Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

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Publication 1980-11-13
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125

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

126

1967 c. 88(75:1).

129

The text of s. 114 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

131

1973 c. 26 (28:1).

132

1973 c. 56 (28:2).

137

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

143

S. 120(1)(b) extended (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 99(2); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(a), Sch. 1 S. 120(1)(b) extended (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2002 asp 3, s. 47(3)(5) (subject to s. 67(4)); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

144

Words in s. 120(1)(b) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 67 (with art. 5)

145

1946 c. 49 (28:1).

146

S. 120(3): words in para.(c) in definition of “local authority” substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 120(5); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

150

S. 120(3): words in para. (b) in definition of “statutory undertakers” repealed (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 21, s. 67, Sch. 9 para. 25(1), Sch. 11 Pt. II; S.I. 1994/2553, art. 2

151

S. 120(3)(b): words in definition of “statutory undertakers” substituted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 48(2)

152

1971 c . 78 (123:1).

153

S. 120(3): words in para. (b) in definition of “statutory undertakers” substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(2)

155

1968 c. 16 (123:4).

157

1973 c. 65 (81:2).

158

1963 c. 51(28:2).

159

1852 c. 28 (29:7).

160

Words in s. 122(1) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

161

Word in s. 122(1)(2)(3)(6)(8) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(3)

162

Words in s. 122(2)(3)(6)(8) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

165

1973 No. 1896 (N.I. 21).

166

1952 c. 54 (123:1).

167

1972 c. 70. (81:1).

169
170

1968 c. 16 (123:4).

172

1961 c. 33 (28:1).

173

1963 c. 51 (28:2).

174
178

s. 134(3A)(3B) inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 179(1); S.I. 1993/2134, art.4

179

S. 134(5) inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 179(3); S.I. 1993/2134, art.4

180

Words in s. 135(2) substituted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 179(4); S.I. 1993/2134, art.4

181

S. 136: exercise of powers continued (31.12.1995) by S.I. 1995/3098, art. 4

182

1978 c. 30(115:1).

183

S. 138 applied (16.3.1992) by Avon Weir Act 1992 (c. v), s.64 (with s. 61). S. 138 applied (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xiii, s. 38

184

1978 c. 30 (115:1).

186

1981 c. 66 (28:1).

187

Words in s. 141(4) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(4)

188

1961 c. 33 (28:1).

189

1963 c. 51 (58:2).

190

S. 141(5B) inserted after s. 141(5) (S.) (25.9.1991) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34, SIF 28:2), s. 79, Sch. 17, Pt. II, para. 22 (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 1991/2092, art. 3

191

S. 141(6A) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 48(3)

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198

1981 c. 66 (28:1).

201

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

207

1976 c. 66 (68A:2).

208

S. 147 repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

209

Words in s. 148(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 120(6)(a); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4

211

Words in s. 148(2)(3) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(5)

212

Words in s. 148(2) repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 120(6)(b), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4

213

1973 c. 65 (81:2).

223

Words in s. 149(6)(8)(a) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

224

Words in s. 149(6)(8)(a)(b) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(6)

225

S. 149(8)(a) extended by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 36(8), Sch. 8 para. 8(2)(b), (with s. 112(3), Sch. 17 para. 35(1))

226

S. 149(10) repealed (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with s. 5, Sch. 3)

228

1972 c. 70.(81:1).

229

1974 c. 37 (43:3).

230

Words “section 521 of the Housing Act 1985" substituted (E.W.) for the words from “section" up to but not including “(schemes" by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 46(2)

231
233
235
236
237

Words in s. 153(1)(a) inserted (1.10.1996) by S.I. 1996/2325, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 10

239
240

1973 c. 26 (28:1).

241

1973 c. 56 (28:2).

243

Words in s. 154 substituted (1.7.1992) by virtue of Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 4, 7(2), Sch. 2 para.61.

244

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

247

Ss. 157, 157B substituted (11.10.1993) for s. 157 by 1993 c. 28, s.178; S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 8)

248

Ss. 157, 157A, 157B substituted (11.10.1993) for s. 157 by 1993 c. 28, s.178; S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 8)

249

Ss. 157, 157A, 157B substituted (11.10.1993) for s. 157 by 1993 c. 28, s.178; S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 8)

250

Ss. 157, 157A, 157B and cross heading substituted (11.10.1993) for s. 157 by 1993 c. 28, s.178; S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 8)

252

1936 c. 49 (100:1).

253

1961 c. 64 (100:1).

255

1949 c. 55 (100:3).

256

1978 c. 50 (81:4).

257

Words in s. 162(5)(a)(b)(6)(b) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 59(2)(a)(b) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

258

1970 c. 39 (81:4).

259

1970 c. 39 (81:4).

260

S. 165 modified (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 42, s. 27 (with s. 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9)

261

Words in s. 165(1) inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 180(1); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a)

262

S. 165(3) repealed (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, ss. 180(2), 187(2), Sch. 22; S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a)

263

Words in s. 165(9) inserted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 180(3)(a); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a)

264

Words in s. 165(9) substituted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 53, ss. 143(2), 150(2)

265

Words in s. 165(9) substituted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 180(3)(b); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a)

266

Words in s. 165(9)(a) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 59(3), Sch. 18 (ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

269

Words in s. 165(9)(b) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 120(7) (with s. 128(8)); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4

270

S. 165A inserted (11.10.1993 except in relation to the insertion of s. 165A(2) and 10.11.1993 so far as not already in force) by 1993 c. 28, s. 180(2); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a); S.I. 1993/2762, art. 3

271

S. 165A(1)(b) substituted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 53, ss. 143(4), 150(2)

272

S. 165B inserted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 53, ss. 143(1), 150(2)

273

S. 166 extended (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xiii, s. 39

274

S. 166(1) substituted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 180(4); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a)

275

S. 166(1A) inserted (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/85, art. 4(1)

276

S. 166(5) substituted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 180(5); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a)

277

Words in s. 166(5) inserted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 53, ss. 143(5), 150(2)

278

S. 167 applied (with modifications) (27.7.1998) by 1998 c. iv, s. 11

279

S. 167 applied (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 42, ss. 5, 6, Sch. 4 para. 5, Sch. 5 para.3 (with s. 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9)

282

Definition in s. 167(14) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group 2

283

S. 167(15) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group2.

284

S. 168 modified (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 42, s. 28 (with s. 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9)

285

1978 c. 30 (115:1).

286

1978 c. 30 (115:1).

291

S. 170: words repealed (13.10.1994) by 1994 c. 21, s. 67, Sch. 9 para. 25(1), Sch. 11 Pt. II; S.I. 1994/2553, art. 2

292

S. 170(1) words substituted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 48(4)

294

Words in s. 170(1)(b)(3)(a) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(7)

296

S. 170(2A)(2B) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 48(5)

298

1981 c. 67 (28:1).

299

1947 c. 42 (28:2).

301

Words in s. 171 substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 31(8)

302

1972 c. 52 (123:2).

303

Definition in s. 171 substituted (11.10.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 179(5); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a)

304

Pt. 16 (ss. 134-172) extended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xxviii); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2 Pt. 16 (ss. 134-172) applied (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 8, ss. 116(3)(a), 278(2)

308

Pt. 16 amended by S.I. 1988/900, art. 2

309

Pt. 12 (ss. 102–111), Pt. 16 (ss. 134–172) extended by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1), Sch. 16 para. 1(1)(xxxiv) (with s. 112(3), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1))

310

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

311

1960 c. 62 (46:3).

312

1968 c. 52 (46:3).

313

Words repealed (E.W.) by S.I. 1990/776, art. 3, Sch. 1

314

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

316

S. 181 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3(1), 4(2), Sch. 3, Pt.I (with Sch. 2, paras. 10, 14(1) and 15)

318

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

320

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

322

S. 184(2) repealed (S.) (23.10.2002) by 2002 asp 11, s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 4 (with Sch. 7); S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

327
328

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

331
333

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

335

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

336

The text of ss. 24, 25(1)–(3)(5), 26(4), 27, 32, 46 61(4A), 68(2), 69(3), 92(1)—(4)(6)—(8), 112, 114, 118, 131(3), 145, 155(1), 173, 174, 175(1), 176, 180, 181(1)–(3), 183, 92(1)–(4)(6)–(8), 184(1)(2), 186, 191, 193, 194 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

338

Sch. 1 para. 11 repealed (11.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2235, art. 11, Sch.

339

Sch. 1 para. 13 repealed (11.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2235, art. 11, Sch.

340

Sch. 2 paras. 1-6 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch.6

341

Sch. 2 paras. 1-6 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch.6

342

Sch. 2 paras. 1-6 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch.6

343

Sch. 2 paras. 1-6 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch.6

344

Sch. 2 paras. 1-6 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch.6

345
346

Sch. 2 para. 16 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch.6

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