839031]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6839071]: Words in [s. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/21) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839091]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 114(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/114/2)
[^c6839101]: [S. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/22) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6839281]: S. 23(2) restricted by [New Forest Act 1970 (c. 21, SIF 29:8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21), [s. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21/section/1/2)
[^c6839291]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839321]: S. 23(6) substituted (16.3.2000) by [S.I. 2000/746](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/2), [Sch. para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/schedule/paragraph/6)
[^c6839331]: S. 24(3) repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839341]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10)(**54**).
[^c6839351]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839401]: Ss. 25, 26 repealed by [Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (c. 78, SIF 123:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78/schedule/25) and [Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 (c. 52, SIF 123:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52), [Sch. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52/schedule/23)
[^c6839411]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839461]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839471]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/a)
[^c6839481]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66)(**59**).
[^c6839501]: Words repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839511]: S. 27(8) inserted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/2)
[^c6839521]: [S. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/28), [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/29) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6839561]: [S. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30) amended (*prosp.*) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 53(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/53/5), [103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3)
[^c6839571]: [S. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 66(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/66/3)
[^c6839581]: Words in [s. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/2)
[^c6839591]: [S. 30(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/5) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/3)
[^c6839601]: [S. 30(6)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/6/7) repealed by [Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20/schedule/9/part/I)
[^c6839611]: [S. 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/32) repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839621]: [Ss. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/33)—35 repealed by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6839631]: [S. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/36) repealed by [Derelict Land Act 1982 (c. 42, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42/schedule)
[^c6839791]: S. 37 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6839801]: S. 37 applied (E.W.) (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839811]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/9)
[^c6839911]: S. 38 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7) S. 38 applied (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839921]: Words in s. 38 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839931]: Words in s. 38 inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/9); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839961]: [S. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/39) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6840001]: [S. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/40) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840251]: S. 41 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/c)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6840261]: Words inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/a)
[^c6840271]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6840281]: S. 41(1A) inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/b)
[^c6840311]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840331]: Words in s. 41(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840341]: S. 41(8) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/49/4)
[^c6840361]: Words in s. 41(8) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840371]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840391]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840641]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6840651]: Words in [s. 42(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/1) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840661]: Words in [s. 42(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/4/a) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by virtue of [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/1), [Sch. 15 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/15/paragraph/11); [S.I. 1991/1042](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042/article/2/1).
[^c6840671]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840681]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840741]: Ss. 43-45 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840761]: Words in s. 45(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/11); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840771]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6840901]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 108(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/108/3)
[^c6840911]: [S. 47(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47/5) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6840931]: [S. 47A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A) inserted (E.W.) by [Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4), [ss. 2(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/2/5/6), [23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/23/2), [27(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/27/2), [Sch. 3 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/schedule/3/paragraph/6)
[^c6840941]: Word in [s. 47A(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/2) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840951]: [S. 47A(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/4) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6841101]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97).
[^c6841111]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/b)
[^c6841121]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6841151]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1970/1681](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/2), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/6/3)
[^c6841161]: Definitions repealed by [Water Act 1973 (c. 37, SIF 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37), [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37/schedule/9)
[^c6841171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841181]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6841191]: [S. 50(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/4) repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841201]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841211]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841231]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/2)
[^c6841241]: [1981 c. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67)(**28:1**).
[^c6841251]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/3)
[^c6841261]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/4)
[^c6841271]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/5)
[^c6841281]: [1899 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1899/30)(**25**).
[^c6841291]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6841301]: [1972 c. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6841311]: [1959 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1959/53)(**123:1**).
[^c6841321]: Para. 6 extended by [Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48), [Sch. 4 para. 93(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48/schedule/4/paragraph/93/1) (xxix) and [Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16, SIF:9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16), [Sch. 2 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4); amended by [British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38), [Sch.3 para. 10(2)(b)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38/schedule/3/paragraph/10/2/b/6)
[^c6841331]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1), (xxii), Sch. 8 para. 33
[^c6841341]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2) Sch. 2 para. 6 modified (1.4.2001) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/37), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(2)(m)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1/2/m) (with [ss. 105(2)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/105/2/5), [106(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/106/4)); [S.I. 2001/869](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869/article/2)
[^c6841351]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para 48(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/2)
[^c6841221]: [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2) extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6841371]: [Sch. 3 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/I) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 para. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6841381]: [Sch. 3 Pts. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/II)—IV repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 73(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/73/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6841391]: [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/4) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841401]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^key-ad267c86fde35980881e69b339ba1b45]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-74252307ea38fb8f0736f78fc018bc49]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-ac14f224354ccd596f55f4a58a2af392]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-d722474feb5b5f7e21902db698c10e2d]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3));[S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-47ed01a56c547e05b90dcf0e7cba1ae3]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-523c6e8431993ee15eafa223d3eaeb65]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-4f5a807d87feae1f8bba460208c63eea]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-c2a3aa5e239eb8dfae1210d832b34e15]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-59ead4bc65f38c52a8f19c1d99177d43]: [S. 10(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/10/1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xix)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xix) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-4622763e4a10943a219c2bda88cf0d14]: S. 4 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xvi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xvi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-384901208888a67e7bde0d2cbf8e19e1]: [S. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/7) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xvii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-eb89023b993b63f78606d59f6edf28d2]: S. 9 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xviii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xviii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-24d36e58df62dad82c94a2e57fbe9251]: S. 27(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-92fa2d526de71ccbbe4bd20afe829326]: S. 27(4) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-5eee4f263aecfa430c65a0a8ac67c8e1]: S. 41 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-ec08af63866bce3faab25f96238ec233]: [S. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-e0c8c236635b0759c9f9ac4832714738]: S. 45 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxiii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxiii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-52f8e119e545c30c58355af1f4d725e3]: Word in [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2) inserted (31.10.2004) by [Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5), [Sch. 7 para. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2) (with [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/section/111), [Sch. 7 para. 5(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/4)); [S.I. 2004/2593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593/article/2/d)
[^key-4dd4608d53fd164b5515e76a981eb5b0]: Word in [Sch. 2 para. 3(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2/paragraph/3/4/a) inserted (31.10.2004) by [Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5), [Sch. 7 para. 5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/3) (with [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/section/111), [Sch. 7 para. 5(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/4)); [S.I. 2004/2593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593/article/2/d)
[^key-abfd281ca4bae558c212c06a457d2330]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (28.11.2004) by [Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5), [ss. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/71), [77(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/77/2), [sch. 12 para. 29(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/schedule/12/paragraph/29/2) (with [ss. 58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/58), [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/62), [75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/75)); [S.S.I. 2003/456](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456/article/2)
[^key-da6354c574f191add03cfffe9a55e759]: Word in s. 24(2) repealed (S.) (28.11.2004) by [Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5), [ss. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/71), [77(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/77/2), [sch. 12 para. 29(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/schedule/12/paragraph/29/3), [sch. 13 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/schedule/13/part/1) (with [ss. 58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/58), [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/62), [75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/75)); [S.S.I. 2003/456](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456/article/2)
[^key-7f42eb57b9d4538a3cd610673139d62d]: [S. 10(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/10/1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xix)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xix) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-a1e2ef0c7651b54523c34ab389926581]: S. 4 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xvi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xvi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-f9b3be5ae93c004aaa4ab06252243d84]: [S. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/7) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xvii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-0b9444000d76123267d0d8c5d5c7f8a5]: S. 9 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xviii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xviii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-69f94643ef4576895a52b1249dc3357b]: S. 27(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-c4c43d474d13f8ca259ebb9c0c118d7d]: S. 27(4) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-8a0254d3faa7fa1e7dd5f5a373e397af]: S. 41 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xxi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xxi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-ac59406324d3eb491f0b6b04989f9149]: [S. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xxii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-ef62640d6b700dc7a937dd221812ee3f]: S. 45 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xxiii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xxiii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-ee0b1d0600234d0a89bdc95945f2a8cc]: S. 23(2A) inserted (16.3.2006) by [Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/1/1), [6(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/6/2/b)
[^key-1b408f4920cdf919218e307722044e8f]: Words in s. 23(2) inserted (16.3.2006) by [Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/1/1), [6(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/6/2/a)
[^key-1c9c8e6602ba8b00f6f904c3c3450afa]: S. 24A inserted (16.3.2006) by [Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/1/1), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/6/3)
[^key-2553ec7d053bf4a99640c53244d7fb7f]: S. 27 applied (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/2/1), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-75802a442d498940827b54ac8ed3aa68]: Words in s. 27(1)(2) substituted (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-f38272c85cf4d2c64f6332f8aac4d8c7]: Words in s. 27(4)(5)(6) substituted (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-2ce5ab964b329e5cd9617be64d41a599]: Words in s. 27(8) inserted (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-1bf851c5479e7ae35d46f6d93e76d93d]: Words in s. 41(11) substituted (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3), [Sch. 5 para. 14(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/5/paragraph/14/a); [S.I. 2006/1172](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172/article/2/g/iv); [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279/article/2/g)
[^key-12b7cda13ce8368f6224e6d5d6973df0]: Words in s. 41(11) inserted (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3), [Sch. 5 para. 14(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/5/paragraph/14/b); [S.I. 2006/1172](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172/article/2/g/iv); [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279/article/2/g)
[^key-893dab7b9f6c70f2c7f8631c13a3c0b9]: S. 15A(2)(b) modified (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2541)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/3/2), [Sch. para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule/paragraph/2)
[^key-be824d8cc9fa598836b49290a3c6f447]: S. 15 modified (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2541)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/3/2), [Sch. para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule/paragraph/4)
[^key-0aa67c88dab4a05c628a3b5441d0f8e4]: Words in s. 2(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(4)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/4/c/ii); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-262c39d692cf05cc339c41d682d72e5f]: Words in s. 2(9) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/6/a), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-3124faef22c98ad3d11ed6962d4583b8]: Words in s. 2(9) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/6/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-2342f6fc747095f91cd4a2e393827b11]: Words in s. 8(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/45); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-9131c709626a4d3aff50b6cc05decd61]: Words in s. 12(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 46(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/46/2/a), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-5084a7b37c7a53e8eeb6b713b4d6392d]: Words in s. 12(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 46(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/46/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-df9cc19eb3353f81940bd7576880347d]: Words in s. 12(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 46(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/46/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-c4f7c264237aadf9e7e616081613e94f]: Word in s. 13(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 47(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/47/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-026c73d93d27f00999d436395eee8658]: Words in s. 13(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 47(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/47/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-2f7c1eaca285474babb6149321df38d9]: Words in s. 15(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/2/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-9f15bb8f16c0cefa820257cc2e39c05b]: Words in s. 15(3) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-792c32538bb84be8153596dad7ce8d07]: Words in s. 15(2) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-84136e73deaab8aad73165ac8147fe12]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-f7a00c7927a143e8d3697a08647b2527]: S. 15(6A) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/4), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-daf7b8f75a1a065edab1178f8e1845a9]: S. 15A(6) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/6); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-c43ce7055d237ce23c4a59e8f5362b5d]: S. 15A(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/2); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-b50dcc1619cc74b14d5607bedf4686db]: Words in s. 15A(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(3)(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/3/a/i); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-5d920d5654ef4d8ff2ca15dec1c1e982]: Words in s. 15A(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(3)(a)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/3/a/ii); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-6070b0ecf280dcfdf269fc6e3447b970]: Words in s. 15A(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/3/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-9502b2b658cbefed5792103b27b1d5b0]: Words in s. 15A(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/4); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-8a1461fa162c7306f015d9010038075c]: S. 15A(5) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/5), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-2f532df5fdaab9ca4591de7d4c3c32e6]: Words in s. 37 substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/51); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-4a6adf50f003f2438d2694874c9115af]: Words in s. 38 substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-e6a3b5bb22822408eaaa3f982f908de1]: S. 41(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/2); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-80af956d37897efbc6ff673e5c482f1f]: Words in s. 41(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-6a5b1cdcf9c5e0a77eff5e2b36e09d8e]: Words in s. 41(8) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-803a24f7134d34f76eb8fc969cafe5d7]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-4259ee1bcfccc353d47e43bb5d448191]: Words in s. 45(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/54), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-f0e78107ba91eee62b9d46c5bc8854a8]: Words in s. 46(4) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 55(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/55/3), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-599dac3d9efdfcc062779538a26d071b]: Words in s. 49(2) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/56), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-464be4f90d6bfb1ee83ebef02792e3ef]: Words in s. 9(6) substituted (31.10.2011 for E.) by [Commons Act 2006 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26), [s. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/56), [Sch. 5 para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/schedule/5/paragraph/1/2) (with [s. 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/60)); [S.I. 2011/2460](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460), [art. 2(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460/article/2/a/i) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460/article/3))
[^key-2085e872cc8249dc3eeaa019b0feb94b]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 7 substituted (31.10.2011 for E.) by [Commons Act 2006 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26), [s. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/56), [Sch. 5 para. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/schedule/5/paragraph/1/3) (with [s. 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/60)); [S.I. 2011/2460](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460), [art. 2(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460/article/2/a/i)
[^key-ff0d41a06911bd2c7080ddf8213d34f1]: Words in s. 16(6)(c) substituted (2.7.2012) by [The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659/article/1/2), [Sch. 3 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659/schedule/3/paragraph/3) (with [arts. 4-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659/article/4))
[^key-d48d7525e67ec0261a29d9ef5e7e7ce2]: S. 1 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/89) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-011a38b8e3a2b8ce4db53792eb444120]: S.2 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 91(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/91/4) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-cd3319a6af3eea2f521ba5012b3b1d47]: S. 1 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 90](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/90) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-50c9f4e23437de5f512f9876cc4de076]: S. 2(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 91(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/91/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-80952ec13ff6b59e5e4596df3ecb1119]: S. 2(4) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 91(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/91/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-ee87e8a372714003c267b735cd090a53]: S. 2(7) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 91(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/91/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-1b7a2340c4c450963a28fa3d881338ae]: Word in s. 2 substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 91(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/91/3) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-3f15cbb7fe67d49352d762276a519568]: Word in s. 4 substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 92](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/92) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-69b5b532e7ba5397a91cbeaa97eff3c0]: Words in s. 8(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 93(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/93/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-fb61fb7eb01c8759e0a075ca5e4e370d]: Word in s. 8(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 93(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/93/3) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-59a53454b7c3b5e2fa6c69474aec3e8e]: Word in s. 12(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 94(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/94/3) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-9eadba1f21257e6317ddd311f8125dad]: Words in s. 12(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 94(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/94/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-4e6de4b53f0e03aea1a831ad4e74c30a]: Word in s. 13(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/95) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-1a27a2451d43389f4231c9729b0c76ac]: Word in s. 15 substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/95) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-83f8a621493161930040c565ecbbabbe]: Word in s. 15A substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/95) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-f5964e041b98ddec9055a1a0c1b912b2]: Words in [s. 16(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/16/7) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 96](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/96) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-d230397b6f92381e68d729c5fe0ec9aa]: [S. 23(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/5) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/97) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-37c829f931c80be4e9d42b81f5b7e7d5]: [S. 24(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/24/6) inserted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 98(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/98/4) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-3e2d0f4b922dfb2f4c84ce7bfb8971e2]: Words in [s. 24(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/24/2) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 98(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/98/3) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-111630913a2f3621091cc135f6a52303]: Words in [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/24/1) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 98(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/98/2/a) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-2312ea7b710568e1b869afada72329d2]: Words in [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/24/1) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 98(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/98/2/b) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-a6c7e5180d932d53cac5959928ab027b]: Words in s. 24A(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 99(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/99/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-11d50120438a8e2981c7dfb3317d807f]: Words in s. 24A(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 99(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/99/3) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-7df68456d0dac670d2d72116ea4fee30]: Word in s. 37 substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 100](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/100) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-4d8dd139c5aaac087d0d4e63c8099201]: Word in s. 38 substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 101(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/101/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-3c4f12b3703272cd90329ebe188708c1]: Words in s. 38 substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 101(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/101/3) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-7732f48079cc60d4fa6ef50277d3af41]: Word in s. 45(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 103](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/103) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-189e152171607f95924c841c85befb71]: Word in s. 41 substituted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 102](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/102) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-63f03197390a71fc6b1b2a26550d599d]: [S. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 104](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/104) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-5d4ac978f169670c46ad8d146394d4ec]: Words in [s. 49(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/49/2) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 105(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/105/2) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^key-88c68304048183cb32b71e41a9f71351]: Words in [s. 49(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/49/2) inserted (1.4.2013) by [The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/article/1/2), [Sch. 2 para. 105(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/2/paragraph/105/3) (with [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2013/755/schedule/7))
[^M_F_7e8da614-f8c6-4a1a-da79-1df7f284247d]: Words in s. 37 repealed (1. 4. 1992) by [Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28), [s. 27(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/section/27/2), [Sch. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/schedule/11); [S.I. 1991/2633](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633/article/4).
#### Country parks: sailing, boating, bathing and fishing.
#### Compulsory purchase.
#### Experimental projects or schemes.
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##### 24A
- (1) For the purpose of the exercise of their functions under sections 23(2) and 24(1) of this Act so far as relating to land in England ..., the Forestry Commissioners constituted under the Forestry Acts 1919 to 1945 may—
- (a) form, or participate in the forming of, a body corporate;
- (b) invest in a body corporate;
- (c) provide loans;
- (d) establish a charitable trust; or
- (e) act, or appoint a person to act, as an officer of a body corporate or as a trustee of a charitable trust.
- (2) The powers contained in subsection (1)(b) and (c) shall be exercisable only with Treasury approval.
#### Avoidance of pollution.
#### Crown land.
#### Areas of special scientific interest.
#### Compulsory purchase.
#### Access to open country: rivers, canals and woodlands.
##### 15A
- (1) Natural England or the Council may, in the circumstances set out in subsection (2), acquire compulsorily all or part of the land which it appears to that body expedient to acquire for the purpose of conserving flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features of special interest.
- (2) The circumstances are—
- (a) that Natural England or (as the case may be) the Council are satisfied that they are unable to conclude, on reasonable terms, an SSSI agreement , or
- (b) that they have entered into an SSSI agreement , but they are satisfied it has been breached in such a way that the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features referred to there are not being conserved satisfactorily.
- (3) A dispute about whether or not there has been a breach of the agreement for the purposes of subsection (2)(b) shall be determined by an arbitrator appointed by the Lord Chancellor.
- (4) Where Natural England or the Council have acquired land compulsorily under this section, they may—
- (a) themselves take steps to conserve the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features in question, or
- (b) dispose of the land on terms designed to secure that those flora, fauna or features are satisfactorily conserved.
- (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (6) In this section “*SSSI agreement*” means—
- (a) in relation to Natural England, an agreement under section 7 of the 2006 Act imposing, for the purpose of conserving flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features of special interest, restrictions on the exercise of rights over land by persons having an interest in the land, or
- (b) in relation to the Council, such an agreement as is referred to in section 15(2).
#### Access agreements: undertakings by landowners and others not to convert land into excepted land.
#### Provisions of facilities by Forestry Commissioners.
#### Avoidance of pollution.
#### .
#### Application to the Broads Authority.
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#### Crown land.
#### Crown land.
##### 47A
- (1) Sections 6 to 9 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (2) Sections 10, . . . and 20 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority.
- (3) Section 16 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority and the Broads were a National Park.
- (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (5) Sections 43 to 45 shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (6) In this section “*the Broads*” has the same meaning as in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988.
## Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
## Parts II-IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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## Editorial notes
[^c6834671]: Word in long title substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416) art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 4(5)
[^c6834681]: References to a local planning authority to be construed in accordance with [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 184(1)(2)(b)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/184/1/2/b/4/5), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17)
[^c6834691]: Act wholly in force at 3.8.1968, see [s. 50(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/3)
[^c6834701]: Act: functions transferred (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(a)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/a/8), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834711]: Act modified (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/b/c), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834721]: Act amended (1.4.1996) by [S.I. 1996/593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/regulation/2), [sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/schedule/1) Act (except s. 47(4)): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/672](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/schedule/1)
[^c6836131]: S. 2 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6836371]: S. 2(5)(b) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6836461]: Words in s. 2(6) substituted (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 46(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/46/3), [Sch. 4 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/4/paragraph/4) (with [s. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/43)); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/b/j); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/b/j)
[^c6836481]: Word in s. 2(7)-(9) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/g); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836551]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/7)
[^c6836601]: S. 3 repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 47(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/47/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6836891]: S. 4(1) substituted for s. 4(1)(2) by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/40)
[^c6836921]: Words in s. 4(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/1) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7)); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6837071]: S. 5 repealed and superseded by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [s. 9(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/section/9/4), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6837151]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19..9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837161]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51), [s. 102](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/section/102), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/schedule/17)
[^c6837181]: [S. 6(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/2/c) and the word “or” immediately preceding it repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/schedule/1)
[^c6837211]: [S. 6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/4)—(7) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837221]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837231]: [1875 c. 55](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1875/55)(**100:1**).
[^c6837241]: [1890 c. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1890/59)(**100:1**).
[^c6837251]: [1907 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1907/53)(**100:1**).
[^c6837261]: [1925 c. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/71)(**100:1**).
[^c6837271]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6837281]: [1972 c.70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6837381]: Ss. 6-8 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837391]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6837411]: Words in s. 8(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/5); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837421]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837431]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6837441]: S. 9 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/b) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837471]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/xxii), [Sch. 8 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/8/paragraph/33)
[^c6837481]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 112(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/112/1/3), [Sch. 16 para. 2(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/16/paragraph/2/1/9), [Sch. 17 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/33), [35(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/35/1)
[^c6837491]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2)
[^c6837741]: S.12 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/4), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837771]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (23.11.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/2)
[^c6837801]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(2), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6837821]: Words in s. 12(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837831]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/13/1)
[^c6837841]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837851]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6838131]: S. 13 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838141]: S. 13(4) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6838161]: Words in s. 13(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/7); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3)
[^c6838171]: Words in s. 13(6)(a) substituted (1.1.1996) by [1995 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21), [ss. 314(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/314/2), [316(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/316/2), [Sch. 13 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/schedule/13/paragraph/41) (with [s. 312(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/312/1))
[^c6838181]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(3), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838191]: S. 13(11) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2560](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/schedule)
[^c6838201]: Words in s. 13(12) substituted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25) s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 8(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1996/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6838211]: [S. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/14) repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/42), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838451]: S. 15 amended (30.1.2001) by [1981 c. 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 28J(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/28J/13) (as substituted (30.1.2001) for s. 28 by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/1), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 9 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/9/paragraph/1) (with [Sch. 11 paras. 1-17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/20)))
[^c6838461]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838481]: Words in s. 15(2) repealed (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [ss. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838491]: Words in s. 15(2) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838501]: Word in s. 15(2) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/3), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838511]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6838521]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6838871]: S. 15A inserted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838881]: S. 16 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838891]: S. 16(6)(*b*) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt.I
[^c6838901]: Words added by [Transport Act 1968 (c. 73, SIF 126)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73), [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73/section/111)
[^c6838911]: [1968 c. 73](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73)(**126**).
[^c6838921]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(4), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838931]: [S. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/17) repealed by [Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65), [Sch. 34 Pt. III](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65/schedule/34/part/III)
[^c6838951]: [S. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/19) repealed (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art.3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838961]: [S. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/20) amended by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 17 Pt. III para. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17/part/III/paragraph/37)
[^c6839031]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6839071]: Words in [s. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/21) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839091]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 114(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/114/2)
[^c6839101]: [S. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/22) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6839281]: S. 23(2) restricted by [New Forest Act 1970 (c. 21, SIF 29:8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21), [s. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21/section/1/2)
[^c6839291]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839311]: Words in s. 23(5) expressed to be inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/8); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839321]: S. 23(6) substituted (16.3.2000) by [S.I. 2000/746](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/2), [Sch. para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/schedule/paragraph/6)
[^c6839331]: S. 24(3) repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839341]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10)(**54**).
[^c6839351]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839401]: Ss. 25, 26 repealed by [Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (c. 78, SIF 123:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78/schedule/25) and [Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 (c. 52, SIF 123:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52), [Sch. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52/schedule/23)
[^c6839411]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839461]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839471]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/a)
[^c6839481]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66)(**59**).
[^c6839501]: Words repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839511]: S. 27(8) inserted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/2)
[^c6839521]: [S. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/28), [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/29) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6839561]: [S. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30) amended (*prosp.*) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 53(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/53/5), [103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3)
[^c6839571]: [S. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 66(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/66/3)
[^c6839581]: Words in [s. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/2)
[^c6839591]: [S. 30(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/5) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/3)
[^c6839601]: [S. 30(6)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/6/7) repealed by [Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20/schedule/9/part/I)
[^c6839611]: [S. 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/32) repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839621]: [Ss. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/33)—35 repealed by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6839631]: [S. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/36) repealed by [Derelict Land Act 1982 (c. 42, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42/schedule)
[^c6839791]: S. 37 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6839801]: S. 37 applied (E.W.) (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839811]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/9)
[^c6839911]: S. 38 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7) S. 38 applied (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839921]: Words in s. 38 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839931]: Words in s. 38 inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/9); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839951]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(5), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6839961]: [S. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/39) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6840001]: [S. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/40) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840251]: S. 41 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/c)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6840261]: Words inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/a)
[^c6840271]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6840281]: S. 41(1A) inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/b)
[^c6840311]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840331]: Words in s. 41(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840341]: S. 41(8) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/49/4)
[^c6840361]: Words in s. 41(8) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840371]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840391]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840641]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6840651]: Words in [s. 42(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/1) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840661]: Words in [s. 42(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/4/a) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by virtue of [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/1), [Sch. 15 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/15/paragraph/11); [S.I. 1991/1042](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042/article/2/1).
[^c6840671]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840681]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840741]: Ss. 43-45 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840761]: Words in s. 45(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/11); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840771]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6840861]: Words in s. 46(2) repealed (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840891]: Words in s. 46(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/12); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840901]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 108(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/108/3)
[^c6840911]: [S. 47(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47/5) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6840931]: [S. 47A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A) inserted (E.W.) by [Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4), [ss. 2(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/2/5/6), [23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/23/2), [27(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/27/2), [Sch. 3 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/schedule/3/paragraph/6)
[^c6840941]: Word in [s. 47A(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/2) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840951]: [S. 47A(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/4) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6841101]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97).
[^c6841111]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/b)
[^c6841121]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6841141]: Definition in s. 49(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/13); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6841151]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1970/1681](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/2), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/6/3)
[^c6841161]: Definitions repealed by [Water Act 1973 (c. 37, SIF 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37), [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37/schedule/9)
[^c6841171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841181]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6841191]: [S. 50(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/4) repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841201]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841211]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841231]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/2)
[^c6841241]: [1981 c. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67)(**28:1**).
[^c6841251]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/3)
[^c6841261]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/4)
[^c6841271]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/5)
[^c6841281]: [1899 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1899/30)(**25**).
[^c6841291]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6841301]: [1972 c. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6841311]: [1959 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1959/53)(**123:1**).
[^c6841321]: Para. 6 extended by [Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48), [Sch. 4 para. 93(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48/schedule/4/paragraph/93/1) (xxix) and [Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16, SIF:9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16), [Sch. 2 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4); amended by [British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38), [Sch.3 para. 10(2)(b)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38/schedule/3/paragraph/10/2/b/6)
[^c6841331]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1), (xxii), Sch. 8 para. 33
[^c6841341]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2) Sch. 2 para. 6 modified (1.4.2001) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/37), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(2)(m)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1/2/m) (with [ss. 105(2)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/105/2/5), [106(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/106/4)); [S.I. 2001/869](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869/article/2)
[^c6841351]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para 48(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/2)
[^c6841221]: [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2) extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6841371]: [Sch. 3 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/I) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 para. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6841381]: [Sch. 3 Pts. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/II)—IV repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 73(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/73/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6841391]: [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/4) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841401]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^key-ad267c86fde35980881e69b339ba1b45]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-74252307ea38fb8f0736f78fc018bc49]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-ac14f224354ccd596f55f4a58a2af392]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-d722474feb5b5f7e21902db698c10e2d]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3));[S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-47ed01a56c547e05b90dcf0e7cba1ae3]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-523c6e8431993ee15eafa223d3eaeb65]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-4f5a807d87feae1f8bba460208c63eea]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-c2a3aa5e239eb8dfae1210d832b34e15]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-59ead4bc65f38c52a8f19c1d99177d43]: [S. 10(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/10/1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xix)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xix) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-4622763e4a10943a219c2bda88cf0d14]: S. 4 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xvi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xvi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-384901208888a67e7bde0d2cbf8e19e1]: [S. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/7) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xvii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-eb89023b993b63f78606d59f6edf28d2]: S. 9 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xviii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xviii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-24d36e58df62dad82c94a2e57fbe9251]: S. 27(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-92fa2d526de71ccbbe4bd20afe829326]: S. 27(4) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-5eee4f263aecfa430c65a0a8ac67c8e1]: S. 41 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-ec08af63866bce3faab25f96238ec233]: [S. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-e0c8c236635b0759c9f9ac4832714738]: S. 45 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxiii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxiii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-52f8e119e545c30c58355af1f4d725e3]: Word in [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2) inserted (31.10.2004) by [Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5), [Sch. 7 para. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2) (with [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/section/111), [Sch. 7 para. 5(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/4)); [S.I. 2004/2593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593/article/2/d)
[^key-4dd4608d53fd164b5515e76a981eb5b0]: Word in [Sch. 2 para. 3(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2/paragraph/3/4/a) inserted (31.10.2004) by [Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5), [Sch. 7 para. 5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/3) (with [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/section/111), [Sch. 7 para. 5(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/5/schedule/7/paragraph/5/4)); [S.I. 2004/2593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2593/article/2/d)
[^key-abfd281ca4bae558c212c06a457d2330]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (28.11.2004) by [Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5), [ss. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/71), [77(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/77/2), [sch. 12 para. 29(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/schedule/12/paragraph/29/2) (with [ss. 58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/58), [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/62), [75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/75)); [S.S.I. 2003/456](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456/article/2)
[^key-da6354c574f191add03cfffe9a55e759]: Word in s. 24(2) repealed (S.) (28.11.2004) by [Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5), [ss. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/71), [77(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/77/2), [sch. 12 para. 29(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/schedule/12/paragraph/29/3), [sch. 13 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/schedule/13/part/1) (with [ss. 58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/58), [62](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/62), [75](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/5/section/75)); [S.S.I. 2003/456](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2003/456/article/2)
[^key-7f42eb57b9d4538a3cd610673139d62d]: [S. 10(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/10/1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xix)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xix) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-a1e2ef0c7651b54523c34ab389926581]: S. 4 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xvi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xvi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-f9b3be5ae93c004aaa4ab06252243d84]: [S. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/7) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xvii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-0b9444000d76123267d0d8c5d5c7f8a5]: S. 9 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xviii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xviii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-69f94643ef4576895a52b1249dc3357b]: S. 27(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-c4c43d474d13f8ca259ebb9c0c118d7d]: S. 27(4) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-8a0254d3faa7fa1e7dd5f5a373e397af]: S. 41 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xxi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xxi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-ac59406324d3eb491f0b6b04989f9149]: [S. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xxii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-ef62640d6b700dc7a937dd221812ee3f]: S. 45 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/2), [25(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/1), [(2)(xxiii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/25/2/xxiii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1778/article/35))
[^key-ee0b1d0600234d0a89bdc95945f2a8cc]: S. 23(2A) inserted (16.3.2006) by [Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/1/1), [6(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/6/2/b)
[^key-1b408f4920cdf919218e307722044e8f]: Words in s. 23(2) inserted (16.3.2006) by [Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/1/1), [6(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/6/2/a)
[^key-1c9c8e6602ba8b00f6f904c3c3450afa]: S. 24A inserted (16.3.2006) by [Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/1/1), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/780/article/6/3)
[^key-2553ec7d053bf4a99640c53244d7fb7f]: S. 27 applied (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/2/1), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-75802a442d498940827b54ac8ed3aa68]: Words in s. 27(1)(2) substituted (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-f38272c85cf4d2c64f6332f8aac4d8c7]: Words in s. 27(4)(5)(6) substituted (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-2ce5ab964b329e5cd9617be64d41a599]: Words in s. 27(8) inserted (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177), [reg. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/regulation/1/4), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1177/schedule/part/I) (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))
[^key-1bf851c5479e7ae35d46f6d93e76d93d]: Words in s. 41(11) substituted (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3), [Sch. 5 para. 14(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/5/paragraph/14/a); [S.I. 2006/1172](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172/article/2/g/iv); [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279/article/2/g)
[^key-12b7cda13ce8368f6224e6d5d6973df0]: Words in s. 41(11) inserted (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by [Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3), [Sch. 5 para. 14(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/5/paragraph/14/b); [S.I. 2006/1172](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1172/article/2/g/iv); [S.I. 2006/1279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1279/article/2/g)
[^key-893dab7b9f6c70f2c7f8631c13a3c0b9]: S. 15A(2)(b) modified (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2541)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/3/2), [Sch. para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule/paragraph/2)
[^key-be824d8cc9fa598836b49290a3c6f447]: S. 15 modified (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2541)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/3/2), [Sch. para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule/paragraph/4)
[^key-414da686a62fe5b9e4c36f31cf5d07f4]: Word in cross-heading substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/7); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-5dd78a522c3fc2355aebd62f139fb54e]: S. 1 substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/42); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-57b701e08021541b18389d64f5587c7c]: Words in s. 2(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/2/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-5e75e7a36e24a1d8b3271dbc92c0fec6]: Word in s. 2(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-822a81c1a18422672eb8c02a4d6ae36f]: Word in s. 2(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/4/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-f8a4441db3ec6a423a1051ed1d8711ce]: Words in s. 2(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/4/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-13c6ad85821cfe23ba1ab4882235864b]: Word in s. 2(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(4)(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/4/c/i); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-0aa67c88dab4a05c628a3b5441d0f8e4]: Words in s. 2(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(4)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/4/c/ii); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-262c39d692cf05cc339c41d682d72e5f]: Words in s. 2(9) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/6/a), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-3124faef22c98ad3d11ed6962d4583b8]: Words in s. 2(9) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/6/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-6b572dc4324e1876b3be81bfade8efa3]: Word in s. 2(2)-(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/3/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-8d4f2a56e86f13901a4b9b3b837cb1ae]: Word in s. 2(2)-(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/3/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-b3181b1c0263425f0c688f903525b946]: Word in s. 2(6)-(8) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/5/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-76c0a71f97062ffddad9b1c2698f940f]: Word in s. 2(6)-(8) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 43(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/43/5/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-5d397e8618decacbb19ebaae332577ec]: Word in s. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 44(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/44/2/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-25d04731b2e929ed380bdcb2213aaf2d]: Word in s. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 44(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/44/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-2fdcec930989eb4d1d490b11734e0f02]: Word in s. 4(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/44/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-b3266e06aa8d209c044c48d7b20a7f1a]: Word in s. 4(6) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 44(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/44/6); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-941947acfeabea0670d3ecb563b850fc]: Word in s. 4(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 44(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/44/5); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-3d0f70891b7385ae6db569e2e9c0a30e]: Word in s. 4(4)-(6) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 44(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/44/4); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-2342f6fc747095f91cd4a2e393827b11]: Words in s. 8(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/45); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-9131c709626a4d3aff50b6cc05decd61]: Words in s. 12(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 46(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/46/2/a), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-5084a7b37c7a53e8eeb6b713b4d6392d]: Words in s. 12(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 46(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/46/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-df9cc19eb3353f81940bd7576880347d]: Words in s. 12(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 46(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/46/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-c4f7c264237aadf9e7e616081613e94f]: Word in s. 13(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 47(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/47/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-026c73d93d27f00999d436395eee8658]: Words in s. 13(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 47(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/47/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-2f7c1eaca285474babb6149321df38d9]: Words in s. 15(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/2/a); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-9f15bb8f16c0cefa820257cc2e39c05b]: Words in s. 15(3) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-792c32538bb84be8153596dad7ce8d07]: Words in s. 15(2) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/2/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-84136e73deaab8aad73165ac8147fe12]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-f7a00c7927a143e8d3697a08647b2527]: S. 15(6A) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 48(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/48/4), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-daf7b8f75a1a065edab1178f8e1845a9]: S. 15A(6) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/6); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-c43ce7055d237ce23c4a59e8f5362b5d]: S. 15A(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/2); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-b50dcc1619cc74b14d5607bedf4686db]: Words in s. 15A(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(3)(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/3/a/i); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-5d920d5654ef4d8ff2ca15dec1c1e982]: Words in s. 15A(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(3)(a)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/3/a/ii); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-6070b0ecf280dcfdf269fc6e3447b970]: Words in s. 15A(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/3/b); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-9502b2b658cbefed5792103b27b1d5b0]: Words in s. 15A(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/4); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-8a1461fa162c7306f015d9010038075c]: S. 15A(5) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 49(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/49/5), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-006687fcab825c24e81d3d9ea617e90e]: Words in [s. 23(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/5) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/50), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-2f532df5fdaab9ca4591de7d4c3c32e6]: Words in s. 37 substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/51); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-4a6adf50f003f2438d2694874c9115af]: Words in s. 38 substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-e6a3b5bb22822408eaaa3f982f908de1]: S. 41(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/2); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-80af956d37897efbc6ff673e5c482f1f]: Words in s. 41(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-6a5b1cdcf9c5e0a77eff5e2b36e09d8e]: Words in s. 41(8) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-803a24f7134d34f76eb8fc969cafe5d7]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 53(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/53/3); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-4259ee1bcfccc353d47e43bb5d448191]: Words in s. 45(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/54), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-8d68924529dfb56ef3e30d27731f33c9]: Words in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 55(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/55/2); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-f0e78107ba91eee62b9d46c5bc8854a8]: Words in [s. 46(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/4) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 55(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/55/3), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-599dac3d9efdfcc062779538a26d071b]: Words in [s. 49(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/49/2) repealed (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/56), [Sch. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/12); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
[^key-464be4f90d6bfb1ee83ebef02792e3ef]: Words in s. 9(6) substituted (31.10.2011 for E.) by [Commons Act 2006 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26), [s. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/56), [Sch. 5 para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/schedule/5/paragraph/1/2) (with [s. 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/60)); [S.I. 2011/2460](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460), [art. 2(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460/article/2/a/i) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460/article/3))
[^key-2085e872cc8249dc3eeaa019b0feb94b]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 7 substituted (31.10.2011 for E.) by [Commons Act 2006 (c. 26)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26), [s. 56](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/56), [Sch. 5 para. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/schedule/5/paragraph/1/3) (with [s. 60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/26/section/60)); [S.I. 2011/2460](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460), [art. 2(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2460/article/2/a/i)
[^key-ff0d41a06911bd2c7080ddf8213d34f1]: Words in [s. 16(6)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/16/6/c) substituted (2.7.2012) by [The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659/article/1/2), [Sch. 3 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659/schedule/3/paragraph/3) (with [arts. 4-6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1659/article/4))
[^M_F_f30a2df7-47de-4d58-e276-b30e93cd41bf]: Words in s. 37 repealed (1. 4. 1992) by [Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28), [s. 27(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/section/27/2), [Sch. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/schedule/11); [S.I. 1991/2633](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633/article/4).
[^M_F_380802fa-3cb0-4bdb-cffd-ef5b0fa9ccd1]: Words in s. 1 cross-heading substituted (1.10.2006) by [Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16), [s. 107](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/107), [Sch. 11 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/schedule/11/paragraph/41); [S.I. 2006/2541](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/article/2) (with [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2541/schedule))
#### New functions of the Agency.
#### Compulsory purchase.
#### Experimental projects or schemes.
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##### 24A
- (1) For the purpose of the exercise of their functions under sections 23(2) and 24(1) of this Act so far as relating to land in England and Wales, the said Commissioners may—
- (a) form, or participate in the forming of, a body corporate;
- (b) invest in a body corporate;
- (c) provide loans;
- (d) establish a charitable trust; or
- (e) act, or appoint a person to act, as an officer of a body corporate or as a trustee of a charitable trust.
- (2) The powers contained in subsection (1)(b) and (c) shall be exercisable only with Treasury approval.
#### Country parks and commons: preliminary.
#### Powers exercisable over or near common land.
#### Areas of special scientific interest.
#### Compulsory purchase.
#### Access to open country: rivers, canals and woodlands.
#### Access agreements: undertakings by landowners and others not to convert land into excepted land.
#### Provisions of facilities by Forestry Commissioners.
#### Avoidance of pollution.
#### .
#### Application to the Broads Authority.
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