Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981

Act applied (with modifications) (22.11.2006) by The Docklands Light Railway (Stratford International Extension) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2905), arts. 22, 33 (with art. 43)

Act applied (with modifications) (10.3.2022) by The Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/157), arts. 1, 24 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 6 para. 19)

Words in s. 8(1) substituted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 186(3), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(m) (with reg. 6(2))

Act applied (with modifications) (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), arts. 1, 23 (with arts. 20, 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4)

Act applied (with modifications) (11.3.2024) by The Net Zero Teesside Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/174), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 24(1)(b), 42, 43, Sch. 12)

Act applied (with modifications) (25.2.2015) by The A160/A180 (Port of Immingham Improvement) Development Consent Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/129), art. 24

Act applied (with modifications) (8.9.2022) by The Manston Airport Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/922), arts. 1, 26 (with arts. 5, 40)

Sch. A1 excluded (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 6(2)(b), 64(1)

Ss. 4A, 4B inserted (19.12.2025 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 108(4), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(b), 4(1)(i) (with reg. 6(3))

S. 5B inserted (13.7.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 202(2), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 9)

Act applied (with modifications) (31.12.2020) by The Network Rail (Cambridgeshire Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1485), arts. 1, 21, 29

Words in s. 5B(1) substituted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(3)(b), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))

Act applied (with modifications) (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 16 (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)

Sch. A1 excluded (28.3.2024) by The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/360), arts. 1, 27(3) (with arts. 18, 27(4), 35, Sch. 9)

Act applied (with modifications) (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 4, 50)

Sch. A1 excluded (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 7(2)(b), 64(1) (with s. 7(3))

Sch. A1 excluded (4.8.2023) by The A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/834), arts. 1, 27(4) (with arts. 6(2), 18, 27(5), Sch. 11 paras. 5, 30)

Sch. A1 excluded (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testos Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 3(3), 5)

Act applied (with modifications) (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), arts. 1, 22 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)

Words in s. 7(1) inserted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 186(2), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(m) (with reg. 6(2))

Act applied (with modifications) (1.4.2021) by The Network Rail (Ferryboat Lane Footbridge Reconstruction) (Land Acquisition) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/299), arts. 1, 5 (with art. 11)

Act applied (with modifications) (26.9.2012) by The Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2284), art. 20 (with art. 26(2))

Act applied (with modifications) (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 9 paras. 3, 4 (with s. 9(1)(b))

Act applied (with modifications) (30.6.2022) by The Network Rail (Essex and Others Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/651), arts. 1, 19

Sch. A1 excluded by 2017 c. 7, s. 7(2) (as amended (24.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), s. 70(2), Sch. 14 para. 2; S.I. 2017/209, reg. 2)

Sch. A1 excluded (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), arts. 1, 25(3) (with art. 25(4), Sch. 9)

Act applied (with modifications) (2.9.2022) by The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/911), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 4, 53)

Act applied (with modifications) (18.9.2014) by The A556 (Knutsford to Bowdon Improvement) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2269), arts. 19, 22 Act applied (with modifications) (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), arts. 1, 34

Act applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 51, 57)

Words in s. 5A(1) substituted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(3)(a)(ii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))

Sch. A1 excluded (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), arts. 1, 24(3)(b) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

Act applied (with modifications) (20.11.2013) by The M1 Junction 10a (Grade Separation) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2808), art. 22

Act applied (with modifications) (22.3.2005) by The Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/927), art. 31 (with art. 51)

Act applied (with modifications) (30.12.2015) by The Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1984), art. 13 (with art. 26)

Act applied (with modifications) (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 34 (with art. 55)

Sch. A1 excluded by 2017 c. 7, s. 8(2) (as amended (24.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), s. 70(2), Sch. 14 para. 3; S.I. 2017/209, reg. 2)

Act applied (with modifications) (19.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Buxton Sidings Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1150), art. 20 (with arts. 28(1)(b), 32(2))

Act applied (with modifications) (6.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/573), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 5, 27, 36)

Act applied (with modifications) (4.10.2024) by The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/958), arts. 1, 34 (with arts. 32(1)(b), 40, Sch. 14)

Act applied (with modifications) (1.4.2015) by The Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/680), art. 23 (with Sch. 8 para. 10)

Act applied (with modifications) (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 6, 7 (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)

S. 6(1A) inserted (19.12.2025 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 108(5), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(b), 4(1)(i) (with reg. 6(3))

Sch. A1 excluded (12.5.2022) by The M54 to M6 Link Road Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/475), arts. 1, 27(3)(b) (with art. 27(4))

S. 4 restricted (1.4.2015) by The Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/680), arts. 1, 20(1)(b) (with Sch. 8 para. 10)

Act applied (with modifications) (24.4.2025) by The London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/463), arts. 1, 30 (with Sch. 8 paras. 36(3), 87)

Act applied (with modifications) (2.12.2020) by The Network Rail (London to Corby) (Land Acquisition) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1259), arts. 1(1), 6 (with art. 16(1))

Sch. A1 excluded (31.5.2025) by The East Yorkshire Solar Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/585), arts. 1, 25(3) (with arts. 25(4), 49, Sch. 14)

Act applied (with modifications) (11.7.2025) by The Oaklands Farm Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/739), arts. 1, 21 (with art. 18(1)(b), Sch. 10)

S. 4 excluded (30.6.2015) by The Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1386), arts. 1, 27(1)(b) (with arts. 51, 53)

Word in s. 5(2) substituted (18.2.2026 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 18 para. 2 (with s. 247); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 2(1)(c)(2)

Act applied (with modifications) (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testos Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), art. 26 (with arts. 3(3), 5, 22)

Act applied (with modifications) (9.4.2013) by The Lancashire County Council (Torrisholme to the M6 Link (A683 Completion of Heysham to M6 Link Road)) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/675), art. 24

Act applied (with modifications) (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), arts. 1, 33

Act applied (with modifications) (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 24(b), 40, Sch. 13)

S. 4 excluded (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 25(1)(b) (with arts. 51, 57)

Act applied (with modifications) (26.2.2015) by The Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/147), art. 24

Act applied (with modifications) (7.5.2019) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Edgbaston Extension Land Acquisition) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/882), art. 6 (with arts. 12(1), 18)

Act applied (with modifications) (2.2.2015) by The Northumberland County Council (A1 – South East Northumberland Link Road (Morpeth Northern Bypass)) Development Consent Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/23), art. 25

Act applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), art. 23

Sch. A1 excluded (4.11.2022) by The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1070), arts. 1, 32(3) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 9 para. 82)

S. 4 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1(1), 13(1)(b)

Act applied (with modifications) (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), arts. 1, 22 (with art. 19)

Act applied (with modifications) (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 23(1)(b), 47, 48, Sch. 10) (as amended (24.4.2026) by S.I. 2026/465, art. 1, Sch.)

Sch. A1 excluded (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 24(3)(b) (with art. 24(4))

Sch. A1 excluded (29.12.2022) by The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1396), arts. 1, 24(3)(b) (with arts. 24(4), 32, Sch. 10 paras. 26(2), 68)

Words in s. 7(1) substituted (19.12.2025 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 109(3), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(c), 4(1)(j)

Act applied (with modifications) (25.2.2026) by The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/125), arts. 1, 35 (with arts. 28(1)(b), 40, 45, Sch. 9)

Sch. A1 excluded (25.2.2026) by The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/125), arts. 1, 36(3) (with arts. 36(4), 40, 45, Sch. 9)

Act applied (with modifications) (3.3.2026) by The Network Rail (Kettering to Wigston South Junction and Napsbury Lane) (Land Acquisition) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/141), arts. 1, 5 (with art. 13)

Act applied (with modifications) (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), arts. 1(2), 22 (with arts. 19(1)(b), 42, 43, Sch. 18)

Sch. A1 excluded (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), arts. 1(2), 24(3) (with arts. 24(4), 42, 43, Sch. 18)

Act applied (with modifications) (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), arts. 1, 25 (with art. 22(2), Sch. 14)

Sch. A1 excluded (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), arts. 1, 26(3) (with Sch. 14)

Act applied (with modifications) (30.4.2026) by The Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/419), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 22(2), 48)

Sch. A1 excluded (30.4.2026) by The Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/419), arts. 1, 26(3) (with arts. 26(4), 48)

Act applied (with modifications) (5.6.2026) by The Dogger Bank South East and West Offshore Wind Farms Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/577), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 21, 40, 41, Sch. 15)

Act applied (with modifications) (5.6.2026) by The North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/567), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 22(2), 44, 45, Sch. 14)

Sch. A1 excluded (5.6.2026) by The Dogger Bank South East and West Offshore Wind Farms Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/577), arts. 1, 26(4) (with arts. 26(5), 40, 41, Sch. 15)

Sch. A1 excluded (5.6.2026) by The North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/567), arts. 1, 27(3) (with arts. 44, 45, Sch. 14)

Act applied (with modifications) (24.6.2026) by The Network Rail (Old Oak Common Great Western Mainline Track Access) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/591), arts. 1, 5 (with art. 10)

Act applied (with modifications) (23.7.2026) by The Peartree Hill Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/869), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 23(1), 37, Sch. 11)

Sch. A1 excluded (23.7.2026) by The Peartree Hill Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/869), arts. 1, 28(3) (with art. 37, Sch. 11)

Act applied (with modifications) (24.7.2026) by The Dean Moor Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/754), arts. 1, 27 (with art. 23(1), Sch. 13)

Sch. A1 excluded (24.7.2026) by The Dean Moor Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/754), arts. 1, 28(3) (with Sch. 13)

Act applied (with modifications) (30.7.2026) by The One Earth Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/934), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 21(2), 47)

Sch. A1 excluded (30.7.2026) by The One Earth Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/934), arts. 1, 25(3) (with arts. 25(4), 47)

Act applied (with modifications) (14.9.2026) by The Beacon Fen Energy Park Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/1025), arts. 1, 29 (with arts. 26(2), 39, Sch. 11 para. 131)

Sch. A1 excluded (14.9.2026) by The Beacon Fen Energy Park Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/1025), arts. 1, 30(3) (with arts. 30(4), 39, Sch. 11 para. 131)