New Towns Act 1981

Type Public General Act
Publication 1981-10-30
Last updated 2026-04-14
State In force
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Definition of 'the Commission' in s. 80(1) repealed (1.4.2009) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 5 para. 28(a), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/803, arts. 3(1), 10

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Sch. 11 para. 12 and cross-heading repealed (1.4.2009) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 5 para. 32(4), Sch. 16; S.I. 2009/803, arts. 3(1), 10

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Words in Sch. 4 para. 16(a) inserted (25.6.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), ss. 25(9), 35(1); S.I. 2013/1488, art. 3(e) (with art. 8(3))

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Words in s. 26(8) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 57(1)(d)(2)(f) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3)); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

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Sch. 1 para A1 and cross-heading inserted (13.7.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 169(5), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(g)

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S. 73(1)(b) and preceding word omitted (13.7.2016) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 14 para. 13; S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(h) (with reg. 6)

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Words in s. 77(4)(a)(ii) omitted (13.7.2016) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 169(4)(d), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(g)

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Words in s. 77(4) substituted (13.7.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 169(4)(c), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(g)

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Word in Sch. 6 para. 1(2)(e) omitted (3.2.2017) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 17 para. 8(a); S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(g) (with reg. 5)

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S. 69(1) applied (with modifications) (W.) (24.5.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 17

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Sch. 2 para. 1 functions made exercisable (E.) (24.7.2018) by The New Towns Act 1981 (Local Authority Oversight) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/891), regs. 1, 3(1) (with reg. 3(2))

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Act: power to amend conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 132, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)

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Sch. 4 para. 5A inserted (31.3.2024 for W. for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E.) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 190(3)(a), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 4 (with reg. 6(6)); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(l)

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Sch. 5 para. 5A inserted (31.3.2024 for W. for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E.) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 190(3)(b), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 4 (with reg. 6(6)); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(l)

Extinguishment of rights of way and removal of apparatus.

Orders under s. 26.

Extension or modification of functions.

Advances and grants to development corporations ....

Grants to development corporations ....

“ development corporation has (in the application of this Part to Scotland) the same meaning as in the 1968 Act ” and

“ the 1965 Act means the New Towns Act 1965 ”.

Saving and transitional provisions, consequential amendments and repeals.

“ development corporation has (in the application of this Part to Scotland) the same meaning as in the 1968 Act ” and

“ development corporation has (in the application of this Part to Scotland) the same meaning as in the 1968 Act ” and

Short title, extent and commencement.

“ the 1965 Act means the New Towns Act 1965 ”.

“ development corporation has (in the application of this Part to Scotland) the same meaning as in the 1968 Act ” and

“ the 1965 Act means the New Towns Act 1965 ”.

Saving and transitional provisions, consequential amendments and repeals.

“ development corporation has (in the application of this Part to Scotland) the same meaning as in the 1968 Act ” and

“ the 1965 Act means the New Towns Act 1965 ”.

“ development corporation has (in the application of this Part to Scotland) the same meaning as in the 1968 Act ” and

Local authorities and work for Commission.

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In this Part—

  • “the appropriate national authority”—in relation to a development corporation established by order made by the Secretary of State, means the Secretary of State; andin relation to a development corporation established by order made by the Welsh Ministers, means the Welsh Ministers;

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