Section 126: Compensation for compulsory acquisition

Planning Act 2008 · 2008 c. 29View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 7: Orders granting development consent — Chapter 1: Content of orders

This section applies in relation to an order granting development consent which includes provision authorising the compulsory acquisition of land.

The order may not include provision the effect of which is to modify the application of a compensation provision, except to the extent necessary to apply the provision to the compulsory acquisition of land authorised by the order.

The order may not include provision the effect of which is to exclude the application of a compensation provision.

A compensation provision is a provision of or made under an Act which relates to compensation for the compulsory acquisition of land.

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