Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981
1981 c. 66An Act to consolidate the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1968 concerning general vesting declarations, and related enactments.
Enacted[30th October 1981]I1C2C1C12C13C158C254C320C14C273C289C208C226C294C111C292C87C251C62C47C36C252C15C237C219C180C114C129C310C145C169C71C337C239C77C231C99C283C182C319C271C54C101C100C165C186C198C178C56C143C45C316C212C246C118C82C287C282C115C192C343C298C341C122C327C18C43C164C213C278C154C257C344C215C52C26C321C109C135C136C138C272C85C119C42C148C290C78C112C185C234C120C31C206C125C95C205C201C173C19C281C124C324C73C260C200C46C264C113C242C153C280C336C241C243C256C342C44C39C238C29C126C96C60C189C268C317C267C262C32C233C55C91C194C28C146C20C332C301C224C142C83C311C249C221C139C309C276C23C235C328C25C308C295C322C69C131C188C144C325C312C304C302C108C207C166C315C191C299C168C218C216C49C93C133C177C22C347C274C59C296C75C21C35C84C197C258C297C190C92C137C285C48C162C161C183C167C203C236C94C326C151C261C263C70C107C225C172C338C331C348C157C179C98C334C248C34C227C110C247C106C339C17C38C65C210C351C353C354C356
Part I General¶
1 Application of Act.¶
2 Interpretation and construction.¶
- “acquiring authority” means a Minister or other authority to whom section 1 above applies,
- “expedited procedure” means the procedure (available in respect of unoccupied land etc or where there is no identifiable interest holder) whereby a general vesting declaration may vest the land in the acquiring authority less than three months from the date on which the service of notices required by section 6 is completed (see section 4(1ZA)(a) and sections 4A and 4B),
- “general vesting declaration” means a declaration executed under section 4 below,
- “land”, in relation to compulsory acquisition by an acquiring authority, has the same meaning as in the relevant enactments,
- “long tenancy which is about to expire” has the meaning given by subsection (2) below,
- “minor tenancy” means a tenancy for a year or from year to year, or any lesser interest,
- “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State which shall be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament,
- “relevant enactments”, in relation to an acquiring authority, means the enactments under which that authority may acquire or be authorised to acquire land compulsorily and which prescribe a procedure for effecting the compulsory acquisition by them by means of a compulsory purchase order,
- “tenancy” has the same meaning as in the M1Landlord and Tenant Act 1954,
- “vesting date”, in relation to a general vesting declaration, has the meaning given by section 4(3) below.
Part II Execution of Declaration¶
F143 Preliminary notices.¶
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C127C79C330C223C335C204C175C199C230C134C130C86C340C116C184C228C187C240C3464 Execution of declaration.¶
4A Vesting date: expedited procedure¶
- “dwelling” means a building or part of a building designed or adapted for occupation as a separate dwelling;
- “the specified land” means the land specified in the general vesting declaration.
4B Expedited procedure: process¶
C805 Earliest date for execution of declaration.¶
5A Time limit for general vesting declaration¶
5B Extension of time limit during challenge¶
6 Notices after execution of declaration.¶
Part III Effect of Declaration¶
C417 Constructive notice to treat.¶
8 Vesting, and right to enter and take possession.¶
8A Postponement of vesting by agreement¶
8B Advancement of vesting by agreement¶
9 Minor tenancies and tenancies about to expire.¶
Part IV Supplementary¶
10 Acquiring authority’s liability arising on vesting of the land.¶
11 Recovery of compensation overpaid.¶
12 Divided land.¶
Schedules A1 and 1 to this Act shall have effect.13 Right of recovery of mistaken payment of rent, etc.¶
Where any of the land specified in a general vesting declaration has become vested in an acquiring authority under Part III of this Act, any person who, in consequence thereof, is relieved from any liability (whether in respect of a rentcharge, rent under a tenancy mortgage interest or any other matter) and makes any payment as in satisfaction or in part satisfaction of that liability shall, if he shows that when he made the payment he did not know of the facts which constituted the cause of his being so relieved, or of one or more of those facts, be entitled to recover the sum paid as money had and received to his use by the person to whom it was paid.14 Documents of title.¶
Where, after land has become vested in an acquiring authority under Part III of this Act, a person retains possession of any document relating to the title to the land, he shall be deemed to have given to the acquiring authority an acknowledgment in writing of the right of the authority to production of that document and to delivery of copies thereof and (except where he retains possession of the document as mortgagee or trustee or otherwise in a fiduciary capacity) an undertaking for safe custody thereof; and section 64 of the M11Law of Property Act 1925 shall have effect accordingly, and on the basis that the acknowledgment and undertaking did not contain any such expression of contrary intention as is mentioned in that section.C315 Application to orders under section 141 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980.¶
In relation to any order under section 141 of the M12Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (which provides that such an order shall have the same effect as a general vesting declaration) this Act shall have effect subject to the modifications specified in Schedule 2 to this Act.16 Consequential amendments and repeals.¶
17 Short title, commencement and extent.¶
SCHEDULES
C313C323C277C174C97C51C117C279C307C72C349C140C132C269C150C171C156C170C24C181C232C67C105C103C293C202C74C305C300C265C27C318C255C64C284C160C63C329C147C209C30C286C121C50C275C345C66C244C88C16C350C33C217C270C306C128C53C229C37C193C195C303C222C259C176C214C89C76C245C57C61C123C291C288C196C58C266C211C152C155C333C68C81C104C40C102C163C149C159C141C250C314C253C352C355C357SCHEDULE A1 ¶
Counter-notice requiring purchase of land not in general vesting declaration
Section 12
PART 1 Counter-notice requiring purchase of additional land¶
- “additional land” means the part of the house, building or factory not specified in the general vesting declaration;
- “house” includes any park or garden belonging to a house;
- “land proposed to be acquired” means the part of the house, building or factory specified in the general vesting declaration;
- “notice to treat” means a notice to treat deemed to have been served under section 7(1);
- “original vesting date” is , subject to sub-paragraph (2) the first day after the end of the period specified in the general vesting declaration in accordance with section 4(1).
PART 2 Consequences of counter-notice¶
Acquiring authority must respond to counter-notice within three months¶
No vesting if notice to treat withdrawn¶
Effects of accepting counter-notice¶
Effects of referring counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal¶
PART 3 Determination by the Upper Tribunal¶
Introduction¶
Role of the Upper Tribunal¶
Effect of determination that more land should be acquired¶
Withdrawal of notice to treat following determination¶
C220C90Schedule 1 ¶
Divided Land
Section 8.
F7Part I Buildings and Gardens Etc.¶
F7 Interpretation of Part I¶
F7 Objection to severance¶
F7 Response by acquiring authority to objection to severance¶
F7 Late service of notice of objection to severance¶
Part II Rentcharges and Tenancies¶
SCHEDULE 2 ¶
Vesting of Land in Urban Development Corporation
Section 15.
SCHEDULE 3 ¶
Consequential Amendments
Section 16(1).
Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)¶
Development Land Tax Act 1976 (c. 24)¶
Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)¶
SCHEDULE 4 ¶
Transitional
Section 16(2).
References to old law to include new law¶
References to new law to include old law¶
Periods of time¶
Successor authorities¶
Exclusion of compulsory purchase order in force before 1st April 1969¶
C11SCHEDULE 5 ¶
Repeals
Sectiion 16(3).
| Chapter | Short title | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 c. 72. | Town and Country Planning Act 1968. | Section 30. |
| In section 104, in subsection (1) the definitions of “Act of 1946”, “prescribed” and “the principal Act”, and subsection (3). | ||
| Schedule 3. | ||
| Schedule 3A. | ||
| In Schedule 10 paragraph 14. | ||
| 1971 c. 18. | Land Commission (Dissolution) Act 1971. | In Schedule 2 paragraph 2 and Appendix A. |
| 1973 c. 26. | Land Compensation Act 1973. | In section 58(1) the words “paragraph 10 of Schedule 3A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1968”. |
| 1980 c. 65. | Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980. | In Schedule 27 paragraphs 1 to 8. |
Footnotes
- C1Act applied (with modifications) (7.3.1995) by S.I 1995/519, art. 22(3)Act applied (with modifications) (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, ss. 4(3), 6, Sch. 4 Pt. II paras. 4, 5, 14(5), 15, Sch. 5 para. 3(b)Act applied (with modifications) (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 45(5)(6), Sch. 4 para. 5(2)-(7)Act applied (with modifications) (27.8.1998) by S.I. 1998/1936, art. 28Act applied (with modifications) (13.1.1999) by S.I. 1998/3269, art. 22(1)(2)Act applied (with modifications) (19.2.1999) by S.I. 1999/537, arts. 6(3)(4), 7(2), 11Act applied (with modifications) (23.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/2981, art. 19Act applied (with modifications) (24.12.1999) by S.I. 2000/428, art. 12Act applied (with modifications) (29.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1347, arts. 24, 33(1)(2)Act applied (with modifications) (29.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1348, art. 5Act applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1367, art. 8Act applied (with modifications) (2.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1369, art. 5Act applied (with modifications) (22.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1451, arts. 9(3)(4), 13(b)Act applied (with modifications) (24.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/3627, art. 37Act applied (with modifications) (9.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3682, art. 20Act applied (with modifications) (14.3.2002) by The Chester Guided Busway Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/412), arts. 16, 23 (with saving in art. 38)Act applied (with modifications) (30.4.2002) by The Docklands Light Railway (Silvertown and London City Airport Extension) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1066), arts. 22, 32 (with art. 26, Sch. 8)Act applied (with modifications) (31.5.2002) by The Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Depot) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1327), art. 20Act applied (with modifications) (12.8.2002) by The Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Thames Tunnel Approach) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1943), arts. 4(3)(4), 10
- C2Act applied (16.3.1992) by Avon Weir Act 1992 (c. v), s. 4(3)
- I1Act wholly in force at 30.1.1982, see s. 17(2)
- M11954 c. 56.
- F1Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 52(1)
- M21990 c. 8.
- M31981 c. 67.
- F2Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 52(2)
- M41990 c. 8.
- M51961 c. 33.
- M61965 c. 56.
- M71965 c. 56.
- M81965 c. 56.
- M91980 c. 58.
- F3Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 52(3)
- M101990 c. 8.
- M111925 c. 20.
- C3S. 15 modified (10.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 161(4), Sch. 19 para. 6; S.I. 1993/2762, art.3; which modification was repealed (1.12.2008) by 2008 c. 17, s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 33(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2008/3068, arts. 2(1)(w)(3), 5, Sch. (with arts. 6-13)
- M121980 c. 65.
- C4The text of s. 16(1)(3), Sch. 3 paras. 1, 3, 4 and Sch. 5 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
- M131965 c. 56
- M141965 c. 56.
- M151965 c. 56.
- M161965 c. 56.
- C5Sch. 2 para. 1 modified: by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 76(5), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 12(1); (10.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 161(4), Sch. 19 para. 7(1); S.I. 1993/2762, art. 3; which modification was repealed (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 33(3)(a), Sch. 16; S.I. 2008/3068, arts. 2(1)(w)(3), 5, Sch. (with arts. 6-13)
- M171980 c. 65.
- C6Sch. 2 para. 3 modified by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 76(5), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 12(2)
- C7Sch. 2 para. 3(a) modified (10.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 161(4), Sch. 19 para. 7(2); S.I. 1993/2762, art. 3; which modification was amended (1.12.2008) by 2008 c. 17, s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 33(2); S.I. 2008/3068, arts. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)
- C8The text of s. 16(1)(3), Sch. 3 paras. 1, 3, 4 and Sch. 5 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
- F4Sch. 3 para. 2 repealed by Capital Transfer Tax Act 1984 (c. 51, SIF 65), Sch. 9
- C9The text of s. 16(1)(3), Sch. 3 paras. 1, 3, 4 and Sch. 5 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
- C10The text of s. 16(1)(3), Sch. 3 paras. 1, 3, 4 and Sch. 5 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
- M181978 c. 30.
- M191963 c. 33.
- M201972 c. 70.
- M211973 c. 37.
- C11The text of s. 16(1)(3), Sch. 3 paras. 1, 3, 4 and Sch. 5 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
- C12Act: transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
- C13Act modified (25.11.1998 for specified purposes and otherwise 3.7.2000) by 1998 c. 45, s. 19(6), Sch. 4 paras. 6-9 ; S.I. 1998/2952, art. 2(2); S.I. 2000/1173, art. 2(2)(c)
- C14Act applied (with modifications) (22.7.2005) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1794), art. 27 (with art. 47)
- C15Act applied (with modifications) (28.10.2009) by The Network Rail (Reading) (Land Acquisition) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2728), arts. 5, 17
- C16Sch. A1 excluded (10.3.2023) by The A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/218), arts. 1, 32(3) (with arts. 4, 50)
- C17Act applied (with modifications) (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 34 (with art. 29(1), Sch. 12)
- C18Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2015) by The Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/780), art. 23 (with art. 36(2))
- C19Act applied (29.8.2017) by The East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/826), art. 19 (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 8 para. 34)
- C20Act applied (with modifications) (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), art. 27 (with arts. 24(1)(b), 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)
- C21Act applied (with modifications) (7.9.2023) by The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/923), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 4, 25(1)(b), 45, Sch. 9 paras. 6, 32(1), 46, 54(1))
- F5S. 4(1A)(1B) inserted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 185, 216(3); S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(d) (with reg. 5)
- C22Act applied (with modifications) (10.3.2023) by The A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/218), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 4, 26, 50)
- C23Act applied (with modifications) (1.9.2021) by The Network Rail (Teddington Station Access for All) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/937), arts. 1, 7
- C24Sch. A1 excluded (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 31(3)(b) (with arts. 31(4), 37)
- C25Act applied (with modifications) (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), arts. 1, 22 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)
- C26Act applied (with modifications) (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), art. 15 (with art. 24(1)(b))
- C27Sch. A1 excluded (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), arts. 1, 26(3)(b) (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)
- C28Act applied (with modifications) (23.9.2020) by The Midland Metro (Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Land Acquisition) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1067), art. 5 (with art. 11(1)(b))
- C29Act applied (with modifications) (25.2.2020) by The Network Rail (East West Rail) (Bicester to Bedford Improvements) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/114), arts. 1, 24 (with art. 37(2))
- C30Sch. A1 excluded (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 32(3)(b) (with arts. 4, 32(4), 50)
- C31Act applied (with modifications) (28.10.2016) by The Brechfa Forest Wind Farm Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/987), arts. 22, 25 (with art. 37)
- C32Act applied (with modifications) (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 26 (with arts. 5, 44)
- C33Sch. A1 excluded (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), arts. 1, 23(3) (with art. 23(4))
- C34Act applied (with modifications) (14.8.2025) by The Byers Gill Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/934), arts. 1, 26 (with arts. 22(1)(b), 43, Sch. 11)
- C35Act applied (with modifications) (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), arts. 1, 23
- C36Act applied (with modifications) (9.6.2009) by The Nottingham Express Transit System Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1300), art. 31 (with art. 45(1), Sch. 13 para. 14(2), Sch. 14 para. 19)
- C37Sch. A1 excluded (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), arts. 1, 38(3) (with arts. 4, 38(4), 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)
- C38Act applied (with modifications) (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), arts. 1, 24 (with art. 21(1)(a), Sch. 9)
- C39Act applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 24
- C40Sch. A1 excluded (14.8.2025) by The Byers Gill Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/934), arts. 1, 25(4) (with art. 43, Sch. 11)
- C41S. 7 applied (with modifications) (28.2.2013) by The Rookery South (Resource Recovery Facility) Order 2011 2013 (S.I. 2013/680), art. 21(7)
- C42Act applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/779), art. 19
- C43Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2015) by The Crossrail (Plumstead Sidings) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/781), art. 10(2)
- C44Act applied (with modifications) (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 24
- C45Act applied (with modifications) (19.8.2014) by The Network Rail (Huyton) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2027), art. 18 (with art. 31(2))
- C46Act applied (with modifications) (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 19, 29 (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))
- C47Act applied (with modifications) (29.12.2008) by The Network Rail (Thameslink) (Land Acquisition) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3163), art. 5 (with art. 13)
- C48Act applied (with modifications) (25.4.2024) by The Network Rail (Church Fenton Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/526), arts. 1, 20 (with art. 27(1))
- C49Act applied (with modifications) (7.12.2022) by The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1206), arts. 1, 28 (with arts. 5, 24(1)(b))
- C50Sch. A1 excluded (8.9.2022) by The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/934), arts. 1, 35(3)(b)
- C51Sch. A1 excluded (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 1, 21(4)(b) (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))
- C52Act applied (with modifications) (30.9.2015) by The Network Rail (Blackthorn and Piddington) (Land Acquisition) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1684), art. 5(2)
- C53Sch. A1 excluded (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), arts. 1, 24
- C54Act applied (with modifications) (9.1.2014) by The National Grid (King’s Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3200), art. 21 (with art. 20(1))
- C55Act applied (with modifications) (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), arts. 1, 22 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)
- C56Act applied (with modifications) (29.7.2014) by The Felixstowe Branch Line (Land Acquisition) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1821), arts. 5, 14
- C57Sch. A1 excluded (27.9.2024) by The Cottam Solar Project Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/943), arts. 1, 25(3) (with arts. 25(4), 48, Sch. 15)
- F6Words in Sch. A1 para. 2 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. 109(6), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(c), 4(1)(j)
- F7Sch. 1 Pt. I omitted (3.2.2017) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 7; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5)
- F8Words in Sch. A1 para. 5 renumbered as Sch. A1 para. 5(1) (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 186(6)(a), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(m) (with reg. 6(2))
- C58Sch. A1 excluded (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 33(4) (with arts. 5, 33(5), 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)
- C59Act applied (with modifications) (2.8.2023) by The Rother Valley Railway (Bodiam to Robertsbridge Junction) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/815), arts. 1, 20 (with art. 42)
- C60Act applied (with modifications) (14.4.2020) by The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/325), art. 22 (with art. 7)
- C61Sch. A1 excluded (4.10.2024) by The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/958), arts. 1, 24(3) (with art. 40, Sch. 14)
- C62Act applied (with modifications) (14.10.2008) by The Felixstowe Branch Line and Ipswich Yard Improvement Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2512), arts. 24, 33(1) (with art. 36(3))
- C63Sch. A1 excluded (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), arts. 1(2), 24(3)(b) (with arts. 24(4), 40, 41)
- C64Sch. A1 excluded (10.3.2022) by The Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/157), arts. 1, 25(b) (with Sch. 8 Pt. 6 para. 19)
- F9Words in s. 10(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 146 (with Sch. 5)
- C65Act applied (with modifications) (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 26 (with arts. 22(1)(b), 39, 40, Sch. 9)
- C66Sch. A1 excluded (5.12.2022) by The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1194), arts. 1, 31(3)(b) (with arts. 31(4), 51)
- C67Sch. A1 excluded (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), arts. 1, 27(3)(b) (with arts. 5, 27(4))
- C68Sch. A1 excluded (25.6.2025) by The M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/795), arts. 1, 29(3) (with arts. 4, 29(4), 43, Sch. 9)
- C69Act applied with modificatiions (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), arts. 1(2), 22 (with arts. 40, 41)
- C70Act applied (with modifications) (17.2.2025) by The Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/85), arts. 1, 21 (with arts. 18(1)(b), 43, Sch. 13)
- C71Act applied (with modifications) (28.3.2013) by The Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/533), arts. 7, 13
- C72Sch. A1 excluded (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), arts. 1, 26(3)(b)(4) (with arts. 55, 56)
- C73Act applied (with modifications) (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), art. 28 (with arts. 4, 23, 37)
- C74Sch. A1 excluded (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), arts. 1, 30(3)(b) (with arts. 5, 30(4), Sch. 27 para. 36)
- C75Act applied (with modifications) (4.8.2023) by The A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/834), arts. 1, 26 (with arts. 6(2), 18, 21, Sch. 11 paras. 5, 30)
- C76Sch. A1 excluded (3.8.2024) by The Mallard Pass Solar Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/796), arts. 1, 25(3) (with art. 25(4), Sch. 15)
- C77Act applied (with modifications) (16.4.2013) by The Network Rail (Pont Briwet) (Land Acquisition) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/767), art. 5 (with arts. 20, 21)
- C78Act applied (with modifications) (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), art. 24 (with art. 35)
- C79S. 4 excluded (26.2.2015) by The Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/147), arts. 1, 20(1)
- C80S. 5 applied (with modifications) (28.2.2013) by The Rookery South (Resource Recovery Facility) Order 2011 2013 (S.I. 2013/680), art. 21(6)
- C81Sch. A1 excluded (11.7.2025) by The Oaklands Farm Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/739), arts. 1, 22(3) (with art. 22(4), Sch. 10)
- C82Act applied (with modifications) (29.10.2014) by The Able Marine Energy Park Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2935), art. 36 (with arts. 30(4), 53)
- C83Act applied (with modifications) (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 5, Sch. 27 para. 36)
- C84Act: power to amend conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 132, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)
- C85Act applied (with modifications) (1.6.2016) by The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/547), art. 26 (with arts. 4, 5(3))
- C86S. 4 excluded (16.4.2020) by The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/325), arts. 3, 20(1)(b) (with arts. 7, 20(2))
- C87Act applied (with modifications) (23.8.2007) by The Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement and 2012 Games Preparation) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2297), arts. 22, 31 (with arts. 3(6), 12(3))
- C88Sch. A1 excluded (7.12.2022) by The A417 Missing Link Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1248), arts. 1, 32(3) (with arts. 4, 32(4))
- C89Sch. A1 excluded (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), arts. 1, 23(3) (with arts. 23(4), 45, Sch. 14)
- C90Sch. 1 excluded (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), ss. 7(2), 8(2), 70(1) (with s. 8(3))
- C91Act applied (with modifications) (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), art. 26 (with art. 5)
- C92Act applied (with modifications) (28.3.2024) by The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/360), arts. 1, 26 (with arts. 18, 21, 35, Sch. 9)
- C93Act applied (with modifications) (7.12.2022) by The A417 Missing Link Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1248), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 4, 26)
- C94Act applied (with modifications) (27.9.2024) by The Cottam Solar Project Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/943), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 21(1)(b), 48, Sch. 15)
- F10Words in s. 4(1) omitted (19.12.2025 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 for E. in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 108(3)(a), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(b), 4(1)(i) (with reg. 6(3))
- C95Act applied (with modifications) (18.3.2017) by The North London Heat and Power Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/215), art. 23
- C96Act applied (with modifications) (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), art. 30 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)
- C97Sch. A1 excluded (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), arts. 1, 30(3)(b) (with arts. 30(4), 58, 59)
- C98Act applied (with modifications) (25.6.2025) by The M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/795), arts. 1, 28 (with arts. 4, 23(1)(b), 43, Sch. 9)
- C99Act applied (with modifications) (21.8.2013) by The Croxley Rail Link Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1967), art. 18
- C100Act applied (with modifications) (11.3.2014) by The Crossrail (Paddington Station Bakerloo Line Connection) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/310), arts. 10, 17
- C101Act applied (with modifications) (9.1.2014) by The Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3244), arts. 25, 35 (with arts. 57, 58, Sch. 11 para. 19)
- C102Sch. A1 excluded (30.9.2025) by The M60/M62/M66 Simister Island Interchange Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1018), arts. 1, 28 (with arts. 5, 34, Sch. 9)
- F11S. 5(1) omitted (3.2.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 15 para. 6; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(j) (with reg. 5); S.I. 2017/281, reg. 4(j) (with reg. 8(2))
- C103Sch. A1 excluded (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), arts. 1, 33(4)(b) (with art. 33(5))
- C104Sch. A1 excluded (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), arts. 1, 25(3) (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 10)
- C105Sch. A1 excluded (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 24(3)(b) (with art. 24(4), Sch. 9 para. 144)
- C106Act applied (with modifications) (5.11.2025) by The Tillbridge Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1105), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 22(2), 49, Sch. 15)
- C107Act applied (with modifications) (27.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/165), arts. 1, 29 (with arts. 23(1)(b), 48, 59, Sch. 14)
- C108Act applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 5
- C109Act applied (with modifications) (12.1.2016) by The London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2044), art. 22
- C110Act applied (with modifications) (12.10.2025) by The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1054), arts. 1, 33 (with arts. 5, 9(6), 30(b), 43, Sch. 9)
- F12Word in s. 8(1) 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. 109(4), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(c), 4(1)(j)
- C111Act applied (with modifications) (13.12.2006) by The Luton Dunstable Translink Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3118), arts. 21, 28
- C112Act applied (with modifications) (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), art. 22 (with arts. 37, 38)
- C113Act applied (with modifications) (4.6.2018) by The Network Rail (Kings Mill No. 1 Level Crossing) (Land Acquisition and Closure) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/571), arts. 7, 14
- C114Act applied (with modifications) (1.7.2011) by The Saundersfoot Harbour Empowerment Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1565), art. 18
- C115Act applied (with modifications) (31.12.2014) by The Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3331), art. 19 (with arts. 37, 38)
- C116S. 4 excluded (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 26(b) (with art. 37)
- C117Sch. A1 excluded (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 27(4)(b) (with art. 27(5))
- C118Act applied (with modifications) (21.10.2014) by The Central Bedfordshire Council (Woodside Link Houghton Regis) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2637), art. 23
- C119Act applied (with modifications) (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), art. 22 (with art. 39)
- C120Act applied (with modifications) (27.9.2016) by The Triton Knoll Electrical System Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/880), art. 20 (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 8 para. 19)
- C121Sch. A1 excluded (2.9.2022) by The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/911), arts. 1, 31(3)(b) (with arts. 4, 31(4), 53)
- C122Act applied (with modifications) (11.3.2015) by The Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/318), art. 26 (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 12 Pt. 1 paras. 4, 9(2), 10, Sch. 12 Pt. 2 paras. 4(2)(3), 19, Sch. 12 Pt. 4 paras. 3, 4, 16)
- C123Sch. A1 excluded (9.10.2024) by The M3 Junction 9 Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/752), arts. 1, 32(3) (with arts. 4, 32(4), Sch. 10) (as amended by S.I. 2024/1020, Sch.)Sch. A1 excluded (18.12.2024) by The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1284), arts. 1, 26(3) (with art. 26(4), Sch. 15)
- C124Act applied (with modifications) (8.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Closure of Abbots Ripton Level Crossing) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1074), Sch. 1 paras. 4, 5
- C125Act applied (with modifications) (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), s. 4(4), Sch. 6 para. 3, Sch. 9 paras. 3, 4 (as amended (24.2.2017) by 2017 (c. 7), s. 70(2), Sch. 14 paras. 6, 7, 9; S.I. 2017/209, reg. 2)
- C126Act applied (with modifications) (27.2.2020) by The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/121), arts. 1(1), 30 (with art. 3(1))
- C127S. 4 excluded (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 21(b) (with art. 33)
- C128Sch. A1 excluded (7.9.2023) by The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/923), arts. 1, 31(3) (with arts. 4, 31(4), 45, Sch. 9 paras. 6, 46, 54(1))
- C129Act applied (with modifications) (7.8.2012) by The Ipswich Barrier Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1867), arts. 23, 33 (with arts. 46-48, Sch. 8 para. 18)
- C130S. 4 excluded (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 20(1)(b)
- F13Words in s. 2(1) 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(2), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(b), 4(1)(i) (with reg. 6(3))
- C131Act applied (with modifications) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), arts. 1(2), 22 (with arts. 40, 41)
- C132Sch. A1 excluded (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 25(3)(b) (with art. 25(4))
- C133Act applied (with modifications) (29.12.2022) by The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1396), arts. 1, 23(1)-(10) (with art. 32, Sch. 10 paras. 26(2), 68)
- C134S. 4 excluded (30.12.2015) by The Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1984), arts. 1, 15(b) (with art. 26)
- F14S. 3 omitted (3.2.2017 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 15 para. 5; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(j) (with reg. 5); S.I. 2017/281, reg. 4(j) (with reg. 8(2))
- F15Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 8; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5)
- C135Act applied (with modifications) (2.2.2016) by The East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/17), art. 29
- C136Act applied (with modifications) (9.2.2016) by The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/49), art. 25 (with arts. 21(1), 32)
- C137Act applied (with modifications) (5.4.2024) by The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/393), arts. 1, 33 (with arts. 24, 44, Sch. 15)
- C138Act applied (with modifications) (18.2.2016) by The A19/A1058 Coast Road (Junction Improvement) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/73), art. 23 (with art. 37)
- C139Act applied (with modifications) (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 4, 47)
- C140Sch. A1 excluded (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 25(3)(b) (with art. 25(4))
- C141Sch. A1 excluded (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), arts. 1, 28(3) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)
- C142Act applied (with modifications) (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), arts. 1, 22 (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)
- C143Act applied (with modifications) (6.8.2014) by The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1873), art. 27 (with arts. 12, 13, Sch. 12 Pt. 1 para. 19, Pt. 2 para. 6, Pt. 3 para. 5, Pt. 4 para. 4, Pt. 5 para. 4)
- C144Act applied (with modifications) (2.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/549), arts. 1, 29 (with arts. 6, 34)
- F16S. 4(1ZA) 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(3)(b), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(b), 4(1)(i) (with reg. 6(3))
- C145Act applied (with modifications) (6.11.2012) by The Network Rail (North Doncaster Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2635), art. 26 (with art. 35(2))
- C146Act applied (with modifications) (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), art. 32
- C147Sch. A1 excluded (2.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/549), arts. 1, 30(3)(b) (with arts. 6, 30(4), 34)
- C148Act applied (with modifications) (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), art. 29 (with arts. 39, 46, 47, Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))
- C149Sch. A1 excluded (22.10.2025) by The A46 Newark Bypass Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1090), arts. 1, 37(3) (with arts. 4, 9, 37(4), 51, Sch. 9)
- C150Sch. A1 excluded (14.4.2020) by The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/325), arts. 1, 23(3)(b) (with arts. 7, 23(4))
- C151Act applied (with modifications) (9.10.2024) by The M3 Junction 9 Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/752), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 4, 26(1), Sch. 10) (as amended by S.I. 2024/1020, Sch.)Act applied (with modifications) (25.10.2024) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1014), arts. 1, 15 (with arts. 11(b), 36, 40, Sch. 4)
- C152Sch. A1 excluded (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), arts. 1, 29(3) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)
- C153Act applied (with modifications) (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 20(1), 28(1)(b) (with art. 31(2))
- F17S. 8B 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. 109(2), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(c), 4(1)(j)
- C154Act applied (with modifications) (7.8.2015) by The Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1561), art. 22 (with art. 44)
- C155Sch. A1 excluded (1.5.2025) by The Viking CCS Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/509), arts. 1(2), 29(4) (with art. 41, Sch. 9)
- C156Sch. A1 excluded (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 25(3)(b) (with arts. 7, 25(4))
- C157Act applied (with modifications) (1.5.2025) by The Viking CCS Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/509), arts. 1(2), 28 (with arts. 23(1)(b), 41, Sch. 9)
- F18Words in Sch. A1 para. 5(1) inserted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 186(6)(b), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(m) (with reg. 6(2))
- F19Sch. A1 para. 5(2) inserted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 186(6)(c), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(m) (with reg. 6(2))
- C158Act applied (with modifications) (2.4.2004) by The Docklands Light Railway (Woolwich Arsenal Extension) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/757), arts. 25, 37
- C159Sch. A1 excluded (5.11.2025) by The Tillbridge Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1105), arts. 1, 26(3) (with arts. 26(4), 49, Sch. 15)
- C160Sch. A1 excluded (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), arts. 1(2), 24(3)(b) (with arts. 40, 41)
- C161Act applied (with modifications) (13.6.2024) by The Network Rail (Cambridge Re-Signalling) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/724), arts. 1, 6 (with arts. 12(1)(b), 13)
- C162Act applied (with modifications) (9.5.2024) by The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions Offshore Wind Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/564), arts. 1, 21 (with arts. 18(1), 35, 36, Sch. 14)
- C163Sch. A1 excluded (12.10.2025) by The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1054), arts. 1, 34(3) (with arts. 5, 9(6), 43, Sch. 9)
- C164Act applied (with modifications) (9.6.2015) by The White Moss Landfill Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1317), art. 17 (with art. 5)
- C165Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2014) by The Network Rail (Norton Bridge Area Improvements) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/909), art. 24 (with art. 34(2))
- C166Act applied (with modifications) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), arts. 1, 34 (with arts. 62, 76, 87)
- C167Act applied (with modifications) (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), arts. 1, 22 (with arts. 19(1)(b), 45, Sch. 14)
- C168Act applied (with modifications) (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 28 (with arts. 40, 46(2), Sch. 19 para. 61)
- C169Act applied (with modifications) (13.11.2012) by The Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2679), arts. 24, 36 (with art. 42(2))
- C170Sch. A1 excluded (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 27(4)(b) (with arts. 51, 57)
- C171Sch. A1 excluded (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), arts. 1, 27(3)(b) (with arts. 5, 27(4), 44)
- F20Words in s. 5A renumbered as s. 5A(1) (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(3)(a)(i), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))
- C172Act applied (with modifications) (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 5, 27(1)(b), 43, 53(7), Sch. 14) (as amended (12.9.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1014), art. 1, Sch.)
- C173Act applied (with modifications) (24.8.2017) by The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/817), art. 25 (with art. 22)
- F21Words in s. 9(2) substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 191, 216(3); S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(f) (with reg. 5)
- C174Sch. A1 excluded (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), arts. 1, 29(3)(b) (with arts. 4, 29(4), 37)
- C175S. 4 excluded (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), arts. 1, 19(1)(b) (with art. 30)
- F22Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 147 (with Sch. 5)
- C176Sch. A1 excluded (9.5.2024) by The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions Offshore Wind Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/564), arts. 1, 22(4) (with arts. 22(5), 35, 36, Sch. 14)
- C177Act applied (with modifications) (11.1.2023) by The Network Rail (Cambridge South Infrastructure Enhancements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1406), arts. 1, 21 (with arts. 23, 30, 34(2), Sch. 12 paras. 5, 47, 79)
- C178Act applied (with modifications) (24.7.2014) by The Daventry International Rail Freight Interchange Alteration Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1796), art. 21 (with art. 24(2), Sch. 6 para. 3)
- C179Act applied (with modifications) (31.5.2025) by The East Yorkshire Solar Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/585), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 21(1), 49, Sch. 14)
- C180Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2011) by The Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1072), arts. 19, 31
- C181Sch. A1 excluded (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 27(3)(b) (with arts. 5, 27(4), 44)
- C182Act applied (with modifications) (6.11.2013) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2587), art. 28 (with arts. 38(1), 42, 43)
- C183Act applied (with modifications) (14.6.2024) by The A1 in Northumberland: Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/733), arts. 1, 33 (with arts. 6, 29(1)(b), Sch. 10)
- F23S. 8A inserted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 186(4), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(m) (with reg. 6(2))
- F24Words in s. 6(1)(b) substituted (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. 7; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(j) (with reg. 5); S.I. 2017/281, reg. 4(j) (with reg. 8(2))
- C184S. 4 excluded (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 22(1)(b) (with arts. 5, 44)
- C185Act applied (with modifications) (15.9.2016) by The River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/853), art. 26 (with art. 43)
- C186Act applied (with modifications) (7.5.2014) by The National Grid (North London Reinforcement Project) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1052), art. 27
- C187S. 4 excluded (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 26(1)(b) (with arts. 4, 50)
- C188Act applied (with modifications) (12.5.2022) by The M54 to M6 Link Road Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/475), arts. 1, 26
- C189Act applied (with modifications) (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), art. 26 (with arts. 5, 22, 44)
- C190Act applied (with modifications) (13.3.2024) by The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/230), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 24, Sch. 11)
- C191Act applied (with modifications) (8.9.2022) by The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/934), arts. 1, 34
- C192Act applied (with modifications) (7.1.2015) by The Willington C Gas Pipeline Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3328), art. 21
- F25Sch. A1 para. 16(4) inserted (19.7.2017) by Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 (c. 20), ss. 41, 46(1); S.I. 2017/767, reg. 2(j)
- F26Sch. A1 inserted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 6; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5)
- C193Sch. A1 excluded (11.3.2024) by The Net Zero Teesside Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/174), arts. 1, 28(3) (with arts. 28(4), 42, 43, Sch. 12)
- C194Act applied (with modifications) (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), art. 23 (with Sch. 9 para. 144)
- C195Sch. A1 excluded (13.3.2024) by The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/230), arts. 1, 26(3) (with art. 26(4), Sch. 11)
- C196Sch. A1 excluded (4.4.2025) by The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/362), arts. 1, 30(3) (with art. 30(4), Sch. 14)
- C197Act applied (with modifications) (7.2.2024) by The Drax Power Station Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Extension Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/70), arts. 1, 21 (with arts. 18(1)(b), 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 24)
- C198Act applied (with modifications) (7.7.2014) by The East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1599), art. 19 (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 9 para. 19)
- C199S. 4 excluded (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), arts. 1, 20(1)(b)
- C200Act applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), art. 28 (with arts. 58, 59)
- C201Act applied (with modifications) (8.8.2017) by The Wrexham Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/766), art. 19
- C202Sch. A1 excluded (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), arts. 1, 23(3) (with arts. 23(4), 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)
- C203Act applied (with modifications) (3.8.2024) by The Mallard Pass Solar Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/796), arts. 1, 24 (with art. 20(1), Sch. 15)
- C204S. 4 excluded (7.8.2015) by The Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1561), arts. 1, 31(1)(b) (with art. 44)
- C205Act applied (with modifications) (5.4.2017) by The Keuper Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/433), art. 26
- C206Act applied (with modifications) (24.11.2016) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1035), art. 29 (with arts. 43, 44)
- C207Act applied (with modifications) (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 5
- C208Act applied (with modifications) (11.1.2006) by The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3523), arts. 24, 33 (with art. 52)
- C209Sch. A1 excluded (6.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/573), arts. 1, 32(3)(b) (with arts. 5, 32(4), 36)
- F27S. 7(1) substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 3; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5)
- C210Act applied (with modifications) (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(3), Sch. 4 paras. 15, 16 (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 4(1)(l)
- C211Sch. A1 excluded (24.4.2025) by The London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/463), arts. 1, 31(3)(b)(4) (with Sch. 8 paras. 36(3), 87)
- C212Act applied (with modifications) (2.10.2014) by The North Killingholme (Generating Station) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2434), arts. 19(1)(b), 21 (with arts. 6, 13, 16(4), Sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 6, Sch. 8 Pt. 3 paras. 4(3), 6, 17, Sch. 8 Pt. 5 para. 9)
- C213Act applied (with modifications) (23.6.2015) by The Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T))) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1347), art. 25
- C214Sch. A1 excluded (14.6.2024) by The A1 in Northumberland: Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/733), arts. 1, 34(3) (with art. 6, Sch. 10)
- C215Act applied (with modifications) (26.8.2015) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1592), art. 27 (with arts. 40, 41)
- C216Act applied (with modifications) (5.12.2022) by The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1194), arts. 1, 30 (with art. 51)
- C217Sch. A1 excluded (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 32(3)(b) (with arts. 5, 32(4), 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)
- C218Act applied (with modifications) (4.11.2022) by The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1070), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 4, 26, 52, Sch. 9 para. 82)
- C219Act applied (with modifications) (1.2.2011) by The River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/41), arts. 23, 34 (with art. 51, Sch. 10 paras. 68, 85)
- C220Sch. 1 excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 6 para. 11(3)(b)
- F28S. 5A inserted (13.7.2016) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), ss. 182(2), 216(3); S.I. 2016/733, reg. 3(i) (with reg. 7)
- C221Act applied (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 4(4), 64(1) (with s. 9(1)(b))
- C222Sch. A1 excluded (5.4.2024) by The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/393), arts. 1, 34(3) (with art. 44, Sch. 15)
- F29Words in s. 8(1) substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 4; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5)
- C223S. 4 excluded (21.4.2015) by The Crossrail (Plumstead Sidings) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/781), arts. 1, 16(b)
- C224Act applied (with modifications) (19.1.2021) by The Network Rail (Suffolk Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1663), arts. 1, 20
- C225Act applied (with modifications) (4.4.2025) by The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/362), arts. 1, 28 (with art. 25(1)(b), Sch. 14)
- C226Act applied (with modifications) (14.9.2006) by The Borough of Poole (Poole Harbour Opening Bridges) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2310), art. 20 (with art. 40, Sch. 7 para. 12)
- C227Act applied (with modifications) (30.9.2025) by The M60/M62/M66 Simister Island Interchange Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1018), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 5, 23(1)(b), 34, Sch. 9)
- C228S. 4 restricted (30.6.2022) by The Network Rail (Essex and Others Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/651), arts. 1, 27(1)(b) (with art. 27(2))
- C229Sch. A1 excluded (7.2.2024) by The Drax Power Station Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Extension Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/70), arts. 1, 22(3) (with arts. 22(4), 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 24)
- C230S. 4 excluded (30.9.2015) by The Network Rail (Blackthorn and Piddington) (Land Acquisition) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1684), arts. 1, 12(1)(b)
- C231Act applied (with modifications) (15.6.2013) by The Galloper Wind Farm Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1203), art. 20 (with arts. 11, 12)
- C232Sch. A1 excluded (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 21(3)(b) (with arts. 21(4), 37)
- C233Act applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 20 (with art. 37)
- C234Act applied (with modifications) (23.9.2016) by The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/863), art. 24
- C235Act applied (with modifications) (22.12.2021) by The Morlais Demonstration Zone Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1478), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 15, 50, Sch. 11 para. 29)
- C236Act applied (with modifications) (3.8.2024) by The Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/802), arts. 1, 21 (with arts. 18, 44, Sch. 12)
- C237Act applied (with modifications) (20.7.2010) by The Network Rail (Nuneaton North Chord) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1721), arts. 18, 25
- C238Act applied (with modifications) (30.10.2019) by The Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1358), art. 31 (with Sch. 13 Pt. 1 para. 19)
- C239Act applied (with modifications) (9.4.2013) by The Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/648), art. 29 (with arts. 48, 68, 79)
- C240S. 4 restricted (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 13(1)(b)
- C241Act applied (with modifications) (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), art. 22(10) (with art. 6)
- C242Act applied (with modifications) (28.6.2018) by The High Speed Rail (London West Midlands) (Greatmoor Railway Sidings Etc.) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/693), arts. 9, 15
- C243Act applied (with modifications) (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 55, 56)
- C244Sch. A1 excluded (7.12.2022) by The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1206), arts. 1, 29(3)(b) (with arts. 5, 29(4))
- C245Sch. A1 excluded (3.8.2024) by The Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/802), arts. 1, 22(3) (with arts. 22(4), 44, Sch. 12)
- C246Act applied (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), art. 25 (with art. 33)
- C247Act applied (with modifications) (22.10.2025) by The A46 Newark Bypass Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1090), arts. 1, 36 (with arts. 4, 9, 28(1)(b), 51, Sch. 9)
- C248Act applied (with modifications) (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 20(1)(b), 37, 38, Sch. 10)
- C249Act applied (with modifications) (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 7 para. 3 (with s. 9(1)(b))
- C250Sch. A1 excluded (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 31(3) (with art. 31(4), Sch. 12)
- C251Act applied (with modifications) (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5
- C252Act applied (with modifications) (18.9.2009) by The London Underground (Victoria Station Upgrade) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2364), arts. 19, 30
- C253Sch. A1 excluded (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 27(3) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)
- C254Act applied (with modifications) (11.2.2005) by The Merseytram (Liverpool City Centre to Kirkby) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/120), arts. 31, 41 (with arts. 65, 66)
- C255Sch. A1 excluded (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), arts. 1, 24(3)(b) (with arts. 24(4), 41, 42, Sch. 16)
- C256Act applied (with modifications) (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 23
- C257Act applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), art. 22 (with art. 30)
- C258Act applied (with modifications) (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), arts. 1, 37 (with arts. 4, 29, 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)
- C259Sch. A1 excluded (11.4.2024) by The HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/436), arts. 1(2), 31(4) (with arts. 21, 41, Sch. 10)
- C260Act applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), art. 33 (with arts. 43(1), 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)
- C261Act applied (with modifications) (18.12.2024) by The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1284), arts. 1, 24 (with art. 33(1), Sch. 15)
- C262Act applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 30 (with art. 37)
- C263Act applied (with modifications) (15.2.2025) by The West Burton Solar Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/116), arts. 1, 24 (with art. 47, Sch. 15)
- C264Act applied (with modifications) (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 21, 26
- C265Sch. A1 excluded (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), arts. 1, 31(3)(b) (with arts. 4, 31(4), 47)
- C266Sch. A1 excluded (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), arts. 1, 29(3)(b), 30(6)(b)
- C267Act applied (with modifications) (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), arts. 1, 31
- C268Act applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 28 (with art. 7)
- C269Sch. A1 excluded (27.2.2020) by The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/121), arts. 1(1), 31(3)(b) (with arts. 3(1), 31(4))
- C270Sch. A1 excluded (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), arts. 1, 25(3) (with arts. 25(4), 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)
- F30Words in s. 12 substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 5; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5)
- C271Act applied (with modifications) (21.11.2013) by The Network Rail (Redditch Branch Enhancement) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2809), art. 19 (with arts. 16(1), 27(2), 39, Sch. 10 para. 4)
- C272Act applied (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), art. 25 (with art. 39)
- C273Act applied (with modifications) (26.8.2005) by The River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), art. 26 (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29)
- C274Act applied (with modifications) (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 30 (with arts. 5, 27, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)
- C275Sch. A1 excluded (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 30-32 (with art. 46(2), Sch. 19 para. 61)
- F31S. 10(1A) 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(5), 118(5)(d) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, regs. 3(1)(c), 4(1)(j)
- C276Act applied (with modifications) (16.4.2021) by The Network Rail (Chart Leacon) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/419), arts. 1, 5 (with art. 12(1)(b))
- C277Sch. A1 excluded (19.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Buxton Sidings Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1150), arts. 1, 22(3) (with arts. 22(4), 32(2))
- C278Act applied (with modifications) (30.6.2015) by The Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1386), art. 29 (with arts. 51, 53)
- C279Sch. A1 excluded (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 1, 22(3)(b) (with arts. 22(4), 31(2))
- C280Act applied (with modifications) (26.9.2018) by The Network Rail (Felixstowe Branch Line Improvements Level Crossings Closure) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/937), arts. 12, 18(1)(b)
- C281Act applied (with modifications) (5.9.2017) by The London Overground (Barking Riverside Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/830), art. 23 (with Sch. 8 para. 20)
- C282Act applied (with modifications) (15.12.2014) by The London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3102), art. 25 (with Sch. 8 para. 45)
- C283Act applied (with modifications) (22.8.2013) by The Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1933), arts. 23, 33
- C284Sch. A1 excluded (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 35 (with art. 55)
- C285Act applied (with modifications) (11.4.2024) by The HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/436), arts. 1(2), 30 (with arts. 21, 25, 41, Sch. 10)
- C286Sch. A1 excluded (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), arts. 1, 35 (with arts. 35(4), 62, 76, 87)
- C287Act applied (with modifications) (28.11.2014) by The Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2950), art. 23 (with arts. 38, 39)
- C288Sch. A1 excluded (27.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/165), arts. 1, 25 (with arts. 48, 59, Sch. 14)
- F32S. 5A(2) inserted (31.1.2024) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 185(3)(a)(iii), 255(7) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/92, reg. 2(l) (with reg. 6(1))
- C289Act applied (with modifications) (25.11.2005) by The Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3105), arts. 26, 36 (with arts. 3(5), 15(3))
- C290Act applied (with modifications) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), art. 28 (with arts. 35, 36)
- F33S. 4(3)(4) substituted for s. 4(3) (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 18 para. 2; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(k) (with reg. 5)
- C291Sch. A1 excluded (15.2.2025) by The West Burton Solar Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/116), arts. 1, 25 (with art. 47, Sch. 15)
- C292Act applied (with modifications) (19.3.2007) by The Ouseburn Barrage Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/608), arts. 25, 32 (with arts. 46-48, Sch. 6 para. 23)
- C293Sch. A1 excluded (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), arts. 1, 28(3)(b) (with arts. 28(4), 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)
- C294Act 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)
- C295Act 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)
- F34Words 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))
- C296Act 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)
- C297Act 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)
- C298Act applied (with modifications) (25.2.2015) by The A160/A180 (Port of Immingham Improvement) Development Consent Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/129), art. 24
- C299Act 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)
- C300Sch. A1 excluded (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 6(2)(b), 64(1)
- F35Ss. 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))
- F36S. 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)
- C301Act applied (with modifications) (31.12.2020) by The Network Rail (Cambridgeshire Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1485), arts. 1, 21, 29
- F37Words 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))
- C302Act 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)
- C303Sch. 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)
- C304Act 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)
- C305Sch. 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))
- C306Sch. 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)
- C307Sch. 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)
- C308Act 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)
- F38Words 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))
- C309Act 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)
- C310Act applied (with modifications) (26.9.2012) by The Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2284), art. 20 (with art. 26(2))
- C311Act 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))
- C312Act 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
- C313Sch. 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
- C314Sch. 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)
- C315Act 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)
- C316Act applied (with modifications) (18.9.2014) by The A556 (Knutsford to Bowdon Improvement) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2269), arts. 19, 22Act applied (with modifications) (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), arts. 1, 34
- C317Act 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)
- F39Words 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))
- C318Sch. 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)
- C319Act applied (with modifications) (20.11.2013) by The M1 Junction 10a (Grade Separation) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2808), art. 22
- C320Act 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)
- C321Act applied (with modifications) (30.12.2015) by The Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1984), art. 13 (with art. 26)
- C322Act applied (with modifications) (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 34 (with art. 55)
- C323Sch. 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
- C324Act 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))
- C325Act 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)
- C326Act 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)
- C327Act applied (with modifications) (1.4.2015) by The Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/680), art. 23 (with Sch. 8 para. 10)
- C328Act 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)
- F40S. 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))
- C329Sch. 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))
- C330S. 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)
- C331Act 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)
- C332Act 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))
- C333Sch. 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)
- C334Act 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)
- C335S. 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)
- F41Word 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)
- C336Act 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)
- C337Act 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
- C338Act applied (with modifications) (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), arts. 1, 33
- C339Act 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)
- C340S. 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)
- C341Act applied (with modifications) (26.2.2015) by The Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/147), art. 24
- C342Act 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)
- C343Act 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
- C344Act applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), art. 23
- C345Sch. 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)
- C346S. 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)
- C347Act applied (with modifications) (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), arts. 1, 22 (with art. 19)
- C348Act 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)
- C349Sch. 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))
- C350Sch. 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)
- F42Words 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)
- C351Act 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)
- C352Sch. 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)
- C353Act 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)
- C354Act 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)
- C355Sch. 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)
- C356Act 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)
- C357Sch. A1 excluded (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), arts. 1, 26(3) (with Sch. 14)