Acquisition of Land Act 1981

S. 7(3) added (6.8.2004 for specified purposes, 31.10.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), s. 100(3) (with s. 100(8)); S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2593, art. 2(a)

Word in s. 13B(2) omitted (31.3.2024 for specified purposes) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 182(3)(b)(ii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(i)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated (with modifications) (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), arts. 1, 22 (with arts. 4, 37)

S. 13A(1A)-(1I) substituted for s. 13A(2)-(6) (31.3.2024 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 182(2), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(i)

Sch. 2 Pt. 3 incorporated (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 33

S. 16(3)(ba) inserted (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), s. 199(1)(4), Sch. 4 para. 48; S.I. 2004/759, art. 2

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated (with modifications) (6.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/573), arts. 1, 26 (with arts. 5, 36)

S. 28(f) repealed (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 19(1) Note 1 (with Sch.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)

S. 5A power to apply (with modifications) conferred (16.7.2014 for E. for specified purposes, 2.12.2014 for E. in so far as not already in force) by Business Rate Supplements Act 2009 (c. 7), s. 32, Sch. 2 para. 8(2)(a) (with s. 31); S.I. 2014/1860, art. 2; S.I. 2014/3200, art. 2

Sch. 2 Pt. 3 incorporated (with modifications) (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 4, 47)

S. 5A modified (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 7 para. 4(2)

Word in s. 6(4) inserted (6.8.2004 for specified purposes, 31.10.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), s. 100(2)(a) (with s. 100(8)); S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2593, art. 2(a)

Sch. 1 para. 6(6) inserted (3.2.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 15 para. 3(3); S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(i) (with reg. 5); S.I. 2017/281, reg. 4(j)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated (with modifications) (11.4.2024) by The HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/436), arts. 1(2), 28 (with arts. 21, 41, Sch. 10)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated (with modifications) (11.7.2025) by The Oaklands Farm Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/739), arts. 1, 31 (with Sch. 10)

Sch. 2 Pt. 3 incorporated (with modifications) (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)

Sch. 2 Pt. 2 incorporated (with modifications) (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated in part (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), arts. 1, 21 (with art. 39)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated in part (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), arts. 1, 21 (with art. 39)

Words in Sch. 1 para. 3 cross-heading substituted (30.9.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 20 para. 3(2) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 5(d)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated (with modifications) (5.11.2025) by The Tillbridge Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1105), arts. 1, 48 (with art. 49, Sch. 15)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated (with modifications) (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), arts. 1, 22 (with art. 40, Sch. 13)

S. 12A inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(5), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in s. 7(1) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(2), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 12(1)(ba)(bb) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(4)(b), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 3(1)(ba)(bb) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(4)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 15(4)(ca) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(6)(d), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 6(4)(ca) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(6)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in s. 15(3A) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(6)(b), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in s. 15(3B) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(6)(c)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in s. 15(3B) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(6)(c)(ii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 11(2A) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(d), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 15(4A) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(6)(e), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 3A and cross-heading inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(5) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 2(2A) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(c) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 6(4A) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(6)(c) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 11 heading substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(a), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in s. 11(1) renumbered as s. 11(1)(a) (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(b)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 11(1)(b) and word inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(b)(ii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in s. 11(2) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(c)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 11(2)(ca) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(c)(iii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in s. 11(2)(c) omitted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(c)(ii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 11(2)(d) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(c)(iv), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in s. 11(4)(b) omitted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(3)(e), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in s. 12(1)(b) omitted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(4)(a), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 12(1)(c) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(4)(c), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in s. 15(3) renumbered as s. 15(3)(a) (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(6)(a)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 15(3)(b) and word inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(6)(a)(ii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in s. 22 renumbered as s. 22(a) (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(7)(a), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 22(b) and word inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(7)(b), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in Sch. 3 para. 9 renumbered as Sch. 3 para. 9(a) (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(8)(a), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 3 para. 9(b) and word inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 181(8)(b), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(a) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(a)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 2 cross-heading substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(1) renumbered as Sch. 1 para. 2(1)(a) (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(a)(i) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 2(1)(b) and word inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(a)(ii) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in Sch. 1 para. 2(2) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(b)(i) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(ca) inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(b)(iii) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(c) omitted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(b)(ii) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(d) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(b)(iv) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(4)(b) omitted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(d) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Word in Sch. 1 para. 3(1)(b) omitted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(4)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 3(1)(c) substituted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(4)(c) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(3) renumbered as Sch. 1 para. 6(3)(a) (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(6)(a)(i) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 6(3)(b) and word inserted (31.1.2024 for specified purposes, 30.4.2024 for E. in so far as not already in force, 2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 1(6)(a)(ii) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(r); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 3(c) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(e)(2) (with reg. 3)

S. 7(4) inserted (2.12.2025) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 18 para. 3(2)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(d)

Words in s. 7(3) inserted (2.12.2025) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 18 para. 3(2)(a)(i) (with s. 247); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(d)

Words in s. 7(3) inserted (2.12.2025) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 18 para. 3(2)(a)(ii) (with s. 247); S.I. 2025/1262, reg. 2(1)(d)

Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 incorporated (with modifications) (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)

S. 15(4B)-(4F) inserted (31.3.2024 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 183(3)(d), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 2(1)(a)(2)

Sch. 1 para. 6(4B)-(4D) inserted (31.3.2024 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(7), Sch. 19 para. 3(3)(d) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(t); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 2(1)(d)(2)

S. 13BA inserted (31.3.2024 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 183(2), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 2(1)(a)(2)

Act applied (with modifications) (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(3), Sch. 4 para. 1 (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 4(1)(l)

S. 15(4)(ba) inserted (31.3.2024 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 183(3)(c), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 2(1)(a)(2)

Words in s. 15(6) inserted (31.3.2024 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for specified purposes) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 183(3)(f)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 2(1)(a)(2)