Reform history
Countryside Act 1968
17 versions
· 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
2006-03-16
Countryside Act 1968
2005-02-01
Countryside Act 1968
Changes on 2005-02-01
@@ -1359,7 +1359,7 @@
#### General functions of the Agency.
#### Country parks: sailing, boating, bathing and fishing.
#### Powers exercisable over or near common land.
#### Compulsory purchase.
@@ -1385,502 +1385,520 @@
- (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.
#### . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### 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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/25), [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/25), [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/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)
[^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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