Section 30: Interpretation

Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 · 2017 c. 20View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Compulsory purchase etc — CHAPTER 1: Temporary possession of land

In this Chapter—

  • "acquiring authority" has the meaning given in section 18(1);

  • "the notice period" has the meaning given in section 20(2);

  • "obligation under a conservation covenant" has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;

  • "possession" means exclusive occupation;

  • "relevant right or interest" has the meaning given by section 23(10).

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