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Countryside Act 1968
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· 1968-07-03
2023-10-25
Countryside Act 1968
2019-04-01
Countryside Act 1968
2016-05-21
Countryside Act 1968
2013-04-01
Countryside Act 1968
2012-07-02
Countryside Act 1968
2006-10-01
Countryside Act 1968
2006-05-11
Countryside Act 1968
2006-05-02
Countryside Act 1968
Changes on 2006-05-02
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##### 27
- (1) A highway authority, after consultation with the owner or occupier of the land concerned, shall have power to erect and maintain signposts along any footpath bridleway or byway for which they are the highway authority.
- (2) Subject to subsection (3) below, at every point where a footpath bridleway or byway leaves a metalled road the highway authority shall in exercise of their power under subsection (1) above erect and maintain a signpost—
- (a) indicating that the footpath bridleway or byway is a public footpath bridleway or byway, and
- (b) showing, so far as the highway authority consider convenient and appropriate, where the footpath bridleway or byway leads, and the distance to any place or places named on the signpost.
- (1) A highway authority, after consultation with the owner or occupier of the land concerned, shall have power to erect and maintain signposts along any footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway for which they are the highway authority.
- (2) Subject to subsection (3) below, at every point where a footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway leaves a metalled road the highway authority shall in exercise of their power under subsection (1) above erect and maintain a signpost—
- (a) indicating that the footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway is a public footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway, and
- (b) showing, so far as the highway authority consider convenient and appropriate, where the footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway leads, and the distance to any place or places named on the signpost.
- (3) A highway authority need not erect a signpost in accordance with subsection (2) above at a particular site if the highway authority, after consulting the council of the parish in which the site is situated, or as the case may be the chairman of the parish meeting for the parish, not having a parish council, in which the site is situated, are satisfied that it is not necessary, and if the parish council, or as the case may be the chairman of the parish meeting, agree.
- (4) It shall also be the duty of a highway authority in exercise of their powers under subsection (1) above to erect such signposts as may in the opinion of the highway authority be required to assist persons unfamiliar with the locality to follow the course of a footpath bridleway or byway.
- (5) With the consent of the highway authority, any other person may erect and maintain signposts along a footpath bridleway or byway.
- (6) Section 131(2) of the Highways Act 1980 (destruction or defacement of a traffic sign) shall apply to a signpost erected or placed along a footpath bridleway or byway in pursuance of this section as it applies to a traffic sign placed on or near a highway . . .
- (4) It shall also be the duty of a highway authority in exercise of their powers under subsection (1) above to erect such signposts as may in the opinion of the highway authority be required to assist persons unfamiliar with the locality to follow the course of a footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway.
- (5) With the consent of the highway authority, any other person may erect and maintain signposts along a footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway.
- (6) Section 131(2) of the Highways Act 1980 (destruction or defacement of a traffic sign) shall apply to a signpost erected or placed along a footpath bridleway or bridleway, restricted byway or byway in pursuance of this section as it applies to a traffic sign placed on or near a highway . . .
- (7) In this section (and in the amendments made by this section in other enactments) references to signposts shall include references to other signs or notices serving the same purpose and references to the erection of a signpost shall include references to positioning any such other sign or notice.
- (8) In this section “*byway*” means a byway open to all traffic, that is to say, a highway over which the public have a right of way for vehicular and all other kinds of traffic, but which is used by the public mainly for the purposes for which footpaths and bridleways are so used.
- (8) In this section “*byway*” means a byway open to all traffic, that is to say, a highway over which the public have a right of way for vehicular and all other kinds of traffic, but which is used by the public mainly for the purposes for which footpaths and bridleways are so used , and “restricted byway” has the same meaning as in Part 2 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 .
#### Duty to maintain stiles, etc., on footpaths and bridleways
@@ -727,7 +727,7 @@
- (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.
- (11) In subsection (10) above “*path*” means a public path, or a road used as a public path (as those expressions are defined in section 27(6) of the Act of 1949) or any other path, not being a highway at the side of a public road, which the public have the right to use, or are permitted to use, as a means of access to land to which the public are given access under Part V of the Act of 1949.
- (11) In subsection (10) above “*path*” means a public path, or a restricted byway (as those expressions are defined in section 27(6) of the Act of 1949 and section 48(4) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 ) or any other path, not being a highway at the side of a public road, which the public have the right to use, or are permitted to use, as a means of access to land to which the public are given access under Part V of the Act of 1949.
- (12) Byelaws made under section 90(3) of the Act of 1949 shall not interfere with the exercise of any public right of way or with any authority having under any enactment functions relating to the land or waterway to which the byelaws apply 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.
@@ -1361,7 +1361,7 @@
#### General functions of the Agency.
#### Country parks: sailing, boating, bathing and fishing.
#### Powers exercisable over or near common land.
#### Compulsory purchase.
@@ -1387,530 +1387,542 @@
- (5) In this section, “*Nature Conservancy Council*” means English Nature as respects land in England, and the Council as respects land in Wales.
#### Access agreements: undertakings by landowners and others not to convert land into excepted land.
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#### Application to the Broads Authority.
#### 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.
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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)
[^c6834951]: Words in s. 1 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)
[^c6834961]: S. 1(1)(1A) substituted (1. 4. 1991) for subsection (1) 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(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/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).
[^c6834981]: Words in s. 1(1)(1A) substituted (19.2.1999) 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(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/2/3)
[^c9479081]: Words in s. 1 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)
[^c9479091]: Words in s. 1 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)
[^c6835011]: Words in s. 1(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(2)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/i); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835021]: Words in s. 1(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(2)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/ii); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835041]: Words in s. 1(3) 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(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/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).
[^c6835051]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97) .
[^c6835061]: S. 1(4) repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835071]: The text of s. 1(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.
[^c6835081]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835121]: S. 1(6) 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)
[^c6836121]: Words in s. 2 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)
[^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
[^c6836151]: Words in s. 2(1) 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(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c6836171]: Words in s. 2(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(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c9479111]: Words in s. 2 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)
[^c6836201]: Words in s. 2(2)(3) 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)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c6836281]: Words in s. 2(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(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c6836341]: Words in s. 2(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(3)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^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))
[^c6836391]: Words in s. 2(5)(b) 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)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836451]: Words in s. 2(6) 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)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/f); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^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)
[^c6836591]: Words 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)
[^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)
[^c6836901]: Words in s. 4 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)
[^c6836911]: Words in s. 4(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(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^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)
[^c6836961]: Words in s. 4(3) 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(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^c6836981]: Words in s. 4(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(4)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^c6837001]: Words in s. 4(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(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^c6837041]: Words in s. 4(6) 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(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^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
[^c6837401]: Words in [s. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/8) substituted (20.02.1999) 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)
[^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))
[^c6837451]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^c6837461]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20)(**98:1**).
[^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))
[^c6837751]: Words in [s. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12) 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)
[^c6837761]: Words in [s. 12(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12/1) 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(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/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).
[^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)
[^c6838151]: Words in [s. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/13) 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)
[^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)
[^c6838471]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^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).
[^c6838531]: S. 15(6A) 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)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/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).
[^c6838541]: Words in s. 15(6A) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/i)
[^c6838551]: Words in s. 15(6A) substituted (1.4.1992) by [Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28), [s. 4(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/section/4/6), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/schedule/2/paragraph/3); [S.I. 1991/2633](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633/article/4).
[^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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)
[^c6839301]: Words in s. 23(5) 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)
[^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)
[^c6839821]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) 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)
[^c6839831]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) 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. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/3); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839841]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/ii)
[^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)
[^c6840291]: Words in s. 41 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)
[^c6840301]: Words in s. 41(2) 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)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/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).
[^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))
[^c6840751]: Word in s. 45(1) 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)
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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).
[^c6840871]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^c6840881]: Word in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) 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)
[^c6840891]: Words in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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).
[^c6841131]: Definition in s. 49(2) 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)
[^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)
[^c6841361]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^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)
[^M_F_d076b23d-a67b-47ad-9e3d-cadbe70a2873]: Word in s. 1 cross-heading 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)
#### . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### Compulsory purchase.
#### Provisions of facilities by Forestry Commissioners.
#### Provisions of facilities by Forestry Commissioners.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
## 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)
[^c6834951]: Words in s. 1 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)
[^c6834961]: S. 1(1)(1A) substituted (1. 4. 1991) for subsection (1) 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(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/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).
[^c6834981]: Words in s. 1(1)(1A) substituted (19.2.1999) 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(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/2/3)
[^c9479081]: Words in s. 1 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)
[^c9479091]: Words in s. 1 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)
[^c6835011]: Words in s. 1(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(2)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/i); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835021]: Words in s. 1(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(2)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/ii); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835041]: Words in s. 1(3) 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(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/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).
[^c6835051]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97) .
[^c6835061]: S. 1(4) repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835071]: The text of s. 1(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.
[^c6835081]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835121]: S. 1(6) 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)
[^c6836121]: Words in s. 2 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)
[^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
[^c6836151]: Words in s. 2(1) 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(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c6836171]: Words in s. 2(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(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c9479111]: Words in s. 2 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)
[^c6836201]: Words in s. 2(2)(3) 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)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c6836281]: Words in s. 2(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(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^c6836341]: Words in s. 2(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(3)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/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).
[^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))
[^c6836391]: Words in s. 2(5)(b) 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)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836451]: Words in s. 2(6) 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)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/f); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^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)
[^c6836591]: Words 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)
[^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)
[^c6836901]: Words in s. 4 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)
[^c6836911]: Words in s. 4(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(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^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)
[^c6836961]: Words in s. 4(3) 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(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^c6836981]: Words in s. 4(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(4)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^c6837001]: Words in s. 4(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(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/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).
[^c6837041]: Words in s. 4(6) 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(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^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
[^c6837401]: Words in [s. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/8) substituted (20.02.1999) 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)
[^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))
[^c6837451]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^c6837461]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20)(**98:1**).
[^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))
[^c6837751]: Words in [s. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12) 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)
[^c6837761]: Words in [s. 12(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12/1) 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(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/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).
[^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)
[^c6838151]: Words in [s. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/13) 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)
[^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)
[^c6838471]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^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).
[^c6838531]: S. 15(6A) 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)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/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).
[^c6838541]: Words in s. 15(6A) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/i)
[^c6838551]: Words in s. 15(6A) substituted (1.4.1992) by [Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28), [s. 4(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/section/4/6), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/schedule/2/paragraph/3); [S.I. 1991/2633](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633/article/4).
[^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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)
[^c6839301]: Words in s. 23(5) 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)
[^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)
[^c6839821]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) 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)
[^c6839831]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) 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. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/3); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839841]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/ii)
[^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)
[^c6840291]: Words in s. 41 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)
[^c6840301]: Words in s. 41(2) 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)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/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).
[^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))
[^c6840751]: Word in s. 45(1) 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)
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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).
[^c6840871]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^c6840881]: Word in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) 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)
[^c6840891]: Words in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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).
[^c6841131]: Definition in s. 49(2) 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)
[^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)
[^c6841361]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^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)
[^M_F_d076b23d-a67b-47ad-9e3d-cadbe70a2873]: Word in s. 1 cross-heading 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)
#### New functions of the Agency.
#### Compulsory purchase.
#### Provisions of facilities by Forestry Commissioners.
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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—
2006-03-16
Countryside Act 1968
2005-02-01
Countryside Act 1968
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