Housing and Planning Act 2016

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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>New homes in England</heading><chapter eId="part-1-chapter-1"><num>CHAPTER 1</num><heading>Starter homes</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Purpose of this Chapter</heading><content><p>The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the supply of starter homes in England.</p></content></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>What is a starter home?</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter “<term refersTo="#term-starter-home" eId="term-starter-home">starter home</term>” means a building or part of a building that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a new dwelling,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is available for purchase by qualifying first-time buyers only,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is to be sold at a discount of at least 20% of the market value,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>is to be sold for less than the price cap, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>is subject to any restrictions on sale or letting specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State (for more about regulations under this paragraph, see section 3).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-new-dwelling" eId="term-new-dwelling">New dwelling</term>” means a building or part of a building that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been constructed for use as a single dwelling and has not previously been occupied, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been adapted for use as a single dwelling and has not been occupied since its adaptation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-first-time-buyer" eId="term-qualifying-first-time-buyer">Qualifying first-time buyer</term>” means an individual who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a first-time buyer,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is at least 23 years old but has not yet reached the age of 40, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>meets any other criteria specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State (for example, relating to nationality).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-first-time-buyer" eId="term-first-time-buyer">First-time buyer</term>” has the meaning given by section 57AA(2) of the Finance Act 2003.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>“Purchase”: the reference to a building or part of a building being available for purchase is to a freehold or a leasehold interest in the building or part being available for purchase.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “price cap” is set out in the table.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:56%"/><default:col style="width:44%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Location of starter home</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Price cap</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Greater London</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">£450,000</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Outside Greater London</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">£250,000</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>amend the definition of “first-time buyer”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>disapply the age requirement in subsection (3)(b) in relation to specified categories of people;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify circumstances in which a dwelling may still be a starter home even if it is available for purchase by joint purchasers not all of whom meet the age requirement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the price cap; and the regulations may provide for different price caps to apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for starter homes in different areas in Greater London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for starter homes in different areas outside Greater London.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection (8) the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each local planning authority in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Mayor of London, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other person the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend this Chapter.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Power to require payments or discounts on resale (subject to tapering) <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The restrictions on sale that may be specified by regulations under section 2(1)(e) in relation to a dwelling that has been sold to a qualifying first-time buyer include, in particular, restrictions —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring a person who sells the dwelling within a specified period to make a payment to a specified person in respect of the starter homes discount, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prohibiting a person from selling the dwelling within a specified period unless the dwelling is sold to a qualifying first-time buyer at a discount.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by virtue of subsection (1) must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set out how the amount of the payment or discount is to be determined, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for reductions in the amount of the payment or discount according to the length of time since the dwelling was first sold to a qualifying first-time buyer.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The person specified in regulations under subsection (1)(a) may be the Secretary of State, a local planning authority in England or any other person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 2(1)(e) may impose restrictions that require a person selling the dwelling to sell it subject to any restrictions to which he or she is subject.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 2(1)(e) may include provision about the legal mechanism by which any requirement is to be imposed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the use of sums that are paid to a person in accordance with a requirement imposed by regulations made by virtue of subsection (1)(a) (including provision permitting or requiring the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In subsection (1)(a) “<term refersTo="#term-starter-homes-discount" eId="term-starter-homes-discount">starter homes discount</term>” means the discount mentioned in section 2(1)(c) or subsection (1)(b) above.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>General duty to promote supply of starter homes</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An English planning authority must carry out its relevant planning functions with a view to promoting the supply of starter homes in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State in carrying out that duty.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-planning-authority" eId="term-english-planning-authority">English planning authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local planning authority in England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State when exercising a function relating to the grant of planning permission on an application in respect of land in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-planning-functions" eId="term-relevant-planning-functions">Relevant planning functions</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>functions under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, other than functions relating to the grant of permission in principle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions under Part 8 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>functions under Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>amend the definition of “English planning authority” in subsection (3);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>amend the definition of “relevant planning functions” in subsection (4).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Planning permission: provision of starter homes</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that an English planning authority may only grant planning permission for a residential development of a specified description if the starter homes requirement is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where the Secretary of State makes regulations under this section, the regulations must give an English planning authority power to dispense with the condition requiring the starter homes requirement to be met where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application is made for planning permission in respect of a rural exception site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the application falls to be determined wholly or partly on the basis of a policy contained in a development plan for the provision of housing on rural exception sites.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-planning-authority" eId="term-english-planning-authority">English planning authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local planning authority in England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State when exercising a function relating to the grant of planning permission on an application in respect of land in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-starter-homes-requirement" eId="term-the-starter-homes-requirement">The starter homes requirement</term>” means a requirement, specified in the regulations, relating to the provision of starter homes in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may, for example, provide that an English planning authority may grant planning permission only if a person has entered into a planning obligation to provide a certain number of starter homes or to pay a sum to be used by the authority for providing starter homes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer discretions on an English planning authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make different provision for different areas.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (determination of applications: general considerations), for subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) has effect subject to the following—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 65 and the following provisions of this Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 15 of the Health Services Act 1976;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 66, 67, 72 and 73 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-2589f25113c19b8d8b1824c74914199b-1730906844532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2589f25113c19b8d8b1824c74914199b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2589f25113c19b8d8b1824c74914199b" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2589f25113c19b8d8b1824c74914199b-1730906844532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2589f25113c19b8d8b1824c74914199b">section 160 of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023;</ins> </p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>regulations under section 5 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (starter homes requirements).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Monitoring</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England must prepare reports containing information about the carrying out of its functions in relation to starter homes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about reports under this section, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about their form and content;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision about their timing;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision requiring them to be combined with reports under section 35 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require a report to contain information about applications to which regulations under section 5 apply and details of how those applications have been dealt with.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An authority must make its reports under this section available to the public.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Compliance directions</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make a compliance direction if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local planning authority has failed to carry out its functions in relation to starter homes or has failed to carry them out adequately, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a policy contained in a local development document for the authority is incompatible with those functions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “compliance direction” is a direction that no regard is to be had to the policy for the purposes of any determination to be made under the planning Acts.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A compliance direction remains in force until revoked by a further direction given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A direction under this section must include the Secretary of State's reasons for making it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish any direction under this section and give a copy to the local planning authority.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Interpretation of this Chapter</heading><intro><p>In this Chapter—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development" eId="term-development">development</term>” has the meaning given by section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-functions-in-relation-to-starter-homes" eId="term-functions-in-relation-to-starter-homes">functions in relation to starter homes</term>”, in relation to a local planning authority, means the authority's functions under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 4, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section 5;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-development-document" eId="term-local-development-document">local development document</term>” is to be read in accordance with sections 17 and 18(3) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-planning-acts" eId="term-the-planning-acts">the planning Acts</term>” has the meaning given by section 117(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-obligation" eId="term-planning-obligation">planning obligation</term>” means a planning obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-permission" eId="term-planning-permission">planning permission</term>” has the meaning given by section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-residential-development" eId="term-residential-development">residential development</term>” means a development that includes at least one dwelling;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-starter-home" eId="term-starter-home">starter home</term>” has the meaning given by section 2.</p></content></hcontainer></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-1-chapter-2"><num>CHAPTER 2</num><heading>Self-build and custom housebuilding</heading><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Definitions</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 of the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (register of persons seeking to acquire land), before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>A1</num><intro><p>In this Act “<term refersTo="#term-self-build-and-custom-housebuilding">self-build and custom housebuilding</term>” means the building or completion by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>individuals,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>associations of individuals, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>persons working with or for individuals or associations of individuals,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>of houses to be occupied as homes by those individuals.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>A2</num><content><p>But it does not include the building of a house on a plot acquired from a person who builds the house wholly or mainly to plans or specifications decided or offered by that person.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1) of that section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “(including bodies corporate that exercise functions on behalf of associations of individuals)”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “in order to build houses for those individuals to occupy as homes” substitute <quotedText>“ for their own self-build and custom housebuilding ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) of that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-association-of-individuals">association of individuals</term>” includes a body corporate that exercises functions on behalf of an association of individuals;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-completion">completion</term>” does not include anything that falls outside the definition of “building operations” in section 55(1A) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-home">home</term>”, in relation to an individual, means the individual's sole or main residence.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 5 of that Act (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-self-build-and-custom-housebuilding">self-build and custom housebuilding</term>” has the meaning given by section 1;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “serviced plot of land” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-serviced-plot-of-land">serviced plot of land</term>” means a plot of land that—</p><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has access to a public highway and has connections for electricity, water and waste water, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>can be provided with those things in specified circumstances or within a specified period;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of that section (the existing text of which becomes subsection (1)) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations may amend the definition of “serviced plot of land” by adding further services to those mentioned in paragraph (a).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Duty to grant planning permission <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 2 of the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>2A</num><heading>Duty to grant planning permission <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an authority that is both a relevant authority and a local planning authority within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1990-act">the 1990 Act</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authority to which this section applies must give suitable development permission in respect of enough serviced plots of land to meet the demand for self-build and custom housebuilding in the authority's area arising in each base period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations must specify the time allowed for compliance with the duty under subsection (2) in relation to any base period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The first base period, in relation to an authority, is the period—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the register under section 1 kept by the authority is established, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the day before the day on which section 10 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes into force.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>Each subsequent base period is the period of 12 months beginning immediately after the end of the previous base period.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-development-permission">development permission</term>” means planning permission or permission in principle (within the meaning of the 1990 Act).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the demand for self-build and custom housebuilding arising in an authority's area in a base period is the demand as evidenced by the number of entries added during that period to the register under section 1 kept by the authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>an authority gives development permission if such permission is granted—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by the authority,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State or the Mayor of London on an application made to the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>(in the case of permission in principle) by a development order, under section 59A(1)(a) of the 1990 Act, in relation to land allocated for development in a document made, maintained or adopted by the authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>development permission is “suitable” if it is permission in respect of development that could include self-build and custom housebuilding.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A grant of development permission in relation to a particular plot of land may not be taken into account in relation to more than one base period in determining whether the duty in this section is discharged.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>No account is to be taken for the purposes of this section of development permission granted before the start of the first base period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different authorities or descriptions of authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different proportions of the demand for self-build and custom housebuilding arising in a particular base period.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 3 of that Act (guidance), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An authority that is subject to the duty in section 2A must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State in relation to that duty.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In relation to entries made on the register under section 1 of that Act before <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-69507fb11be3da77dd4d04f9a3f649f4-1484317870981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-69507fb11be3da77dd4d04f9a3f649f4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-69507fb11be3da77dd4d04f9a3f649f4" class="commentary"/>31 October 2016</ins>, any reference to self-build and custom housebuilding in section 2A of that Act (inserted by subsection (1) above) is to be read as if, in section 1 of that Act (as amended by section 9 above)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the words “or completion” in subsection (A1) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the definitions of “completion” and “home” in subsection (6A) were omitted.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Exemption from duty</heading><content><p><mod>After section 2A of the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (inserted by section 10 above) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>2B</num><heading>Exemption from duty in section 2A</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>If an authority applies for exemption to the Secretary of State in accordance with regulations, the Secretary of State may direct that the authority is not subject to the duty in section 2A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify the cases or circumstances in which an authority may apply for exemption.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make further provision about applications under subsection (1), and may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require an application to be supported by specified information and by any further information that the Secretary of State requires the authority to provide;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require an authority that is granted exemption to notify persons on the register kept under section 1.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Further and consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In the Schedule to the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (registers under section 1), in paragraph 3 (eligibility)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Regulations relating to the matters set out in sub-paragraph (2) may provide for eligibility to be determined by reference to criteria set by a relevant authority.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that persons who fail to meet particular conditions of eligibility, but who meet the other conditions specified, must be entered on a separate part of the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the duty in section 2A does not apply in relation to such persons.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 6 of that Schedule (fees)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), for “section 1” substitute <quotedText>“ sections 1 and 2A ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (2)(b), after “fixing of fees by” insert <quotedText>“ the Secretary of State or ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify circumstances in which no fee is to be paid.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 4(1) of that Act (regulations subject to affirmative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>section 2A(3),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>section 5(2), or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 4(2) of that Act (regulations subject to negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>before paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>section 2B,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “section 5” substitute <quotedText>“ section 5(1) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section></chapter></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-2"><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Rogue landlords and property agents in England</heading><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-1"><num>CHAPTER 1</num><heading>Introduction</heading><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Introduction to this Part</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Part is about rogue landlords and property agents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In summary—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Chapter 2 allows a banning order to be made where a landlord or property agent has been convicted of a banning order offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Chapter 3 requires a database of rogue landlords and property agents to be established,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Chapter 4 allows a rent repayment order to be made against a landlord who has committed an offence to which that Chapter applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Chapter 6 contains definitions.</p></content></level></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-2"><num>CHAPTER 2</num><heading>Banning orders</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-banning-orders-key-definitions"><heading><i>Banning orders: key definitions</i></heading><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>“Banning order” and “banning order offence”</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-banning-order" eId="term-banning-order">banning order</term>” means an order, made by the First-tier Tribunal, banning a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>letting housing in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>engaging in English letting agency work,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>engaging in English property management work, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>doing two or more of those things.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>See also section 18 (which enables a banning order to include a ban on involvement in certain bodies corporate).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-banning-order-offence" eId="term-banning-order-offence">banning order offence</term>” means an offence of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (3) may, in particular, describe an offence by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the nature of the offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the offender,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the place where the offence is committed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which it is committed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the court sentencing a person for the offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the sentence imposed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-9628d2abf42fab62588de09ff5bb564d-1564998105008" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9628d2abf42fab62588de09ff5bb564d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9628d2abf42fab62588de09ff5bb564d" class="commentary"/>(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9628d2abf42fab62588de09ff5bb564d-1564998105008" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9628d2abf42fab62588de09ff5bb564d">An offence under section 12 of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 is also a banning order offence for the purposes of this Part.</ins></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-imposition-of-banning-orders"><heading><i>Imposition of banning orders</i></heading><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Application and notice of intended proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local housing authority in England may apply for a banning order against a person who has been convicted of a banning order offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority in England applies for a banning order against a body corporate that has been convicted of a banning order offence, it must also apply for a banning order against any officer who has been convicted of the same offence in respect of the same conduct.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before applying for a banning order under subsection (1), the authority must give the person a notice of intended proceedings—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>informing the person that the authority is proposing to apply for a banning order and explaining why,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stating the length of each proposed ban, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>inviting the person to make representations within a period specified in the notice of not less than 28 days (“<term refersTo="#term-the-notice-period" eId="term-the-notice-period">the notice period</term>”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The authority must consider any representations made during the notice period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The authority must wait until the notice period has ended before applying for a banning order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A notice of intended proceedings may not be given after the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the person was convicted of the offence to which the notice relates.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Making a banning order</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The First-tier Tribunal may make a banning order against a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been convicted of a banning order offence, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>was a residential landlord or a property agent at the time the offence was committed (but see subsection (3)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A banning order may only be made on an application by a local housing authority in England that has complied with section 15.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where an application is made under section 15(1) against an officer of a body corporate, the First-tier Tribunal may make a banning order against the officer even if the condition in subsection (1)(b) of this section is not met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to make a banning order against a person, and in deciding what order to make, the Tribunal must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the seriousness of the offence of which the person has been convicted,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any previous convictions that the person has for a banning order offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the person is or has at any time been included in the database of rogue landlords and property agents, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the likely effect of the banning order on the person and anyone else who may be affected by the order.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Duration and effect of banning order</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A banning order must specify the length of each ban imposed by the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A ban must last at least 12 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A banning order may contain exceptions to a ban for some or all of the period to which the ban relates and the exceptions may be subject to conditions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A banning order may, for example, contain exceptions—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to deal with cases where there are existing tenancies and the landlord does not have the power to bring them to an immediate end, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to allow letting agents to wind down current business.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Content of banning order: involvement in bodies corporate</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A banning order may include provision banning the person against whom it is made from being involved in any body corporate that carries out an activity that the person is banned by the order from carrying out.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For this purpose a person is “involved” in a body corporate if the person acts as an officer of the body corporate or directly or indirectly takes part in or is concerned in the management of the body corporate.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Power to require information</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local housing authority may require a person to provide specified information for the purpose of enabling the authority to decide whether to apply for a banning order against the person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>It is an offence for the person to fail to comply with a requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for the failure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It is an offence for the person to provide information that is false or misleading if the person knows that the information is false or misleading or is reckless as to whether it is false or misleading.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Revocation or variation of banning orders</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person against whom a banning order is made may apply to the First-tier Tribunal for an order under this section revoking or varying the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the banning order was made on the basis of one or more convictions all of which are overturned on appeal, the First-tier Tribunal must revoke the banning order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the banning order was made on the basis of more than one conviction and some of them (but not all) have been overturned on appeal, the First-tier Tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>vary the banning order, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revoke the banning order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the banning order was made on the basis of one or more convictions that have become spent, the First-tier Tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>vary the banning order, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revoke the banning order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The power to vary a banning order under subsection (3)(a) or (4)(a) may be used to add new exceptions to a ban or to vary—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the banned activities,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the length of a ban, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>existing exceptions to a ban.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-spent" eId="term-spent">spent</term>”, in relation to a conviction, means spent for the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-consequences-of-banning-order-including-consequences-of-breach"><heading><i>Consequences of banning order, including consequences of breach</i></heading><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Offence of breach of banning order</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who breaches a banning order commits an offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 51 weeks or to a fine or to both.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a financial penalty under section 23 has been imposed in respect of the breach, the person may not be convicted of an offence under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where a person is convicted under subsection (1) of breaching a banning order and the breach continues after conviction, the person commits a further offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one-tenth of level 2 on the standard scale for each day or part of a day on which the breach continues.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In proceedings for an offence under subsection (4) it is a defence to show that the person had a reasonable excuse for the continued breach.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In relation to an offence committed before section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, the reference in subsection (2) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to 6 months.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Offences by bodies corporate</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where an offence under section 21 committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of, an officer of a body corporate, the officer as well as the body corporate commits the offence and is liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection (1) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with the member's functions of management as if the member were an officer of the body corporate.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Financial penalty for breach of banning order</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible local housing authority may impose a financial penalty on a person if satisfied, beyond reasonable doubt, that the person's conduct amounts to an offence under section 21(1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-responsible-local-housing-authority" eId="term-responsible-local-housing-authority">responsible local housing authority</term>” means the local housing authority for the area in which the housing to which the conduct relates is situated.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Only one financial penalty under this section may be imposed in respect of the same conduct unless subsection (4) allows another penalty to be imposed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If a breach continues for more than 6 months, a financial penalty may be imposed for each additional 6 month period for the whole or part of which the breach continues.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The amount of a financial penalty imposed under this section is to be determined by the authority imposing it, but must not be more than <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-00dbe4a6586935caf4435a8864d49a30-1777550903711" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-00dbe4a6586935caf4435a8864d49a30"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-00dbe4a6586935caf4435a8864d49a30" class="commentary"/>£40,000</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The responsible local housing authority may not impose a financial penalty in respect of any conduct amounting to an offence under section 21(1) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has been convicted of an offence under that section in respect of the conduct, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>criminal proceedings for the offence have been instituted against the person in respect of the conduct and the proceedings have not been concluded.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Schedule 1 deals with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the procedure for imposing financial penalties,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>appeals against financial penalties, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>enforcement of financial penalties.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how local housing authorities are to deal with financial penalties recovered.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the amount specified in subsection (5) to reflect changes in the value of money.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A local housing authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State about the exercise of its functions under this section or Schedule 1.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Saving for illegal contracts</heading><content><p>A breach of a banning order does not affect the validity or enforceability of any provision of a tenancy or other contract entered into by a person despite any rule of law relating to the validity or enforceability of contracts in circumstances involving illegality.</p></content></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Banned person may not hold <abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr> licence <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><content><p>Schedule 2 changes the rules about granting and revoking licences under Parts 2 and 3 of the Housing Act 2004 where a banning order has been made.</p></content></section><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Management orders following banning order</heading><content><p>Schedule 3 amends the Housing Act 2004 to allow interim and final management orders to be made in cases where a banning order has been made.</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-antiavoidance"><heading><i>Anti-avoidance</i></heading><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Prohibition on certain disposals</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who is subject to a banning order that includes a ban on letting may not make an unauthorised transfer of an estate in land to a prohibited person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A disposal in breach of the prohibition imposed by subsection (1) is void.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A transfer is “<term refersTo="#term-unauthorised" eId="term-unauthorised">unauthorised</term>” for the purposes of subsection (1) unless it is authorised by the First-tier Tribunal on an application by the person who is subject to the banning order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-prohibited-person" eId="term-prohibited-person">prohibited person</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person associated with the landlord,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a business partner of the landlord,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person associated with a business partner of the landlord,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a business partner of a person associated with the landlord,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a body corporate of which the landlord or a person mentioned in paragraph (a) to (d) is an officer,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a body corporate in which the landlord has a shareholding or other financial interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>in a case where the landlord is a body corporate, any body corporate that has an officer in common with the landlord.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section (4)—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-associated-person" eId="term-associated-person">associated person</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 178 of the Housing Act 1996;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-business-partner" eId="term-business-partner">business partner</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 34(5) of the Deregulation Act 2015.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-3"><num>CHAPTER 3</num><heading>Database of rogue landlords and property agents</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-3-crossheading-the-database-and-its-content"><heading><i>The database and its content</i></heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Database of rogue landlords and property agents</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must establish and operate a database of rogue landlords and property agents for the purposes of this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections 29 and 30 give local housing authorities in England responsibility for maintaining the content of the database.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must ensure that local housing authorities are able to edit the database for the purpose carrying out their functions under those sections and updating the database under section 34.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Duty to include person with banning order</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority in England must make an entry in the database in respect of a person if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a banning order has been made against the person following an application by the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>no entry was made under section 30, before the banning order was made, on the basis of a conviction for the offence to which the banning order relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An entry made under this section must be maintained for the period for which the banning order has effect and must then be removed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Power to include person convicted of banning order offence</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority in England may make an entry in the database in respect of a person if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has been convicted of a banning order offence, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the offence was committed at a time when the person was a residential landlord or a property agent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local housing authority in England may make an entry in the database in respect of a person who has, at least twice within a period of 12 months, received a financial penalty in respect of a banning order offence committed at a time when the person was a residential landlord or a property agent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A financial penalty is to be taken into account for the purposes of subsection (2) only if the period for appealing the penalty has expired and any appeal has been finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section 31 imposes procedural requirements that must be met before an entry may be made in the database under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An entry made under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be maintained for the period specified in the decision notice given under section 31 before the entry was made (or that period as reduced in accordance with section 36), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be removed at the end of that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection (5)(a) does not prevent an entry being removed early in accordance under section 36.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must publish guidance setting out criteria to which local housing authorities must have regard in deciding—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether to make an entry in the database under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period to specify in a decision notice under section 31.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Procedure for inclusion under section 30</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority decides to make an entry in the database in respect of a person under section 30 it must give the person a decision notice before the entry is made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The decision notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>explain that the authority has decided to make the entry in the database after the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given (“<term refersTo="#term-the-notice-period" eId="term-the-notice-period">the notice period</term>”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the period for which the person's entry will be maintained, which must be at least 2 years beginning with the day on which the entry is made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The decision notice must also summarise the person's appeal rights under section 32.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The authority must wait until the notice period has ended before making the entry in the database.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If a person appeals under section 32 within the notice period the local housing authority may not make the entry in the database until—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the appeal has been determined or withdrawn, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is no possibility of further appeal (ignoring the possibility of an appeal out of time).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A decision notice under this section may not be given after the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>was convicted of the banning order offence to which the notice relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>received the second of the financial penalties to which the notice relates.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who has been given a decision notice under section 31 may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the decision to make the entry in the database in respect of the person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the decision as to the period for which the person's entry is to be maintained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this section must be made before the end of the notice period specified in the decision notice under section 31(2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Tribunal may allow an appeal to be made to it after the end of the notice period if satisfied that there is a good reason for the person's failure to appeal within the period (and for any subsequent delay).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>On an appeal under this section the tribunal may confirm, vary or cancel the decision notice.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Information to be included in the database</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the information that must be included in a person's entry in the database.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, require a person's entry to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person's address or other contact details,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period for which the entry is to be maintained;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>details of properties owned, let or managed by the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>details of any banning order offences of which the person has been convicted;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>details of any banning orders made against the person, whether or not still in force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>details of financial penalties that the person has received.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In relation to a case where a body corporate is entered in the database, the regulations may also require information to be included about its officers.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Updating</heading><content><p>A local housing authority must take reasonable steps to keep information in the database up-to-date.</p></content></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Power to require information</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local housing authority may require a person to provide specified information for the purpose of enabling the authority to decide whether to make an entry in the database in respect of the person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local housing authority that makes an entry in the database in respect of a person, or that is proposing to make an entry in the database in respect of a person, may require the person to provide any information needed to complete the person's entry or keep it up-to-date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It is an offence for the person to fail to comply with a requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for the failure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>It is an offence for the person to provide information that is false or misleading if the person knows that the information is false or misleading or is reckless as to whether it is false or misleading.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-3-crossheading-removal-or-variation"><heading><i>Removal or variation</i></heading><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Removal or variation of entries made under section 30</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An entry made in the database under section 30 may be removed or varied in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the entry was made on the basis of one or more convictions all of which are overturned on appeal, the responsible local housing authority must remove the entry.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the entry was made on the basis of more than one conviction and some of them (but not all) have been overturned on appeal, the responsible local housing authority may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>remove the entry, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the period for which the entry must be maintained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the entry was made on the basis of one or more convictions that have become spent, the responsible local housing authority may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>remove the entry, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the period for which the entry must be maintained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If the entry was made on the basis that the person has received two or more financial penalties and at least one year has elapsed since the entry was made, the responsible local housing authority may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>remove the entry, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the period for which the entry must be maintained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The power in subsection (3), (4) or (5) may even be used—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to remove an entry before the end of the two-year period mentioned in section 31(2)(b), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to reduce the period for which an entry must be maintained to less than the two-year period mentioned in section 31(2)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority removes an entry in the database, or reduces the period for which it must be maintained, it must notify the person to whom the entry relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-responsible-local-housing-authority" eId="term-responsible-local-housing-authority">responsible local housing authority</term>” means the local housing authority by which the entry was made;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-spent" eId="term-spent">spent</term>”, in relation to a conviction, means spent for the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Requests for exercise of powers under section 36 and appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person in respect of whom an entry is made in the database under section 30 may request the responsible local housing authority to use its powers under section 36 to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>remove the entry, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the period for which the entry must be maintained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The request must be in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a request is made, the local housing authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>decide whether to comply with the request, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give the person notice of its decision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the local housing authority decides not to comply with the request the notice must include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reasons for that decision, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a summary of the appeal rights conferred by this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where a person is given notice that the responsible local housing authority has decided not to comply with the request the person may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against that decision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>An appeal to the First-tier Tribunal under subsection (5) must be made before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the notice was given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The First-tier Tribunal may allow an appeal to be made to it after the end of that period if satisfied that there is a good reason for the person's failure to appeal within the period (and for any subsequent delay).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>On an appeal under this section the tribunal may order the local housing authority to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>remove the entry, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the period for which the entry must be maintained.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-3-crossheading-access-to-information-in-the-database"><heading><i>Access to information in the database</i></heading><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Access to database</heading><content><p>The Secretary of State must give every local housing authority in England access to information in the database.</p></content></section><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Use of information in database</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may use information in the database for statistical or research purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may disclose information in the database to any person if the information is disclosed in an anonymised form.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Information is disclosed in an anonymised form if no individual or other person to whom the information relates can be identified from the information.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority in England may only use information obtained from the database—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with its functions under the Housing Act 2004,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the purposes of a criminal investigation or proceedings relating to a banning order offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purposes of an investigation or proceedings relating to a contravention of the law relating to housing or landlord and tenant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the purposes of promoting compliance with the law relating to housing or landlord and tenant by any person in the database, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for statistical or research purposes.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of paragraph 17 of Schedule 23 to the Finance Act 2011 (which relates to <abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> data-gathering powers), the database is to be treated as being maintained by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-4"><num>CHAPTER 4</num><heading>Rent repayment orders</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-4-crossheading-rent-repayment-orders-introduction"><heading><i>Rent repayment orders: introduction</i></heading><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Introduction and key definitions</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">This Chapter confers power on the First-tier Tribunal to make a rent repayment order where an offence to which this Chapter applies has been committed by—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">a landlord under a tenancy of housing in England, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">any superior landlord in relation to such a tenancy.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">A rent repayment order is an order requiring the landlord or superior landlord who committed the offence to—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-2-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">pay a tenant an amount in respect of rent paid by or on behalf of the tenant (whether the rent was paid to the landlord or superior landlord against whom the order is made, or to another person), or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-2-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">pay a local housing authority an amount in respect of a relevant award of universal credit paid (to any person) in respect of rent under the tenancy.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2A"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(2A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">In a case where the offence was committed by a superior landlord—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-2A-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">references in the following provisions of this Chapter to the landlord are to be read as references to the superior landlord, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-2A-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68-1777551100375" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f076e303f13293cf97fa443199cc6c68">housing in relation to which the person in question is a superior landlord is to be treated for the purposes of this Chapter as let by that person.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A reference to “an offence to which this Chapter applies” is to an offence, of a description specified in the table, that is committed by a landlord in relation to housing in England let by that landlord.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:6%"/><default:col style="width:30%"/><default:col style="width:32%"/><default:col style="width:33%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th/><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Act</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>section</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>general description of offence</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">1</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Criminal Law Act 1977</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 6(1)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">violence for securing entry</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">2</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Protection from Eviction Act 1977</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 1(2), (3) or (3A)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">eviction or harassment of occupiers</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f" class="commentary"/>2A </ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref eId="c00196" href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">Housing Act 1988</ins></ref></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">section 16J(1)</ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">Knowingly or recklessly misusing a possession ground</ins></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">2B</ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">section 16J(2)</ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">Breach of restriction on letting or marketing dwelling-house</ins></p></default:td><default:td/></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">2C</ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">section 16J(3)</ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f-1777552692031" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71b94d4db53b3689235dce89ec03d72f">Tenancy reform: continuing breaches</ins></p></default:td><default:td/></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">3</p></default:td><default:td rowspan="4"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Housing Act 2004</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 30(1)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">failure to comply with improvement notice</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">4</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 32(1)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">failure to comply with prohibition order <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">5</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 72(1)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-eb4be0a1f6746d83bfdf92f3e8418dbb-1777553152396" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eb4be0a1f6746d83bfdf92f3e8418dbb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-eb4be0a1f6746d83bfdf92f3e8418dbb" class="commentary"/>offences relating to unlicensed HMOs</ins></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">6</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 95(1)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7bf4db342dc4031f3f3ccbde5e73d536-1777553174221" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bf4db342dc4031f3f3ccbde5e73d536"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7bf4db342dc4031f3f3ccbde5e73d536" class="commentary"/>offences relating to unlicensed houses</ins></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">7</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">This Act</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 21</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">breach of banning order</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td/><default:td rowspan="3"/><default:td/><default:td/></default:tr><default:tr><default:td/><default:td/><default:td/></default:tr><default:tr><default:td/><default:td/><default:td/></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (3), an offence under section 30(1) or 32(1) of the Housing Act 2004 is committed in relation to housing in England let by a landlord only if the improvement notice or prohibition order mentioned in that section was given in respect of a hazard on the premises let by the landlord (as opposed, for example, to common parts).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-4-crossheading-application-for-rent-repayment-order"><heading><i>Application for rent repayment order</i></heading><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Application for rent repayment order</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A tenant or a local housing authority may apply to the First-tier Tribunal for a rent repayment order against a <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-197cfdea4a12ce0c1a5dfeaef76ff707-1777553399030" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-197cfdea4a12ce0c1a5dfeaef76ff707"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-197cfdea4a12ce0c1a5dfeaef76ff707" class="commentary"/>landlord</ins> who has committed an offence to which this Chapter applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A tenant may apply for a rent repayment order only if —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the offence relates to housing that, at the time of the offence, was let to the tenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the offence was committed in the period of <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af8b18c52803ee02e5da87b91e1a6310-1777553368049" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-af8b18c52803ee02e5da87b91e1a6310"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-af8b18c52803ee02e5da87b91e1a6310" class="commentary"/>2 years</ins> ending with the day on which the application is made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97-1777553338598" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97" class="commentary"/>(2A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97-1777553338598" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97">The requirement in subsection (2)(a) does not apply to an application for a rent repayment order in relation to an offence under section 16J(1) or (2) of the </ins><ref eId="c00197" href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97-1777553338598" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97">Housing Act 1988</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97-1777553338598" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1dca84525bdf673a1079ed4b6ec4fd97">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority may apply for a rent repayment order only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the offence relates to housing in the authority's area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority has complied with section 42.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to apply for a rent repayment order a local housing authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Notice of intended proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before applying for a rent repayment order a local housing authority must give the landlord a notice of intended proceedings.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice of intended proceedings must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the landlord that the authority is proposing to apply for a rent repayment order and explain why,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state the amount that the authority seeks to recover, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>invite the landlord to make representations within a period specified in the notice of not less than 28 days (“<term refersTo="#term-the-notice-period" eId="term-the-notice-period">the notice period</term>”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The authority must consider any representations made during the notice period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The authority must wait until the notice period has ended before applying for a rent repayment order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A notice of intended proceedings may not be given after the end of the period of <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5e947b5f558a6290d66631d33f53182b-1777553513512" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5e947b5f558a6290d66631d33f53182b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5e947b5f558a6290d66631d33f53182b" class="commentary"/>2 years</ins> beginning with the day on which the landlord committed the offence to which it relates.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-4-crossheading-making-of-rent-repayment-order"><heading><i>Making of rent repayment order</i></heading><section eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Making of rent repayment order</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The First-tier Tribunal may make a rent repayment order if satisfied, beyond reasonable doubt, that a landlord has committed an offence to which this Chapter applies (whether or not the landlord has been convicted).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A rent repayment order under this section may be made only on an application under section 41.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The amount of a rent repayment order under this section is to be determined in accordance with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 44 (where the application is made by a tenant);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 45 (where the application is made by a local housing authority);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 46 (in certain cases where the landlord has been convicted <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>).</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-d"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-6c1c039ec94d34a8760c061c4f3e7048-1777553668881" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6c1c039ec94d34a8760c061c4f3e7048"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6c1c039ec94d34a8760c061c4f3e7048" class="commentary"/>(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6c1c039ec94d34a8760c061c4f3e7048-1777553668881" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6c1c039ec94d34a8760c061c4f3e7048">section 46A (where an order is made against more than one landlord or there has been a previous order).</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Amount of order: tenants</heading><subsection eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where the First-tier Tribunal decides to make a rent repayment order under section 43 in favour of a tenant, the amount is to be determined in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The amount must relate to rent paid <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-eb52dc2db8a02b9b85ea59dfe1306887-1777554482899" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eb52dc2db8a02b9b85ea59dfe1306887"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-eb52dc2db8a02b9b85ea59dfe1306887" class="commentary"/>by, or on behalf of, the tenant</ins> <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b66dba06499fc16facdfa4fac47f04cd-1777554540352" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b66dba06499fc16facdfa4fac47f04cd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b66dba06499fc16facdfa4fac47f04cd" class="commentary"/>in respect of</ins> the period mentioned in the table.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:46%"/><default:col style="width:54%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>If the order is made on the ground that the landlord has committed</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>the amount must relate to rent paid by <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6cad0b89ded14e9e35fefab3277d1f1b-1777554571775" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6cad0b89ded14e9e35fefab3277d1f1b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6cad0b89ded14e9e35fefab3277d1f1b" class="commentary"/>, or on behalf of,</ins> the tenant in respect of</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">an offence mentioned in row 1 <del class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fb5d483db874f85e3af6e4e272ae3143-1777553768107" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fb5d483db874f85e3af6e4e272ae3143"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fb5d483db874f85e3af6e4e272ae3143" class="commentary"/>or 2</del><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fb5d483db874f85e3af6e4e272ae3143-1777553768108" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fb5d483db874f85e3af6e4e272ae3143"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fb5d483db874f85e3af6e4e272ae3143" class="commentary"/>, 2, 2A or 9</ins> of the table in section 40(3)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">the period of <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-099c5b20035ae2717bc07a4372e729ae-1777554839256" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-099c5b20035ae2717bc07a4372e729ae"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-099c5b20035ae2717bc07a4372e729ae" class="commentary"/>2 years</ins> ending with the date of the offence</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-cd8cb3cd04298d42d5e140ddb34bdccb-1777554347864" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cd8cb3cd04298d42d5e140ddb34bdccb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-cd8cb3cd04298d42d5e140ddb34bdccb" class="commentary"/>an offence mentioned in row 2B of the table in section 40(3) </ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-cd8cb3cd04298d42d5e140ddb34bdccb-1777554347864" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cd8cb3cd04298d42d5e140ddb34bdccb">the period of 2 years ending with the date of the offence or, if the tenancy ends before that date, the date on which it ends</ins></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">an offence mentioned in row <del class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b214990c9566bdc31aa104c285b6c629-1777553801631" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b214990c9566bdc31aa104c285b6c629"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b214990c9566bdc31aa104c285b6c629" class="commentary"/>3, 4, 5, 6 or 7</del><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b214990c9566bdc31aa104c285b6c629-1777553801632" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b214990c9566bdc31aa104c285b6c629"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b214990c9566bdc31aa104c285b6c629" class="commentary"/>2C, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 10</ins> of the table in section 40(3)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">a period, not exceeding <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-099c5b20035ae2717bc07a4372e729ae-1777554851951" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-099c5b20035ae2717bc07a4372e729ae"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-099c5b20035ae2717bc07a4372e729ae" class="commentary"/>2 years</ins>, during which the landlord was committing the offence</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The amount that the landlord may be required to <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-96698058b704d89b5d75ddbd2e2f45c8-1777555037399" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-96698058b704d89b5d75ddbd2e2f45c8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-96698058b704d89b5d75ddbd2e2f45c8" class="commentary"/>pay</ins> in respect of a period must not exceed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the rent paid <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-279dd2e780b52d50c9f0350f3b0e1496-1777555065714" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-279dd2e780b52d50c9f0350f3b0e1496"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-279dd2e780b52d50c9f0350f3b0e1496" class="commentary"/>by, or on behalf of, the tenant</ins> in respect of that period, less</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any relevant award of universal credit paid (to any person) in respect of rent under the tenancy during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In determining the amount the tribunal must, in particular, take into account—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct of the landlord and the tenant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-4-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-5dd80d4df416eb07d7a7c9c76fc180df-1777554983731" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5dd80d4df416eb07d7a7c9c76fc180df"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5dd80d4df416eb07d7a7c9c76fc180df" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5dd80d4df416eb07d7a7c9c76fc180df-1777554983731" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5dd80d4df416eb07d7a7c9c76fc180df">the amount of any rent received by the tenant in respect of the period mentioned in the table in relation to the housing let to the tenant,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial circumstances of the landlord, <noteRef href="#key-0e552dd7fde90a9e5be60a48c19236ee" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the landlord has at any time been convicted of <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-52b75f8a0634113a9a6fbee529fca437-1777555010645" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-52b75f8a0634113a9a6fbee529fca437"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-52b75f8a0634113a9a6fbee529fca437" class="commentary"/> or received a financial penalty in respect of,</ins> an offence to which this Chapter applies <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-514812f1ded13a8c66b7e515ca34cbd0-1777554906761" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-514812f1ded13a8c66b7e515ca34cbd0"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-514812f1ded13a8c66b7e515ca34cbd0" class="commentary"/>, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-4-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-514812f1ded13a8c66b7e515ca34cbd0-1777554906761" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-514812f1ded13a8c66b7e515ca34cbd0">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-514812f1ded13a8c66b7e515ca34cbd0-1777554906761" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-514812f1ded13a8c66b7e515ca34cbd0">whether the landlord has at any time had a rent repayment order made against them.</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Amount of order: local housing authorities</heading><subsection eId="section-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where the First-tier Tribunal decides to make a rent repayment order under section 43 in favour of a local housing authority, the amount is to be determined in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-45-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The amount must relate to universal credit paid <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-526f7b228349ba23db5c8bc34adf5466-1777562075333" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-526f7b228349ba23db5c8bc34adf5466"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-526f7b228349ba23db5c8bc34adf5466" class="commentary"/>in respect of</ins> the period mentioned in the table.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:46%"/><default:col style="width:54%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>In the order is made on the ground that the landlord has committed</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>the amount must relate to universal credit paid in respect of</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">an offence mentioned in row 1 <del class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d7ddbd30de50b8496c9b6b9c3ff13bb9-1777561972251" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d7ddbd30de50b8496c9b6b9c3ff13bb9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d7ddbd30de50b8496c9b6b9c3ff13bb9" class="commentary"/>or 2</del><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d7ddbd30de50b8496c9b6b9c3ff13bb9-1777561972252" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d7ddbd30de50b8496c9b6b9c3ff13bb9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d7ddbd30de50b8496c9b6b9c3ff13bb9" class="commentary"/>, 2, 2A or 9</ins> of the table in section 40(3)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">the period of <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6ae7dc35412216c271f831ac238eaead-1777562103106" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6ae7dc35412216c271f831ac238eaead"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6ae7dc35412216c271f831ac238eaead" class="commentary"/>2 years</ins> ending with the date of the offence</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-ab5b632c02f0f1901e95ba51771817ec-1777562017317" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ab5b632c02f0f1901e95ba51771817ec"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ab5b632c02f0f1901e95ba51771817ec" class="commentary"/>an offence mentioned in row 2B of the table in section 40(3) </ins></p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ab5b632c02f0f1901e95ba51771817ec-1777562017317" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ab5b632c02f0f1901e95ba51771817ec">the period of 2 years ending with the date of the offence or, if the tenancy ends before that date, the date on which it ends</ins></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">an offence mentioned in row <del class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6b4ce846e31a2748c6d168c6c7cd2d4b-1777561993700" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6b4ce846e31a2748c6d168c6c7cd2d4b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6b4ce846e31a2748c6d168c6c7cd2d4b" class="commentary"/>3, 4, 5, 6 or 7</del><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6b4ce846e31a2748c6d168c6c7cd2d4b-1777561993701" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6b4ce846e31a2748c6d168c6c7cd2d4b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6b4ce846e31a2748c6d168c6c7cd2d4b" class="commentary"/>2C, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 10</ins> of the table in section 40(3)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">a period, not exceeding <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6ae7dc35412216c271f831ac238eaead-1777562118274" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6ae7dc35412216c271f831ac238eaead"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6ae7dc35412216c271f831ac238eaead" class="commentary"/>2 years</ins>, during which the landlord was committing the offence</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-45-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The amount that the landlord may be required to <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1792781caf26dfafdf6730471a97cec9-1777562606629" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1792781caf26dfafdf6730471a97cec9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1792781caf26dfafdf6730471a97cec9" class="commentary"/>pay</ins> in respect of a period must not exceed the amount of universal credit <noteRef href="#key-af977f3f61604e4c21b51b17ec6bd613" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... received (directly or indirectly) in respect of rent under the tenancy for that period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-45-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In determining the amount the tribunal must, in particular, take into account—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct of the landlord,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial circumstances of the landlord, <noteRef href="#key-dd816e5f021aef271de55fec55d8234f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the landlord has at any time been convicted of <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-71e11c65bc481cef29e94038cd841f2c-1777562580972" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71e11c65bc481cef29e94038cd841f2c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-71e11c65bc481cef29e94038cd841f2c" class="commentary"/>, or received a financial penalty in respect of,</ins> an offence to which this Chapter applies <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-9244c259e572474ccaa631835c5ead78-1777562356111" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9244c259e572474ccaa631835c5ead78"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9244c259e572474ccaa631835c5ead78" class="commentary"/>, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-4-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9244c259e572474ccaa631835c5ead78-1777562356111" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9244c259e572474ccaa631835c5ead78">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9244c259e572474ccaa631835c5ead78-1777562356111" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9244c259e572474ccaa631835c5ead78">whether the landlord has at any time had a rent repayment order made against them.</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Amount of order following conviction</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where the First-tier Tribunal decides to make a rent repayment order under section 43 and <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2af8c68450fd7fea0f7eb1b56656a0ad-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2af8c68450fd7fea0f7eb1b56656a0ad"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2af8c68450fd7fea0f7eb1b56656a0ad" class="commentary"/>either</ins> of the following conditions are met, the amount is to be the maximum that the tribunal has power to order in accordance with section 44 or 45 (but disregarding subsection (4) of those sections).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Condition 1 is that the order—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is made against a landlord who has been convicted of the offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is made against a landlord who has received a financial penalty in respect of the offence and is made at a time when there is no prospect of appeal against that penalty.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-3"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878" class="commentary"/>(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878">Condition 2 is that the order is made against a landlord in relation to an offence (the “relevant offence”) where the landlord has at any time (whether or not in relation to the same tenancy or housing)—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-3-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878">been convicted of another offence which is the same offence as the relevant offence,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-3-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878">received a financial penalty in respect of another offence which is the same offence as the relevant offence, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-3-c"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7a503b484bc176326e0eeaffda5db878">had a rent repayment order made against them in respect of another offence which is the same offence as the relevant offence.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (2)(b) there is “<term refersTo="#term-no-prospect-of-appeal" eId="term-no-prospect-of-appeal">no prospect of appeal</term>”, in relation to a penalty, when the period for appealing the penalty has expired and any appeal has been finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8">For the purposes of subsection (3), an offence under </ins><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/72"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8">section 72</ins></a><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/72"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8">(1)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8"> of the Housing Act 2004 is to be treated as the same offence as an offence under </ins><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/95"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8">section 95</ins></a><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/95"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8">(1)</ins></a><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8-1777562874461" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4590e7d586d1b8ed0344a292431a13d8"> of that Act (and vice versa).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section requires the payment of any amount that, by reason of exceptional circumstances, the tribunal considers it would be unreasonable to require the landlord to pay.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-46A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff" class="commentary"/>46A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">Amount of order: supplementary</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-46A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">A rent repayment order made against more than one landlord must provide for the landlords to be jointly and severally liable for the amount due under the order.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">If a rent repayment order (“</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-original-order"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">the original order</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">”) has been made in respect of rent under a tenancy and another rent repayment order (“</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-new-order"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">the new order</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff-1777549909250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c7f48804612b54905b474b5049ba84ff">”) is made in respect of rent under the same tenancy, the new order may not require payment to be made in respect of any period in respect of which the original order required payment to be made.</ins></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-4-crossheading-enforcement-of-rent-repayment-order"><heading><i>Enforcement of rent repayment order</i></heading><section eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Enforcement of rent repayment orders</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An amount payable to a tenant or local housing authority under a rent repayment order is recoverable as a debt.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An amount payable to a local housing authority under a rent repayment order does not, when recovered by the authority, constitute an amount of universal credit recovered by the authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how local housing authorities are to deal with amounts recovered under rent repayment orders.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-4-crossheading-local-housing-authority-functions"><heading><i>Local housing authority functions</i></heading><section eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Duty to consider applying for rent repayment orders</heading><content><p>If a local housing authority becomes aware that a person has been convicted of an offence to which this Chapter applies in relation to housing in its area, the authority must consider applying for a rent repayment order.</p></content></section><section eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>Helping tenants apply for rent repayment orders</heading><subsection eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local housing authority in England may help a tenant to apply for a rent repayment order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-49-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local housing authority may, for example, help the tenant to apply by conducting proceedings or by giving advice to the tenant.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-4-crossheading-amendments-etc-and-interpretation"><heading><i>Amendments <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> and interpretation</i></heading><section eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Rent repayment orders: consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 73 (other consequences of operating unlicensed HMOs: rent repayment orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), after “section 74” insert <quotedText>“ (in the case of an <abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr> in Wales) or in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 2 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (in the case of an <abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr> in England) ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5)(a), after “<abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr>” insert <quotedText>“ in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 96 (other consequences of operating unlicensed houses: rent repayment orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), after “section 97” insert <quotedText>“ (in the case of a house in Wales) or in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 2 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (in the case of a house in England) ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5)(a), after “house” insert <quotedText>“ in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Housing benefit: inclusion pending abolition</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Chapter a reference to universal credit or a relevant award of universal credit includes housing benefit under Part 7 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a local authority applies for a rent repayment order in relation to housing benefit, a reference in this Chapter to “<term refersTo="#term-rent" eId="term-rent">rent</term>” includes any payment in respect of which housing benefit may be paid.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-51A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408" class="commentary"/>51A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">Landlord which is body corporate: liability of directors etc</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-51A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">This section applies where—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51A-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">a landlord which is a body corporate has committed an offence to which this Chapter applies, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51A-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">the offence—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-51A-1-b-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">was committed with the consent or connivance of a relevant person in relation to the body corporate, or of a person purporting to act in the capacity of a relevant person in relation to the body corporate, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-51A-1-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">was a specified offence and was attributable to any neglect on the part of such a person.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-51A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">That person, as well as the body corporate, is treated for the purposes of this Chapter as having committed the offence.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">In this Chapter a reference to the landlord includes that person.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">In this section—</ins></p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-relevant-person"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">relevant person</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">” means—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">in relation to a body corporate other than one the affairs of which are managed by its members, a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">in relation to a body corporate the affairs of which are managed by its members, a member who exercises functions of management with respect to it;</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-specified-offence"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">specified offence</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">” means an offence under—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p> <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/43/section/1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">section 1</ins></a> <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/43/section/1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(2)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408"> of the </ins><ref eId="c00210" href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/43"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">Protection from Eviction Act 1977</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p> <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/section/16J"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">section 16J</ins></a> <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/section/16J"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(2)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408"> or </ins><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/section/16J"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(3)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408"> of the </ins><ref eId="c00211" href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">Housing Act 1988</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p> <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/30"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">section 30</ins></a> <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/30"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(1)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">, </ins><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/32"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">32</ins></a><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/32"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(1)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">, </ins><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/72"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">72</ins></a><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/72"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(1)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408"> or </ins><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/95"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">95</ins></a><a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/section/95"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">(1)</ins></a><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408"> of the </ins><ref eId="c00212" href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">Housing Act 2004</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">section 21 of this Act;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408-1777550663484" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-843bfc84fb70da61021f4063a5985408">section 67(1) or 92(2) of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-41dbf7a3806cc2ad51e0bc1cc8eacabc-1777563008298" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41dbf7a3806cc2ad51e0bc1cc8eacabc"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-41dbf7a3806cc2ad51e0bc1cc8eacabc" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-landlord"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-41dbf7a3806cc2ad51e0bc1cc8eacabc-1777563008298" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41dbf7a3806cc2ad51e0bc1cc8eacabc">landlord</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-41dbf7a3806cc2ad51e0bc1cc8eacabc-1777563008298" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41dbf7a3806cc2ad51e0bc1cc8eacabc">” is to be read in accordance with section 40(2A);</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-offence-to-which-this-chapter-applies" eId="term-offence-to-which-this-chapter-applies">offence to which this Chapter applies</term>” has the meaning given by section 40;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-award-of-universal-credit" eId="term-relevant-award-of-universal-credit">relevant award of universal credit</term>” means an award of universal credit the calculation of which included an amount under section 11 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-rent" eId="term-rent">rent</term>” includes any payment in respect of which an amount under section 11 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 may be included in the calculation of an award of universal credit;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-rent-repayment-order" eId="term-rent-repayment-order">rent repayment order</term>” has the meaning given by section 40.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Chapter an amount that a tenant does not pay as rent but which is offset against rent is to be treated as having been paid as rent.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-5"><num>CHAPTER 5</num><heading>Appeals under this Part</heading><section eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Appeals from the first-tier tribunal</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person aggrieved by a decision of the First-tier Tribunal made under this Part may appeal to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under subsection (1) in relation to a decision on a point of law (as to which see instead section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (right of appeal to Upper Tribunal)).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An appeal may not be brought under subsection (1) if the decision is set aside under section 9 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (review of decision of First-tier Tribunal).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An appeal may be brought under subsection (1) only if, on an application made by the person concerned, the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal has given its permission for the appeal to be brought.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In any case where the Upper Tribunal is determining an appeal under subsection (1), section 12(2) to (4) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (proceedings on appeal to the Upper Tribunal) apply.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-6"><num>CHAPTER 6</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 2</heading><section eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Meaning of “letting agent” and related expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-letting-agent" eId="term-letting-agent">letting agent</term>” means a person who engages in letting agency work (whether or not that person engages in other work).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>But a person is not a letting agent for the purposes of this Part if the person engages in letting agency work in the course of that person's employment under a contract of employment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-letting-agency-work" eId="term-letting-agency-work">letting agency work</term>” means things done by a person in the course of a business in response to instructions received from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person (“a prospective landlord”) seeking to find another person to whom to let housing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person (“a prospective tenant”) seeking to find housing to rent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But “<term refersTo="#term-letting-agency-work" eId="term-letting-agency-work">letting agency work</term>” does not include any of the following things when done by a person who does nothing else within subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publishing advertisements or disseminating information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing a means by which a prospective landlord or a prospective tenant can, in response to an advertisement or dissemination of information, make direct contact with a prospective tenant or a prospective landlord;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>providing a means by which a prospective landlord and a prospective tenant can communicate directly with each other.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-english-letting-agency-work" eId="term-english-letting-agency-work">English letting agency work</term>” means letting agency work that relates to housing in England.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Meaning of “property manager” and related expressions</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-property-manager" eId="term-property-manager">property manager</term>” means a person who engages in English property management work.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>But a person is not a property manager for the purposes of this Part if the person engages in English property management work in the course of that person's employment under a contract of employment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-english-property-management-work" eId="term-english-property-management-work">English property management work</term>” means things done by a person in the course of a business in response to instructions received from another person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-client" eId="term-the-client">the client</term>”) where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the client wishes the person to arrange services, repairs, maintenance, improvements or insurance in respect of, or to deal with any other aspect of the management of, premises on the client's behalf, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the premises consist of housing in England let under a tenancy.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>General interpretation of Part</heading><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-banning-order" eId="term-banning-order">banning order</term>” has the meaning given by section 14;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-banning-order-offence" eId="term-banning-order-offence">banning order offence</term>” has the meaning given by section 14;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-body-corporate" eId="term-body-corporate">body corporate</term>” includes a body incorporated outside England and Wales;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-database" eId="term-database">database</term>” means the database of rogue landlords and letting agents established under section 28;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-letting-agency-work" eId="term-english-letting-agency-work">English letting agency work</term>” has the meaning given by section 54;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-property-management-work" eId="term-english-property-management-work">English property management work</term>” has the meaning given by section 55;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-financial-penalty" eId="term-financial-penalty">financial penalty</term>” means a penalty that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is imposed in respect of conduct that amounts to an offence, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is imposed otherwise than following the person's conviction for the offence;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing" eId="term-housing">housing</term>” means a building, or part of a building, occupied or intended to be occupied as a dwelling or as more than one dwelling;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“letting”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>includes the grant of a licence, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>except in Chapter 4, does not include the grant of a tenancy or licence for a term of more than 21 years,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and “let” is to be read accordingly;</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-letting-agency-work" eId="term-letting-agency-work">letting agency work</term>” has the meaning given by section 54;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-letting-agent" eId="term-letting-agent">letting agent</term>” has the meaning given by section 54;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-housing-authority" eId="term-local-housing-authority">local housing authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Housing Act 1985;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-officer" eId="term-officer">officer</term>”, in relation to a body corporate, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any director, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-property-agent" eId="term-property-agent">property agent</term>” means a letting agent or property manager;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-property-manager" eId="term-property-manager">property manager</term>” has the meaning given by section 55;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-residential-landlord" eId="term-residential-landlord">residential landlord</term>” means a landlord of housing;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“tenancy”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>includes a licence, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>except in Chapter 4, does not include a tenancy or licence for a term of more than 21 years.</p></content></level></hcontainer></section></chapter></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-3"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Recovering abandoned premises in England</heading><section eId="section-57"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>57</num><heading>Recovering abandoned premises</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-58"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>58</num><heading>The unpaid rent condition</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-59"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>59</num><heading>Warning notices</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-60"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>60</num><heading>Reinstatement</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-61"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>61</num><heading>Methods for giving notices under sections 57 and 59</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-62"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>62</num><heading>Interpretation of Part</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-63"><num><noteRef href="#key-2abe47d5b4f6a6822e08bf40a4ddddb2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>63</num><heading>Consequential amendment to Housing Act 1988</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-4"><num><b>PART 4</b></num><heading>Social housing in England</heading><chapter eId="part-4-chapter-1"><num>CHAPTER 1</num><heading>Implementing the right to buy on a voluntary basis</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-funding-of-discounts-offered-to-tenants"><heading><i>Funding of discounts offered to tenants</i></heading><section eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Grants by Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make grants to private registered providers in respect of right to buy discounts.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A grant under this section may be made on any terms and conditions the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>See also section 47 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (which would allow the Secretary of State to direct the Homes and Communities Agency to use its powers to make grants of the kind mentioned above).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Grants by Greater London Authority</heading><subsection eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Greater London Authority may make grants to private registered providers in respect of right to buy discounts for dwellings in London.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A grant under this section may be made on any terms and conditions the Greater London Authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-monitoring-compliance"><heading><i>Monitoring compliance</i></heading><section eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Monitoring</heading><subsection eId="section-66-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing must, if requested to do so by the Secretary of State, monitor compliance with the home ownership criteria.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-home-ownership-criteria" eId="term-the-home-ownership-criteria">The home ownership criteria</term>” means criteria, specified in the request, that relate to the sale of dwellings by private registered providers to tenants otherwise than in exercise of a right conferred by an Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The criteria may be expressed by reference to other documents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>On making a request under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must publish the home ownership criteria specified in the request.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Regulator must provide such reports or other information as the Secretary of State may request about compliance with the home ownership criteria.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may publish information about a private registered provider that has not met the home ownership criteria.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-amendments-to-other-legislation"><heading><i>Amendments to other legislation</i></heading><section eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Consequential changes to HCA's duty to give grants</heading><subsection eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 35 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (duty to give financial assistance in respect of certain disposals) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The HCA must exercise its powers under section 19 to give financial assistance by way of grant to a relevant provider of social housing in respect of any discount given by the provider by virtue of a person exercising the right to acquire conferred by section 180.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), for “(1)(a)” substitute “(1)”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (5), omit paragraph (b).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-1-crossheading-interpretation"><heading><i>Interpretation</i></heading><section eId="section-68"><num>68</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter</heading><intro><p>In this Chapter—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-dwelling" eId="term-dwelling">dwelling</term>” has the meaning given by section 275 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-private-registered-provider" eId="term-private-registered-provider">private registered provider</term>” means a private registered provider of social housing;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-right-to-buy-discount" eId="term-right-to-buy-discount">right to buy discount</term>” means a discount given to a tenant of a dwelling on the disposal of the dwelling to the tenant otherwise than in the exercise of a right conferred by an Act.</p></content></hcontainer></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-4-chapter-2"><num>CHAPTER 2</num><heading>Vacant higher value local authority housing</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-payments-to-secretary-of-state-by-local-housing-authorities"><heading><i>Payments to Secretary of State by local housing authorities</i></heading><section eId="section-69"><num>69</num><heading>Payments to Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make a determination requiring a local housing authority in England to make a payment to the Secretary of State in respect of a financial year.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The amount of the payment must represent an estimate of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the market value of the authority's interest in any higher value housing that is likely to become vacant during the year, less</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any costs or other deductions of a kind described in the determination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the housing to be taken into account, see section 70.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A determination may only be made in respect of a local housing authority that keeps a Housing Revenue Account.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A determination must set out the method for calculating the amount of the payment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A determination may, in particular, provide for all or part of the amount to be calculated using a formula.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A determination may provide for assumptions to be made in making a calculation whether or not those assumptions are, or are likely to be, borne out by events.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations define “<term refersTo="#term-higher-value" eId="term-higher-value">higher value</term>”, in relation to housing, for the purposes of this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (8) may define “higher value” in different ways for different kinds of housing, different local housing authorities or different areas.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In determining how to define “<term refersTo="#term-higher-value" eId="term-higher-value">higher value</term>”, in relation to housing, the Secretary of State may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>use any category of housing that the Secretary of State considers appropriate as a comparator (for example, housing in which a local housing authority has an interest or housing in a particular area);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take into account any other factors that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Housing to be taken into account</heading><subsection eId="section-70-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section is about the housing to be taken into account under section 69(2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Housing is to be taken into account only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it appears in the list in section 74(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (Housing Revenue Account), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not excluded by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a local housing authority disposes of housing under section 32 or 43 of the Housing Act 1985 to a private registered provider of social housing the Secretary of State may for the purposes of this Chapter—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>treat the local housing authority as still having that housing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>treat the housing as being likely to become vacant whenever it would have been likely to become vacant if it had not been disposed of.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A determination under section 69 must identify any housing that the Secretary of State has taken into account under subsection (3).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Procedure for determinations</heading><subsection eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making a determination under section 69 that relates to all local housing authorities or a description of local housing authority the Secretary of State must consult such representatives of local government and relevant professional bodies as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making a determination under section 69 that relates to a particular local housing authority, the Secretary of State must consult that local housing authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>As soon as possible after making a determination under section 69 the Secretary of State must send a copy of it to each local housing authority to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section 87(4) to (7) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (electronic communications) applies to a determination under this Chapter as it applies to a determination under Part 6 of that Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A consultation requirement imposed by this section may be satisfied by consultation carried out before this Act was passed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>More about determinations</heading><subsection eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A determination under section 69 must be made before the financial year to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>But the determination may be varied or revoked by a subsequent determination under that section made before, after or during the financial year to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A determination under section 69 may relate to one financial year or to more than one financial year.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A determination under section 69 may make provision about how and when a payment is to be made including, in particular, provision for payments by instalment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A determination under section 69 may provide for interest to be charged in the event of late payment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A determination under section 69—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different areas;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different local housing authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may otherwise make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Determinations in the first year that section 69 comes into force</heading><intro><p>If section 69 comes into force part way through a financial year, then, in relation to that financial year—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a determination under section 69 may be made at any time (despite section 72(1)), but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any reference in section 69 to housing becoming vacant during a financial year is to be read as limited to housing becoming vacant after the determination is made (or, in a case where it is varied in accordance with section 72(2), housing becoming vacant after the original determination in relation to that financial year is made).</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Reduction of payment by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State and a local housing authority may enter into an agreement to reduce the amount that the authority is required to pay because of a determination under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The terms and conditions of an agreement must include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the reduction mentioned in subsection (1), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any terms and conditions required by subsection (3) or (4).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where the agreement is with a local housing authority outside Greater London, it must include terms and conditions requiring the authority to ensure that at least one new affordable home is provided for each old dwelling.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the agreement is with a local housing authority in Greater London, it must include terms and conditions requiring the authority to ensure that at least two new affordable homes are provided for each old dwelling.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>But if the Greater London Authority has agreed to ensure that a number of the new affordable homes are provided, that number is to be deducted from the number for which the local housing authority must be made responsible by terms and conditions under subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations create other exceptions to subsection (3) or (4) in relation to one or more local housing authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-new-affordable-home" eId="term-new-affordable-home">new affordable home</term>” means a new dwelling in England that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to be made available for people whose needs are not adequately served by the commercial housing market, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a starter home as defined by section 2;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-new-dwelling" eId="term-new-dwelling">new dwelling</term>” means a building or part of a building that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been constructed for use as a single dwelling and has not previously been occupied, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been adapted for use as a single dwelling and has not been occupied since its adaptation;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-old-dwelling" eId="term-old-dwelling">old dwelling</term>” means a single dwelling taken into account under section 69(2) for the purposes of the determination.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>If a determination under this Chapter relates to more than one financial year—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an agreement under this section may be made in relation to the determination so far as it relates to a particular financial year, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “old dwelling” in subsection (7) the reference to the determination is to the determination so far as it relates to the financial year to which the agreement relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to change the meaning of “new affordable home”.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Set off against repayments under section 69</heading><intro><p>Where the Secretary of State is liable to repay an amount that has been overpaid by a local housing authority under section 69, the Secretary of State may set off against the amount of the repayment any amount that the authority is liable to pay the Secretary of State under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 69, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 11 of the Local Government Act 2003.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-duty-to-consider-selling"><heading><i>Duty to consider selling</i></heading><section eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Duty to consider selling vacant higher value housing</heading><subsection eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local housing authority in England that keeps a Housing Revenue Account must consider selling its interest in any higher value housing that has become vacant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection (1) applies only in relation to housing that appears in the list in section 74(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (Housing Revenue Account).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations exclude housing from the duty in subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In discharging its duty under subsection (1) a local housing authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-2-crossheading-amendments-and-interpretation"><heading><i>Amendments and interpretation</i></heading><section eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Local authority disposal of housing: consent requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-77-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-77-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 34(4A) (consents to disposals and conditions), after paragraph (ca) (but before the “and”) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>any reduction in the amount that the local authority may be required to pay under section 69 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (payments to Secretary of State in respect of vacant higher value housing in England) as a result of the disposal;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-77-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 43(4A) (consents to disposals and conditions), after paragraph (ca) (but before the “and”) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>any reduction in the amount that the local authority may be required to pay under section 69 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (payments to Secretary of State in respect of vacant higher value housing in England) as a result of the disposal;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Set off under section 11 of Local Government Act 2003</heading><subsection eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 11 of the Local Government Act 2003 (use of capital receipts) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), after “an authority” insert <quotedText>“ in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><intro><p>Where the Secretary of State is liable to repay an amount that has been overpaid by a local housing authority in England under this section, the Secretary of State may set off against the amount of the repayment any amount that the authority is liable to pay the Secretary of State under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 69 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (payments in respect of vacant higher value housing).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-79-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Chapter—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p><mod>“becomes vacant”: housing in which a local housing authority has an interest <quotedText>“ becomes vacant ”</quotedText> when a tenancy granted by the authority comes to an end and is not renewed expressly or by operation of law (but see subsection (2));</mod></p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means a period of 12 months beginning with 1 April;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-higher-value" eId="term-higher-value">higher value</term>”, in relation to housing, has the meaning given by regulations under section 69;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing" eId="term-housing">housing</term>” means a building, or part of a building, which is occupied or intended to be occupied as a dwelling or as more than one dwelling;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing-revenue-account" eId="term-housing-revenue-account">Housing Revenue Account</term>” has the meaning given by section 74 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-interest" eId="term-interest">interest</term>” means a freehold or leasehold interest;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-housing-authority" eId="term-local-housing-authority">local housing authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Housing Act 1985;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tenancy" eId="term-tenancy">tenancy</term>” includes a licence to occupy.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-79-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations specify circumstances in which housing is to be treated as not having become vacant for the purposes of this Part even if it otherwise would be.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-4-chapter-3"><num>CHAPTER 3</num><heading>Rents for high income social tenants</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-3-crossheading-mandatory-rents-for-local-authority-tenants"><heading><i>Mandatory rents for local authority tenants</i></heading><section eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Mandatory rents for high income local authority tenants</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the levels of rent that an English local housing authority must charge a high income tenant of social housing in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-80-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, require the rent—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-80-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be equal to the market rate,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-80-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to be a proportion of the market rate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-80-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to be determined by reference to other factors.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-80-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, provide for the rent to be different—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-80-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for people with different incomes, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-80-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for social housing in different areas.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-80-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may create exceptions for high income tenants of social housing of a specified description.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-80-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may require a local housing authority to have regard to guidance given by the Secretary of State when determining rent in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-80-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are referred to in this Chapter as “<term refersTo="#term-rent-regulations" eId="term-rent-regulations">rent regulations</term>”.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Meaning of “high income” <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Rent regulations must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-81-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>define what is meant by “<term refersTo="#term-high-income" eId="term-high-income">high income</term>” for the purposes of this Chapter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-81-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about how a person's income is to be calculated.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-81-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-81-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>define “high income” in different ways for different areas;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-81-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify things that are, or are not, to be treated as income;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-81-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make provision about the period by reference to which a person's income is to be calculated (which may be a period in the past);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-81-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>make provision about how a person's income is to be verified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-81-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>require a person's household income (as defined by the regulations) to be taken into account;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-81-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>require a local housing authority to have regard to guidance given by the Secretary of State when calculating or verifying a person's income.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Information about income</heading><subsection eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Rent regulations may give a local housing authority the power to require a tenant to provide information or evidence for the purpose of determining whether the local housing authority is obliged by the regulations to charge a specific level of rent and what that level is.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Rent regulations may require an English local housing authority to charge the maximum rent to a tenant who has failed to comply with a requirement.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made in reliance on subsection (1) may, in particular, make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-82-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the kind of information or evidence that may be required;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the time within which and the manner and form in which the information or evidence is to be provided.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-tenant" eId="term-tenant">tenant</term>” includes prospective tenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-the-maximum-rent" eId="term-the-maximum-rent">the maximum rent</term>” means the rent that a local housing authority is required to charge a high income tenant of the premises under section 80 (or, if regulations under section 80(3)(a) provide for different rents for people with different incomes, the rent that a person in the highest income bracket would be required to pay).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-83"><num>83</num><heading><abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> information</heading><subsection eId="section-83-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> may disclose information for the purpose of enabling a local housing authority to determine whether it is obliged by rent regulations to charge a tenant a specific level of rent and what that level is.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-83-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The information may only be disclosed to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local housing authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-83-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State for the purposes of passing the information to local housing authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-83-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a public body that has been given the function of passing information between <abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> and local housing authorities by regulations under subsection (3), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-83-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a body with which the Secretary of State has made arrangements for the passing of information between <abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> and local housing authorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-83-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>give a public body the function mentioned in subsection (2)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-83-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the carrying out of that function.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-83-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must obtain <abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr>'s consent before making—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrangements under subsection (2)(d), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-83-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under subsection (3).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-83-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Information disclosed under this section to the Secretary of State or to a body mentioned in subsection (2)(c) or (d) may be passed on to a local housing authority for which it is intended.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-83-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Information disclosed under this section may not otherwise be further disclosed without authorisation from HMRC.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-83-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where a person contravenes subsection (6) by disclosing any revenue and customs information relating to a person whose identity—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is specified in the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-83-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>can be deduced from it,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (wrongful disclosure) applies in relation to that disclosure as it applies in relation to a disclosure of such information in contravention of section 20(9) of that Act.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-83-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-hmrc" eId="term-hmrc"><abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr></term>” means the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person" eId="term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person">revenue and customs information relating to a person</term>” has the meaning given by section 19(2) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tenant" eId="term-tenant">tenant</term>” includes prospective tenant.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Reverting to original rent levels</heading><subsection eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Rent regulations may include provision for the purpose of ensuring that where a requirement imposed under section 80(1) ceases to apply, the rent is changed to what it would have been if the requirement had never applied.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Rent regulations may include provision for the purpose of ensuring that where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local housing authority is required by section 82(2) to charge the maximum rent because of a tenant's failure to provide information or evidence, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenant subsequently provides the necessary information or evidence,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the rent is changed to what it would have been if section 82(2) had never applied.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Power to change rents and procedure for changing rents</heading><subsection eId="section-85-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Rent regulations may give a local housing authority power to change the rent payable under a tenancy for the purpose of complying with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Rent regulations may make provision about the procedure for changing rent to comply with the regulations (whether the change is made using a power given by regulations under subsection (1) or otherwise).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made in reliance on subsection (2) may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about the review of decisions to increase rent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give rights of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal and amend existing rights of appeal.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend any provision made by or under an Act passed before this Act or in the same Session.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Payment by local authority of increased income to Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Rent regulations may require a local housing authority to make a payment or payments to the Secretary of State in respect of any estimated increase in rental income because of the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The amount of a payment is to be calculated in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for deductions to be made to reflect the administrative costs of local authorities in implementing the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for interest to be charged in the event of late payment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for assumptions to be made in making a calculation, whether or not those assumptions are, or are likely to be, borne out by events.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about how and when payments are to be made including, in particular, provision for payments by instalment.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading>Provision of information to Secretary of State</heading><content><p>Rent regulations may give the Secretary of State a power to require a local housing authority to provide information in connection with the regulations.</p></content></section><section eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Interaction with other legislation and consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-88-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must use the power in section 24(5) of the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 to provide that section 23 of that Act does not apply to a high income tenant of social housing to whom rent regulations apply.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 of the Housing Act 1985 (rent), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>See also Chapter 3 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (rents for high income social tenants in England).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 4 to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (the keeping of the Housing Revenue Account: debits), after item 10 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><p><i>Item 11: payments under section 86 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016</i></p><p>Any sums payable for the year to the Secretary of State under regulations made in reliance on section 86 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (rents for high income social tenants: payment by local authority of increased income to Secretary of State).</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-3-crossheading-private-registered-providers-rent-policies-for-high-income-tenants"><heading><i>Private registered providers: rent policies for high income tenants</i></heading><section eId="section-89"><num>89</num><heading>Private providers: policies for high income social tenants</heading><subsection eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A private registered provider of social housing that has a policy about levels of rent for high income social tenants in England must publish that policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The policy must include provision for requesting reviews of, or appealing, decisions under the policy.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-90"><num>90</num><heading><abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> information for private registered providers</heading><subsection eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> may disclose information for the purpose of enabling a private registered provider of social housing to apply any relevant policy about levels of rent for high income social tenants in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The information may only be disclosed to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the private registered provider of social housing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State for the purposes of passing the information to registered providers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a public body that has been given the function of passing information between <abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> and registered providers by regulations under subsection (3), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a body with which the Secretary of State has made arrangements for the passing of information between <abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> and registered providers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>give a public body the function mentioned in subsection (2)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the carrying out of that function.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must obtain <abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr>'s consent before making—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrangements under subsection (2)(d), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under subsection (3).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Information disclosed under this section to the Secretary of State or to a body mentioned in subsection (2)(c) or (d) may be passed on to a registered provider for which it is intended.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Information disclosed under this section may not otherwise be further disclosed without authorisation from HMRC.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where a person contravenes subsection (6) by disclosing any revenue and customs information relating to a person whose identity—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is specified in the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>can be deduced from it,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>section 19 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (wrongful disclosure) applies in relation to that disclosure as it applies in relation to a disclosure of such information in contravention of section 20(9) of that Act.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-hmrc" eId="term-hmrc"><abbr class="acronym" title="Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr></term>” means the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant" eId="term-relevant">relevant</term>”, in relation to a private registered provider's policy about levels of rent for high income social tenants in England, means a policy that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been published as required by section 89, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>complies with any requirements imposed under subsection (2) of that section;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person" eId="term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person">revenue and customs information relating to a person</term>” has the meaning given by section 19(2) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tenant" eId="term-tenant">tenant</term>” includes prospective tenant.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-3-crossheading-interpretation"><heading><i>Interpretation</i></heading><section eId="section-91"><num>91</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter</heading><intro><p>In this Chapter—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-high-income" eId="term-high-income">high income</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 81;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-housing-authority" eId="term-local-housing-authority">local housing authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Housing Act 1985;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-rent" eId="term-rent">rent</term>” includes payments under a licence to occupy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-rent-regulations" eId="term-rent-regulations">rent regulations</term>” has the meaning given by section 80;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-social-housing" eId="term-social-housing">social housing</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 2 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (see sections 68 and 72 of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tenancy" eId="term-tenancy">tenancy</term>” includes a licence to occupy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tenant" eId="term-tenant">tenant</term>” includes a person who has a licence to occupy.</p></content></hcontainer></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-4-chapter-4"><num>CHAPTER 4</num><heading>Reducing regulation of social housing <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><section eId="section-92"><num>92</num><heading>Reducing social housing regulation</heading><content><p>Schedule 4 contains amendments to reduce the regulation of social housing.</p></content></section><section eId="section-93"><num>93</num><heading>Reducing local authority influence over private registered providers</heading><subsection eId="section-93-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the purpose of limiting or removing the ability of local authorities to exert influence over private registered providers through—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appointing or removing officers of private registered providers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising or controlling voting rights.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>limit the number of officers that a local authority may appoint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prohibit a local authority from appointing officers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>confer power on a private registered provider to remove officers appointed by a local authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>prohibit a local authority from doing things that would result in it obtaining voting rights in a private registered provider;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>require a local authority to take steps to reduce or get rid of any voting rights that it has in a private registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may override or modify any contractual or other rights (whenever created) or anything in a private registered provider's constitution.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>confer a power to amend the constitution of a private registered provider in consequence of provision made by the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the procedure for exercising that power.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appointing" eId="term-appointing">appointing</term>”, in relation to an officer, includes nominating or otherwise influencing the selection of the officer;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-constitution" eId="term-constitution">constitution</term>” includes rules;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 106 of the Housing Associations Act 1985;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-officer" eId="term-officer">officer</term>”, in relation to a private registered provider, has the meaning given by section 270 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-private-registered-provider" eId="term-private-registered-provider">private registered provider</term>” means a private registered provider of social housing.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-94"><num>94</num><heading>Recovery of social housing assistance: successors in title</heading><subsection eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 33 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (recovery of social housing assistance: interest and successors in title) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6)(b), after “another person” insert <quotedText>“ (“<term refersTo="#term-the-successor" eId="term-the-successor">the successor</term>”) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>But subsection (7) does not apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the successor is a person other than a registered provider of social housing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>at any time since the social housing assistance was given—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a person has enforced a security over the social housing, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the social housing has been disposed of by a body while it is being wound up or is in administration (which, for this purpose, includes housing administration under Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).”</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7) for “that other person” substitute <quotedText>“ the successor ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-4-chapter-5"><num>CHAPTER 5</num><heading>Insolvency of registered providers of social housing</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-5-crossheading-housing-administration"><heading><i>Housing administration</i></heading><section eId="section-95"><num>95</num><heading>Housing administration order: providers of social housing in England</heading><subsection eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter “<term refersTo="#term-housing-administration-order" eId="term-housing-administration-order">housing administration order</term>” means an order which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-95-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>is made by the court in relation to a private registered provider of social housing that is—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-95-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a company,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a registered society within the meaning of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a charitable incorporated organisation within the meaning of Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-95-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directs that, while the order is in force, the provider's affairs, business and property are to be managed by a person appointed by the court.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The person appointed for the purposes of the housing administration order is referred to in this Chapter as the “housing administrator”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-3"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_2d8745e8-c944-4b84-bd18-29f534f51c78" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(3)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-96"><num>96</num><heading>Objectives of housing administration</heading><subsection eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A housing administrator has two objectives—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Objective 1: normal administration (see section 97), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Objective 2: keeping social housing in the regulated sector (see section 98).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Objective 1 takes priority over Objective 2 (but the housing administrator must, so far as possible, work towards both objectives).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It follows that, in pursuing Objective 2, the housing administrator must not do anything that would result in a worse distribution to creditors than would be the case if the administrator did not need to pursue Objective 2.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A reference in this Chapter to the objectives of a housing administration is to the objectives to be pursued by the housing administrator.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-97"><num>97</num><heading>Objective 1: normal administration</heading><subsection eId="section-97-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Objective 1 is to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>rescue the registered provider as a going concern,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>achieve a better result for the registered provider's creditors as a whole than would be likely if the registered provider were wound up (without first being in housing administration), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>realise property in order to make a distribution to one or more secured or preferential creditors.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The housing administrator must aim to achieve Objective 1(a) unless the housing administrator thinks—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that it is not reasonably practicable to achieve it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that Objective 1(b) would achieve a better result for the registered provider's creditors as a whole.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The housing administrator may aim to achieve Objective 1(c) only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the housing administrator thinks that it is not reasonably practicable to achieve Objective 1(a) or (b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the housing administrator does not unnecessarily harm the interests of the registered provider's creditors as a whole.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In pursuing Objective 1(a), (b) or (c) the housing administrator must act in the interests of the registered provider's creditors as a whole so far as consistent with that Objective.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-98"><num>98</num><heading>Objective 2: keeping social housing in the regulated sector</heading><subsection eId="section-98-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Objective 2 is to ensure that the registered provider's social housing remains in the regulated housing sector.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-98-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For this purpose, social housing remains in the regulated housing sector for so long as it is owned by a private registered provider.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-99"><num>99</num><heading>Applications for housing administration orders</heading><subsection eId="section-99-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An application for a housing administration order may be made only—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-99-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-99-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the consent of the Secretary of State, by the Regulator of Social Housing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-99-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The applicant for a housing administration order in relation to a registered provider must give notice of the application to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-99-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>every person who has appointed an administrative receiver of the provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-99-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>every person who is or may be entitled to appoint an administrative receiver of the registered provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-99-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>every person who is or may be entitled to make an appointment in relation to the registered provider under paragraph 14 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (appointment of administrators by holders of floating charges), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-99-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other persons specified by housing administration rules.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-99-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The notice must be given as soon as possible after the making of the application.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-99-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-administrative-receiver" eId="term-administrative-receiver">administrative receiver</term>” <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="M_F_79bccb61-1a07-46ea-88eb-8ae3f102f0e1-1716565402419" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_79bccb61-1a07-46ea-88eb-8ae3f102f0e1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#M_F_79bccb61-1a07-46ea-88eb-8ae3f102f0e1" class="commentary"/>has</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-99-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the meaning given by section 251 of the Insolvency Act 1986 for the purposes of Parts 1 to 7 of that Act, <noteRef href="#M_F_52150ee8-20dd-432b-fd3a-59bf77696646" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-99-4-b"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_11b8dbc0-1cf4-49f4-d92f-fb811727b498" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-100"><num>100</num><heading>Powers of court</heading><subsection eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On hearing an application for a housing administration order, the court has the following powers—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it may make the order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it may dismiss the application,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it may adjourn the hearing conditionally or unconditionally,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it may make an interim order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>it may treat the application as a winding-up petition and make any order the court could make under section 125 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (power of court on hearing winding-up petition), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>it may make any other order which it thinks appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The court may make a housing administration order in relation to a registered provider only if it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the registered provider is unable, or is likely to be unable, to pay its debts, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that, on a petition by the Secretary of State under section 124A of the Insolvency Act 1986, it would be just and equitable (disregarding the objectives of the housing administration) to wind up the registered provider in the public interest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The court may not make a housing administration order on the ground set out in subsection (2)(b) unless the Secretary of State has certified to the court that the case is one in which the Secretary of State considers (disregarding the objectives of the housing administration) that it would be appropriate to petition under section 124A of the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The court has no power to make a housing administration order in relation to a registered provider which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is in administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has gone into liquidation (within the meaning of section 247(2) of the Insolvency Act 1986).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A housing administration order comes into force—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the time appointed by the court, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if no time is appointed by the court, when the order is made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An interim order under subsection (1)(d) may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>restrict the exercise of a power of the registered provider or of its relevant officers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision conferring a discretion on a person qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner in relation to the registered provider.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)(a) “relevant officer”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a company, means a director,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a registered society, means a member of the management committee or other directing body of the society, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a charitable incorporated organisation, means a charity trustee (as defined by section 177 of the Charities Act 2011).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-8"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_dda7d0b4-0170-4338-b156-23ba004caf85" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(8)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section a registered provider is unable to pay its debts if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is deemed to be unable to pay its debts under section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is an unregistered company which is deemed, as a result of any of sections 222 to 224 of the Insolvency Act 1986, to be so unable for the purposes of section 221 of that Act, or which would be so deemed if it were an unregistered company for the purposes of those sections.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-101"><num>101</num><heading>Housing administrators</heading><subsection eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The housing administrator of a registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is an officer of the court, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in carrying out functions in relation to the registered provider, is the registered provider's agent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The housing administrator of a registered provider must aim to achieve the objectives of the housing administration as quickly and as efficiently as is reasonably practicable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person is not to be the housing administrator of a registered provider unless qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner in relation to the registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the court appoints two or more persons as the housing administrator of a registered provider, the appointment must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which (if any) of the functions of a housing administrator are to be carried out only by the appointees acting jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the circumstances (if any) in which functions of a housing administrator are to be carried out by one of the appointees, or by particular appointees, acting alone, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the circumstances (if any) in which things done in relation to one of the appointees, or in relation to particular appointees, are to be treated as done in relation to all of them.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-102"><num>102</num><heading>Conduct of administration <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 5 contains provision applying the provisions of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, and certain other legislation, to housing administration orders in relation to companies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for any provision of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 or any other insolvency legislation to apply, with or without modifications, to cases where a housing administration order is made in relation <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2cd4f2e649d24aa5848e64939b0fc80b-1695283483686" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2cd4f2e649d24aa5848e64939b0fc80b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2cd4f2e649d24aa5848e64939b0fc80b" class="commentary"/>a limited liability partnership,</ins> to a registered society or a charitable incorporated organisation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations modify any insolvency legislation as it applies in relation <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2547855cd69773ddcd55597f1ac0e35e-1695283514367" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2547855cd69773ddcd55597f1ac0e35e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2547855cd69773ddcd55597f1ac0e35e" class="commentary"/>a limited liability partnership,</ins> to a registered society or a charitable incorporated organisation if the Secretary State considers the modifications are appropriate in connection with any provision made by or under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3) “<term refersTo="#term-insolvency-legislation" eId="term-insolvency-legislation">insolvency legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Insolvency Act 1986, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other legislation (whenever passed or made) that relates to insolvency or makes provision by reference to anything that is or may be done under the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The power to make rules under section 411 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is to apply for the purpose of giving effect to this Chapter as it applies for the purpose of giving effect to Parts 1 to 7 of that Act (and, accordingly, as if references in that section to those Parts included references to this Chapter).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 413(2) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (duty to consult Insolvency Rules Committee about rules) does not apply to rules made under section 411 of that Act as a result of this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-103"><num>103</num><heading>Housing administrator may sell land free from planning obligations</heading><subsection eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the housing administrator of a registered provider disposes of land that is the subject of a planning obligation that contains relevant terms, the relevant terms are not binding on the person to whom the land is disposed of or any successor in title.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-103-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-disposes-of" eId="term-disposes-of">disposes of</term>”, in relation to land, means sells a freehold or leasehold interest in the land or grants a lease of the land;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-obligation" eId="term-planning-obligation">planning obligation</term>” means a planning obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (whether entered into before or after this section comes into force);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-terms" eId="term-relevant-terms">relevant terms</term>” in relation to a planning obligation, means any restrictions or requirements imposed by the planning obligation that are expressed not to apply in the event that the land is disposed of by a mortgagee.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-5-crossheading-restrictions-on-other-insolvency-procedures"><heading><i>Restrictions on other insolvency procedures</i></heading><section eId="section-104"><num>104</num><heading>Winding-up orders</heading><subsection eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if a person other than the Secretary of State petitions for the winding-up of a registered provider that is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-2b16c60a783064c4e5c6c2c39f668609-1713775479119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2b16c60a783064c4e5c6c2c39f668609"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2b16c60a783064c4e5c6c2c39f668609" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2b16c60a783064c4e5c6c2c39f668609-1713775479119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2b16c60a783064c4e5c6c2c39f668609">a limited liability partnership,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a registered society within the meaning of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a charitable incorporated organisation within the meaning of Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The court may not exercise its powers on a winding-up petition unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notice of the petition has been given to the Regulator of Social Housing and a period of at least 28 days has elapsed since that notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Regulator of Social Housing has waived the notice requirement in paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f" class="commentary"/>(2A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">A notice under subsection (2) must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-2A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">be given in writing,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-2A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">be signed by, or on behalf of, the petitioner,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-2A-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">specify the date the petition was presented, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-2A-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">contain a copy of the petition.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(2B)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">Subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(2C)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f"> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(b)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">, </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(c)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f"> or </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(d)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f"> of subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(2A)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">(2C)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f-1713775436460" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bdb7aa159911f6d7dd2033f09a39b61f">The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the petitioner, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If an application for a housing administration order in relation to the registered provider is made to the court in accordance with section 99 before a winding-up order is made on the petition, the court may exercise its powers under section 100 (instead of exercising its powers on the petition).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing must give the Secretary of State a copy of any notice given under subsection (2)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may waive the notice requirement under subsection (2)(a) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>References in this section to the court's powers on a winding-up petition are to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its powers under section 125 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (other than its power of adjournment), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>its powers under section 135 of the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-105"><num>105</num><heading>Voluntary winding up</heading><subsection eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to a private registered provider that is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c1ae84a87f28e2476303d1e7e3511126-1713775594998" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c1ae84a87f28e2476303d1e7e3511126"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c1ae84a87f28e2476303d1e7e3511126" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c1ae84a87f28e2476303d1e7e3511126-1713775594998" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c1ae84a87f28e2476303d1e7e3511126">a limited liability partnership,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a registered society within the meaning of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a charitable incorporated organisation within the meaning of Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider has no power to pass a resolution for voluntary winding up without the permission of the court.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Permission may be granted by the court only on an application made by the registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The court may not grant permission unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notice of the application has been given to the Regulator of Social Housing and a period of at least 28 days has elapsed since that notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Regulator of Social Housing has waived the notice requirement in paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">A notice under subsection (4) must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-4A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">be given in writing,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-4A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">be signed by, or on behalf of, the registered provider,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-4A-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">specify the date the application was made, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-4A-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">contain a copy of the application.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(4B)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">Subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(4C)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253"> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (4) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(b)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">, </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(c)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253"> or </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(d)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253"> of subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(4A)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">(4C)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253-1713775568266" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9c5a7923370ec9eeba0b1fb62335253">The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the registered provider, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If an application for a housing administration order in relation to the registered provider is made to the court in accordance with section 99 after an application for permission under this section has been made and before it is granted, the court may exercise its powers under section 100.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing must give the Secretary of State a copy of any notice given under subsection (4)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may waive the notice requirement under subsection (4)(a) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-a-resolution-for-voluntary-winding-up" eId="term-a-resolution-for-voluntary-winding-up">a resolution for voluntary winding up</term>” has the same meaning as in the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-106"><num>106</num><heading>Making of ordinary administration orders</heading><subsection eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if a person other than the Secretary of State makes an ordinary administration application in relation to a private registered provider that is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company, <noteRef href="#key-dcc8348528c1e0004cd7942491d7b8bd" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2a4ba99a172c073c9dbb4ddff81042b-1713776051787" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2a4ba99a172c073c9dbb4ddff81042b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2a4ba99a172c073c9dbb4ddff81042b" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2a4ba99a172c073c9dbb4ddff81042b-1713776051787" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2a4ba99a172c073c9dbb4ddff81042b">a limited liability partnership, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a charitable incorporated organisation within the meaning of Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The court must dismiss the application if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a housing administration order is in force in relation to the registered provider, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a housing administration order has been made in relation to the registered provider but is not yet in force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If subsection (2) does not apply, the court, on hearing the application, must not exercise its powers under paragraph 13 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (other than its power of adjournment) unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>either—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>notice of the application has been given to the Regulator of Social Housing and a period of at least 28 days has elapsed since that notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Regulator of Social Housing has waived the notice requirement in sub-paragraph (i), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is no application for a housing administration order which is outstanding.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">A notice under subsection (3) must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">be given in writing,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">be signed by, or on behalf of, the person who made the ordinary administration application,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3A-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">specify the date the application was made, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3A-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">contain a copy of the application.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(3B)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">Subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(3C)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317"> applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (3) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(b)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">, </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(c)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317"> or </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(d)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317"> of subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(3A)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">(3C)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317-1713775668002" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c33898c2e3d8eba382bb147d6e25e317">The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person who made the ordinary administration application, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (3)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing must give the Secretary of State a copy of any notice given under subsection (3)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Paragraph 44 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (interim moratorium) does not prevent, or require the permission of the court for, the making of an application for a housing administration order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>On the making of a housing administration order in relation to a registered provider, the court must dismiss any ordinary administration application made in relation to the registered provider which is outstanding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may waive the notice requirement under subsection (3)(a)(i) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-ordinary-administration-application" eId="term-ordinary-administration-application">ordinary administration application</term>” means an application in accordance with paragraph 12 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-107"><num>107</num><heading>Administrator appointments by creditors <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-88ef124824fc5065bb05e290f31e8c00-1713775236108" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-88ef124824fc5065bb05e290f31e8c00"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-88ef124824fc5065bb05e290f31e8c00" class="commentary"/>etc</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsections (2) to (4) make provision about appointments under paragraph 14 or 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (powers to appoint administrators) in relation to a private registered provider that is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company, <noteRef href="#key-fea18563ba09267dba292c46a2df7cbc" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8c994d16670d1a6c7893a697e63aa8b1-1713776166686" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8c994d16670d1a6c7893a697e63aa8b1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8c994d16670d1a6c7893a697e63aa8b1" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8c994d16670d1a6c7893a697e63aa8b1-1713776166686" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8c994d16670d1a6c7893a697e63aa8b1">a limited liability partnership, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a charitable incorporated organisation within the meaning of Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If in any case—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a housing administration order is in force in relation to the registered provider,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a housing administration order has been made in relation to the registered provider but is not yet in force, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an application for a housing administration order in relation to the registered provider is outstanding,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>a person may not take any step to make an appointment.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In any other case, an appointment takes effect only if each of the following conditions are met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The conditions are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>either—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-107-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that notice of the appointment has been given to the Regulator of Social Housing <noteRef href="#key-217a604c517a5499010313a761258400" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... and that a period of 28 days has elapsed since that notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-107-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>that the Regulator of Social Housing has waived the notice requirement in sub-paragraph (i),</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that there is no outstanding application to the court for a housing administration order in relation to the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the making of an application for a housing administration order in relation to the registered provider has not resulted in the making of a housing administration order which is in force or is still to come into force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">A notice under subsection (4) must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">be given in writing,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">be signed by, or on behalf of, the person making the appointment,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4A-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">specify the date the appointment was made, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4A-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">contain copies of every document in relation to the appointment that is filed or lodged with the court in accordance with paragraph 18 or 29 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">(4B)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">Subsection (4C) applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (4) but which does not meet the requirements of any (or all) of paragraphs (b), (c) or (d) of subsection (4A).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">(4C)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d-1713776128879" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-421d49c7867b9a82fe18008175ebf64d">The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person making the appointment, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (4)(a)(i) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing must give the Secretary of State a copy of any notice given under subsection (4)(a) <noteRef href="#key-e5cc3fe741bfdbbb4537fcea31993ec8" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>....</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may waive the notice requirement under subsection (4)(a)(i) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Paragraph 44 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (interim moratorium) does not prevent, or require the permission of the court for, the making of an application for a housing administration order at any time before the appointment takes effect.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-108"><num>108</num><heading>Enforcement of security</heading><subsection eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a private registered provider <noteRef href="#key-7680fa4be519d89f10ce4dd0ab8481e9" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person may not take any step to enforce a security over property of the registered provider unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notice of the intention to do so has been given to the Regulator of Social Housing and a period of at least 28 days has elapsed since the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Regulator of Social Housing has waived the notice requirement in paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16" class="commentary"/>(2A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">A notice under subsection (2) must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">be given in writing, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">be signed by, or on behalf of, the person intending to enforce the security.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">(2B)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">Subsection (2C) applies if a person gives a notice purporting to be a notice under subsection (2) but which does not meet the requirement of paragraph (b) of subsection (2A).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">(2C)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16-1713776433945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-47f2417f721fd31cfb5fb09e48dd8a16">The Regulator of Social Housing may, by notice in writing to the person intending to enforce the security, treat the purported notice as notice given under subsection (2)(a) (and a purported notice so treated will be taken as having been given at the time the purported notice was given).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-3"><num><noteRef href="#key-3b365f53e970bb7adda38edc1c028b24" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(3)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92-1713776447555" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92-1713776447555" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92">In the case of a registered provider that is a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 which is not a body corporate, the reference to the property of the registered provider is to the property held on the trusts of the charity (and for this purpose “</ins><term refersTo="#term-trusts"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92-1713776447555" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92">trusts</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92-1713776447555" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-055f840b6047126e3d92b87857555a92">” has the same meaning as in the Charities Act 2011, see section 353 of that Act).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing must give the Secretary of State a copy of any notice given under subsection (2)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Regulator of Social Housing may waive the notice requirement under subsection (2)(a) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-5-crossheading-financial-support-for-registered-providers-in-housing-administration"><heading><i>Financial support for registered providers in housing administration</i></heading><section eId="section-109"><num>109</num><heading>Grants and loans where housing administration order is made</heading><subsection eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If a housing administration order has been made in relation to a registered provider, the Secretary of State may make grants or loans to the registered provider of such amounts as appear to the Secretary of State appropriate for achieving the objectives of the housing administration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A grant under this section may be made on any terms and conditions the Secretary of State considers appropriate (including provision for repayment, with or without interest).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-110"><num>110</num><heading>Indemnities where housing administration order is made</heading><subsection eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If a housing administration order has been made in relation to a registered provider, the Secretary of State may agree to indemnify persons in respect of one or both of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>liabilities incurred in connection with the carrying out of functions by the housing administrator, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>loss or damage sustained in that connection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The agreement may be made in whatever manner, and on whatever terms, the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>As soon as practicable after agreeing to indemnify persons under this section, the Secretary of State must lay a statement of the agreement before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For repayment of sums paid by the Secretary of State in consequence of an indemnity agreed to under this section, see section 111.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The power of the Secretary of State to agree to indemnify persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is confined to a power to agree to indemnify persons in respect of liabilities, loss and damage incurred or sustained by them as relevant persons, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>includes power to agree to indemnify persons (whether or not they are identified or identifiable at the time of the agreement) who subsequently become relevant persons.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following are relevant persons for the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the housing administrator,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an employee of the housing administrator,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a partner or employee of a firm of which the housing administrator is a partner,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a partner or employee of a firm of which the housing administrator is an employee,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a partner of a firm of which the housing administrator was an employee or partner at a time when the order was in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a body corporate which is the employer of the housing administrator,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>an officer, employee or member of such a body corporate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a Scottish firm which is the employer of the housing administrator or of which the housing administrator is a partner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to the housing administrator are to be read, where two or more persons are appointed as the housing administrator, as references to any one or more of them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references to a firm of which a person was a partner or employee at a particular time include a firm which holds itself out to be the successor of a firm of which the person was a partner or employee at that time.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-111"><num>111</num><heading>Indemnities: repayment by registered provider <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a sum is paid out by the Secretary of State in consequence of an indemnity agreed to under section 110 in relation to the housing administrator of a registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The registered provider must pay the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>such amounts in or towards the repayment to the Secretary of State of that sum as the Secretary of State may direct, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>interest on amounts outstanding under this subsection at such rates as the Secretary of State may direct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The payments must be made by the registered provider at such times and in such manner as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (2) does not apply in the case of a sum paid by the Secretary of State for indemnifying a person in respect of a liability to the registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement, relating to the sum paid out in consequence of the indemnity—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as soon as practicable after the end of the financial year in which the sum is paid out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if subsection (2) applies to the sum, as soon as practicable after the end of each subsequent financial year in relation to which the repayment condition has not been met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The repayment condition is met in relation to a financial year if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the whole of the sum has been repaid to the Secretary of State before the beginning of the year, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider was not at any time during the year liable to pay interest on amounts that became due in respect of the sum.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-112"><num>112</num><heading>Guarantees where housing administration order is made</heading><subsection eId="section-112-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If a housing administration order has been made in relation to a registered provider the Secretary of State may guarantee—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the repayment of any sum borrowed by the registered provider while that order is in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the payment of interest on any sum borrowed by the registered provider while that order is in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the discharge of any other financial obligation of the registered provider in connection with the borrowing of any sum while that order is in force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give the guarantees in whatever manner, and on whatever terms, the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>As soon as practicable after giving a guarantee under this section, the Secretary of State must lay a statement of the guarantee before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For repayment of sums paid by the Secretary of State under a guarantee given under this section, see section 113.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-113"><num>113</num><heading>Guarantees: repayment by registered provider <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a sum is paid out by the Secretary of State under a guarantee given by the Secretary of State under section 112 in relation to a registered provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The registered provider must pay the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-113-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>such amounts in or towards the repayment to the Secretary of State of that sum as the Secretary of State may direct, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-113-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>interest on amounts outstanding under this subsection at such rates as the Secretary of State may direct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The payments must be made by the registered provider at such times, and in such manner, as the Secretary of State may from time to time direct.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement, relating to the sum paid out under the guarantee—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-113-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as soon as practicable after the end of the financial year in which the sum is paid out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-113-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as soon as practicable after the end of each subsequent financial year in relation to which the repayment condition has not been met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The repayment condition is met in relation to a financial year if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-113-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the whole of the sum has been repaid to the Secretary of State before the beginning of the year, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-113-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the registered provider was not at any time during the year liable to pay interest on amounts that became due in respect of the sum.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-chapter-5-crossheading-supplementary-provisions"><heading><i>Supplementary provisions</i></heading><section eId="section-114"><num>114</num><heading>Modification of this Chapter under the Enterprise Act 2002</heading><subsection eId="section-114-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power to modify or apply enactments conferred on the Secretary of State by each of the sections of the Enterprise Act 2002 mentioned in subsection (2) includes power to make such consequential modifications of this Chapter as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in connection with any other provision made under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Those sections are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-114-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 248 and 277 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (amendments consequential on that Act), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-114-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 254 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (power to apply insolvency law to foreign companies).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-115"><num>115</num><heading>Amendments to housing moratorium and consequential amendments</heading><content><p>Schedule 6 contains amendments to do with this Chapter.</p></content></section><section eId="section-116"><num>116</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter</heading><subsection eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-business" eId="term-business">business</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-member" eId="term-member">member</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-property" eId="term-property">property</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-security" eId="term-security">security</term>” have the same meaning as in the Insolvency Act 1986;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-charitable-incorporated-organisation" eId="term-charitable-incorporated-organisation">charitable incorporated organisation</term>” means a charitable incorporated organisation within the meaning of Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-company" eId="term-company">company</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company registered under the Companies Act 2006, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an unregistered company;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>”, in relation to a company <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6143e76de8112d88f5595fa27b10a6af-1713776580943" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6143e76de8112d88f5595fa27b10a6af"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6143e76de8112d88f5595fa27b10a6af" class="commentary"/>, limited liability partnership</ins> or registered society, means the court having jurisdiction to wind up the company <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6143e76de8112d88f5595fa27b10a6af-1713776600670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6143e76de8112d88f5595fa27b10a6af"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6143e76de8112d88f5595fa27b10a6af" class="commentary"/>, limited liability partnership</ins> or registered society;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><noteRef href="#M_F_7db002d4-0351-47fe-fbfc-7a89e8bdde37" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing-administration-order" eId="term-housing-administration-order">housing administration order</term>” has the meaning given by section 95;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing-administration-rules" eId="term-housing-administration-rules">housing administration rules</term>” means rules made under section 411 of the Insolvency Act 1986 as a result of section 102 above;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing-administrator" eId="term-housing-administrator">housing administrator</term>” has the meaning given by section 95 and is to be read in accordance with subsection (2) below;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means a period of 12 months ending with 31 March;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-legislation" eId="term-legislation">legislation</term>” includes provision made by or under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-objectives-of-the-housing-administration" eId="term-objectives-of-the-housing-administration">objectives of the housing administration</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 96(4);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-private-registered-provider" eId="term-private-registered-provider">private registered provider</term>” means a private registered provider of social housing (see section 80 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-provider" eId="term-registered-provider">registered provider</term>” means a registered provider of social housing (see section 80 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-society" eId="term-registered-society">registered society</term>” has the same meaning as in the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulator-of-social-housing" eId="term-regulator-of-social-housing">Regulator of Social Housing</term>” has the meaning given by section 92A of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-firm" eId="term-scottish-firm">Scottish firm</term>” means a firm constituted under the law of Scotland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><noteRef href="#M_F_3be6e03a-e1c8-4668-cd0e-536082d4c1e4" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-unregistered-company" eId="term-unregistered-company">unregistered company</term>” means a company that is not registered under the Companies Act 2006.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter references to the housing administrator of a registered provider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include a person appointed under paragraph 91 or 103 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, as applied by Part 1 of Schedule 5 to this Act or regulations under section 102, to be the housing administrator of the registered provider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if two or more persons are appointed as the housing administrator of the registered provider, are to be read in accordance with the provision made under section 101.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>References in this Chapter to a person qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner in relation to a registered provider are to be read in accordance with Part 13 of the Insolvency Act 1986, but as if references in that Part to a company included a company registered under the Companies Act 2006 in Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Chapter an application made to the court is outstanding if it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has not yet been granted or dismissed, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has not been withdrawn.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>An application is not to be taken as having been dismissed if an appeal against the dismissal of the application, or a subsequent appeal, is pending.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An appeal is to be treated as pending for this purpose if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an appeal has been brought and has not been determined or withdrawn,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application for permission to appeal has been made but has not been determined or withdrawn, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>no appeal has been brought and the period for bringing one is still running.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>References in this Chapter to a provision of the Insolvency Act 1986 (except the references in subsection (2) above)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a company, are to that provision without the modifications made by Part 1 of Schedule 5 to this Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-7-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-e884b404e9bcd1077bbbeb1e3b028068-1713776634874" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e884b404e9bcd1077bbbeb1e3b028068"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e884b404e9bcd1077bbbeb1e3b028068" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e884b404e9bcd1077bbbeb1e3b028068-1713776634874" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e884b404e9bcd1077bbbeb1e3b028068">in relation to a limited liability partnership, are to that provision as it applies to limited liability partnerships otherwise than by virtue of regulations under section 102 (if at all),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a registered society, are to that provision as it applies to registered societies otherwise than by virtue of regulations under section 102 (if at all), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a charitable incorporated organisation, are to that provision as it applies to charitable incorporated organisations otherwise than by virtue of regulations under section 102 (if at all).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-117"><num>117</num><heading>Application of Part to Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section makes provision about the application of this Chapter to Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any reference to any provision of the Insolvency Act 1986 is to have effect as a reference to the corresponding provision of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 116(3) is to have effect as if the reference to Northern Ireland were to England and Wales or Scotland.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-4-chapter-6"><num>CHAPTER 6</num><heading>Secure tenancies <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><section eId="section-118"><num>118</num><heading>Secure tenancies <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>: phasing out of tenancies for life</heading><content><p>Schedule 7 changes the law about secure tenancies, introductory tenancies and demoted tenancies to phase out tenancies for life.</p></content></section><section eId="section-119"><num>119</num><heading>Termination of fixed-term secure tenancies without need to forfeit</heading><subsection eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 82 (security of tenure)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>A1</num><intro><p>A fixed-term secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England that is granted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force cannot be brought to an end by the landlord except by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>obtaining—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an order of the court for the possession of the dwelling-house, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the execution of the order, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>obtaining a demotion order under section 82A.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>A2</num><content><p>A secure tenancy can be brought to an end by the landlord as mentioned in subsection (A1)(a) whether or not the tenancy contains terms for it to be brought to an end.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “but” substitute <quotedText>“ , other than one to which subsection (A1) applies, that is ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “subsection” insert <quotedText>“ (A1)(a) or ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 83 (proceedings for possession), in subsection (A1), for “82(1A)” substitute <quotedText>“ 82(A1) or (1A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-120"><num>120</num><heading>Succession to secure tenancies and related tenancies</heading><content><p>Schedule 8 changes the law about succession to secure tenancies, introductory tenancies and demoted tenancies.</p></content></section><section eId="section-121"><num>121</num><heading>Secure and assured tenancies: transfer of tenancy</heading><subsection eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Localism Act 2011 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 158 of the Localism Act 2011 (secure and assured tenancies: transfer of tenancy)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3)(a), for “not a flexible tenancy” substitute <quotedText>“ an old-style secure tenancy ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4)(a), for “is a flexible tenancy” substitute <quotedText>“ is not an old-style secure tenancy ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (6);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7), for “fifth” substitute <quotedText>“ fourth ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (8) and (9) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The new tenancy is to be granted on whatever terms the landlord determines.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>A landlord must, on request by a relevant tenant, inform the tenant of the terms on which a new tenancy will be granted to that tenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (9B) applies in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the request was made before section 121 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>one or more of the landlords had not yet complied with the request when that section came into force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9B)</num><intro><p>In that case any new tenancy granted in pursuance of this section to a relevant tenant whose existing tenancy is an old-style secure tenancy, or an assured tenancy that is not an assured shorthold tenancy, must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an old-style secure tenancy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an assured tenancy that is not an assured shorthold tenancy,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>according to the landlord's capacity to grant a tenancy of either kind.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 159 (interpretation of section 158 <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), in subsection (6), omit paragraph (b).</p></content></subsection></section></chapter></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-5"><num><b>PART 5</b></num><heading>Housing, estate agents and rentcharges: other changes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-electrical-safety-standards"><heading><i>Electrical safety standards</i></heading><section eId="section-122"><num>122</num><heading>Electrical safety standards for <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6743a12a61a99a5e1b8bd5890bb10bf9-1695282874355" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6743a12a61a99a5e1b8bd5890bb10bf9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6743a12a61a99a5e1b8bd5890bb10bf9" class="commentary"/>residential properties let by landlords</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations impose duties on a <noteRef href="#key-5253b5ffd3eed5c10dd78c68022e2e24" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... landlord of residential premises in England <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-60fb494bc1f4c2098fe959ba7f2553fd-1695283063497" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-60fb494bc1f4c2098fe959ba7f2553fd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-60fb494bc1f4c2098fe959ba7f2553fd" class="commentary"/>to whom this section applies</ins> for the purposes of ensuring that electrical safety standards are met during any period when the premises are occupied under a tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-1A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15-1695283095494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15" class="commentary"/>(1A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15-1695283095494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15">This section applies to a landlord who is—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-1A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15-1695283095494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15-1695283095494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15">a private landlord, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-1A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15-1695283095494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15-1695283095494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fc620c1f5dbc022843a529fe53654e15">a registered provider of social housing.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-electrical-safety-standards" eId="term-electrical-safety-standards">Electrical safety standards</term>” means standards specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the installations in the premises for the supply of electricity, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>electrical fixtures, fittings or appliances provided by the landlord.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The duties imposed on the landlord may include duties to ensure that a qualified person has checked that the electrical safety standards are met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how and when checks are carried out;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>who is qualified to carry out checks.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require the landlord—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to obtain a certificate from the qualified person confirming that electrical safety standards are met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to give a copy of a certificate to the tenant, or a prospective tenant, or any other person specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-premises" eId="term-premises">premises</term>” includes land, buildings, moveable structures, vehicles and vessels;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-private-landlord" eId="term-private-landlord">private landlord</term>” means a landlord who is not within section 80(1) of the Housing Act 1985 (the landlord condition for secure tenancies);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-residential-premises" eId="term-residential-premises">residential premises</term>” means premises all or part of which comprise a dwelling;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-tenancy" eId="term-tenancy">tenancy</term>” includes a licence to occupy (and “landlord” is to be read accordingly).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-123"><num>123</num><heading>Electrical safety standards: enforcement</heading><subsection eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 122 may provide for covenants to be implied into a tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under that section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make provision about the enforcement of a duty imposed by the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may confer functions on a local housing authority in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made about enforcement includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring a landlord who fails to comply with a duty imposed by the regulations to pay a financial penalty (or more than one penalty in the event of a continuing failure);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conferring power on a local housing authority to arrange for a person to enter on the premises, with the consent of the tenant, to remedy any failure by the landlord to comply with a duty imposed by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made in reliance on subsection (3)(a) includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the procedure to be followed in imposing penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the amount of penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>conferring rights of appeal against penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the enforcement of penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>about the application of sums paid by way of penalties (and such provision may permit or require the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made in reliance on subsection (3)(b) includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about procedural matters;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enabling a local housing authority to recover from the landlord any costs incurred by it in remedying the failure;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the application of costs recovered (and such provision may permit or require the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-local-housing-authority" eId="term-local-housing-authority">local housing authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Housing Act 1985.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-accommodation-needs-in-england"><heading><i>Accommodation needs in England</i></heading><section eId="section-124"><num>124</num><heading>Assessment of accommodation needs</heading><subsection eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 8 of the Housing Act 1985 (periodical review of housing needs), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In the case of a local housing authority in England, the duty under subsection (1) includes a duty to consider the needs of people residing in or resorting to their district with respect to the provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sites on which caravans can be stationed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>places on inland waterways where houseboats can be moored.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-caravan">caravan</term>” has the meaning given by section 29 of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-houseboat">houseboat</term>” means a boat or similar structure designed or adapted for use as a place to live.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the Housing Act 2004 omit sections 225 and 226 (accommodation needs of gypsies and travellers).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-housing-regulation-in-england"><heading><i>Housing regulation in England</i></heading><section eId="section-125"><num>125</num><heading>Licences for <abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr> and other rented accommodation: additional tests</heading><subsection eId="section-125-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 63 (application for licences: houses in multiple occupation), in subsection (6)(c), after “information” insert <quotedText>“ or evidence ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 66 (tests for fitness and satisfactory management arrangements: houses in multiple occupation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A local housing authority in England must also have regard to any evidence within subsection (3A) or (3B).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), in paragraph (c), after “tenant law” insert <quotedText>“ (including Part 3 of the Immigration Act 2014) ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>Evidence is within this subsection if it shows that P—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom but does not have it; or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is insolvent or an undischarged bankrupt.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>Evidence is within this subsection if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it shows that any person associated or formerly associated with P (whether on a personal, work or other basis) is a person to whom subsection (3A)(a) or (b) applies; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it appears to the authority that the evidence is relevant to the question whether P is a fit and proper person to be the licence holder or (as the case may be) the manager of the house.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 70 (revocation of licences), in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Section 66(1) applies” substitute <quotedText>“ Section 66(1) and (1A) apply ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “it applies” substitute <quotedText>“ they apply ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 87 (application for licences: certain other houses), in subsection (6)(c) after “information” insert <quotedText>“ or evidence ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 89 (tests for fitness and satisfactory management arrangements: certain other houses)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A local housing authority in England must also have regard to any evidence within subsection (3A) or (3B).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), in paragraph (c), after “tenant law” insert <quotedText>“ (including Part 3 of the Immigration Act 2014) ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>Evidence is within this subsection if it shows that P—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom but does not have it; or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is insolvent or an undischarged bankrupt.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>Evidence is within this subsection if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it shows that any person associated or formerly associated with P (whether on a personal, work or other basis) is a person to whom subsection (3A)(a) or (b) applies; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it appears to the authority that the evidence is relevant to the question whether P is a fit and proper person to be the licence holder or (as the case may be) the manager of the house.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 93, in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Section 89(1) applies” substitute <quotedText>“ Section 89(1) and (1A) apply ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “it applies” substitute <quotedText>“ they apply ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-126"><num>126</num><heading>Financial penalty as alternative to prosecution under Housing Act 2004</heading><content><p>Schedule 9 amends the Housing Act 2004 to allow financial penalties to be imposed as an alternative to prosecution for certain offences.</p></content></section><section eId="section-127"><num>127</num><heading>Offence of contravening an overcrowding notice: level of fine</heading><subsection eId="section-127-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 139 of the Housing Act 2004 (overcrowding notices) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (7), omit “and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection (7) in relation to premises in England is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7B)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection (7) in relation to premises in Wales is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-housing-information-in-england"><heading><i>Housing information in England</i></heading><section eId="section-128"><num>128</num><heading>Tenancy deposit information</heading><subsection eId="section-128-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-128-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 212 (tenancy deposit schemes), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>For further provision about what must be included in the arrangements, see section 212A.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-128-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 212 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>212A</num><heading>Provision of information to local authorities</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Arrangements under section 212(1) made by the Secretary of State must require the scheme administrator—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to give a local housing authority in England any specified information that they request, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to provide facilities for the sharing of specified information with a local housing authority in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-specified-information">specified information</term>” means information, of a description specified in the arrangements, that relates to a tenancy of premises in the local housing authority's area.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Arrangements made by virtue of this section may make the requirement to provide information or facilities to a local housing authority conditional on the payment of a fee.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Arrangements made by virtue of this section may include supplementary provision, for example about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the form or manner in which any information is to be provided,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the time or times at which it is to be provided, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the notification of anyone to whom the information relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Information obtained by a local housing authority by virtue of this section may be used only—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a purpose connected with the exercise of the authority's functions under any of Parts 1 to 4 in relation to any premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the purpose of investigating whether an offence has been committed under any of those Parts in relation to any premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Information obtained by a local housing authority by virtue of this section may be supplied to a person providing services to the authority for a purpose listed in subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the list of purposes in subsection (5).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-128-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 250(6) (affirmative instruments), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>regulations under section 212A,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-129"><num>129</num><heading>Use of information obtained for certain other statutory purposes</heading><subsection eId="section-129-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 237 (use of information obtained for certain other statutory purposes) after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to change the list of purposes for which a local housing authority in England may use information to which it applies.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 250(6) (affirmative instruments), after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>regulations under section 237,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-130"><num>130</num><heading>Tenants' associations: power to request information about tenants</heading><content><p><mod>After section 29 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>29A</num><heading>Tenants' associations: power to request information about tenants</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations impose duties on a landlord to provide the secretary of a relevant tenants' association with information about relevant qualifying tenants.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about the tenants about whom information must be provided and what information must be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require a landlord to seek the consent of a tenant to the provision of information about that tenant;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>require a landlord to identify how many tenants have not consented.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>authorise a landlord to charge costs specified in or determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>impose time limits on a landlord for the taking of any steps under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make provision about the form or content of any notices under the regulations (including provision permitting or requiring a person to design the form of a notice);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>make other provision as to the procedure in connection with anything authorised or required by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer power on a court or tribunal to make an order remedying a failure by a landlord to comply with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may include supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>“relevant tenants' association”, in relation to a landlord, means an association of tenants of the landlord at least one of whom is a qualifying tenant of a dwelling in England;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-qualifying-tenant">relevant qualifying tenant</term>” means—</p><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>a person who is a qualifying tenant of a dwelling in England and a member of the relevant tenants' association, or</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>a person who is a qualifying tenant of a dwelling in England by virtue of being required to contribute to the same costs 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and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-court-or-tribunal">the relevant court or tribunal</term>” means the court or tribunal mentioned in the table in relation to those proceedings.</p></content></level><wrapUp><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:40%"/><default:col style="width:60%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Proceedings to which costs relate</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i> “The relevant court or tribunal” </i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Court proceedings</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The court before 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authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person whom the Secretary of State has arranged to be the lead enforcement authority in accordance with subsection (2).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make arrangements for one of the following to be the lead enforcement authority for the purposes of this Act (for the whole of the United Kingdom) instead of the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local weights and measures authority in Great Britain, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The arrangements—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include provision for payments by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may include provision about bringing the arrangements to an end.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument make transitional provision for when there is a change in the lead enforcement authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may relate to a specific change in the lead enforcement authority or to changes that might arise from time to time.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 26(1) of that Act (enforcement authorities), in paragraph (c), for “Department of Commerce for Northern Ireland” substitute <quotedText>“ Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 33(1) of that Act (general interpretation), for the definition of “the lead enforcement authority” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-lead-enforcement-authority">the lead enforcement authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 24A;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 13(9) of Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (powers under Part 3 of that Schedule to be exercisable for the purposes of certain functions of the lead enforcement authority) after “Great Britain” insert <quotedText>“ , the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-client-money-protection-schemes-for-property-agents"><heading><i>Client money protection schemes for property agents</i></heading><section eId="section-133"><num>133</num><heading>Power to require property agents to join client money protection schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-133-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations require a property agent to be a member of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-133-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a client money protection scheme approved by the Secretary of State for the purpose of the regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a government administered client money protection scheme that is designated by the Secretary of State for the purpose of the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements about the nature of the membership that a property agent must obtain (for example, by requiring a property agent to obtain membership that results in a particular level of compensation being available).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations shall—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-133-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require a property agent to obtain a certificate confirming the property agent's membership of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require the property agent to display or publish the certificate in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>require the property agent to produce a copy of the certificate, on request, in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-client-money-protection-scheme" eId="term-client-money-protection-scheme">client money protection scheme</term>” means a scheme which enables a person on whose behalf a property agent holds money to be compensated if all or part of that money is not repaid in circumstances in which the scheme applies;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-government-administered-client-money-protection-scheme" eId="term-government-administered-client-money-protection-scheme">government administered client money protection scheme</term>” means a client money protection scheme that is administered by or on behalf of the Secretary of State;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-property-agent" eId="term-property-agent">property agent</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who engages in English letting agency work within the meaning of section 54, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who engages in English property management work within the meaning of section 55,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>other than a person who engages in that work in the course of the person's employment under a contract of employment.</p></wrapUp></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-134"><num>134</num><heading>Client money protection schemes: approval or designation</heading><subsection eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the approval or designation of client money protection schemes for the purposes of regulations under section 133.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-134-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the making of applications for approval,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conditions which must be satisfied before approval may be given or a scheme may be designated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>conditions which must be complied with by administrators of approved or designated client money protection schemes (including conditions requiring the issue of certificates for the purposes of regulations under section 133(3) and about the form of those certificates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the withdrawal of approval or revocation of a designation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-3"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576" class="commentary"/>(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">Regulations under this section may confer a discretion on the Secretary of State in connection with—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-134-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">the approval or designation of a client money protection scheme,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">conditions which must be complied with by the administrator of such a scheme,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-3-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">the amendment of such a scheme, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-3-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576-1564998256626" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d1e4a57a9d4ca8a098167d46b91fc576">the withdrawal of approval or revocation of designation of such a scheme.</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-135"><num>135</num><heading>Enforcement of client money protection scheme regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the enforcement of a duty imposed by regulations under section 133.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>confer functions on a local authority in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require a property agent who fails to comply with a duty imposed by regulations under 133 to pay a financial penalty (or more than one penalty in the event of a continuing failure).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (2)(a) includes provision requiring a local authority in England, when carrying out functions under the regulations, to have regard to guidance given by the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-04c30b9abe6887e5a428ed5488076ee0-1562685497385" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-04c30b9abe6887e5a428ed5488076ee0"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-04c30b9abe6887e5a428ed5488076ee0" class="commentary"/>or the lead enforcement authority (if not the Secretary of State)</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (2)(b) includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the procedure to be followed in imposing penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the amount of penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>conferring rights of appeal against penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the enforcement of penalties;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>authorising a local authority in England to use sums paid by way of penalties for the purposes of any of its functions <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0adb91bd13bf2459e6b2be3d43361eb5-1562684546144" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0adb91bd13bf2459e6b2be3d43361eb5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0adb91bd13bf2459e6b2be3d43361eb5" class="commentary"/> (whether or not the function is expressed to be a function of a local weights and measures authority)</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-5"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f-1562684587502" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f" class="commentary"/>(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f-1562684587502" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f">In this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-local-authority-in-england"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f-1562684587502" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f">local authority in England</ins></term><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f-1562684587502" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21c8a6552d469d4a241656fd7c2d853f">” means a local weights and measures authority in England.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-6"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24-1562685468633" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24-1562685468633" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24">For provisions about enforcement of regulations under section 133 or 134 or under this section by the lead enforcement authority, see sections 24 to 26 of the Tenant Fees Act 2019.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24-1562685468633" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24-1562685468633" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24">In this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-lead-enforcement-authority"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24-1562685468633" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24">lead enforcement authority</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24-1562685468633" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-adfda9083709bbcbd3c652c35bacfe24">” has the meaning given by section 24(1) of the Tenant Fees Act 2019.</ins></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-enfranchisement-and-extension-of-long-leaseholds"><heading><i>Enfranchisement and extension of long leaseholds</i></heading><section eId="section-136"><num>136</num><heading>Enfranchisement and extension of long leaseholds: calculations</heading><intro><p>Schedule 10 changes the method of calculating certain amounts under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-rentcharges"><heading><i>Rentcharges</i></heading><section eId="section-137"><num>137</num><heading>Redemption price for rentcharges</heading><subsection eId="section-137-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Rentcharges Act 1977 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-137-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 9(4)(a), after “in accordance with” insert <quotedText>“ regulations under ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-137-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 10, for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of section 9 above, the redemption price for a rentcharge is to be calculated in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-137-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 12(2), after “such” insert <quotedText>“ transitional, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-137-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The amendments made by this section apply in relation to cases where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-137-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for a redemption certificate is made under section 8 of the Rentcharges Act 1977 before this Act is passed, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the instructions for redemption have not been served on the applicant under section 9(4) of the Rentcharges Act 1977 before this Act is passed,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as well as to cases involving an application for a redemption certificate made after this Act is passed.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="section-138"><num>138</num><heading>Procedure for redeeming English rentcharges</heading><subsection eId="section-138-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Rentcharges Act 1977 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-138-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 8 (but after the italic heading before section 8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>7A</num><heading>Power to make procedure for redeeming English rentcharges</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision allowing the owner of land in England affected by a rentcharge to redeem it.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may not make provision in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a rentcharge that could be redeemed by making an application under section 8(1A),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a rentcharge of a kind mentioned in section 2(3) or section 3(3)(a),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a rentcharge in respect of which the period for which it is payable cannot be ascertained, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a variable rentcharge.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (2)(d) a rentcharge is variable if the amount of the rentcharge will, or may, vary in the future in accordance with the provisions of the instrument under which it is payable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for the owner of land affected by a rentcharge to be able to redeem a rentcharge by taking specified steps, including making payments determined in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require a rent owner or other person to take specified steps to facilitate the redemption of a rentcharge, such as providing information or executing a deed of release;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where the documents of title of the owner of land affected by a rentcharge are in the custody of a mortgagee, require the mortgagee to make those documents or copies of those documents available in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>permit or require a person specified in the regulations to design the form of any document to be used in connection with the redemption of rentcharges under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>provide for a court or tribunal to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>determine disputes about or in relation to the redemption of a rentcharge;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>make orders about the redemption of a rentcharge;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>issue a redemption certificate;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>make provision corresponding to any of the provisions of section 10(2) to (4).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section prevents the redemption of a rentcharge otherwise than in accordance with regulations under subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-138-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 8—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-138-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “land” insert <quotedText>“ in Wales ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-138-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “a certificate” to the end substitute <quotedText>“ a redemption certificate ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-138-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>The owner of any land in England affected by a rentcharge which has been apportioned to that land by an apportionment order with a condition under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 7(2) above, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 20(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>may apply to the Secretary of State, in accordance with this section, for a redemption certificate.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-138-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 12—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “this Act” insert <quotedText>“ , apart from regulations under section 7A, ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-138-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 7A are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section 7A may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-138-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 13(1), in the definition of “redemption certificate”, for the words from “has” to the end substitute <quotedText>“ means a certificate certifying that a rentcharge has been redeemed ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-138-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Leasehold Reform Act 1967 is amended in accordance with subsections (7) and (8).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-138-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 8(4)(b), for “8” substitute <quotedText>“ 7A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-138-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In section 11—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-138-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (6), after “1977” insert <quotedText>“ or the amount that would have to be paid to secure the redemption of that rentcharge in accordance with regulations made under section 7A of that Act ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-138-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7)(a), after “specified” insert <quotedText>“ or required ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-138-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), for “8” substitute <quotedText>“ 7A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-6"><num><b>PART 6</b></num><heading>Planning in England</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-neighbourhood-planning"><heading><i>Neighbourhood planning</i></heading><section eId="section-139"><num>139</num><heading>Designation of neighbourhood areas</heading><content><p><mod>In section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (meaning of “neighbourhood area”), after subsection (11) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(12)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (11) may provide that where an application under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets prescribed criteria, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has not been determined within a prescribed period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the local planning authority must, except in prescribed cases or circumstances, exercise their powers under this section to designate the specified area as a neighbourhood area.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (12) to the designation of an area as a neighbourhood area includes the modification under subsection (6) of a designation already made.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-140"><num>140</num><heading>Timetable in relation to neighbourhood development orders and plans</heading><subsection eId="section-140-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (process for making of neighbourhood development orders), after paragraph 13 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading/><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13A</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring any prescribed action falling to be taken by the local planning authority under paragraph 12 or 13 to be taken by a prescribed date;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imposing time limits for the submission of representations invited under paragraph 13(1).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-140-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 61E of that Act (neighbourhood development orders), in subsection (4)(b), after “as soon as reasonably practicable after the referendum is held” insert <quotedText>“ and, in any event, by such date as may be prescribed ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-140-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 38A of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (meaning of “neighbourhood development plan”), in subsection (4)(b), after “as soon as reasonably practicable after the referendum is held” insert <quotedText>“ and, in any event, by such date as may be prescribed ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-141"><num>141</num><heading>Making neighbourhood development orders and plans: intervention powers</heading><subsection eId="section-141-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, before paragraph 14 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading><i>Intervention powers of Secretary of State</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13B</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies where the qualifying body requests the Secretary of State to intervene under this paragraph and—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the local planning authority have failed, by the applicable date prescribed under paragraph 13A, to take a decision as to whether a referendum is (or referendums are) to be held on the making of a neighbourhood development order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a recommendation made under paragraph 10(2) is not followed by the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the authority make any modification under paragraph 12(5) that is not—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a modification recommended under paragraph 10(2)(b),</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a modification that the authority consider needs to be made to secure that the draft order does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, <abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr> obligations,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>a modification that the authority consider needs to be made to secure that the draft order is compatible with the Convention rights, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>a modification for the purpose of correcting an error.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise functions of the local planning authority under paragraph 12(2) and (3) and—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if satisfied that paragraph (a) or (b) of paragraph 12(4) applies, may direct the authority to make arrangements for a referendum (or referendums) to be held on the making of a neighbourhood development order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if not so satisfied, may direct the authority to refuse the proposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may direct the authority to take the actions referred to in paragraph 12(8) and (9).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If by reason (wholly or partly) of new evidence or a new fact, or a different view taken by the Secretary of State as to a particular fact, the Secretary of State proposes to direct the local planning authority to act in a way that is not in accordance with what was recommended by the examiner—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State may require the authority to notify prescribed persons of the proposed direction (and the reason for it) and invite representations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State may also require them to refer the issue to independent examination.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The order on which a referendum is (or referendums are) to be held by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(a) is the draft order subject to such modification (if any) as the Secretary of State or the local planning authority consider appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The only modifications the local planning authority may make under sub-paragraph (5) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>modifications that the authority consider need to be made to secure that the draft order does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, <abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr> obligations,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>modifications that the authority consider need to be made to secure that the draft order is compatible with the Convention rights, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>modifications for the purpose of correcting errors.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13C</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision supplementing that made by paragraph 13B; and the regulations may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe the form and content of a request by the qualifying body under paragraph 13B(1) and the date by which it must be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confer power on the Secretary of State to direct a local planning authority to refrain from taking any action specified in the direction that they would otherwise be required or entitled to take under paragraph 12 or 13;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make provision under which decisions falling to be made by the Secretary of State under paragraph 13B may be made instead by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose (an “inspector”);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>prescribe matters that the Secretary of State or an inspector must take into account in making a decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>require a local planning authority to provide prescribed information to the Secretary of State or to an inspector;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>make provision about examinations carried out by virtue of paragraph 13B(4)(b) (including any provision of a kind mentioned in paragraph 11(2));</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>make provision (in addition to that made by paragraph 13B(4)(b)) for the holding of an examination, and for the payment by a local planning authority of remuneration and expenses of the examiner;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><intro><p>provide for the Secretary of State, or a local planning authority on the direction of the Secretary of State, to notify to prescribed persons and to publish—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>prescribed decisions made by the Secretary of State under paragraph 13B,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the reasons for making those decisions, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>other prescribed matters relating to those decisions.</p></content></level></level></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 14 of that Schedule (referendum), in sub-paragraph (1), after “as a result of paragraph 12(4)” insert <quotedText>“ or a direction under paragraph 13B(2)(a) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 61N of that Act (legal challenges in relation to neighbourhood development orders), in subsection (2), before “only if” insert <quotedText>“ or paragraph 13B of that Schedule (intervention powers of Secretary of State) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-142"><num>142</num><heading>Local planning authority to notify neighbourhood forum of applications</heading><content><p><mod>In Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (local planning authorities: distribution of functions), after paragraph 8 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading/><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8A</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local planning authority who have the function of determining applications for planning permission or permission in principle shall, if requested to do so by a neighbourhood forum for an area which (or any part of which) is situated in the authority's area, notify the neighbourhood forum of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any relevant planning application; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any alteration to that application accepted by the authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-neighbourhood-forum">neighbourhood forum</term>” means an organisation or body designated as such under section 61F;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-planning-application">relevant planning application</term>” means an application which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to land in the area for which the neighbourhood forum is designated; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is an application for—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>planning permission or permission in principle; or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>approval of a matter reserved under an outline planning permission within the meaning of section 92.</p></item></blockList></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) of paragraph 8 have effect for the purposes of this paragraph, any reference to a parish council being read as a reference to a neighbourhood forum.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-local-planning"><heading><i>Local planning</i></heading><section eId="section-143"><num>143</num><heading>Power to direct amendment of local development scheme</heading><subsection eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 15 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (local development scheme), before subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>If a local planning authority have not prepared a local development scheme, the Secretary of State or the Mayor of London may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a local development scheme for the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>direct the authority to bring that scheme into effect.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (4) and (8AA) of that section, for “effective coverage” substitute <quotedText>“ full and effective coverage (both geographically and with regard to subject matter) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (4A)(a), (5), (6), (6A) and (6B)(a) of that section, after “under subsection” insert <quotedText>“ (3A) or ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-144"><num>144</num><heading>Power to give direction to examiner of development plan document</heading><content><p><mod>In section 20 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (independent examination), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by notice to the person appointed to carry out the examination—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct the person not to take any step, or any further step, in connection with the examination of the development plan document, or of a specified part of it, until a specified time or until the direction is withdrawn;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>require the person—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to consider any specified matters;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to give an opportunity, or further opportunity, to specified persons to appear before and be heard by the person;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>to take any specified procedural step in connection with the examination.</p></content></level></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the notice.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-145"><num>145</num><heading>Intervention by Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-145-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 21 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (intervention by Secretary of State), in subsection (3), after “if” insert <quotedText>“ or to the extent that ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-145-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5) of that section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-145-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “until the Secretary of State gives his decision” insert <quotedText>“ , or withdraws the direction ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-145-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (b) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the direction is given, and not withdrawn, before the authority have submitted the document under section 20(1), the Secretary of State must hold an independent examination;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-145-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), for “he” substitute <quotedText>“ , and is not withdrawn before those recommendations are made, the person ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-145-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the document has no effect unless the document or (as the case may be) the relevant part of it has been approved by the Secretary of State, or the direction is withdrawn.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-145-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under subsection (5)(b), the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5B)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (5)(d) the “relevant part” of a development plan document is the part that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is covered by a direction under subsection (4) which refers to only part of the document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>continues to be covered by a direction under subsection (4) following the partial withdrawal of the direction.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-145-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>The local planning authority must reimburse the Secretary of State for any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under this section that is specified in a notice given to the authority by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-145-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>21A</num><heading>Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powers</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State is considering whether to give a direction to a local planning authority under section 21 in relation to a development plan document or other local development document, he may direct the authority not to take any step in connection with the adoption of the document—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>until the time (if any) specified in the direction, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>until the direction is withdrawn.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A document to which a direction under this section relates has no effect while the direction is in force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A direction given under this section in relation to a document ceases to have effect if a direction is given under section 21 in relation to that document.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-146"><num>146</num><heading>Secretary of State's default powers</heading><content><p><mod>For section 27 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>27</num><heading>Secretary of State's default powers</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if the Secretary of State thinks that a local planning authority are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare or revise (as the case may be) the document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give directions to the authority in relation to the preparation or revision of the document.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must either—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>hold an independent examination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>direct the authority to submit the document for independent examination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must either—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give directions to the authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>direct the authority to consider adopting the document by resolution of the authority as a local development document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>(except where it was prepared or revised by the Secretary of State under subsection (2)(a)) reject the document.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply (subject to subsection (7) below) to an examination held under subsection (3)(a), the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b) of section 20 do not apply to an independent examination held—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under subsection (3)(a), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in response to a direction under subsection (3)(b),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in respect of a document prepared or revised by the Secretary of State under subsection (2)(a).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must give reasons for anything he does in pursuance of subsection (2) or (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The authority must reimburse the Secretary of State for any expenditure he incurs in connection with anything—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which is done by him under subsection (2)(a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which the authority failed or omitted to do as mentioned in subsection (1).</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-147"><num>147</num><heading>Default powers exercisable by Mayor of London or combined authority</heading><subsection eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 27 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>27A</num><heading>Default powers exercisable by Mayor of London or combined authority</heading><content><p>Schedule A1 (default powers exercisable by Mayor of London or combined authority) has effect.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before Schedule 1 to that Act insert, as Schedule A1, the Schedule set out in Schedule 11 to this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 of that Act (local development documents), at the end of subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is approved by the Mayor of London under paragraph 2 of Schedule A1;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>is approved by a combined authority under paragraph 6 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-148"><num>148</num><heading>Costs of independent examinations held by Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 303A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (responsibility of local planning authorities for costs of holding certain inquiries <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1A), after “section 20” insert <quotedText>“ , 21(5)(b), 27(3)(a) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (9A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(9A)</num><intro><p>A reference to a local planning authority causing a qualifying procedure to be carried out includes a reference to the case where under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the local planning authority are required to submit a document to the appropriate authority for independent examination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State holds an independent examination in relation to a document prepared by the local planning authority, or by the Secretary of State under section 27(2)(a) of that Act.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-planning-in-greater-london"><heading><i>Planning in Greater London</i></heading><section eId="section-149"><num>149</num><heading>Planning powers of the Mayor of London</heading><subsection eId="section-149-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 2A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (power of Mayor of London to decide applications of potential strategic importance), in subsection (6), for “areas, and” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">areas; </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>may prescribe matters by reference to the spatial development strategy, or a development plan document (within the meaning of Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004), as it has effect from time to time;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 74 of that Act (directions <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> as to method of dealing with applications), in subsection (1B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-149-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “London borough to refuse” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">London borough— </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to consult with the Mayor of London before granting or refusing an application for planning permission, or permission in principle, that is an application of a prescribed description, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to refuse</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), for “such a direction;” substitute <quotedText>“ a direction given by virtue of paragraph (a)(ii). ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit the words after that paragraph.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1BA)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1B) “<term refersTo="#term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribed by a development order, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specified in directions made under a development order by the Secretary of State or the Mayor of London.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1BB)</num><content><p>Matters prescribed under subsection (1B) by a development order may be prescribed by reference to the spatial development strategy, or a development plan document (within the meaning of Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004), as it has effect from time to time.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-permission-in-principle-and-local-registers-of-land"><heading><i>Permission in principle and local registers of land</i></heading><section eId="section-150"><num>150</num><heading>Permission in principle for development of land</heading><subsection eId="section-150-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 58 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Permission in principle</i></heading><section><num>58A</num><heading>Permission in principle: general</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Permission in principle may be granted for housing-led development of land in England as provided in section 59A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Permission in principle may not be granted for development consisting of the winning and working of minerals.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the effect of permission in principle, see section 70(2ZZA) to (2ZZC) (application for technical details consent must be determined in accordance with permission in principle, except after a prescribed period).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A reference to permission in principle in any provision of this Act in its application to land in Wales, or in its application to functions of the Welsh Ministers or other authorities in Wales, is to be ignored.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 59 of that Act insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>59A</num><heading>Development orders: permission in principle</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A development order may either—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>itself grant permission in principle, in relation to land in England that is allocated for development in a qualifying document (whether or not in existence when the order is made) for development of a prescribed description; or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the granting by a local planning authority in England, on application to the authority in accordance with the provisions of the order, of permission in principle for development of a prescribed description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in a development order;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-document">qualifying document</term>” means a document, as it has effect from time to time, which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>falls within subsection (3),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>indicates that the land in question is allocated for development for the purposes of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>contains prescribed particulars in relation to the land allocated and the kind of development for which it is allocated.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following documents fall within this subsection—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a register maintained in pursuance of regulations under section 14A of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-2004-act">the 2004 Act</term>”);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a development plan document within the meaning of Part 2 of the 2004 Act (see section 37 of that Act);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a neighbourhood development plan within the meaning given by section 38A of the 2004 Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Permission in principle granted by a development order takes effect—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>when the qualifying document takes effect, if the land in question is allocated for development in the document at that time;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, when the qualifying document is revised so that the land in question is allocated for development.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>But a development order may provide that, if the local planning authority so directs, permission in principle does not take effect until the date specified by the local planning authority in the direction.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (4)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a register maintained in pursuance of regulations under section 14A of the 2004 Act takes effect when it is first published;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a development plan document takes effect when it is adopted or approved under Part 2 of the 2004 Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a neighbourhood development plan takes effect when it is made by the local planning authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Permission in principle granted by a development order is not brought to an end by the qualifying document ceasing to have effect or being revised.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Permission in principle granted by a development order ceases to have effect on the expiration of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>five years beginning with the date on which it takes effect; or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other period (whether longer or shorter) beginning with that date as the local planning authority may direct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Permission in principle granted by a local planning authority ceases to have effect on the expiration of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>three years beginning with the date on which it takes effect; or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other period (whether longer or shorter) beginning with that date as the local planning authority may direct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection (7)(a) or (8)(a) by substituting a shorter period for the period for the time being specified there.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A development order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make provision in relation to an application for planning permission for development of land in respect of which permission in principle has been granted;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may require the local planning authority to prepare, maintain and publish a register containing prescribed information as to permissions in principle granted by a development order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>In exercising a power of direction conferred by virtue of subsection (4), or conferred by subsection (7)(b) or (8)(b), a local planning authority must have regard to the provisions of the development plan and any other material considerations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>In exercising any other function exercisable by virtue of this section, or in exercising any function in relation to an application for planning permission for development of land in respect of which permission in principle has been granted, a local planning authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>In relation to an application for permission in principle which under any provision of this Part is made to, or determined by, the Secretary of State instead of the local planning authority, a reference in subsection (1) or (8) to a local planning authority has effect (as necessary) as a reference to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 70 of that Act (determination of applications: general considerations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-150-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Where an application is made to a local planning authority for permission in principle—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they may grant permission in principle; or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they may refuse permission in principle.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-150-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2ZZA)</num><content><p>The authority must determine an application for technical details consent in accordance with the relevant permission in principle.</p><p>This is subject to subsection (2ZZC).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2ZZB)</num><intro><p>An application for technical details consent is an application for planning permission that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to land in respect of which permission in principle is in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>proposes development all of which falls within the terms of the permission in principle, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>particularises all matters necessary to enable planning permission to be granted without any reservations of the kind referred to in section 92.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2ZZC)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2ZZA) does not apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the permission in principle has been in force for longer than a prescribed period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there has been a material change of circumstances since the permission came into force.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed">Prescribed</term>” means prescribed for the purposes of this subsection in a development order.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 333 of that Act (regulations and orders), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3ZA)</num><content><p>No regulations may be made under section 59A(9) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Schedule 12 (permission in principle for development of land: minor and consequential amendments) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-151"><num>151</num><heading>Local planning authority to keep register of particular kinds of land</heading><subsection eId="section-151-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (local development), after section 14 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Register</i></heading><section><num>14A</num><heading>Register of land</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations requiring a local planning authority in England to prepare, maintain and publish a register of land within (or partly within) the authority's area which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a prescribed description, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>satisfies prescribed criteria.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may require the register to be kept in two or more parts.</p><p>A reference to the register in the following subsections includes a reference to a prescribed part of the register.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision permitting the local planning authority to enter in the register land within (or partly within) the authority's area which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a prescribed description or satisfies prescribed criteria, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not required by the regulations to be entered in the register.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require or authorise a local planning authority to carry out consultation and other procedures in relation to entries in the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify descriptions of land that are not to be entered in the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>confer a discretion on a local planning authority, in prescribed circumstances, not to enter in the register land of a prescribed description that the authority would otherwise be required to enter in it;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>require a local planning authority exercising the discretion referred to in paragraph (c) to explain why they have done so;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>specify information to be included in the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>make provision about revising the register.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a description of land by reference to a description in national policies and advice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer power on the Secretary of State to require a local planning authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to prepare or publish the register, or to bring the register up to date, by a specified date;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to provide the Secretary of State with specified information, in a specified form and by a specified date, in relation to the register.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified by the Secretary of State.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In exercising their functions under the regulations, a local planning authority must have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the development plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>national policies and advice;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any guidance issued by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-national-policies-and-advice">national policies and advice</term>” means national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State (as it has effect from time to time).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 33 of that Act (power to direct that Part 2 of that Act does not apply to the area of an urban development corporation), for “that this Part does not apply” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">that the provisions of— </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this Part, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any particular regulations made under section 14A,</p></content></level><p>do not apply</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-planning-permission-etc"><heading><i>Planning permission <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></i></heading><section eId="section-152"><num>152</num><heading>Approval condition where development order grants permission for building</heading><subsection eId="section-152-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (permission granted by development order), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), where planning permission is granted by a development order for building operations in England, the order may require the approval of the local planning authority, or the Secretary of State, to be obtained—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for those operations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with respect to any matters that relate to those operations, or to the use of the land in question following those operations, and are specified in the order.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-152-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2) of that section, after “any buildings” insert <quotedText>“ in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-152-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2B) of that section, for “subsection (1)” substitute <quotedText>“ subsections (1) and (1A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-152-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 70A of that Act (power to decline to determine subsequent application), in subsection (5)(b), for “section 60(2)” substitute <quotedText>“ section 60(1A), (2) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-153"><num>153</num><heading>Planning applications that may be made directly to Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-153-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (when application may be made directly to Secretary of State), in subsection (1), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the local planning authority concerned is designated by the Secretary of State for applications of a description specified in the designation; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the application falls within that description.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-153-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Only prescribed descriptions of application may be specified in a designation under subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-153-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (2) of that section substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-application">relevant application</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for planning permission, or permission in principle, for the development of land in England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application for approval of a matter that, as defined by section 92, is a reserved matter in the case of an outline planning permission for the development of land in England,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>but does not include an application of the kind described in section 73(1) or an application of a description excluded by regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-153-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3)(a)(i) of that section omit “, or for conservation area consent,”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-153-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 62B of that Act (designation for the purposes of section 62A), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A document to which subsection (2) applies may set out different criteria for each description of application prescribed under section 62A(1A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-154"><num>154</num><heading>Planning freedoms: right for local areas to request alterations to planning system</heading><subsection eId="section-154-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the following conditions are met, the Secretary of State may by regulations make a planning freedoms scheme, having effect for a specified period, in relation to a specified planning area in England.</p><p>A “planning freedoms scheme” is a scheme that disapplies or modifies specified planning provisions in order to facilitate an increase in the amount of housing in the planning area concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The first condition is that the relevant planning authority or authorities have requested the Secretary of State to make a planning freedoms scheme for their area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The second condition is that the Secretary of State is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-154-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there is a need for a significant increase in the amount of housing in the planning area concerned,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-154-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the planning freedoms scheme will contribute to such an increase, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-154-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that adequate consultation has been carried out.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The third condition is that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-154-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the relevant planning authority or authorities have prepared a summary of the views expressed in the consultation referred to in subsection (3)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-154-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State has considered that summary.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (3)(c) consultation is “adequate” only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-154-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the relevant authority or authorities publish an explanation of what the proposed planning freedoms scheme is expected to involve, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-154-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons in the planning area concerned, and other persons likely to be affected, have a reasonable opportunity to communicate their views about the proposed scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may decide to restrict the number of planning freedoms schemes in force at any one time (and accordingly is not required to make a scheme merely because the conditions in this section are met).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations bring a planning freedoms scheme to an end, and must do so if the relevant planning authority or, as the case may be, any of the relevant planning authorities so request.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-area" eId="term-planning-area">planning area</term>” means the area of a local planning authority, or an area comprising two or more adjoining areas of local planning authorities;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-provision" eId="term-planning-provision">planning provision</term>” means a provision to do with planning that is contained in or made under any Act;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-planning-authority" eId="term-relevant-planning-authority">relevant planning authority</term>” means the local planning authority for an area that is or forms part of a planning area;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in regulations under subsection (1).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-155"><num>155</num><heading>Local planning authorities: information about financial benefits</heading><content><p><mod>After section 75 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Information in planning reports for local planning authorities</i></heading><section><num>75ZA</num><heading>Information about financial benefits</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local planning authority in England must make arrangements to ensure that the required financial benefits information is included in each report which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is made by an officer or agent of the authority for the purposes of a non-delegated determination of an application for planning permission, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>contains a recommendation as to how the authority should determine the application in accordance with section 70(2).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The required financial benefits information is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>a list of any financial benefits (whether or not material to the application) which are local finance considerations or benefits of a prescribed description, and which appear to the person making the report to be likely to be obtained—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by a person of a prescribed description or (if regulations so provide) by any person,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as a result of the proposed development (if it is carried out);</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to each listed financial benefit, a statement of the opinion of the person making the report as to whether the benefit is material to the application;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other prescribed information about a listed financial benefit.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-finance-consideration">local finance consideration</term>” has the same meaning as in section 70;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-non-delegated-determination">non-delegated determination</term>” means a determination that is not delegated to an officer of the authority in question;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-officer">officer</term>” includes employee.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe a description of financial benefits by reference to the amount or value of the benefit;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make different provision for different kinds of local planning authority or different kinds of development.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-156"><num>156</num><heading>Local planning authorities: information about neighbourhood development plans</heading><content><p><mod>After section 75ZA of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (inserted by section 155 above) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>75ZB</num><heading>Information about neighbourhood development plans</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a report of the kind mentioned in section 75ZA(1) recommends the grant of planning permission or permission in principle, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed development is in an area for which a neighbourhood development plan (made under section 38A of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004) is in force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The report must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set out how the plan was taken into account in making the recommendation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identify any points of conflict between the plan and the recommendation.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-157"><num>157</num><heading>Planning applications <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>: setting of fees</heading><content><p><mod>In section 303 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (fees for planning applications <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><content><p>If a draft of regulations of the Secretary of State under this section would, apart from this subsection, be treated as a hybrid instrument for the purposes of the standing orders of either House of Parliament, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-planning-obligations"><heading><i>Planning obligations</i></heading><section eId="section-158"><num>158</num><heading>Resolution of disputes about planning obligations</heading><subsection eId="section-158-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (planning obligations) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>106ZA</num><heading>Resolution of disputes about planning obligations</heading><content><p>Schedule 9A (resolution of disputes about planning obligations) has effect.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-158-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>After Schedule 9 to that Act insert, as Schedule 9A, the Schedule set out in Schedule 13 to this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-158-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 of that Act, in subsection (1), for “and sections 106A to 106C” substitute <quotedText>“ , sections 106A to 106C and Schedule 9A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-159"><num>159</num><heading>Planning obligations and affordable housing</heading><subsection eId="section-159-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 106ZA of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (inserted by section 158 above) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>106ZB</num><heading>Enforceability of planning obligations regarding affordable housing</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State may impose restrictions or conditions on the enforceability of planning obligations entered into with regard to the provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>affordable housing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prescribed descriptions of affordable housing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may impose different restrictions or conditions (or none) depending on the size, scale or nature of the site or the proposed development to which any planning obligations would relate.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>Paragraph (b) is without prejudice to the generality of section 333(2A).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>This section does not apply in relation to a planning obligation if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>planning permission for the development was granted wholly or partly on the basis of a policy for the provision of housing on rural exception sites, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the obligation relates to development in a National Park or in an area designated under section 82 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as an area of outstanding natural beauty.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-affordable-housing">affordable housing</term>” means new dwellings in England that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are to be made available for people whose needs are not adequately served by the commercial housing market, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are starter homes within the meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (see section 2 of that Act).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>“New dwelling” here means a building or part of a building that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been constructed for use as a dwelling and has not previously been occupied, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been adapted for use as a dwelling and has not been occupied since its adaptation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to modify the definition of “affordable housing”.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-159-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 333 of that Act (regulations and orders), after subsection (3ZA) (inserted by section 150(4) above) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3ZB)</num><content><p>No regulations may be made under section 106ZB unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects"><heading><i>Nationally significant infrastructure projects</i></heading><section eId="section-160"><num>160</num><heading>Development consent for projects that involve housing</heading><subsection eId="section-160-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 115 of the Planning Act 2008 (development for which development consent may be granted) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of subsection (1) insert<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>related housing development.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(b), for “is not” substitute <quotedText>“ does not consist of or include ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>Before subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>Related housing development” means development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consists of or includes the construction or extension of one or more dwellings,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is on the same site as, or is next to or close to, any part of the development within subsection (1)(a), or is otherwise associated with that development (or any part of it),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is to be carried out wholly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>meets the condition in subsection (4C).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><intro><p>Development meets the condition in this subsection if the development within subsection (1)(a) to which it is related is to be carried out in one or more of the following areas—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>waters adjacent to England up to the seaward limits of the territorial sea.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), after “associated development” insert <quotedText>“ or related housing development ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State, in deciding an application for an order granting development consent for development that includes related housing development, must take into account any matters set out in guidance published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-powers-for-piloting-alternative-provision-of-processing-services"><heading><i>Powers for piloting alternative provision of processing services</i></heading><section eId="section-161"><num>161</num><heading>Processing of planning applications by alternative providers</heading><subsection eId="section-161-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for temporary arrangements in particular areas in England to test the practicality and desirability of competition in the processing (but not determining) of applications to do with planning.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for an application for planning permission that falls to be determined by a specified local planning authority in England to be processed, if the applicant so chooses, not by that authority but by a designated person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for any connected application also to be processed by a designated person and not by that authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations must specify a period after which any such provision ceases to apply.</p><p>That period (whether as originally specified or as subsequently extended) must end no later than five years after the first regulations under this section come into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the operation and effectiveness of any arrangements made under the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>no later than 12 months after the date when the arrangements (or the last of them) cease to have effect—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-161-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>lay a report before each House of Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-161-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>make a statement to the House of Parliament of which that Secretary of State is a member,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>setting out the results and conclusions of the review.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they apply only to applications that relate to development of a specified description;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>designations of persons by the Secretary of State (see subsection (13)) may be made so as to apply only in relation to applications that relate to development of a specified description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>apply or disapply, in relation to England, any enactment about planning;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>modify the effect of any such enactment in relation to England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may not contain anything that allows or requires, or could allow or require, the responsible planning authority's duty to determine an application to be carried out, to any extent, by a designated person on the authority's behalf.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Nothing said or done by a designated person appointed under the regulations to process an application is binding on the responsible planning authority when determining the application.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making the first regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such representatives of local planning authorities, and such other persons, as the Secretary of State thinks fit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Sections 162 to 164, which set out matters that may be included in regulations under this section, do not limit the power in section 214(6) (to make supplementary provision <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this group of sections (that is, this section and sections 162 to 164), processing an application means taking any action in relation to the application (other than determining it) of a kind that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>might otherwise be taken by or for the responsible planning authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-12"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this group of sections “<term refersTo="#term-connected-application" eId="term-connected-application">connected application</term>”, in relation to an application for planning permission that is to be or has been processed by a designated person under the regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-the-main-application" eId="term-the-main-application">the main application</term>”), means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for approval of a matter reserved under an outline planning permission within the meaning of section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (where the main application resulted in the grant of such permission), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application of a specified description, made under or by virtue of an enactment about planning, that relates to some or all of the land to which the main application relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-13"><num>(13)</num><intro><p>In this group of sections “<term refersTo="#term-designated-person" eId="term-designated-person">designated person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whose designation has not been withdrawn in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>The Secretary of State may designate a local planning authority.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this group of sections—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” has the same meaning as in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-permission" eId="term-planning-permission">planning permission</term>” means planning permission under Part 3 of that Act;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-responsible-planning-authority" eId="term-responsible-planning-authority">responsible planning authority</term>”, in relation to an application for planning permission or a connected application, means the local planning authority responsible for determining the application;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in regulations under this section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-162"><num>162</num><heading>Regulations under section 161: general</heading><subsection eId="section-162-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 161 may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require a designated person (subject to any specified exceptions) to process an application for planning permission if chosen to do so by an applicant;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide that, where an application for planning permission is to be or has been processed by a designated person, any connected application must (subject to any specified exceptions) also be processed by that person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>allow a responsible planning authority to take over the processing of an application for planning permission, or a connected application, in specified circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>eligibility to act as a designated person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the capacity of a local planning authority to act as a designated person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>actions to be taken or procedures to be followed—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-162-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by persons making applications for planning permission or connected applications,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-162-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by designated persons, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-162-2-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>by responsible planning authorities,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and periods within which the actions or procedures are to be taken or followed;</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>matters to be considered by designated persons or responsible planning authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>performance standards for designated persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the investigation of complaints or concerns about designated persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>cases where a person ceases to be a designated person or where a designated person is unable to continue processing an application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (2)(c) includes provision requiring a designated person to provide assistance to the responsible planning authority in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any appeal against the authority's determination of the application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any application to the court made in relation to that determination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (2)(f) includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about the payment of compensation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for a designated person to be required to indemnify the responsible authority for any compensation that the authority is required to pay;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision applying anything in Part 3 of the Local Government Act 1974 (local government administration) with or without modifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer powers on the Mayor of London <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="M_F_147caf24-8c28-48c2-8e6e-06e0982a92f2-1779957486655" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_147caf24-8c28-48c2-8e6e-06e0982a92f2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#M_F_147caf24-8c28-48c2-8e6e-06e0982a92f2" class="commentary"/>, a mayor of a mayoral combined authorities or a mayoral combined county authority</ins> or the Secretary of State in cases where a direction is given under section 2A or 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (“call-in” directions).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-6"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="M_F_cdfccf68-2516-4138-b4bd-2f3f5c9fdff9-1779958185674" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_cdfccf68-2516-4138-b4bd-2f3f5c9fdff9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#M_F_cdfccf68-2516-4138-b4bd-2f3f5c9fdff9" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="M_F_cdfccf68-2516-4138-b4bd-2f3f5c9fdff9-1779958185674" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_cdfccf68-2516-4138-b4bd-2f3f5c9fdff9"> In this section, “mayoral combined authority” and “mayoral combined county authority” have the same meaning as in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (see section 336 of that Act).</ins> </p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-163"><num>163</num><heading>Regulations under section 161: fees and payments</heading><subsection eId="section-163-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 161 may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-163-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the setting, publication and charging of fees by designated persons or responsible planning authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-163-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the refunding of fees, by designated persons or responsible planning authorities, in specified circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-163-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (1)(a) includes provision giving power to the Secretary of State to prevent the charging of fees that he or she considers excessive.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-163-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (1)(b) includes provision requiring a designated person or a responsible planning authority to refund to an applicant some or all of a fee paid by the applicant to a designated person where the person or the authority fails to do a particular thing within a specified period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-163-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may authorise the making of payments by the Secretary of State to local planning authorities or designated persons.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-164"><num>164</num><heading>Regulations under section 161: information</heading><subsection eId="section-164-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 161 may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring responsible planning authorities to disclose information to designated persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring designated persons to disclose information to responsible planning authorities or to other designated persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>restricting the uses to which information disclosed by virtue of paragraph (a) or (b) may be put;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>restricting further disclosure of such information.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for designated persons or responsible planning authorities to be required to provide information to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-review-of-minimum-energy-performance-requirements"><heading><i>Review of minimum energy performance requirements</i></heading><section eId="section-165"><num>165</num><heading>Review of minimum energy performance requirements</heading><content><p><mod>After section 2B of the Building Act 1984 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Duty to review minimum energy performance requirements</i></heading><section><num>2C</num><heading>Review of minimum energy performance requirements</heading><content><p>The Secretary of State must carry out a review of any minimum energy performance requirements approved by the Secretary of State under building regulations in relation to dwellings in England.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-urban-development-corporations"><heading><i>Urban development corporations</i></heading><section eId="section-166"><num>166</num><heading>Designation of urban development areas: procedure</heading><subsection eId="section-166-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 134 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (urban development areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Before making an order under subsection (1) in relation to land in England, the Secretary of State must consult the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent those living within, or in the vicinity of, the proposed urban development area;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent businesses with any premises within, or in the vicinity of, the proposed urban development area;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>each local authority for an area which falls wholly or partly within the proposed urban development area; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other person whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order made by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) does not have effect until approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>If a draft of an instrument containing an order by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) would, but for this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the standing orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>An order made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection (1) (by virtue of paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006) does not have effect until approved by a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><content><p>An order made by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (1) (by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998) is subject to the affirmative procedure (see Part 2 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 10)).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-167"><num>167</num><heading>Establishment of urban development corporations: procedure</heading><subsection eId="section-167-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 135 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (urban development corporations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Before making an order under this section in relation to an urban development area in England, the Secretary of State must consult the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent those living within, or in the vicinity of, the urban development area;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent businesses with any premises within, or in the vicinity of, the urban development area;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>each local authority for an area which falls wholly or partly within the urban development area; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other person whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order made by the Secretary of State under this section does not have effect until approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>If a draft of an instrument containing an order by the Secretary of State under this section would, but for this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the standing orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>An order made by the Welsh Ministers under this section (by virtue of paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006) does not have effect until approved by a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3C)</num><content><p>An order made by the Scottish Ministers under this section (by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998) is subject to the affirmative procedure (see Part 2 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 10)).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-168"><num>168</num><heading>Sections 166 and 167: consequential repeals</heading><content><p>In the Deregulation Act 2015, omit sections 46 and 47.</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-new-towns"><heading><i>New towns</i></heading><section eId="section-169"><num>169</num><heading>Designation of new town areas and establishment of corporations: procedure</heading><subsection eId="section-169-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The New Towns Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 1 (designation of areas)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-169-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>Before making an order under this section designating an area of land in England as the site of a proposed new town, the Secretary of State must consult the following persons (as well as the local authorities mentioned in subsection (1))—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent those living within, or in the vicinity of, the site;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent businesses with any premises within, or in the vicinity of, the site;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other person whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-169-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), after “section” insert <quotedText>“ designating areas of land in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 3 (establishment of development corporations for new towns), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>Before making an order under this section in relation to a site in England, the Secretary of State must consult the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent those living within, or in the vicinity of, the site;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent businesses with any premises within, or in the vicinity of, the site;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>every county or district council for an area which falls wholly or partly within the site;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other person whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 77 (regulations and orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-169-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3ZA)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to make orders under section 3 is also exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-169-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order made by the Secretary of State under section 1, 2 or 3 may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3C)</num><content><p>If a draft of an instrument containing an order of the Secretary of State under section 1, 2 or 3 would, but for this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the standing orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-169-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“ A statutory instrument that is made by the Welsh Ministers (by virtue of paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006) under any of the following provisions of this Act is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales— ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-169-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection 4(a)(ii), omit “a county planning authority or, where the order is one designating an area in Wales, by”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 1 (procedure for designating area), before paragraph 1 (and before the italic heading before that paragraph) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading><i>Application of Schedule: Wales only</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>A1</num><content><p>This Schedule applies only in relation to an order under section 1 designating an area of land in Wales as the site of a proposed new town.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-170"><num>170</num><heading>New towns: objects of development corporations in England</heading><content><p><mod>In section 4 of the New Towns Act 1981 (objects and general powers of development corporations), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In pursuing those objects a development corporation that is established for the purposes of a new town in England must aim to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1A) a development corporation must (in particular) have regard to the desirability of good design.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-sustainable-drainage"><heading><i>Sustainable drainage</i></heading><section eId="section-171"><num>171</num><heading>Sustainable drainage</heading><content><p>The Secretary of State must carry out a review of planning legislation, government planning policy and local planning policies concerning sustainable drainage in relation to the development of land in England.</p></content></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-7"><num><b>PART 7</b></num><heading>Compulsory purchase <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-right-to-enter-and-survey-land"><heading><i>Right to enter and survey land</i></heading><section eId="section-172"><num>172</num><heading>Right to enter and survey land</heading><subsection eId="section-172-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person authorised in writing by an acquiring authority may enter and survey or value land in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-172-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may only enter and survey or value land at a reasonable time, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-172-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not use force unless a justice of the peace has issued a warrant under section 173(1) authorising the person to do so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The person must, if required when exercising or seeking to exercise the power conferred by subsection (1), produce—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-172-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>evidence of the authorisation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-172-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any warrant issued under section 173(1).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An authorisation under subsection (1) may relate to the land which is the subject of the proposal or to other land.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If the land is unoccupied or the occupier is absent from the land when the person enters it, the person must leave it as secure against trespassers as when the person entered it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section and sections 173 to 178 <ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb" class="commentary"/>— </ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-172-6-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-acquiring-authority"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">acquiring authority</ins></term><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">” means a person who could be authorised to acquire compulsorily the land to which the proposal mentioned in subsection (1) relates (regardless of whether the proposal is to acquire an interest in or a right over the land or to take temporary possession of it), and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-172-6-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-owner"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">owner</ins></term><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb-1513045991665" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2dc0bf05e6dbf11b01e9ed6333c4beb">” has the meaning given in section 7 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981.</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-173"><num>173</num><heading>Warrant authorising use of force to enter and survey land</heading><subsection eId="section-173-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A justice of the peace may issue a warrant authorising a person to use force in the exercise of the power conferred by section 172(1) if satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-173-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that another person has prevented or is likely to prevent the exercise of that power, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-173-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that it is reasonable to use force in the exercise of that power.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-173-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The force that may be authorised by a warrant is limited to that which is reasonably necessary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-173-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A warrant authorising the person to use force must specify the number of occasions on which the authority can rely on the warrant when entering and surveying or valuing land.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-173-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The number specified must be the number which the justice of the peace considers appropriate to achieve the purpose for which the entry and survey or valuation are required.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-173-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Any evidence in proceedings for a warrant under this section must be given on oath.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-174"><num>174</num><heading>Notice of survey and copy of warrant</heading><subsection eId="section-174-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority must give every owner or occupier of land at least 14 days' notice before the first day on which the authority intends to enter the land in exercise of the power conferred by section 172.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Notice given in accordance with subsection (1) must include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement of the recipient's rights under section 176, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of the warrant, if there is one.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the authority proposes to do any of the following, the notice must include details of what is proposed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>searching, boring or excavating;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving apparatus on the land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>taking samples;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an aerial survey;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>carrying out any other activities that may be required to facilitate compliance with the instruments mentioned in subsection (5).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the authority obtains a warrant after giving notice in accordance with subsection (1) it must give a copy of the warrant to all those to whom it gave that notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The instruments referred to in subsection (3)(e) are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Council Directive <ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1985/0337">85/337/<abbr class="acronym" title="European Economic Community">EEC</abbr></ref> of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended from time to time,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Council Directive <ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1992/0043">92/43/<abbr class="acronym" title="European Community">EC</abbr></ref> of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, as amended from time to time, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any <abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr> instrument from time to time replacing all or part of those Directives.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-175"><num>175</num><heading>Enhanced authorisation procedures <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr> for certain surveys</heading><subsection eId="section-175-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A written authorisation from the appropriate Minister is required before a person enters and surveys or values land in exercise of the power conferred by section 172 if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-175-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the land is held by a statutory undertaker,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within the notice period mentioned in section 174(1), the statutory undertaker objects to the proposed entry and survey or valuation in writing to the acquiring authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the objection is that the proposed entry and survey or valuation would be seriously detrimental to the statutory undertaker carrying on its undertaking.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-minister" eId="term-the-appropriate-minister">the appropriate Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of land in Wales held by a water or sewerage undertaker, the Welsh Ministers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-undertaker" eId="term-statutory-undertaker">statutory undertaker</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any person who is, or who is deemed to be, a statutory undertaker for the purposes of section 16 or 17 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 or of any provision of Part 11 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person in relation to whom the electronic communications code is applied by a direction under section 106(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the survey or valuation is to take place in a street, the following sections of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 apply to the survey or valuation as if it were street works—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-175-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 55 (notice of starting date of works),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 69 (requirements to be complied with where works likely to affect another person's apparatus in the street), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 82 (liability for damage or loss caused).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In the application of those sections references to an “undertaker” are to be read as references to the acquiring authority which authorised the survey or valuation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>See section 169(4) of the Water Industry Act 1991 and section 171(4) of the Water Resources Act 1991 for additional procedures in relation to the exercise of the power in section 172 on behalf of a water undertaker, the Environment Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-176"><num>176</num><heading>Right to compensation after entry on or survey of land</heading><subsection eId="section-176-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person interested in land is entitled to compensation from the acquiring authority for damage as a result of the exercise of the power conferred by section 172.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-176-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any disputes relating to compensation under this section are to be determined by the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-176-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The provisions of section 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 apply to the determination of such disputes, with any necessary modifications.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-177"><num>177</num><heading>Offences in connection with powers to enter land</heading><subsection eId="section-177-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who without reasonable excuse obstructs another person in the exercise of the power conferred by section 172 commits an offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person commits an offence if the person discloses confidential information, obtained in the exercise of the power conferred by section 172, for purposes other than those for which the power was exercised.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection (3) is liable—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction to a fine,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-177-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to a fine, or both.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3) “<term refersTo="#term-confidential-information" eId="term-confidential-information">confidential information</term>” means information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which constitutes a trade secret, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-177-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the disclosure of which would or would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of any person.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-178"><num>178</num><heading>Right to enter and survey or value Crown land</heading><subsection eId="section-178-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Sections 172 to 177 apply in relation to Crown land.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-178-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>But a person may only exercise the power conferred by section 172 in relation to Crown land if the person has the permission of the appropriate authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-178-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section, “Crown land” and “the appropriate authority” have the meaning given in section 293 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-179"><num>179</num><heading>Amendments to do with sections 172 to 178</heading><content><p>Schedule 14 amends legislation conferring rights of entry relating to the acquisition of an interest in or a right over land in England and Wales.</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-confirmation-and-time-limits"><heading><i>Confirmation and time limits</i></heading><section eId="section-180"><num>180</num><heading>Timetable for confirmation of compulsory purchase order</heading><content><p><mod>After section 14A of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (confirmation by acquiring authorities) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>14B</num><heading>Timetables for confirmation of CPOs except by Welsh Ministers</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish one or more timetables in relation to steps to be taken by confirming authorities, other than the Welsh Ministers, in confirming a compulsory purchase order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Different timetables may be published in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>different confirming authorities, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different types of compulsory purchase order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may at any time revise a timetable published under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The validity of an order is not affected by any failure to comply with a timetable published under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament an annual report showing the extent to which confirming authorities have complied with any applicable timetable published under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A report laid by the Secretary of State under this section need not include information about a confirming authority if the number of compulsory purchase orders submitted to it is lower than a minimum specified by the Secretary of State in the report.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>14C</num><heading>Timetables for confirmation of CPOs by Welsh Ministers</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may publish one or more timetables in relation to steps to be taken by them in confirming a compulsory purchase order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Different timetables may be published in relation to different types of compulsory purchase order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may at any time revise a timetable published under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The validity of an order is not affected by any failure to comply with a timetable published under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers must lay before the National Assembly for Wales an annual report showing the extent to which they have complied with any applicable timetable published under this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-181"><num>181</num><heading>Confirmation by inspector</heading><subsection eId="section-181-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 14C (inserted by section 180 of this Act), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>14D</num><heading>Power to appoint inspector</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A confirming authority may appoint a person (“an inspector”) to act instead of it in relation to the confirmation of a compulsory purchase order to which section 13A applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An inspector may be appointed to act in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a specific compulsory purchase order, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a description of compulsory purchase orders.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An inspector—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has the same functions as a confirming authority under this Part (excluding this section),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>retains those functions even if all remaining objections are withdrawn after the inspector has begun to act in relation to a compulsory purchase order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may hold a public local inquiry under section 13A(3)(a) or act as the person appointed to hear remaining objections under section 13A(3)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where an inspector is to act in relation to a compulsory purchase order, the confirming authority must inform—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>every person who has made a remaining objection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where an inspector decides whether or not to confirm the whole or part of a compulsory purchase order, the inspector's decision is to be treated as that of the confirming authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The confirming authority may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>revoke its appointment of an inspector, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>appoint another inspector.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If the confirming authority revokes its appointment of an inspector while the inspector is acting in relation to a compulsory purchase order and does not replace the inspector, the authority must give its reasons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the inspector whose appointment has been revoked, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to all those informed under subsection (4).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where in any enactment there is a provision that applies in relation to a confirming authority acting under this Part, that provision is to be read as applying equally in relation to an inspector so far as the context permits.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-remaining-objection">remaining objection</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 13A.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 2 (procedure for authorisation), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A compulsory purchase order authorising a compulsory purchase by an authority other than a Minister is to be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by that authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>submitted to the confirming authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>confirmed in accordance with Part 2 of this Act.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-182"><num>182</num><heading>Time limits for notice to treat or general vesting declaration</heading><subsection eId="section-182-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>For section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>4</num><heading>Time limit for giving notice to treat</heading><content><p>A notice to treat may not be served by the acquiring authority after the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 5 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>5A</num><heading>Time limit for general vesting declaration</heading><content><p>A general vesting declaration may not be executed after the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-vesting-declarations-procedure"><heading><i>Vesting declarations: procedure</i></heading><section eId="section-183"><num>183</num><heading>Notice of general vesting declaration procedure</heading><content><p>Schedule 15 changes the notice requirements for general vesting declarations.</p></content></section><section eId="section-184"><num>184</num><heading>Earliest vesting date under general vesting declaration</heading><content><p><mod>In section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (execution of declaration vesting land at the end of a period of not less than 28 days from the date of service), in subsection (1) for “28 days” substitute <quotedText>“ 3 months ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-185"><num>185</num><heading>No general vesting declaration after notice to treat</heading><content><p><mod>In section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (execution of declaration), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>But an acquiring authority may not execute a declaration in respect of land if they have served a notice to treat in respect of that land and have not withdrawn it.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>In subsection (1A) the reference to an authority having “served” a notice does not include cases in which the authority is deemed to have served a notice.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-possession-following-notice-to-treat-etc"><heading><i>Possession following notice to treat <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></i></heading><section eId="section-186"><num>186</num><heading>Extended notice period for taking possession following notice to treat</heading><subsection eId="section-186-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-186-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 11 (powers of entry)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-186-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-186-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “not less than fourteen days notice” substitute <quotedText>“ a notice of entry ”</quotedText>; and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-186-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “specified in the notice” insert <quotedText>“ , after the end of a period specified in the notice ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-186-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A notice of entry under subsection (1) must specify the period after the end of which the acquiring authority may enter on and take possession of the land to which the notice relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The period specified in a notice of entry under subsection (1) must not end earlier than the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the notice is served unless it is a notice to which section 11A(4) or paragraph 13 of Schedule 2A applies.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-186-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 11 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>11A</num><heading>Powers of entry: further notices of entry</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an acquiring authority have given a notice of entry under section 11(1) but have not yet entered on and taken possession of the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority become aware of an owner, lessee or occupier (“the newly identified person”) to whom they ought to have given a notice to treat under section 5(1) but have not.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Any notice of entry already served under section 11(1) remains valid, but the authority may not enter on and take possession of the land unless they serve on the newly identified person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a notice to treat under section 5(1), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notice of entry under section 11(1).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) applies for the purpose of determining the period to be specified in the notice of entry under section 11(1) served on the newly identified person if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person is an occupier of the land and the authority were not aware of the person because they were given misleading information when carrying out inquiries under section 5(1), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person is not an occupier of the land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The period specified in the notice must be a period that ends—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no earlier than the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice of entry is served, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>no earlier than the end of the period specified in any previous notice of entry given by the acquiring authority in respect of the land.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-187"><num>187</num><heading>Counter-notice requiring possession to be taken on specified date</heading><subsection eId="section-187-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-187-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 11 (powers of entry), after subsection (1B) (inserted by section 186 of this Act), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>A notice of entry under subsection (1) must explain the effect of section 11B (counter-notice requiring possession to be taken on specified date) and give an address at which the acquiring authority may be served with a counter-notice.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-187-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 11A (inserted by section 186 above) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>11B</num><heading>Counter-notice requiring possession to be taken on specified date</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where an acquiring authority serve a notice of entry under section 11(1) on an occupier with an interest in land, the occupier may serve a counter-notice requiring the acquiring authority to take possession of the land by no later than a date specified in the counter-notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the occupier gives up possession of the land on or before the specified date the acquiring authority are to be treated as having taken possession on that date (unless the acquiring authority has in fact taken possession before that date).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The date specified in the counter-notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must not be before the end of the period specified in the notice of entry under section 11(1), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be at least 28 days after the day on which the counter-notice is served.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A counter-notice under subsection (1) has no effect if the notice to treat relating to the land is withdrawn or ceases to have effect before the date specified in the counter-notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A counter-notice under subsection (1) has no effect if it would require an acquiring authority to take possession of land at a time when section 11A or paragraph 6 of Schedule 2A prohibit the authority from entering on and taking possession of the land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If subsection (5) applies, the authority must notify the occupier who served the counter-notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the counter-notice has no effect, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the authority serve a notice of entry as mentioned in section 11A(2)(b), of the date after which the authority could enter on and take possession of the land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If a counter-notice served under subsection (1) has no effect because of subsection (5), the occupier who served it may serve a further counter-notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where a notice of entry under section 11(1) is served on more than one occupier with the same interest in the land, a reference in this section to the occupier with an interest in land is to all of them acting together.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-188"><num>188</num><heading>Agreement to extend notice period for possession following notice to treat</heading><content><p><mod>In section 11 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (powers of entry), after subsection (1C) (inserted by section 187 of this Act), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1D)</num><content><p>An acquiring authority may extend the period specified in a notice of entry under subsection (1) by agreement with each person on whom it was served.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1E)</num><content><p>A reference in this Act to the period specified in a notice of entry under subsection (1) is to the period as extended by any agreement under subsection (1D).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-189"><num>189</num><heading>Corresponding amendments to the New Towns Act 1981</heading><subsection eId="section-189-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 6 to the New Towns Act 1981 (modification of compulsory purchase legislation as applied for the purposes of the Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-189-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-189-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-189-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), after “every owner of that land” insert <quotedText>“ so far as known to the acquiring authority after making diligent inquiry in accordance with section 5(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-189-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in the words after paragraph (b), omit “(not being less than 14 days)”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-189-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The period specified in a notice under sub-paragraph (1) must not end earlier than the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the notice is served unless—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is a notice to which paragraph 4A(4) applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is a notice to which paragraph 13 of Schedule 2A to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (as modified by paragraph 1(2)(g) above) applies.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>A notice under sub-paragraph (1) must explain the effect of paragraph 4B (counter-notice requiring possession to be taken on specified date) and give an address at which the acquiring authority may be served with a counter-notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>An acquiring authority may extend the period specified in a notice under sub-paragraph (1) by agreement with each person on whom it was served.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>A reference in this Schedule to the period specified in a notice under sub-paragraph (1) is to the period as extended by any agreement under sub-paragraph (2C).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-189-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 4 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>4A</num><heading/><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an acquiring authority have given a notice under paragraph 4(1) but have not yet entered on and taken possession of the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority become aware of an owner (“the newly identified owner”) to whom they ought to have given a notice to treat under section 5(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 but have not.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Any notice already served under paragraph 4(1) remains valid, but the authority may not enter on and take possession of the land unless they serve on the newly identified owner—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a notice to treat under section 5(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notice under paragraph 4(1).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph (4) applies for the purpose of determining the period to be specified in the notice under paragraph 4(1) served on the newly identified owner if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the owner is an occupier of the land and the authority were not aware of the owner because they were given misleading information when carrying out inquiries under section 5(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the owner is not an occupier of the land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The period must be a period that ends—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no earlier than the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice of entry is served, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>no earlier than the end of the period specified in any previous notice under paragraph 4(1) given by the acquiring authority in respect of the land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies instead of section 11A of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>4B</num><heading/><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where the acquiring authority serves a notice under paragraph 4(1) on an occupier with an interest in land, the occupier may serve a counter-notice requiring the acquiring authority to take possession of the land by no later than a date specified in the counter-notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the occupier gives up possession of the land on or before the specified date, the acquiring authority is to be treated as having taken possession on that date (unless the acquiring authority has in fact taken possession before that date).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The date specified in the counter-notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must not be before the end of the period specified in the notice under paragraph 4(1), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be at least 28 days after the day on which the counter-notice is served.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A counter-notice under sub-paragraph (1) has no effect if the notice to treat relating to the land is withdrawn or ceases to have effect before the date specified in the counter-notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A counter-notice under sub-paragraph (1) has no effect if it would require an acquiring authority to take possession of land at a time when either paragraph 4A of this Schedule or paragraph 6 of Schedule 2A to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 prohibit the authority from entering on and taking possession of the land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If sub-paragraph (5) applies, the authority must notify the occupier who served the counter-notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the counter-notice has no effect, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the authority serve a notice under paragraph 4(1) of this Schedule as mentioned in paragraph 4A(2)(b) of this Schedule, of the date after which the authority could enter on and take possession of the land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If a counter-notice served under sub-paragraph (1) has no effect because of sub-paragraph (5), the occupier who served it may serve a further counter-notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where a notice under paragraph 4(1) is served on more than one occupier with the same interest in the land, a reference in this section to the occupier with an interest in land is to all of them acting together.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies instead of section 11B of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-190"><num>190</num><heading>Abolition of alternative possession procedure following notice to treat</heading><content><p>Schedule 16 abolishes the alternative procedure for taking possession of land under section 11(2) of, and Schedule 3 to, the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.</p></content></section><section eId="section-191"><num>191</num><heading>Extended notice period for taking possession following vesting declaration</heading><content><p><mod>In section 9 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (minor tenancies and tenancies about to expire), in subsection (2), for “14 days” substitute <quotedText>“ 3 months ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-compensation"><heading><i>Compensation</i></heading><section eId="section-192"><num>192</num><heading>Making a claim for compensation</heading><subsection eId="section-192-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (costs) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>4A</num><heading>Making a claim for compensation</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate national authority may by regulations impose further requirements about the notice mentioned in section 4(1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-national-authority">appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a claim for compensation for the compulsory acquisition of land in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a claim for compensation for the compulsory acquisition of land in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the form and content of the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the time at which the notice must be given.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may permit or require a person specified in the regulations to design the form of the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may require an acquiring authority to supply, at specified stages of the compulsory acquisition process, copies of a form to be used in giving the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) is subject to annulment—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an instrument made by the Secretary of State, in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an instrument made by the Welsh Ministers, in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-192-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 5 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (notice to treat and untraced owners), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2ZA)</num><content><p>For provision about notice of claims for compensation, see sections 4 and 4A of the Land Compensation Act 1961.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-193"><num>193</num><heading>Compensation after withdrawal of notice to treat</heading><subsection eId="section-193-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 31 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (withdrawal of notices to treat) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>Where the acquiring authority withdraw a notice to treat under this section, the authority shall also be liable to pay a person compensation for any loss or expenses occasioned by the person as a result of the giving and withdrawal of the notice to treat if the person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>acquired the interest to which the notice to treat relates before its withdrawal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has not subsequently been given a notice to treat in relation to that interest.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after “(3)” insert <quotedText>“ or (3A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 18 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (provisions under which compensation is payable with interest), in Part 1, in the entry relating to the Land Compensation Act 1961, after “section 31(3)” insert <quotedText>“ or (3A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-194"><num>194</num><heading>Making a request for advance payment of compensation</heading><subsection eId="section-194-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Compensation Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 52 (right to advance payment of compensation), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A request for advance payment must be made in writing by the person entitled to it (“<term refersTo="#term-the-claimant">the claimant</term>”) and must include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>details of the claimant's interest in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information to enable the acquiring authority to estimate the amount of the compensation in respect of which the advance payment is to be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>Within 28 days of receiving a request, the acquiring authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determine whether they have enough information to estimate the amount of compensation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if they need more information, require the claimant to provide it.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 52ZC (land subject to mortgage: supplementary), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Within 28 days of receiving a request for a payment under section 52ZA or 52ZB, the acquiring authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determine whether they have enough information to give effect to section 52ZA or, as the case may be, 52ZB, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if they need more information, require the claimant to provide it.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After section 52ZC (land subject to mortgage: supplementary) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52ZD</num><heading>Making a request for advance payment</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate national authority may by regulations impose requirements about the form and content of a request under section 52(2), 52ZA(3) or 52ZB(3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-national-authority">appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a request relating to the compulsory acquisition of land in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a request relating to the compulsory acquisition of land in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may permit or require a person specified in the regulations to design a form to be used in making a request.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may require an acquiring authority to supply, at specified stages of the compulsory acquisition process, copies of a form to be used in making a request.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) is subject to annulment—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an instrument made by the Secretary of State, in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an instrument made by the Welsh Ministers, in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-195"><num>195</num><heading>Power to make and timing of advance payment</heading><subsection eId="section-195-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Compensation Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 52 (right to advance payment of compensation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (1) to (1B) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An acquiring authority may make an advance payment on account of compensation payable by them for the compulsory acquisition of an interest in land if a request has been made under subsection (2) after the compulsory acquisition has been authorised.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In a case where the compulsory acquisition is one to which the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 applies, the acquiring authority may not make an advance payment if they have not taken possession of the land, but must do so if they have.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>In all other cases, an acquiring authority must make an advance payment under subsection (1) if, before or after the request is made, the authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>give a notice of entry under section 11(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>execute a general vesting declaration under section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 in respect of that land.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An advance payment required by subsection (1A) must be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the end of the day on which the authority take possession of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>if later, before the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which the authority—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>received the request for the advance payment, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>received any further information required under subsection (2A)(b).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4ZA)</num><intro><p>An advance payment required by subsection (1B) must be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the end of the day on which the notice of entry is given or the general vesting declaration is executed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>if later, before the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which the authority—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>received the request for the advance payment, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>received any further information required under subsection (2A)(b).</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (11).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 52ZA (advance payments: land subject to mortgage for up to 90% of value), for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a request is made for an advance payment under section 52(1) in respect of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority is required by section 52(1A) or (1B) to make the advance payment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the land is subject to a mortgage the principal of which does not exceed 90% of the relevant amount.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 52ZB (advance payments: land subject to mortgage for more than 90% of value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a request is made for an advance payment under section 52(1) in respect of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority would be required by section 52(1A) or (1B) to make the advance payment if it were not for this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the land is subject to a mortgage the principal of which exceeds 90% of the relevant amount.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (9)(c) for “section 52ZA(1)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“ section 52ZA(1)(c) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 52ZC (land subject to mortgage: supplementary provisions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>In a case where the compulsory acquisition to which the request relates is one to which the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 applies, the acquiring authority must make any payment under section 52ZA or 52ZB—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the end of the day on which the authority take possession of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>if later, before the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which the authority—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>received the request under section 52ZA(3) or 52ZB(3), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>received any further information required under subsection (2).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>In all other cases, the authority must make any payment under section 52ZA or 52ZB—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the end of the day on which the notice of entry is given or the general vesting declaration is executed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>if later, before the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which the authority—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>received the request under section 52ZA(3) or 52ZB(3), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>received any further information required under subsection (2).</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4) omit “(4) and”.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-196"><num>196</num><heading>Interest on advance payments of compensation</heading><subsection eId="section-196-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Compensation Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-196-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 52A (right to interest where advance payment made)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-196-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after the words “payment under section 52(1)” insert <quotedText>“ after the date of entry ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-196-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>In respect of any period in relation to which the acquiring authority is required to pay interest under section 52B (interest on advance payment), the interest payable under subsection (2) is limited to the interest which accrues on the difference between the total amount and the paid amount.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-196-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 52A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52B</num><heading>Interest on advance payments of compensation paid late</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority are required by section 52(1A) or (1B) to make an advance payment of compensation but pay some or all of it late, the authority must pay interest on the amount which is paid late (“the unpaid amount”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Interest under subsection (1) accrues on the unpaid amount for the period beginning with the day after the last day on which payment could have been made in accordance with section 52(4) or (4ZA).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the amount of the advance payment is greater than the compensation as finally determined or agreed (“the actual amount”), the claimant must repay any interest paid under this section that is attributable to the amount by which the advance payment exceeded the actual amount.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Treasury must by regulations specify the rate of interest for the purposes of subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (4) may contain further provision in connection with the payment of interest under subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (4) are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (4) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-197"><num>197</num><heading>Repayment of advance payment where no compulsory purchase</heading><subsection eId="section-197-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Compensation Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 52 (right to advance payment of compensation) is amended in accordance with subsections (3) and (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (9), for the words from “he disposes” to the end substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the claimant's interest in some or all of the land is acquired by another person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the claimant creates an interest in some or all of the land in favour of a person other than the acquiring authority,</p></content></level><p>the amount of the advance payment together with any amount paid under section 52A shall be set off against any sum payable by the authority to that other person in respect of the compulsory acquisition of the interest acquired or the compulsory acquisition or release of the interest created. </p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After section 52 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52AZA</num><heading>Repayment by claimant <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where the amount or aggregate amount of any payments under section 52 made on the basis of the acquiring authority's estimate of the compensation exceeds the compensation as finally determined or agreed, the excess is to be repaid.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>If after any payment under section 52 has been made to any person it is discovered that the person was not entitled to it, the person must repay it.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the notice to treat relating to an interest in land in relation to which an acquiring authority have made a payment to a claimant under section 52 is withdrawn or has ceased to have effect before the authority take possession of the land, the authority may by notice require the claimant to pay them an amount equal to the amount of the payment, unless another person has acquired the whole of the claimant's interest in the land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection (5) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a payment made to a claimant has been registered as a local land charge in accordance with section 52(8A),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the whole of the claimant's interest in land has subsequently been acquired by another person (a “successor”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any notice to treat given in relation to the interest is withdrawn or ceases to have effect before the acquiring authority take possession of the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the authority notify the successor that they are not going to give the successor a notice to treat (or a further notice to treat) for the interest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The authority may by notice require the successor to pay them an amount equal to the amount of any payment made to the claimant under section 52.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A notice under subsection (3) or (5) must specify the date by which the claimant or successor must pay the amount.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The date mentioned in subsection (6) must be after the period of two months beginning with the day on which the authority give the notice under subsection (3) or (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Neither subsection (3) nor subsection (5) affects a right to compensation under section 31(3) or (3A) of the Land Compensation Act 1961 or section 5(2C)(b) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-198"><num>198</num><heading>Repayment of payment to mortgagee if land not acquired</heading><content><p><mod>In the Land Compensation Act 1973, after section 52ZD (inserted by section 194 above) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52ZE</num><heading>Payment to mortgagee recoverable if notice to treat withdrawn</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where an acquiring authority have made a payment to a mortgagee under section 52ZA or 52ZB in relation to an interest in land and notify the claimant that the notice to treat relating to the interest is withdrawn or has ceased to have effect before the authority take possession of the land, the authority may by notice require the claimant to pay them an amount equal to the amount of the payment, unless another person has acquired the whole of the claimant's interest in the land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (3) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a payment under section 52ZA or 52ZB has been registered as a local land charge in accordance with section 52(8A),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the whole of a claimant's interest in land has subsequently been acquired by another person (a “successor”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any notice to treat given in relation to the interest is withdrawn or ceases to have effect before the authority take possession of the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority notify the successor that they are not going to give the successor a notice to treat (or a further notice to treat) in relation to the interest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The authority may by notice require the successor to pay them an amount equal to the amount of the payment.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A notice under subsection (1) or (3) must specify the date by which the claimant or successor must pay the amount.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The date mentioned in subsection (4) must be after the period of two months beginning with the day on which the authority give the notice under subsection (1) or (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Neither subsection (1) nor subsection (3) affects a right to compensation under section 31(3) or (3A) of the Land Compensation Act 1961 or section 5(2C)(b) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-disputes"><heading><i>Disputes</i></heading><section eId="section-199"><num>199</num><heading>Objection to division of land</heading><subsection eId="section-199-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 17 contains amendments about objecting to the division of land following a notice to treat under section 5 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-199-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 contains amendments about objecting to the division of land following a general vesting declaration under section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-200"><num>200</num><heading>Objection to division of land: blight notices</heading><subsection eId="section-200-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-200-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 153 (reference of objection to Upper Tribunal), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>Where the effect of a blight notice would be a compulsory purchase to which Part 1 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 applies, the Upper Tribunal may uphold an objection on the grounds mentioned in section 151(4)(c) only if it is satisfied that the part of the hereditament or affected area proposed to be acquired in the counter-notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a house, building or factory, can be taken without material detriment to the house, building or factory, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a park or garden belonging to a house, can be taken without seriously affecting the amenity or convenience of the house.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-200-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 166 (saving for claimant's right to sell whole hereditament <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-200-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1) omit paragraph (b) (and the “or” before it);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-200-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-201"><num>201</num><heading>Power to quash decision to confirm compulsory purchase order</heading><content><p><mod>In section 24 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (powers of the court), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the court has power under subsection (2) to quash a compulsory purchase order it may instead quash the decision to confirm the order either generally or in so far as it affects any property of the applicant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-202"><num>202</num><heading>Extension of compulsory purchase time limit during challenge</heading><subsection eId="section-202-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (time limit for giving notice to treat) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>4A</num><heading>Extension of time limit during challenge</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If an application is made under section 23 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (application to High Court in respect of compulsory purchase order), the three year period mentioned in section 4 is to be extended by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a period equivalent to the period beginning with the day the application is made and ending on the day it is withdrawn or finally determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if shorter, one year.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An application is not finally determined for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) if an appeal in respect of the application—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>could be brought (ignoring any possibility of an appeal out of time with permission), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been made and not withdrawn or finally determined.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-202-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 5A of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (time limit for general vesting declaration) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>5B</num><heading>Extension of time limit during challenge</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If an application is made under section 23 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (application to High Court in respect of compulsory purchase order), the three year period mentioned in section 5A is to be extended by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a period equivalent to the period beginning with the day the application is made and ending on the day it is withdrawn or finally determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if shorter, one year.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An application is not finally determined for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) if an appeal in respect of the application—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>could be brought (ignoring any possibility of an appeal out of time with permission), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been made and not withdrawn or finally determined.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-power-to-override-easements-and-other-rights"><heading><i>Power to override easements and other rights</i></heading><section eId="section-203"><num>203</num><heading>Power to override easements and other rights</heading><subsection eId="section-203-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person may carry out building or maintenance work to which this subsection applies even if it involves—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>interfering with a relevant right or interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>breaching</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-203-1-b-i"><num><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-74a34e9af5c4cbc06f51ac86c8166666-1664956318730" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-74a34e9af5c4cbc06f51ac86c8166666"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-74a34e9af5c4cbc06f51ac86c8166666" class="commentary"/>(i)</ins></num><content><p>a restriction as to the user of land arising by virtue of a contract <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8ed98137b0916b92116519f0903f6ae2-1664956432575" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8ed98137b0916b92116519f0903f6ae2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8ed98137b0916b92116519f0903f6ae2" class="commentary"/>, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-203-1-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8ed98137b0916b92116519f0903f6ae2-1664956432575" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8ed98137b0916b92116519f0903f6ae2">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8ed98137b0916b92116519f0903f6ae2-1664956432575" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8ed98137b0916b92116519f0903f6ae2">an obligation under a conservation covenant.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) applies to building or maintenance work where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is planning consent for the building or maintenance work,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the work is carried out on land that has at any time on or after <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c39a8de58f23db469af1096aad1b14e-1507116310872" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c39a8de58f23db469af1096aad1b14e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c39a8de58f23db469af1096aad1b14e" class="commentary"/>the relevant day</ins> —</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-203-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>become vested in or acquired by a specified authority <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7980375c29096b3b9c6f50541be91a11-1507116406777" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7980375c29096b3b9c6f50541be91a11"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7980375c29096b3b9c6f50541be91a11" class="commentary"/>or a specified company acting on behalf of a specified authority</ins>, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-203-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>been appropriated by a local authority for planning purposes as defined by section 246(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the authority could acquire the land compulsorily for the purposes of the building or maintenance work, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the building or maintenance work is for purposes related to the purposes for which the land was vested, acquired or appropriated as mentioned in paragraph (b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) also applies to building or maintenance work where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is planning consent for the building or maintenance work,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the work is carried out on other qualifying land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the qualifying authority in relation to the land could acquire the land compulsorily for the purposes of the building or maintenance work, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the building or maintenance work is for purposes related to the purposes for which the land was vested in, or acquired or appropriated by, the qualifying authority in relation to the land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person may use land in a case to which this subsection applies even if the use involves—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>interfering with a relevant right or interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>breaching</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-203-4-b-i"><num><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-13b1ccce52e56c13b5a9424f15073327-1664956498920" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-13b1ccce52e56c13b5a9424f15073327"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-13b1ccce52e56c13b5a9424f15073327" class="commentary"/>(i)</ins></num><content><p>a restriction as to the user of land arising by virtue of a contract <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-23f4821d312f8fbbd1a1f3512b76391d-1664956586159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-23f4821d312f8fbbd1a1f3512b76391d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-23f4821d312f8fbbd1a1f3512b76391d" class="commentary"/>, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-203-4-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-23f4821d312f8fbbd1a1f3512b76391d-1664956586159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-23f4821d312f8fbbd1a1f3512b76391d">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-23f4821d312f8fbbd1a1f3512b76391d-1664956586159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-23f4821d312f8fbbd1a1f3512b76391d">an obligation under a conservation covenant.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) applies to the use of land in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is planning consent for that use of the land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the land has at any time on or after <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7d903a8de0920550db3069b3c0515ba8-1507116364539" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7d903a8de0920550db3069b3c0515ba8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7d903a8de0920550db3069b3c0515ba8" class="commentary"/>the relevant day</ins> —</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-203-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>become vested in or acquired by a specified authority <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4332c0bd8baa5975a611156b2d0807b4-1507116451857" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4332c0bd8baa5975a611156b2d0807b4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4332c0bd8baa5975a611156b2d0807b4" class="commentary"/>or a specified company acting on behalf of a specified authority</ins> , or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-203-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>been appropriated by a local authority for planning purposes as defined by section 246(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the authority could acquire the land compulsorily for the purposes of erecting or constructing any building, or carrying out any works, for that use, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the use is for purposes related to the purposes for which the land was vested, acquired or appropriated as mentioned in paragraph (b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) also applies to the use of land in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is planning consent for that use of the land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land is other qualifying land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the qualifying authority in relation to the land could acquire the land compulsorily for the purposes of erecting or constructing any building, or carrying out any works, for that use, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the use is for purposes related to the purposes for which the land was vested in, or acquired or appropriated by, the qualifying authority in relation to the land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Land currently owned by a specified authority is to be treated for the purposes of subsection (2)(c) or (5)(c) as if it were not currently owned by the authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Land currently owned by a qualifying authority is to be treated for the purposes of subsection (3)(c) or (6)(c) as if it were not currently owned by the authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section authorises an interference with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a right of way on, under or over land that is a protected right, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a right of laying down, erecting, continuing or maintaining apparatus on, under or over land if it is a protected right.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section authorises—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an interference with a relevant right or interest annexed to land belonging to the National Trust which is held by the National Trust inalienably, <noteRef href="#key-9a6b3fa5a166c36c71d8d42b1c43a7bc" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-10-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a breach of a restriction as to the user of land which does not belong to the National Trust—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-203-10-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>arising by virtue of a contract to which the National Trust is a party, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-203-10-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>benefiting land which does belong to the National Trust <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-dac34a1fcb626ca67949b6e7281652ba-1664956659297" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dac34a1fcb626ca67949b6e7281652ba"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-dac34a1fcb626ca67949b6e7281652ba" class="commentary"/>, or</ins></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-10-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dac34a1fcb626ca67949b6e7281652ba-1664956659297" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dac34a1fcb626ca67949b6e7281652ba">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-dac34a1fcb626ca67949b6e7281652ba-1664956659297" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dac34a1fcb626ca67949b6e7281652ba">a breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant owed to the National Trust.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-203-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (10)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-203-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-national-trust" eId="term-national-trust">National Trust</term>” means the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty incorporated by the National Trust Act 1907, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-203-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>land is held by the National Trust “inalienably” if it is inalienable under section 21 of the National Trust Act 1907 or section 8 of the National Trust Act 1939.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-204"><num>204</num><heading>Compensation for overridden easements <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-204-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person is liable to pay compensation for any interference with a relevant right or interest or breach of a restriction that is authorised by section 203 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-25548121bf8abeb6faab92cbc712a065-1664956850224" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-25548121bf8abeb6faab92cbc712a065"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-25548121bf8abeb6faab92cbc712a065" class="commentary"/>(1)(a) or (b)(i) or (4)(a) or (b)(i)</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-204-1A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-33135e4f13e0ab46e4e5734129411838-1664956876636" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-33135e4f13e0ab46e4e5734129411838"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-33135e4f13e0ab46e4e5734129411838" class="commentary"/>(1A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-33135e4f13e0ab46e4e5734129411838-1664956876636" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-33135e4f13e0ab46e4e5734129411838">But a person is not liable to pay compensation under this section for breaching an obligation under a conservation covenant.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-204-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The compensation is to be calculated on the same basis as compensation payable under sections 7 and 10 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-204-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a person other than a specified or qualifying authority is liable to pay compensation under this section but has not paid—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-204-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the liability is enforceable against the authority, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-204-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority may recover from that person any amount it pays out.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-204-4"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb" class="commentary"/>(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb">The authority against which a liability is enforceable by virtue of subsection (3)(a) is—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-204-4-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb">where the land to which the compensation relates was vested in or acquired by a company through which the Greater London Authority exercises or has exercised functions in relation to housing or regeneration, the Greater London Authority,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-204-4-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb">where the land was vested in or acquired by a company through which Transport for London exercises or has exercised any of its functions, Transport for London, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-204-4-c"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb-1507121663953" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3afd21e3d0eee36f4a94367195f1cb">in all other cases, the specified or qualifying authority in which the land was vested, or by which the land was acquired or appropriated.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-204-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Any dispute about compensation payable under this section may be referred to and determined by the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-205"><num>205</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 203 and 204</heading><subsection eId="section-205-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 203 and 204—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-building-or-maintenance-work" eId="term-building-or-maintenance-work">building or maintenance work</term>” means the erection, construction, carrying out or maintenance of any building or work;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-242e0d8826a912bdc87529c5cd9c6388-1664956998864" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-242e0d8826a912bdc87529c5cd9c6388"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-242e0d8826a912bdc87529c5cd9c6388" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-242e0d8826a912bdc87529c5cd9c6388-1664956998864" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-242e0d8826a912bdc87529c5cd9c6388">obligation under a conservation covenant</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-242e0d8826a912bdc87529c5cd9c6388-1664956998864" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-242e0d8826a912bdc87529c5cd9c6388">” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-other-qualifying-land" eId="term-other-qualifying-land">other qualifying land</term>” means land in England and Wales that has at any time before <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-99e9e88a2c58455c094faef097ef3a20-1476186151547" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-99e9e88a2c58455c094faef097ef3a20"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-99e9e88a2c58455c094faef097ef3a20" class="commentary"/>13 July 2016</ins> been—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>acquired by the National Assembly for Wales or the Welsh Ministers under section 21A of the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>vested in or acquired by an urban development corporation or a local highway authority for the purposes of Part 16 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>acquired by a development corporation or a local highway authority for the purposes of the New Towns Act 1981;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>vested in or acquired by a housing action trust for the purposes of Part 3 of the Housing Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>acquired or appropriated by a local authority for planning purposes as defined by section 246(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>vested in or acquired by the Homes and Communities Agency, apart from land the freehold interest in which was disposed of by the Agency before 12 April 2015;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>vested in or acquired by the Greater London Authority for the purposes of housing or regeneration, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8b2d4be31ed0d6e3f4323af2407846f7-1507120179875" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8b2d4be31ed0d6e3f4323af2407846f7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8b2d4be31ed0d6e3f4323af2407846f7" class="commentary"/>or vested in or acquired by a company or body through which the Greater London Authority exercises functions in relation to housing or regeneration,</ins> apart from land the freehold interest in which was disposed of before 12 April 2015—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>by the Authority, other than to a company or body through which it exercises functions in relation to housing or regeneration, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>by such a company or body;</p></item></blockList></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>vested in or acquired by a Mayoral development corporation (established under section 198(2) of the Localism Act 2011), apart from land the freehold interest in which was disposed of by the corporation before 12 April 2015;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-consent" eId="term-planning-consent">planning consent</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>permission under <del class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-71f77178f641a6dc92a1606ff63fed7d-1704978587929" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71f77178f641a6dc92a1606ff63fed7d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-71f77178f641a6dc92a1606ff63fed7d" class="commentary"/>Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or section 293A of that Act</del> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-71f77178f641a6dc92a1606ff63fed7d-1704978587930" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-71f77178f641a6dc92a1606ff63fed7d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-71f77178f641a6dc92a1606ff63fed7d" class="commentary"/>Parts 3 or 13 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990</ins>, <noteRef href="#key-3298a9ddb25ee0384f088b6ca850e6ee" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>development consent under the Planning Act 2008; <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-26a23cc50f895fb17c43a09c86ad77b0-1765973292964" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-26a23cc50f895fb17c43a09c86ad77b0"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-26a23cc50f895fb17c43a09c86ad77b0" class="commentary"/>, or</ins></p><p/></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-26a23cc50f895fb17c43a09c86ad77b0-1765973292964" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-26a23cc50f895fb17c43a09c86ad77b0"> infrastructure consent under the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024</ins> </p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-right" eId="term-protected-right">protected right</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a right vested in, or belonging to, a statutory undertaker for the purpose of carrying on its statutory undertaking, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a right conferred by, or in accordance with, the electronic communications code on the operator of an electronic communications code network (and expressions used in this paragraph have the meaning given by paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 17 to the Communications Act 2003);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-authority" eId="term-qualifying-authority">qualifying authority</term>” in relation to other qualifying land means the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-58ae567e066c0de8ee4583b443df6e78-1507120237688" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-58ae567e066c0de8ee4583b443df6e78"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-58ae567e066c0de8ee4583b443df6e78" class="commentary"/>person in whom the land was vested, or who</ins> acquired or appropriated the land, as mentioned in the definition of “other qualifying land <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4ad3733021b3399c88a3896d1a6bfa15-1507120327589" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4ad3733021b3399c88a3896d1a6bfa15"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4ad3733021b3399c88a3896d1a6bfa15" class="commentary"/>(but, for the purposes of section 203(3)(c) and (6)(c), where that person is a company or body through which the Greater London Authority exercises functions in relation to housing or regeneration, the qualifying authority is the Greater London Authority)</ins>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3-1507120415112" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-specified-authority" eId="term-specified-authority"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3-1507120415112" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3"> relevant day</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3-1507120415112" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3">” means—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3-1507120415112" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3">in relation to a specified company which is a company or body through which Transport for London exercises any of its functions, 19th July 2017, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3-1507120415112" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cbc5c91530a29a2dc762fdc60022f5f3">in all other cases, 13 July 2016.</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-right-or-interest" eId="term-relevant-right-or-interest">relevant right or interest</term>” means any easement, liberty, privilege, right or advantage annexed to land and adversely affecting other land (including any natural right to support);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified-authority" eId="term-specified-authority">specified authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Minister of the Crown or the Welsh Ministers or a government department,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local authority as defined by section 7 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a body established by or under an Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a body established by or under an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a statutory undertaker;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8-1507120593595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-specified-authority" eId="term-specified-authority"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8-1507120593595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8"> specified company </ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8-1507120593595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8">” means—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8-1507120593595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8">a company or body through which the Greater London Authority exercises functions in relation to housing or regeneration, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8-1507120593595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9629f045d1d5c6b7b224fb95bc4a15b8">a company or body through which Transport for London exercises any of its functions;</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-undertaker" eId="term-statutory-undertaker">statutory undertaker</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who is, or who is deemed to be, a statutory undertaker for the purposes of any provision of Part 11 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person in relation to whom the electronic communications code is applied by a direction under section 106(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-undertaking" eId="term-statutory-undertaking">statutory undertaking</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 262 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (meaning of “statutory undertakers”).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the definition of “specified authority” in subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-206"><num>206</num><heading>Amendments to do with sections 203 and 204</heading><content><p>Schedule 19 gets rid of legislation replaced by sections 203 and 204.</p></content></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-8"><num><b>PART 8</b></num><heading>Public authority land</heading><section eId="section-207"><num>207</num><heading>Engagement with public authorities in relation to proposals to dispose of land</heading><subsection eId="section-207-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A Minister of the Crown must, in developing proposals for the disposal of the Minister's interest in any land, engage on an ongoing basis with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-207-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each local authority in whose area the land is situated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-207-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each public authority that is specified, or of a description specified, in regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A relevant public authority must, in developing proposals for the disposal of the authority's interest in any land, engage on an ongoing basis with other relevant public authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2), “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” means a public authority that is specified, or of a description specified, in regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who is subject to a duty under subsection (1) or (2) must have regard to any guidance given by the Minister for the Cabinet Office about how the duty is to be complied with.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in relation to proposals in respect of land that is specified, or of a description specified, in regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (3) may not be made so as to require a public authority to carry out engagement under subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-207-6-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in relation to proposals for the disposal of an interest in land in Scotland, unless the authority is—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-207-6-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a body to which paragraph 3 of Part 3 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-207-6-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, <noteRef href="#key-c92ccfb0feb6433d0d5a1e36fb7180bc" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-207-6-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-260907e2d7365bfa383d82ef79eab26a" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b56ff697b2e9cc79dce42343b587791a-1528730560090" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b56ff697b2e9cc79dce42343b587791a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b56ff697b2e9cc79dce42343b587791a" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b56ff697b2e9cc79dce42343b587791a-1528730560090" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b56ff697b2e9cc79dce42343b587791a">Regulations under subsection (3) may not be made so to require a devolved Welsh authority to carry out engagement under subsection (2).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-interest" eId="term-interest">interest</term>” means a freehold or leasehold interest;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a county borough council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a district council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a London borough council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London (in its capacity as a local authority),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>the council for a local government area in Scotland;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (see section 8(1) of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person with functions of a public nature;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulations" eId="term-regulations">regulations</term>” means regulations made by the Minister for the Cabinet Office.</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-86f30e66abd57309ac6fa6801cb6e991-1528730830973" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-86f30e66abd57309ac6fa6801cb6e991"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-86f30e66abd57309ac6fa6801cb6e991" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-devolved-welsh-authority"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-86f30e66abd57309ac6fa6801cb6e991-1528730830973" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-86f30e66abd57309ac6fa6801cb6e991">devolved Welsh authority</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-86f30e66abd57309ac6fa6801cb6e991-1528730830973" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-86f30e66abd57309ac6fa6801cb6e991">” has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 157A of that Act).</ins> </p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-208"><num>208</num><heading>Duty of public authorities to prepare report of surplus land holdings</heading><subsection eId="section-208-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A relevant public authority must, in respect of each reporting period, prepare and publish a report containing details of surplus land in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A relevant public authority must, in respect of each reporting period, prepare and publish a report containing details of surplus land in Scotland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, land is “<term refersTo="#term-surplus-land" eId="term-surplus-land">surplus land</term>” in relation to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-208-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority owns an interest in the land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority has determined that the land is surplus to its requirements, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the authority first determined that the land was surplus to its requirements—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-208-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of land used wholly or mainly for residential purposes, at any time before the beginning of the period of 6 months ending with the last day of the reporting period, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-208-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in the case of other land, at any time before the beginning of the period of two years ending with that day.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-208-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Minister of the Crown (within the meaning of the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a public authority that is specified, or of a description specified, in regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In determining whether land is surplus to its requirements, and in carrying out its other functions under this section, a relevant public authority must have regard to guidance given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A report prepared by a relevant public authority must explain why the authority has not disposed of surplus land.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations may provide that the definition of “surplus land” in subsection (3) applies in relation to public authorities that are specified, or of a description specified, in the regulations as if subsection (3)(c) were omitted.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations may provide that the duty under subsection (1) or (2) does not apply in respect of specified land or descriptions of land.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make further provision about reports under this section, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-208-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about their form and timing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision specifying information to be included in reports, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision about their publication.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-10"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-d91f167fbdf5545de4a5d6b3e46fa30d-1528731053074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d91f167fbdf5545de4a5d6b3e46fa30d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d91f167fbdf5545de4a5d6b3e46fa30d" class="commentary"/>(10)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d91f167fbdf5545de4a5d6b3e46fa30d-1528731053074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d91f167fbdf5545de4a5d6b3e46fa30d">Regulations may not specify a devolved Welsh authority for the purposes of subsection (1).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>Regulations may not specify a public authority for the purposes of subsection (2) unless it is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-208-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a body to which paragraph 3 of Part 3 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-12"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-interest" eId="term-interest">interest</term>” means a freehold or leasehold interest;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person with functions of a public nature;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulations" eId="term-regulations">regulations</term>” means regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” means the period (not exceeding 12 months) specified by or determined in accordance with regulations.</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-2741374db1522827972b70f6bbb82b26-1528731167046" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2741374db1522827972b70f6bbb82b26"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2741374db1522827972b70f6bbb82b26" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-devolved-welsh-authority"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2741374db1522827972b70f6bbb82b26-1528731167046" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2741374db1522827972b70f6bbb82b26">devolved Welsh authority</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2741374db1522827972b70f6bbb82b26-1528731167046" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2741374db1522827972b70f6bbb82b26">” has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 157A of that Act).</ins> </p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-209"><num>209</num><heading>Power to direct bodies to dispose of land</heading><subsection eId="section-209-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 98 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (disposal of land at direction of Secretary of State) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>Before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>Where a body to which this Part applies is a relevant public authority, the Secretary of State may in specified circumstances direct the body to take steps for the disposal of the body's freehold or leasehold interest in any land or any lesser interest in the land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>B1</num><intro><p>In subsection (A1)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the same meaning as in section 208 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified by the Secretary of State in regulations made by statutory instrument;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the reference to steps for the disposal of an interest in land is a reference to steps which it is necessary to take to dispose of the interest and which it is in the body's power to take.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations made by virtue of subsection (A1) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-210"><num>210</num><heading>Reports on improving efficiency and sustainability of buildings owned by local authorities</heading><subsection eId="section-210-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Each authority listed in Schedule 20 must prepare, in respect of each year (beginning with 2017), a report containing a buildings efficiency and sustainability assessment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “buildings efficiency and sustainability assessment” is an assessment of the progress made by the authority, in the year to which the report relates, towards improving the efficiency and contribution to sustainability of buildings that are part of the authority's estate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A report must, in particular, include an assessment of the progress made by the authority, in the year to which the report relates, towards—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-210-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the size of the authority's estate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-210-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ensuring that buildings that become part of the authority's estate fall within the top quartile of energy performance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If a building that does not fall within the top quartile of energy performance becomes part of the authority's estate in the year to which the report relates, the report must explain why the building has nevertheless become part of the authority's estate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A report under this section must be published not later than 1 June in the year following the year to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In carrying out its functions under this section, an authority must have regard to guidance given by the Minister for the Cabinet Office.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a building is part of an authority's estate if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-210-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the building is situated in the authority's area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-210-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority has a freehold or leasehold interest in the building.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Minister for the Cabinet Office may by regulations provide for buildings of a specified description to be treated as being, or as not being, part of an authority's estate for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-building" eId="term-building">building</term>” means a building that uses energy for heating or cooling the whole or any part of its interior.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-211"><num>211</num><heading>Reports on improving efficiency and sustainability of buildings in military estate</heading><subsection eId="section-211-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 86 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (report on the civil estate) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-211-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-211-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the text from “buildings” to the end becomes paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-211-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, and </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>buildings that are part of the military estate.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-211-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-211-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “estate” insert <quotedText>“ and the military estate ”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-211-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “estate” insert <quotedText>“ or the military estate ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-211-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-211-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “estate”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“ or the military estate ”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-211-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “civil estate”, in the second place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“ the estate in question ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-211-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a building is part of the military estate if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not part of the civil estate,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State has a freehold or leasehold interest in the building, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it is used by or for the purposes of Her Majesty's armed forces.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7B)</num><content><p>The Minister for the Cabinet Office may by order provide for buildings of a specified description to be treated as being, or as not being, part of the military estate for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-211-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “Any such order” substitute <quotedText>“ An order under subsection (7) or (7B) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-211-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “estate” insert <quotedText>“ and the military estate ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-9"><num><b>PART 9</b></num><heading>General</heading><section eId="section-212"><num>212</num><heading>Power to make transitional provision</heading><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></section><section eId="section-213"><num>213</num><heading>Power to make consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-213-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on any provision made by this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke any provision made by or under an Act passed or made before this Act or in the same Session.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-214"><num>214</num><heading>Regulations: general</heading><subsection eId="section-214-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under this Act are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-214-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations under section 2, 3(6), 4 or 5,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section 14,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>regulations under section 69(8),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>regulations under section 74(9),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the first regulations under section 80,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>regulations under section 85 that amend or repeal a provision of an Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>regulations under section 93,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>regulations under section 102 or paragraph 45 of Schedule 5,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations under section 122,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>regulations under section 133, 134, or 135,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>regulations under section 154(1),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>regulations under section 161 that make provision of the kind referred to in section 161(3), (5), (6) or (12)(b), section 163 or section 164,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>regulations under section 205(2),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>regulations under section 213 that amend or repeal a provision of an Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-2-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>regulations under paragraph 8 of Schedule 15 that amend or repeal a provision of an Act,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(whether alone or together with other provision) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-214-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this Act is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-214-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) does not apply to a statutory instrument that only contains regulations under section 212 or 216.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-214-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If a draft of regulations under section 69(8), 154 or 161 would, apart from this subsection, be treated as a hybrid instrument for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-214-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this Act may make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-214-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-214-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-215"><num>215</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-215-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by this Act has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-215-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Chapter 5 of Part 4 and this Part extend to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-215-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England and Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-215-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Scotland, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-215-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-215-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Sections 207 and 208 extend to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-215-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England and Wales, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-215-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Scotland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-215-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subject to that, this Act extends to England and Wales only.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-216"><num>216</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-216-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-216-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this Part;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Chapter 2 of Part 4;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 136 and 137 and Schedule 10;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>sections 139, 140, 149, 151, 152(1) and 157;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>sections 161 to 168.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-216-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 124;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 130;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 150(1) to (3) and 153.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Different days may be appointed for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In respect of sections 181 and 183, and Schedule 15, different days may be appointed for different areas.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-217"><num>217</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></section></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 23</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Financial penalty for breach of banning order</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-notice-of-intent"><heading><i>Notice of intent</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Before imposing a financial penalty on a person under section 23 a local housing authority must give the person notice of its proposal to do so (a “notice of intent”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The notice of intent must be given before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the first day on which the authority has sufficient evidence of the conduct to which the financial penalty relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But if the person is continuing to engage in the conduct on that day, and the conduct continues beyond the end of that day, the notice of intent may be given—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at any time when the conduct is continuing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within the period of 6 months beginning with the last day on which the conduct occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>The notice of intent must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the proposed financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for proposing to impose the financial penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about the right to make representations under paragraph 4.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-right-to-make-representations"><heading><i>Right to make representations</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who is given a notice of intent may make written representations to the local housing authority about the proposal to impose a financial penalty.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any representations must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given (“the period for representations”).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-final-notice"><heading><i>Final notice</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>After the end of the period for representations the local housing authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>decide whether to impose a financial penalty on the person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it decides to impose a financial penalty, decide the amount of the penalty.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>If the authority decides to impose a financial penalty on the person, it must give the person a notice (a “final notice”) imposing that penalty.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The final notice must require the penalty to be paid within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>The final notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for imposing the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about how to pay the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for payment of the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information about rights of appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the consequences of failure to comply with the notice.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-withdrawal-or-amendment-of-notice"><heading><i>Withdrawal or amendment of notice</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw a notice of intent or final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the amount specified in a notice of intent or final notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power in sub-paragraph (1) is to be exercised by giving notice in writing to the person to whom the notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-appeals"><heading><i>Appeals</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person to whom a final notice is given may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the decision to impose the penalty, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount of the penalty.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An appeal under this paragraph must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the final notice was sent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An appeal under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to be a re-hearing of the local housing authority's decision, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be determined having regard to matters of which the authority was unaware.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On an appeal under this paragraph the First-tier Tribunal may confirm, vary or cancel the final notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final notice may not be varied under sub-paragraph (5) so as to make it impose a financial penalty of more than the local housing authority could have imposed.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-recovery-of-financial-penalty"><heading><i>Recovery of financial penalty</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if a person fails to pay the whole or any part of a financial penalty which, in accordance with this Schedule, the person is liable to pay.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local housing authority which imposed the financial penalty may recover the penalty or part on the order of the county court as if it were payable under an order of that court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In proceedings before the county court for the recovery of a financial penalty or part of a financial penalty, a certificate which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>signed by the chief finance officer of the local housing authority which imposed the penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states that the amount due has not been received by a date specified in the certificate,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is conclusive evidence of that fact.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A certificate to that effect and purporting to be so signed is to be treated as being so signed unless the contrary is proved.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-chief-finance-officer" eId="term-chief-finance-officer">chief finance officer</term>” has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 25</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Banned person may not hold <abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr> licence <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 64 (grant or refusal of <abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr> licence), in subsection (3), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><intro><p>that no banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is in force against a person who—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>owns an estate or interest in the house or part of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is a lessor or licensor of the house or part;</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 66 (<abbr class="acronym" title="House of Multiple Occupation">HMO</abbr> licence: tests for fitness <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3C)</num><content><p>A person is not a fit and proper person for the purposes of section 64(3)(b) or (d) if a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is in force against the person.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 68 (licences: general requirements and duration), in subsection (3)(b), after “section 70” insert <quotedText>“ or 70A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>For the heading of section 70 substitute <quotedText>“ Power to revoke licences ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 70 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>70A</num><heading>Duty to revoke licence in banning order cases</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The local housing authority must revoke a licence if a banning order is made against the licence holder.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The local housing authority must revoke a licence if a banning order is made against a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>owns an estate or interest in the house or part of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a lessor or licensor of the house or part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The notice served by the local housing authority under paragraph 24 of Schedule 5 must specify when the revocation takes effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The revocation must not take effect earlier than the end of the period of 7 days beginning with the day on which the notice is served.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-banning-order">banning order</term>” means a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 88 (grant or refusal of Part 3 licence), in subsection (3), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><intro><p>that no banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is in force against a person who—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>owns an estate or interest in the house or part of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is a lessor or licensor of the house or part;</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 89 (Part 3 licences: tests for fitness <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3C)</num><content><p>A person is not a fit and proper person for the purposes of section 88(3)(a) or (c) if a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 is in force against the person.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 91 (licences: general requirements and duration), in subsection (3)(b), after “section 93” insert <quotedText>“ or 93A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>For the heading of section 93 substitute <quotedText>“ Power to revoke licences ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>After section 93 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>93A</num><heading>Duty to revoke licence in banning order cases</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The local housing authority must revoke a licence if a banning order is made against the licence holder.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The local housing authority must revoke a licence if a banning order is made against a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>owns an estate or interest in the house or part of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a lessor or licensor of the house or part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The notice served by the local housing authority under paragraph 24 of Schedule 5 must specify when the revocation takes effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The revocation must not take effect earlier than the end of the period of 7 days beginning with the day on which the notice is served.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-banning-order">banning order</term>” means a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 5 (licences under Parts 2 and 3: procedure and appeals) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 11 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>11A</num><content><p>The requirements of paragraph 5 do not apply where the refusal to grant the licence was because of section 66(3C) or 89(3C) (person with banning order not a fit and proper person).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 25 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>25A</num><content><p>The requirements of paragraph 22 do not apply if the revocation is required by section 70A or 93A (duty to revoke licence in banning order cases).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 32 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>No rights of appeal where banning order involved</i></heading><section><num>32A</num><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The right of appeal under paragraph 31(1)(a) does not apply where a licence is refused because of section 66(3C) or 89(3C) (person with banning order not a fit and proper person).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The right of appeal under paragraph 32(1)(a) does not apply in relation to the revocation of a licence required by section 70A or 93A (duty to revoke licence in banning order cases).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 26</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Management orders following banning order</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 101 (interim and final management orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), at the end insert <quotedText>“ or property let in breach of a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (3)(b), omit “the grant of a licence under Part 2 or 3 in respect of the house or”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), after “section 102(7)” insert <quotedText>“ or (7A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>In this Chapter any reference to “<term refersTo="#term-the-house">the house</term>”, in relation to an interim or final management order that relates to property let in breach of a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, means the property let in breach of that order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6B)</num><content><p>In this Chapter any reference to property that is let in breach of a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 includes property in respect of which a breach is (or would be) caused by a licence to occupy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6C)</num><content><p>When determining for the purposes of this Chapter whether property is let in breach of a banning order disregard any exception included in the banning order in reliance on section 17 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 102 (making of interim management orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1)(b), for “or (7)” substitute <quotedText>“ , (7) or (7A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>The authority may make an interim management order in respect of any property let in breach of a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (9), after “the making of an interim management order” insert <quotedText>“ under subsection (2), (3), (4) or (7) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 105 (operation of interim management orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>An order under section 102(7A) ceases to have effect (if it has not already ceased to have effect) when the ban on letting housing in England ceases to have effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7B)</num><content><p>In subsection (7A) “<term refersTo="#term-the-ban-on-letting-housing-in-england">the ban on letting housing in England</term>” means the ban on letting contained in the banning order mentioned in section 102(7A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “and” substitute <quotedText>“ to ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(9A)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the <abbr class="acronym" title="International Maritime Organization">IMO</abbr> was made under section 102(7A), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date on which the FMO or another interim management order comes into force in relation to the house (or part of it) following the disposal of the appeal is later than the date on which the <abbr class="acronym" title="International Maritime Organization">IMO</abbr> would cease to have effect apart from this subsection,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the <abbr class="acronym" title="International Maritime Organization">IMO</abbr> continues in force until that later date.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 110 (financial arrangements while order is in force) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“ If the interim management order is not made under section 102(7A), ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how local authorities are to deal with any surplus in a case where the interim management order was made under section 102(7A).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5B)</num><content><p>In subsection (5A) “<term refersTo="#term-surplus">surplus</term>” means any amount of rent or other payments collected or recovered as mentioned in subsection (3) that remains after deductions to meet relevant expenditure and any amounts of compensation payable as mentioned in that subsection.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 112 (revocation of interim management orders), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>An interim management order may not be revoked under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the immediate landlord is subject to a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is in force an agreement which, under section 108, has effect as a lease or licence granted by the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revoking the interim management order would cause the immediate landlord to breach the banning order because of the effect of section 130(2)(b).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 113 (making of final management orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “section 102” substitute <quotedText>“ any provision of section 102 other than subsection (7A) of that section ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>A local housing authority who have made an interim management order under section 102(7A) may make a final management order so as to replace the interim management order as from its expiry date if the authority consider that making the final management order is necessary for the purpose of protecting, on a long-term basis, the health, safety or welfare of persons occupying the house, or persons occupying or having an estate or interest in any premises in the vicinity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after “under” insert <quotedText>“ subsection (2), (3), (5) or (6) of ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>A local housing authority who have made a final management order in respect of a house under subsection (3A) or this subsection (“<term refersTo="#term-the-existing-order">the existing order</term>”) may make a new final management order so as to replace the existing order as from its expiry date if the authority consider that making the new order is necessary for the purpose of protecting, on a long-term basis, the health, safety or welfare of persons occupying the house, or persons occupying or having an estate or interest in any premises in the vicinity.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 114 (operation of final management orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>An order under section 113(3A) or (6A) ceases to have effect (if it has not already ceased to have effect) when the relevant ban on letting housing in England ceases to have effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>In subsection (4A) “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-ban-on-letting-housing-in-england">the relevant ban on letting housing in England</term>” means the ban on letting contained in the banning order mentioned in section 102(7A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for “and” substitute <quotedText>“ to ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing order was made under section 113(3A) or (6A), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date on which the new order comes into force in relation to the house (or part of it) following the disposal of the appeal is later than the date on which the existing order would cease to have effect apart from this subsection,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the existing order continues in force until that later date.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 119 (management schemes and accounts), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>Subsection (4)(f) and (g) does not apply in a case where the final management order was made under section 113(3A) or (6A).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how local authorities are to deal with any surplus in a case where the final management order was made under section 113(3A) or (6A).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><content><p>In subsection (4B) “<term refersTo="#term-surplus">surplus</term>” means any amount of rent or other payments that the authority have collected or recovered, by virtue of this Chapter, that remains after deductions to meet relevant expenditure and any amounts of compensation payable as mentioned in subsection (2)(d).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 122 (revocation of final management orders), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>A final management order may not be revoked under this section at a time when—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the immediate landlord is subject to a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is in force an agreement which, under section 117, has effect as a lease or licence granted by the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revoking the final management order would cause the immediate landlord to breach the banning order because of the effect of section 130(2)(b).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 129 (termination of management orders: financial arrangements), in subsection (2), after “order” insert <quotedText>“ that is not made under section 102(7A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 6 (management orders: procedure and appeals) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 7(4)(c), for “section 105(4) and (5) or 114(3) and (4)” substitute <quotedText>“ section 105(4), (5) or (7A) or 114(3), (4) or (4A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 26, after sub-paragraph (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>An interim management order may not be revoked under this paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the immediate landlord is subject to a banning order under section 16 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is in force an agreement which, under section 108, has effect as a lease or licence granted by the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revoking the interim management order specified in the order would cause the immediate landlord to breach the banning order because of the effect of section 130(2)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>In a case where sub-paragraph (4A) would otherwise prevent the tribunal from revoking the order with effect from a particular date, the tribunal may require the local housing authority to exercise any power it has to bring an agreement mentioned in that sub-paragraph to an end.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 30, after sub-paragraph (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In a case where subsection (2A) of section 112 or 122 would otherwise prevent the tribunal from revoking the order with effect from a particular date, the tribunal may require the local housing authority to exercise any power it has to bring an agreement mentioned in that subsection to an end.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 92</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Reducing social housing regulation</heading><part eId="schedule-4-part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Removal of disposal consent requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-4-part-1-crossheading-housing-act-1985-c-68"><heading><i>Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 171D of the Housing Act 1985 (consent to certain disposals of housing obtained subject to the preserved right to buy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2ZA)</num><content><p>Subsection (2) does not apply to a disposal of land by a private registered provider of social housing.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “any other” substitute <quotedText>“ a ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-4-part-1-crossheading-housing-act-1988-c-50"><heading><i>Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 81 (consent to certain disposals of housing obtained from housing action trusts) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “section 79(2)(za) or (a)” substitute <quotedText>“ section 79(2)(a) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “any other” substitute <quotedText>“ a ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (7), omit “section 148 or 172 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008,”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 133 (consent to certain disposals of housing obtained from local authorities) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1ZA)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “any other” substitute <quotedText>“ a ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1B) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>This section does not apply if the original disposal was made to a private registered provider of social housing.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (7), omit “section 148 or 172 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008,”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-4-part-1-crossheading-local-government-and-housing-act-1989-c-42"><heading><i>Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 173 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (consent to certain disposals of housing obtained from new town corporations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1ZA)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a disposal of land by a private registered provider of social housing.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “any other” substitute <quotedText>“ a ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (7), omit “section 148 or 172 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008,”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-4-part-1-crossheading-leasehold-reform-housing-and-urban-development-act-1993-c-28"><heading><i>Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 10 to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (acquisition of Interests from Local Authorities <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), in paragraph 1(2)(b), for “sections 148 and 172” substitute <quotedText>“ section 148 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-4-part-1-crossheading-housing-and-regeneration-act-2008"><heading><i>Housing and Regeneration Act 2008</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 60 (structural overview), in subsection (4), in the final column of the entry relating to Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (b) (Regulator's consent) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Notification of regulator</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (c), (d) and (g).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>After section 74 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>74A</num><heading>Leaving the social housing stock: transfer by private providers</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A dwelling ceases to be social housing if a private registered provider of social housing owns the freehold or a leasehold interest and transfers it to a person who is not a registered provider of social housing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply if and for so long as the private registered provider has a right to have the interest transferred back to it.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply where low cost home ownership accommodation is transferred to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the “buyer” under equity percentage arrangements (see section 70(5)), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the trustees under a shared ownership trust (see section 70(6)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See section 73 for circumstances when low cost home ownership accommodation ceases to be social housing.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 75 (leaving the social housing stock) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (2) and (3), for “Subsections 1 and (1A) do” substitute <quotedText>“ Subsection (1A) does ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “stock:” insert <quotedText>“ local authority ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In section 119 (de-registration: voluntary), in subsection (5), omit paragraph (a) and the “and” at the end of that paragraph.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In section 149 (moratorium: exempted disposals)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (6);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7), for “6” substitute <quotedText>“ 5 ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), for “7” substitute <quotedText>“ 6 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In section 171 (power to dispose), in subsection (3), omit “(which include provisions requiring the regulator's consent for certain disposals)”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>For the italic heading above section 172 substitute— <quotedText>“ Notification of regulator ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>Omit sections 172 to 175 (disposal consents).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p><mod>For section 176 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>176</num><heading>Notification of disposal</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>If a private registered provider disposes of a dwelling that is social housing it must notify the regulator.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a non-profit registered provider disposes of land other than a dwelling it must notify the regulator.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) continues to apply to any land of a private registered provider even if it has ceased to be a dwelling.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulator may give directions about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period within which notifications under subsection (1) or (2) must be given;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the content of those notifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulator may give directions dispensing with the notification requirement in subsection (1) or (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specific (whether as to particular registered providers, as to particular property, as to particular forms of disposal or in any other way).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A direction dispensing with a notification requirement—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may be expressed by reference to a policy for disposals submitted by a registered provider;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may include conditions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The regulator must make arrangements for bringing a direction under this section to the attention of every registered provider to which it applies.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>Omit section 179 and the italic heading before it (application of provisions of the Housing Act 1996 that have a connection with disposal consents.)</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p><mod>In section 186 (former registered providers), for “to 175” substitute <quotedText>“ and 176 (apart from section 176(2)) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p>Omit section 187 (change of use, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>Omit section 190 (consent to disposals under other legislation).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 278A (power to nominate for consultation purposes), for paragraph (b) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 176;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-4-part-2"><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Restructuring and dissolution: removal of consent requirements <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content><p><mod>In section 115 (profit-making and non-profit organisations), in subsection (9), after “non-profit organisation” insert <quotedText>“ or vice versa ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>For section 160 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>160</num><heading>Company: arrangements and reconstructions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a non-profit registered provider which is a registered company.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator of any voluntary arrangement under Part 1 of the Insolvency Act 1986.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator of any order under section 899 of the Companies Act 2006 (court sanction for compromise or arrangement).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An order under section 899 of Companies Act 2006 does not take effect until the registered provider has confirmed to the registrar of companies that the regulator has been notified.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator of any order under section 900 of the Companies Act 2006 (powers of court to facilitate reconstruction or amalgamation).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The requirement in section 900(6) of the Companies Act 2006 (sending copy of order to registrar) is satisfied only if the copy is accompanied by confirmation that the regulator has been notified.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p><mod>For section 161 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>161</num><heading>Company: conversion into registered society</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a non-profit registered provider which is a registered company.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator of any resolution under section 115 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 for converting the registered provider into a registered society.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The registrar of companies may register a resolution under that section only if the registered provider has confirmed to the registrar that the regulator has been notified.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulator must decide whether the new body is eligible for registration under section 112.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>If the new body is eligible for registration, the regulator must register it and designate it as a non-profit organisation.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the new body is not eligible for registration, the regulator must notify it of that fact.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Pending registration, or notification that it is not eligible for registration, the new body is to be treated as if it were registered and designated as a non-profit organisation.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>For section 163 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>163</num><heading>Registered society: restructuring</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a non-profit registered provider which is a registered society.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator of any resolution passed by the society for the purposes of the restructuring provisions listed in subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Financial Conduct Authority may register the resolution only if the registered provider has confirmed to the Financial Conduct Authority that the regulator has been notified.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 are the restructuring provisions—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 109 (amalgamation of societies);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 110 (transfer of engagements between societies);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 112 (conversion of society into a company <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulator must decide whether the body created or to whom engagements are transferred (“the new body”) is eligible for registration under section 112.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the new body is eligible for registration, the regulator must register it and designate it as a non-profit organisation.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the new body is not eligible for registration, the regulator must notify it of that fact.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Pending registration, or notification that it is not eligible for registration, the new body is to be treated as if it were registered and designated as a non-profit organisation.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content><p><mod>In section 165 (registered society: dissolution), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The registered provider must notify the regulator.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Financial Conduct Authority may register the instrument under section 121 of that Act, or cause notice of the dissolution to be advertised under section 122 of that Act, only if the registered provider has confirmed to the Financial Conduct Authority that the regulator has been notified.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p>Omit section 166 (winding up petition by regulator).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content><p><mod>After section 169 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Notification of constitutional changes</i></heading><section><num>169A</num><heading>Registered societies: change of rules</heading><content><p>A non-profit registered provider that is a registered society must notify the regulator of any change to the society's rules.</p></content></section><section><num>169B</num><heading>Charity: change of objects</heading><content><p>The trustees of a registered charity that is a non-profit registered provider must notify the regulator of any amendment to the charity's objects.</p></content></section><section><num>169C</num><heading>Companies: change of articles <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><intro><p>A non-profit registered provider that is a registered company must notify the regulator of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any amendment of the company's articles of association,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any change to its name or registered office.”</p></content></level></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Directions about notifications</i></heading><section><num>169D</num><heading>Directions about notifications</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulator may give directions about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period within which notifications under sections 160 to 165 or 169A to 169C must be given by private registered providers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the content of those notifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulator may give directions dispensing with notification requirements imposed by sections 160 to 165 or 169A to 169C.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specific (whether as to particular registered providers, particular kinds of notification requirement or in any other way).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A direction dispensing with a notification requirement may include conditions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulator must make arrangements for bringing a direction under this section to the attention of every registered provider to which it applies.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content><p>In section 192 (overview), omit paragraph (c).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content><p>Omit sections 211 to 214 and the italic heading before section 211 (constitutional changes to non-profit providers).</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-4-part-3"><num><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Abolition of disposal proceeds fund</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro><p>Omit—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 177 and 178;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the italic heading before section 177.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 181 (meaning of “publicly funded” for purposes of provisions about right to acquire) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>Condition 2 is that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the dwelling was provided wholly or partly by a person using an amount for purposes for which the amount was required to be used by an HCA direction under section 32(4), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before giving the direction the HCA notified the person that any dwelling so provided would be regarded as publicly funded.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “2” substitute <quotedText>“ 3 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>In relation to a private registered provider, the reference in subsection (3) to its disposal proceeds fund is to its disposal proceeds fund before the abolition of that fund by Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (4) and (5), for “3” substitute <quotedText>“ 4 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), for “4” substitute <quotedText>“ 5 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><content><p>Regulations under section 213 in connection with the coming into force of paragraph 33 may, in particular, include provision to preserve the effect of sections 177 and 178 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 for a period in relation to sums in a private registered provider's disposal proceeds fund immediately before that paragraph comes into force (including later interest added under section 177(7) of that Act).</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-4-part-4"><num><b>PART 4</b></num><heading>Enforcement Powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 269 (appointment of new officers of non-profit registered providers) in subsection (1)(c), for “proper management of the body's affairs” substitute <quotedText>“ to ensure that the registered provider's affairs are managed in accordance with legal requirements (imposed by or under an Act or otherwise) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p><mod>In section 275 (interpretation), for the definition of “mismanagement” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-mismanagement">mismanagement</term>”, in relation to the affairs of a registered provider, means managed in breach of any legal requirements (imposed by or under an Act or otherwise);</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 102</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Conduct of housing administration: companies</heading><part eId="schedule-5-part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Modifications of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-1-crossheading-introductory"><heading><i>Introductory</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The applicable provisions of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 are to have effect in relation to a housing administration order that applies to a company as they have effect in relation to an administration order under that Schedule applies to a company, but with the modifications set out in this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The applicable provisions of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs 1, 40 to 49, 54, 59 to 68, 70 to 79, 83 to 91, 98 to 107, 109 to 111 and 112 to 116, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph 50 (until the repeal of that paragraph by Schedule 10 to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 comes into force).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-1-crossheading-general-modifications-of-the-applicable-provisions"><heading><i>General modifications of the applicable provisions</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>Those paragraphs are to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “administration application”, in each place, there were substituted <quotedText>“ housing administration application ”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “administration order”, in each place, there were substituted <quotedText>“ housing administration order ”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “administrator”, in each place, there were substituted <quotedText>“ housing administrator ”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>for “enters administration”, in each place, there were substituted <quotedText>“ enters housing administration ”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for “in administration”, in each place, there were substituted <quotedText>“ in housing administration ”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>for “purpose of administration”, in each place (other than in paragraph 111(1)), there were substituted <quotedText>“ objectives of the housing administration ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-1-crossheading-specific-modifications"><heading><i>Specific modifications</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>Paragraph 1 (administration) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph (1) there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-housing-administrator">housing administrator</term>”, in relation to a company, means a person appointed by the court for the purposes of a housing administration order to manage its affairs, business and property.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), for “Act” there were substituted <quotedText>“ Schedule ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Paragraph 40 (dismissal of pending winding-up petition) is to have effect as if sub-paragraphs (1)(b), (2) and (3) were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Paragraph 42 (moratorium on insolvency proceedings) is to have effect as if sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>Paragraph 44 (interim moratorium) is to have effect as if sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), (6) and (7)(a) to (c) were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 46(6) (date for notifying administrator's appointment) is to have effect as if for paragraphs (a) to (c) there were substituted <quotedText>“ the date on which the housing administration order comes into force ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>Paragraph 49 (administrator's proposals) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “objective mentioned in paragraph 3(1)(a) or (b) cannot be achieved” there were substituted <quotedText>“ objectives of the housing administration should be achieved by means other than just a rescue of the company as a going concern ”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (4), after paragraph (a) there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>to the Secretary of State and the Regulator of Social Housing,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 54 is to have effect as if the following were substituted for it—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>54</num><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The housing administrator of a company may on one or more occasions revise the proposals included in the statement made under paragraph 49 in relation to the company.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the housing administrator thinks that a revision is substantial, the housing administrator must send a copy of the revised proposals—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the registrar of companies,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the Secretary of State and the Regulator of Social Housing,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to every creditor of the company, other than an opted-out creditor, of whose claim and address the housing administrator is aware, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to every member of the company of whose address the housing administrator is aware.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A copy sent in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) must be sent within the prescribed period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The housing administrator is to be taken to have complied with sub-paragraph (2)(d) if the housing administrator publishes, in the prescribed manner, a notice undertaking to provide a copy of the revised proposals free of charge to any member of the company who applies in writing to a specified address.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A housing administrator who fails without reasonable excuse to comply with this paragraph commits an offence.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 60 (powers of an administrator) has effect as if after that sub-paragraph (2) there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The housing administrator of a company has the power to act on behalf of the company for the purposes of provision contained in any legislation which confers a power on the company or imposes a duty on it.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph (2) “<term refersTo="#term-legislation">legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>Paragraph 68 (management duties of an administrator) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), for paragraphs (a) to (c) there were substituted<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">the proposals as— </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set out in the statement made under paragraph 49 in relation to the company, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>from time to time revised under paragraph 54,</p></content></level><p>for achieving the objectives of the housing administration.</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (3), for paragraphs (a) to (d) there were substituted <quotedText>“ the directions are consistent with the achievement of the objectives of the housing administration ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 73(3) (protection for secured or preferential creditor) is to have effect as if for “or modified” there were substituted <quotedText>“ under paragraph 54 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Paragraph 74 (challenge to administrator's conduct) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph (2) there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a company is in housing administration, a person mentioned in sub-paragraph (2A) may apply to the court claiming that the housing administrator is acting in a manner preventing the achievement of the objectives of the housing administration as quickly and efficiently as is reasonably practicable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The persons who may apply to the court are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the consent of the Secretary of State, the Regulator of Social Housing;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a creditor or member of the company.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph (6)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>at the end of paragraph (b) there were inserted “or”, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>paragraph (c) (and the “or” before it) were omitted, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>In the case of a claim made otherwise than by the Secretary of State or the Regulator of Social Housing, the court may grant a remedy or relief or make an order under this paragraph only if it has given the Secretary of State or the Regulator a reasonable opportunity of making representations about the claim and the proposed remedy, relief or order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The court may grant a remedy or relief or make an order on an application under this paragraph only if it is satisfied, in relation to the matters that are the subject of the application, that the housing administrator—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has acted, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is proposing to act,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in a way that is inconsistent with the achievement of the objectives of the housing administration as quickly and as efficiently as is reasonably practicable.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Before the making of an order of the kind mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)(d)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the court must notify the housing administrator of the proposed order and of a period during which the housing administrator is to have the opportunity of taking steps falling within sub-paragraphs (10) to (12), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period notified must have expired without the taking of such of those steps as the court thinks should have been taken,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and that period must be a reasonable period.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In the case of a claim under sub-paragraph (1)(a), the steps referred to in sub-paragraph (9) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>ceasing to act in a manner that unfairly harms the interests to which the claim relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remedying any harm unfairly caused to those interests, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>steps for ensuring that there is no repetition of conduct unfairly causing harm to those interests.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>In the case of a claim under sub-paragraph (1)(b), the steps referred to in sub-paragraph (9) are steps for ensuring that the interests to which the claim relates are not unfairly harmed.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In the case of a claim under sub-paragraph (2), the steps referred to in sub-paragraph (9) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>ceasing to act in a manner preventing the achievement of the objectives of the housing administration as quickly and as efficiently as is reasonably practicable,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remedying the consequences of the housing administrator having acted in such a manner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>steps for ensuring that there is no repetition of conduct preventing the achievement of the objectives of the housing administration as quickly and as efficiently as is reasonably practicable.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 75(2) (misfeasance) is to have effect as if after paragraph (b) there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>a person appointed as an administrator of the company under the provisions of this Act, as they have effect in relation to administrators other than housing administrators,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>Paragraph 78 (consent to extension of administrator's term of office) is to have effect as if sub-paragraph (2) were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>Paragraph 79 (end of administration) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>On an application made by a person mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), the court may provide for the appointment of a housing administrator of a company to cease to have effect from a specified time.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An application may be made to the court under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the consent of the Secretary of State, by the Regulator of Social Housing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>with the consent of the Secretary of State, by the housing administrator.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sub-paragraph (3) were omitted.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 83(3) (notice to registrar when moving to voluntary liquidation) is to have effect as if after “may” there were inserted <quotedText>“ , with the consent of the Secretary of State or of the Regulator of Social Housing, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>Paragraph 84 (notice to registrar when moving to dissolution) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), for “to the registrar of companies” there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the Secretary of State and the Regulator of Social Housing, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if directed to do so by either the Secretary of State or the Regulator of Social Housing, to the registrar of companies.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sub-paragraph (2) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraphs (3) to (6), for “(1)”, in each place, there were substituted <quotedText>“ (1)(b) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 87(2) (resignation of administrator) is to have effect as if for paragraphs (a) to (d) there were substituted <quotedText>“ by notice in writing to the court ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 89(2) (administrator ceasing to be qualified) is to have effect as if for paragraphs (a) to (d) there were substituted <quotedText>“ to the court ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 90 (filling vacancy in office of administrator) is to have effect as if for “Paragraphs 91 to 95 apply” there were substituted <quotedText>“ Paragraph 91 applies ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro><p>Paragraph 91 (vacancies in court appointments) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph (1) there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The court may replace the housing administrator on an application made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the consent of the Secretary of State, by the Regulator of Social Housing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where more than one person was appointed to act jointly as the housing administrator, by any of those persons who remains in office.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sub-paragraph (2) were omitted.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content><p>Paragraph 98 (discharge from liability on vacation of office) is to have effect as if sub-paragraphs (2)(b) and (ba), (3) and (3A) were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><intro><p>Paragraph 99 (charges and liabilities upon vacation of office by administrator) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-24-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (4), for the words from the beginning to “cessation”, in the first place, there were substituted <quotedText>“ A sum falling within sub-paragraph (4A) ”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-24-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A sum falls within this sub-paragraph if it is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a sum payable in respect of a debt or other liability arising out of a contract that was entered into before cessation by the former housing administrator or a predecessor,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a sum that must be repaid by the company in respect of a grant that was made under section 109 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 before cessation,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a sum that must be repaid by the company in respect of a loan made under that section before cessation or that must be paid by the company in respect of interest payable on such a loan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a sum payable by the company under section 111 of that Act in respect of an agreement to indemnify made before cessation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a sum payable by the company under section 113 of that Act in respect of a guarantee given before cessation.”, and</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-24-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (5), for “(4)” there were substituted <quotedText>“ (4A)(a) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p>Paragraph 100 (joint and concurrent administrators) is to have effect as if sub-paragraph (2) were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>Paragraph 101(3) (joint administrators) is to have effect as if after “87 to” there were inserted <quotedText>“ 91, 98 and ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><intro><p>Paragraph 103 (appointment of additional administrators) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (2) the words from the beginning to “order” were omitted and for paragraph (a) there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>the Regulator of Social Housing, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>The consent of the Secretary of State is required for an application by the Regulator of Social Housing for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) were omitted.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p>Paragraph 106(2) (penalties) is to have effect as if paragraphs (a), (b), (f), (g), (i) and (l) to (n) were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content><p>Paragraph 109 (references to extended periods) is to have effect as if “or 108” were omitted.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><intro><p>Paragraph 111 (interpretation) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (1), the definitions of “correspondence”, “holder of a qualifying floating charge”, “the purpose of administration” and “unable to pay its debts” were omitted,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-30-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in that sub-paragraph, at the appropriate places there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-company">company</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-court">court</term>” have the same meaning as in Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016,</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing-administration-application">housing administration application</term>” means an application to the court for a housing administration order under Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-housing-administration-order">housing administration order</term>” has the same meaning as in Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-objectives">objectives</term>”, in relation to a housing administration, is to be read in accordance with section 96(4) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed by housing administration rules within the meaning of Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-30-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sub-paragraphs (1A) and (1B) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-30-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (3) there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Schedule a reference to a housing administration order includes a reference to an appointment under paragraph 91 or 103.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-5-part-2"><num><b><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>PART 2</b></num><heading>Further modifications of Schedule B1 to Insolvency Act 1986: foreign companies</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-2-crossheading-introductory"><heading><i>Introductory</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>31</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>32</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-2-crossheading-modifications"><heading><i>Modifications</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>33</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>34</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>35</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>36</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>37</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_71c18931-afd4-4ea6-d1d1-8d3be1186973" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>38</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-5-part-3"><num><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Other modifications</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-3-crossheading-general-modifications"><heading><i>General modifications</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>References within sub-paragraph (2) which are contained—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the Insolvency Act 1986 (other than Schedule B1 to that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in other legislation passed or made before this Act,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>include references to whatever corresponds to them for the purposes of this paragraph.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The references are those (however expressed) which are or include references to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an administrator appointed by an administration order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an administration order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an application for an administration order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a company in administration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>entering into administration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 or a provision of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a housing administrator of a company corresponds to an administrator appointed by an administration order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a housing administration order in relation to a company corresponds to an administration order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an application for a housing administration order in relation to a company corresponds to an application for an administration order,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a company in housing administration corresponds to a company in administration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>entering into housing administration in relation to a company corresponds to entering into administration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-39-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>what corresponds to Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 or a provision of that Schedule is that Schedule or that provision as applied by Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraph 39, in its application to section 1(3) of the Insolvency Act 1986, does not entitle the housing administrator of an unregistered company to make a proposal under Part 1 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (company voluntary arrangements).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Paragraph 39 does not confer any right under section 7(4) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (implementation of voluntary arrangements) for a supervisor of voluntary arrangements to apply for a housing administration order in relation to a company that is a private registered provider.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-40-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Paragraph 39 does not apply to section 359 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (administration order).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-3-crossheading-modifications-of-the-insolvency-act-1986"><heading><i>Modifications of the Insolvency Act 1986</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><content><p>The following provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986 are to have effect in the case of any housing administration with the following modifications.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p><mod>Section 5 (effect of approval of voluntary arrangements) is to have effect as if after subsection (4) there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>Where the company is in housing administration, the court must not make an order or give a direction under subsection (3) unless—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the court has given the Secretary of State or the Regulator of Social Housing a reasonable opportunity of making representations to it about the proposed order or direction, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the order or direction is consistent with the objectives of the housing administration.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>In subsection (4A) “in housing administration” and “objectives of the housing administration” are to be read in accordance with Schedule B1 to this Act, as applied by Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><intro><p>Section 6 (challenge of decisions in relation to voluntary arrangements) is to have effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “this section” there were substituted <quotedText>“ subsection (1) ”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2AA)</num><intro><p>Subject to this section, where a voluntary arrangement in relation to a company in housing administration is approved at the meetings summoned under section 3, an application to the court may be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the consent of the Secretary of State, by the Regulator of Social Housing,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on the ground that the voluntary arrangement is not consistent with the achievement of the objectives of the housing administration.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), after “subsection (1)” there were inserted <quotedText>“ or, in the case of an application under subsection (2AA), as to the ground mentioned in that subsection ”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-43-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (7) there were inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>In this section “in housing administration” and “objectives of the housing administration” are to be read in accordance with Schedule B1 to this Act, as applied by Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><content><p>In section 129(1A) (commencement of winding up), the reference to paragraph 13(1)(e) of Schedule B1 is to include section 100(1)(e) of this Act.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-3-crossheading-power-to-make-further-modifications"><heading><i>Power to make further modifications</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this Part of this Schedule so as to add further modifications.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-45-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The further modifications that may be made are confined to such modifications of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-45-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Insolvency Act 1986, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-45-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other legislation passed or made before this Act that relate to insolvency or make provision by reference to anything that is or may be done under the Insolvency Act 1986,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to any provision made by or under this Chapter.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-part-3-crossheading-interpretation-of-part-3-of-schedule"><heading><i>Interpretation of Part 3 of Schedule</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>“administration order”, “administrator”, “enters administration” and “in administration” are to be read in accordance with Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (disregarding Part 1 of this Schedule), and</p></item><item><p>“enters housing administration” and “in housing administration” are to be read in accordance with Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (as applied by Part 1 of this Schedule).</p></item></blockList></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 115</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendments to housing moratorium and consequential amendments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>Omit section 144 (insolvency: preparatory steps notice).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>For section 145 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>145</num><heading>Moratorium</heading><intro><p>A moratorium on the disposal of land by a private registered provider begins if a notice is given to the regulator under any of the following provisions of the Housing and Planning Act 2016—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 104(2)(a) (notice of winding up petition);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 105(4)(a) (notice of application for permission to pass a resolution for voluntary winding up);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 106(3)(a) (notice of ordinary administration application);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 107(4)(a) (notice of appointment of ordinary administrator);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 108(2)(a) (notice of intention to enforce security).</p></content></level></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 146 (duration of moratorium) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (1) and (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The moratorium begins when the notice mentioned in section 145 is given.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The moratorium ends when one of the following occurs—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the expiry of the relevant period,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the making of a housing administration order under Chapter 5 of Part 4 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 in relation to the registered provider, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the cancellation of the moratorium (see subsection (5)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The “relevant period” is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice mentioned in section 145 is given, plus</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any period by which that period is extended under subsection (3).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (6).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (9) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>If a notice mentioned in section 145 is given during a moratorium, that does not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>start a new moratorium, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>alter the existing moratorium's duration.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 147 (further moratorium) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1)(b), for “step specified in section 145 is taken” substitute <quotedText>“ notice mentioned in section 145 is given ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “step” substitute <quotedText>“ notice ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 154 (proposals: effect), in subsection (2), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>in the case of a charitable incorporated organisation, its charity trustees (as defined by section 177 of the Charities Act 2011),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>Omit section 162 (consent to company winding up).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>Omit section 164 (consent to registered society winding up).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>In section 275 (general interpretation), omit the definition of “working day”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>In section 276 (index of defined terms), omit the entry relating to “working day”.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 118</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Secure tenancies <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>: phasing out of tenancies for life</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-law-of-property-act-1925-c-20"><heading><i>Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 52 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (conveyances to be by deed, unless excepted by subsection (2) of that section) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), after paragraph (db) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(dc)</num><content><p>secure tenancies of dwellings in England granted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force, other than old-style secure tenancies;”;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(dd)</num><content><p>introductory tenancies of dwellings in England granted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “flexible tenancy”, for “107A” substitute <quotedText>“ 115B ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-introductory-tenancy">introductory tenancy</term>” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Housing Act 1996;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-secure-tenancy">secure tenancy</term>” has the meaning given by section 79 of the Housing Act 1985 and “<term refersTo="#term-old-style-secure-tenancy">old-style secure tenancy</term>” has the meaning given by section 115C of that Act;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-housing-act-1985-c-68"><heading><i>Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>For the italic heading before section 79 substitute— <quotedText>“ Secure tenancies ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 81 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Grant of new secure tenancies in England</i></heading><section><num>81A</num><heading>New English secure tenancies to be between 2 and 10 years in general</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person may grant a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England only if it is a tenancy for a fixed term that is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at least 2 years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>no longer than the permitted maximum length.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The permitted maximum length is 10 years, unless subsection (3) applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the person granting the tenancy has been notified in writing that a child aged under 9 will live in the dwelling-house, the permitted maximum length is the period—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the tenancy is granted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the day on which the child will reach the age of 19.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If a person purports to grant a secure tenancy in breach of subsection (1), it takes effect as a tenancy for a fixed term of 5 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In deciding what length of tenancy to grant in a case to which this section applies a person must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to the grant of an old-style secure tenancy (as to which, see section 81B).</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>81B</num><heading>Cases where old-style English secure tenancies may be granted</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person may grant an old-style secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England only—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in circumstances specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in accordance with subsection (2), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if required to do so by section 158(9B) of the Localism Act 2011 (which relates to transfer requests made before section 121 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes into force).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority that grants a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England must grant an old-style secure tenancy if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the tenancy is offered as a replacement for an old-style secure tenancy of some other dwelling-house, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenant has not made an application to move.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Other provisions of this Part set out the consequences of a tenancy being an old-style secure tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may include transitional or saving provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>81C</num><heading>Duty to offer new secure tenancy in limited circumstances</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a change in circumstances means that a tenancy that is not a secure tenancy would become a secure tenancy but for the exception in paragraph 1ZA of Schedule 1.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The landlord must, within the period of 28 days, make the tenant a written offer of a secure tenancy in return for the tenant surrendering the original tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the tenant accepts in writing within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the tenant receives the offer, the landlord must grant the secure tenancy on the tenant surrendering the original tenancy.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>81D</num><heading>Review of decisions about length of secure tenancies in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who is offered a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England (under section 81C or otherwise) may request a review under this section, unless the tenancy on offer is an old-style secure tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The sole purpose of a review under this section is to consider whether the length of the tenancy is in accordance with any policy that the prospective landlord has about the length of secure tenancies it grants.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The request must be made before the end of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the person making the request first receives the offer, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such longer period as the prospective landlord may allow in writing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>On receiving the request the prospective landlord must carry out the review.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>On completing the review the prospective landlord must —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the tenant in writing of the outcome,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revise its offer or confirm its original decision about the length of the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if it decides to confirm its original decision, give reasons.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in connection with a review under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the review to be carried out by a person of appropriate seniority who was not involved in the original decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision as to the circumstances in which the person who requested the review is entitled to an oral hearing, and whether and by whom that person may be represented.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may include transitional or saving provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument which is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 82 (security of tenure), in subsection (3), for the words from “section 86” to the end substitute <quotedText>“ section 86 or 86D shall apply ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 82 insert— <quotedText>“ Orders for possession and expiry of term <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 82A (demoted tenancy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>The court may not make a demotion order in relation to a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landlord is a local housing authority or housing action trust, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the term has less than 1 year and 9 months left to run</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><content><p>But subsection (4A) does not apply to a tenancy to which an exception in section 86A(2) or (3) applies.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for paragraph (b) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period or term of the tenancy (but see subsection (6));</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (6) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (5)(b) does not apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the secure tenancy was for a fixed term and was an old-style secure tenancy or a flexible tenancy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the secure tenancy was for a fixed term and was a tenancy of a dwelling-house in Wales,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and in such a case the demoted tenancy is a weekly periodic tenancy.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 83 (proceedings for possession or termination: general notice requirements), in subsection (A1), for paragraph (b) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>proceedings for possession of a dwelling-house under section 86E (recovery of possession on expiry of certain English secure tenancies).</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 84 (grounds and orders for possession), in subsection (1), for “section 107D (recovery of possession on expiry of flexible tenancy)” substitute <quotedText>“ section 86E (recovery of possession on expiry of certain English secure tenancies) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 86 (periodic tenancy arising on termination of fixed term) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “secure tenancy” insert <quotedText>“ to which this section applies ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>This section applies to a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>This section also applies to a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England that is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an old-style secure tenancy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a flexible tenancy the term of which ends within the period of 9 months beginning with the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>unless it is a tenancy excluded by subsection (1C).</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “this section” substitute <quotedText>“ subsection (1) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>After section 86 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>English secure tenancies: review, renewal and possession</i></heading><section><num>86A</num><heading>English tenancies: review to determine what to do at end of fixed term</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The landlord under a fixed term secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England must carry out a review to decide what to do at the end of the term, unless one of the following exceptions applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Exception 1 is where the tenancy is an old-style secure tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Exception 2 is where the tenancy is a flexible tenancy the term of which ends within the period of 9 months beginning with the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A review under this section must be carried out while the term has 6 to 9 months left to run.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>On a review under this section the landlord must decide which of the following options to take.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:25%"/><default:col style="width:75%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Option 1:</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">offer to grant a new secure tenancy of the dwelling-house at the end of the current tenancy.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Option 2:</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">seek possession of the dwelling house at the end of the current tenancy but offer to grant a secure tenancy of another dwelling-house instead.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Option 3:</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">seek possession of the dwelling-house at the end of the current tenancy without offering to grant a secure tenancy of another dwelling-house.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The landlord must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>offer the tenant advice on buying a home if the landlord considers that to be a realistic option for the tenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in appropriate cases, offer the tenant advice on other housing options.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>86B</num><heading>Notification of outcome of review under section 86A</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>On completing a review under section 86A the landlord must notify the tenant in writing of the outcome of the review.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The notice must be given by no later than 6 months before the end of the term of the current tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The notice must state which of the options mentioned in section 86A the landlord has decided to take.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the landlord has decided to seek possession of the dwelling-house at the end of the secure tenancy the notice must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the tenant of the right under section 86C to request the landlord to reconsider, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the time limit for making a request under that section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>If the notice states that the landlord has decided to offer a new tenancy and the tenant accepts in writing before the end of the current tenancy, the landlord must grant the new tenancy in accordance with the offer.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>86C</num><heading>Reconsideration of decision not to grant a tenancy</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a tenant is notified that the outcome of a review under section 86A is that the landlord has decided to seek possession of the dwelling-house at the end of the current tenancy, the tenant may request the landlord to reconsider its decision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The request must be made before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which tenant was notified of the decision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>On receiving the request, the landlord must reconsider its decision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The landlord must, in particular, consider whether the original decision is in accordance with any policy that the landlord has about the circumstances in which it will grant a further tenancy on the coming to an end of an existing fixed term tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Once the landlord has reconsidered the decision the landlord must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the tenant in writing of the outcome,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revise or confirm its original decision, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if it decides to confirm its original decision, give reasons.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in connection with reconsidering a decision for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the original decision to be reconsidered by a person of appropriate seniority who was not involved in the original decision, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision as to the circumstances in which the person who requested the landlord to reconsider the original decision is entitled to an oral hearing, and whether and by whom that person may be represented.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may include transitional or saving provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument which is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>86D</num><heading>Fixed term tenancy arising on termination of previous fixed term</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an old-style secure tenancy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a flexible tenancy the term of which ends within the period of 9 months beginning with the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the tenancy comes to an end by virtue of the term expiring, or by virtue of an order under section 82(3), a new tenancy of the same dwelling-house arises by virtue of this subsection.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where the landlord has offered the tenant a new tenancy of the same dwelling-house following a review under section 86A but the tenant has failed to accept, the new tenancy that arises by virtue of subsection (2) is a fixed term tenancy of whatever length the landlord offered.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In any other case, the new tenancy that arises by virtue of subsection (2) is a 5 year fixed term tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The parties and other terms of a new tenancy that arises by virtue of subsection (2) are the same as those of the tenancy that it replaces, except that the terms are confined to those which are compatible with a tenancy of the length determined in accordance with subsection (3) or (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A new tenancy does not arise by virtue of subsection (2) if the tenant has been granted another secure tenancy of the same dwelling-house to begin at the same time as the earlier tenancy ends.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>86E</num><heading>Recovery of possession of secure tenancies in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The landlord under a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England may bring proceedings for possession under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landlord has decided on a review under section 86A to seek possession at the end of the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the landlord has not subsequently revised the decision under section 86C.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the landlord brings proceedings under this section the court must make an order for possession if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landlord has complied with all of the requirements of sections 86A to 86C,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenancy that was the subject of the review section 86A has ended,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the proceedings were commenced before the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the tenancy ended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the only fixed term tenancy still in existence is a new secure tenancy arising by virtue of section 86D.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the court may refuse to grant an order for possession under this section if the court considers that a decision of the landlord under section 86A or 86C was wrong in law.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where a court makes an order for possession of a dwelling-house under this section, any fixed term tenancy arising by virtue of section 86D on the coming to an end of the tenancy that was the subject of the review under section 86A comes to an end (without further notice) in accordance with section 82(2).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>This section does not limit any right of the landlord under a secure tenancy to recover possession of the dwelling-house let on the tenancy in accordance with other provisions of this Part.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Termination of English secure tenancies by tenant</i></heading><section><num>86F</num><heading>Termination of English secure tenancies by tenant</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>It is a term of every secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England, other than an old-style secure tenancy, that the tenant may terminate the tenancy in accordance with the following provisions of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The tenant must serve a notice in writing on the landlord stating that the tenancy will be terminated on the date specified in the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>That date must be after the end of the period of four weeks beginning with the date on which the notice is served.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The landlord may agree with the tenant to dispense with the requirement in subsection (2) or (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The tenancy is terminated on the date specified in the notice or (as the case may be) determined in accordance with arrangements made under subsection (4) only if on that date—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no arrears of rent are payable under the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenant is not otherwise materially in breach of a term of the tenancy.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 97 (tenant's improvements require consent) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “secure tenancy” insert <quotedText>“ to which this section applies ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an old-style secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 99A (right to compensation for improvements) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1)(c), after “secure tenancy” insert <quotedText>“ to which this section applies ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an old-style secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (9).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>Omit sections 107A to 107E (flexible tenancies).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>After section 115A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>115B</num><heading>Meaning of “flexible tenancy”</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Act, a flexible tenancy is a secure tenancy to which any of the following subsections applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies to a secure tenancy if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it was granted by a landlord in England for a fixed term of not less than two years,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it was granted before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>before it was granted the person who became the landlord under the tenancy served a written notice on the person who became the tenant under the tenancy stating that the tenancy would be a flexible tenancy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies to a secure tenancy if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it became a secure tenancy by virtue of a notice under paragraph 4ZA(2) of Schedule 1 (family intervention tenancies becoming secure tenancies),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the notice was given before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the landlord under the family intervention tenancy in question was a local housing authority in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the family intervention tenancy was granted to a person on the coming to an end of a flexible tenancy under which the person was a tenant,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the notice states that the tenancy is to become a secure tenancy that is a flexible tenancy for a fixed term of the length specified in the notice, and sets out the other express terms of the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the length of the term specified in the notice is at least two years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The length of the term of a flexible tenancy that becomes such a tenancy by virtue of subsection (3) is that specified in the notice under paragraph 4ZA(2) of Schedule 1.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The other express terms of the flexible tenancy are those set out in the notice, so far as those terms are compatible with the statutory provisions relating to flexible tenancies; and in this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-statutory-provision">statutory provision</term>” means any provision made by or under an Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies to a secure tenancy if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is created by virtue of section 137A of the Housing Act 1996 (introductory tenancies becoming flexible tenancies), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it arises by virtue of section 143MA or 143MB of that Act (demoted tenancies becoming flexible tenancies).”</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>115C</num><heading>Meaning of “old-style secure tenancy” in England</heading><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-old-style-secure-tenancy">old-style secure tenancy</term>” means a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a secure tenancy, other than a flexible tenancy, granted before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a secure tenancy granted on or after that date that contains an express term stating that it is an old-style secure tenancy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is a tenancy that arose by virtue of section 86 on the coming to an end of a secure tenancy within paragraph (a) or (b).</p></content></level></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 117 (index of defined expressions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the entry relating to flexible tenancies, for “section 107A” substitute <quotedText>“ section 115B ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:71%"/><default:col style="width:29%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">old-style secure tenancy</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 115C</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (tenancies which are not secure tenancies) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 1 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Certain English tenancies that were not secure tenancies when originally granted</i></heading><section><num>1ZA</num><intro><p>A tenancy of a dwelling-house in England cannot become a secure tenancy if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it was granted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it was not a secure tenancy or an introductory tenancy at the time it was granted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it is a periodic tenancy or a tenancy for a fixed term of less than 2 years or more than 5 years.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 4ZA, after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>A notice under sub-paragraph (2) that relates to a tenancy of a dwelling-house in England must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>state that the tenancy is to become a secure tenancy for a fixed term of a length specified in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out the other express terms of the tenancy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The length of the term specified in a notice in accordance with sub-paragraph (2A) must not be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>less than 2 years, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>more than the permitted maximum length.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>The permitted maximum length is 10 years, unless sub-paragraph (2D) applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><intro><p>If the landlord has been notified in writing that a child aged under 9 will live in the dwelling-house, the permitted maximum length is the period—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the tenancy becomes a secure tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the day on which the child will reach the age of 19.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2E)</num><content><p>In deciding what length to specify in a notice under sub-paragraph (2A)(a) the landlord must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2F)</num><content><p>Where a notice is given in accordance with sub-paragraph (2A) the length of the secure tenancy, and the other terms, are those set out in the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2G)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraphs (2A) to (2F) do not apply to notices given before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-landlord-and-tenant-act-1985-c-70"><heading><i>Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 13 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1AB)</num><content><p>Section 11 also applies to a lease of a dwelling-house in England which is an introductory tenancy for a fixed term of seven years or more granted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “In subsection (1A)” substitute <quotedText>“ In this section ”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “assured tenancy” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-introductory-tenancy">introductory tenancy</term>” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Housing Act 1996;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-housing-act-1996-c-52"><heading><i>Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p>The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 124 (introductory tenancies) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>When such an election is in force, every fixed term tenancy of a dwelling-house in England entered into or adopted by the authority or trust shall, if it would otherwise be a secure tenancy, be an introductory tenancy, unless section 124A(7) applies or immediately before the tenancy was entered into or adopted the tenant or, in the case of joint tenants, one or more of them was—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a secure tenant of the same or another dwelling-house, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a tenant under a relevant assured tenancy, other than an assured shorthold tenancy, of the same or another dwelling-house.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a), after “dwelling-house” insert <quotedText>“ in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2A), for “subsection (2)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“ subsections (1A)(b) and (2)(b) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “subsection (2)” substitute <quotedText>“ subsections (1A) and (2) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-20-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In relation to a tenancy entered into or adopted by a local housing authority or a housing action trust before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force, this section has effect—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as if subsection (1A) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as if, in subsection (2), the words “in Wales” were omitted.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>After section 124 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>124A</num><heading>New introductory tenancies in England: overall length</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority or a housing action trust may enter into an introductory tenancy of a dwelling-house in England only if it is a tenancy for a fixed term that is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at least 2 years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>no longer than the permitted maximum length.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The permitted maximum length is 10 years, unless subsection (3) applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the person entering into the tenancy has been notified in writing that a child aged under 9 will live in the dwelling-house, the permitted maximum length is the period—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the tenancy is entered into, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the day on which the child will reach the age of 19.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority or a housing action trust purports to enter into an introductory tenancy in breach of subsection (1), it takes effect as a tenancy for a fixed term of 5 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In deciding what length of tenancy to enter into in a case to which subsection (1) applies, the local housing authority or housing action trust must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsections (1) and (4) apply only to tenancies entered into on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A tenancy of a dwelling-house in England that is adopted by a local housing authority or a housing action trust does not become an introductory tenancy if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is adopted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenancy is a periodic tenancy or it is a tenancy for a fixed term of less than 2 years or more than 5 years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsections (9) and (10) apply where a tenancy that has been adopted by a local housing authority or a housing action trust is not an introductory tenancy but would (on adoption or at any later time) become a secure tenancy but for subsection (7).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The local housing authority or housing action trust must, within the period of 28 days, make the tenant a written offer of an introductory tenancy in return for the tenant surrendering the original tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>If the tenant accepts in writing within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the tenant receives the offer, the local housing authority or housing action trust must grant an introductory tenancy on the tenant surrendering the original tenancy.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>124B</num><heading>Review of decisions about length of introductory tenancies in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who is offered an introductory tenancy of a dwelling-house in England may request a review under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The sole purpose of a review under this section is to consider whether the length of the tenancy is in accordance with any policy that the prospective landlord has about the length of introductory tenancies it grants.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The request must be made before the end of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the person making the request first receives the offer, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such longer period as the prospective landlord may allow in writing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>On receiving the request the prospective landlord must carry out the review.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>On completing the review the prospective landlord must —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the tenant in writing of the outcome,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revise its offer or confirm its original decision about the length of the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if it decides to confirm its original decision, give reasons.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in connection with a review under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the review to be carried out by a person of appropriate seniority who was not involved in the original decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision as to the circumstances in which the person who requested the review is entitled to an oral hearing, and whether and by whom that person may be represented.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 125A (extension of trial period by 6 months) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “both” substitute <quotedText>“ each ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>The third condition must be met only if the introductory tenancy —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is one to which section 124A(1) or (2) applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is adopted by a local housing authority or housing action trust on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 came fully into force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>The third condition is that the new expiry date would be before the period mentioned in section 86A(3) of the Housing Act 1985 (review to determine what to do at end of fixed term secure tenancy); and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-the-new-expiry-date">the new expiry date</term>” means the last day of the 6 month extension period mentioned in subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content><p><mod>In section 128 (notice of proceedings for possession), in subsection (4), for the second sentence substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>The date so specified—</p><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where the introductory tenancy is a periodic tenancy, must not be earlier than the date on which the tenancy could, apart from this Chapter, be brought to an end by notice to quit given by the landlord on the same date as the proceedings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the introductory tenancy is a fixed term tenancy, must not be earlier than the end of the period of 6 weeks beginning with the date on which the notice of proceedings is served.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>In section 137A (introductory tenancies that are to become flexible tenancies), in subsection (2), for “, before entering into or adopting the introductory tenancy” substitute <quotedText>“ the introductory tenancy was entered into or adopted before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force and, before entering into or adopting it, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p>In section 143A (demoted tenancies), in subsection (1), omit “periodic”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In section 143E (notice of proceedings for possession), for subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The date specified under subsection (2)(c)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where the demoted tenancy is a periodic tenancy, must not be earlier than the date on which the tenancy could, apart from this Chapter, be brought to an end by notice to quit given by the landlord on the same date as the proceedings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the demoted tenancy is a fixed term tenancy, must not be earlier than the end of the period of 6 weeks beginning with the date on which the notice of proceedings is served.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 143MA (demoted tenancies that are to become flexible tenancies) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “section 107A of the Housing Act 1985” substitute <quotedText>“ section 115B of the Housing Act 1985 (certain tenancies granted <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> before the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came fully into force) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>If the notice is given on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force, the period specified under subsection (3)(b) must be no longer than the permitted maximum length.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>The permitted maximum length is 10 years, unless subsection (3C) applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3C)</num><intro><p>If the landlord has been notified in writing that a child aged under 9 will live in the dwelling-house, the permitted maximum length is the period—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the tenancy becomes a secure tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the day on which the child will reach the age of 19.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3D)</num><content><p>In deciding what length to specify in a notice under paragraph (3)(b) the landlord must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p><mod>After section 143MA insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>143MB</num><heading>Default flexible tenancies when no notice given under section 143MA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a landlord has the power to serve a notice under section 143MA on the tenant under a demoted tenancy but fails to do so, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenancy comes to an end on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>On ceasing to be a demoted tenancy, the tenancy becomes a secure tenancy for a fixed term of 5 years that is a flexible tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The terms of the new tenancy are the same as those of the tenancy that it replaces, so far as those terms are compatible with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a tenancy for a fixed term of 5 years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the statutory provisions relating to flexible tenancies (within the meaning given by section 143MA(5).</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-land-registration-act-2002-c-9"><heading><i>Land Registration Act 2002 (c. 9)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><intro><p>In section 132 of the Land Registration Act 2002 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-29-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “flexible tenancy”, for “107A” substitute <quotedText>“ 115B ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-29-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “relevant social housing tenancy”, after paragraph (a) (but before the “or” at the end) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England granted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force,</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(ab)</num><content><p>an introductory tenancy of a dwelling-house in England granted on or after the day on which paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 comes fully into force,</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-29-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-introductory-tenancy">introductory tenancy</term>” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Housing Act 1996;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-secure-tenancy">secure tenancy</term>” has the meaning given by section 79 of the Housing Act 1985;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-localism-act-2011-c-20"><heading><i>Localism Act 2011 (c. 20)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content><p>The Localism Act 2011 (flexible tenancies: other amendments) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content><p>In section 155, omit subsections (3) and (4).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p><mod>In section 159 (further provisions about transfer of tenancy under section 158), in subsection (6)(b), for “107A” substitute <quotedText>“ 115B ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-savings-for-flexible-tenancies-with-only-9-months-left-to-run"><heading><i>Savings for flexible tenancies with only 9 months left to run</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-33-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Despite the repeal of sections 107D and 107E of the Housing Act 1985 (flexible tenancies: recovery of possession) by paragraph 14 above, those sections continue to apply in relation to a flexible tenancy the term of which ends within the period of 9 months beginning with the day on which paragraph 4 of this Schedule comes fully into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-33-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The amendments made by paragraphs 8 and 9 (which replace references to proceedings for possession under section 107D of the Housing Act 1985) do not apply in relation to such a tenancy.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-8"><num>SCHEDULE 8<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 120</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Succession to secure tenancies and related tenancies</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-housing-act-1985-c-68"><heading><i>Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 86 (periodic tenancy arising on termination of fixed term), after subsection (1B) (inserted by Schedule 7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1C)</num><intro><p>This section does not apply to a secure tenancy of a dwelling-house in England if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the original secure tenant has died,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenancy has been vested in, or otherwise disposed of to, the current tenant in the course of the administration of the original tenant's estate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the current tenant qualified to succeed the original tenant under section 86G(2) or (4).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Section 86A (persons qualified to succeed: England) as inserted by the Localism Act 2011—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is renumbered section 86G (so that it follows on from section 86F as inserted by Schedule 7 without making the numbering more complex than it has to be), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is amended as follows.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>This section applies to a tenancy that was granted before 1 April 2012, or that arose by virtue of section 86 on the coming to the end of a secure tenancy granted before 1 April 2012, as it applies to a secure tenancy granted on or after that day.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 88 (cases where the tenant is a successor), in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>the tenancy arose by virtue of section 89(2A) (fixed term tenancy arising in certain cases following succession to periodic tenancy), or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 89 (succession to periodic tenancy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1A), for “section 86A” substitute <quotedText>“ section 86G ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>Where the tenancy vests in a person qualified to succeed the tenant under section 86G(2) or (4) and continues to be a secure tenancy—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the periodic tenancy (“the old tenancy”) comes to an end immediately after vesting, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a new tenancy of the same dwelling-house arises by virtue of this subsection for a fixed term of 5 years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>The parties and terms of a tenancy arising by virtue of subsection (2A) are the same as those of the tenancy that it replaces, except that the terms are confined to those which are compatible with a tenancy for a fixed term of 5 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Where a possession order was in force in relation to the old tenancy—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the possession order is to be treated, so far as possible, as if it applied in relation to the new tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other court orders made in connection with the possession order are also to be treated, so far as possible, as if they applied in relation to the new tenancy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>In subsection (2C) “<term refersTo="#term-possession-order">possession order</term>” means an order for possession of the dwelling house.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 117 (index of defined expressions), in the entry relating to persons qualified to succeed, for “section 87” substitute <quotedText>“ sections 86G and 87 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-housing-act-1996-c-52"><heading><i>Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>Before section 131 (but after the italic heading) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>130A</num><heading>Persons qualified to succeed to introductory tenancy: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person is qualified to succeed the tenant under an introductory tenancy of a dwelling-house in England if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person occupies the dwelling-house as his or her only or principal home at the time of the tenant's death, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person is the tenant's spouse or civil partner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person is qualified to succeed the tenant under an introductory tenancy of a dwelling-house in England if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the time of the tenant's death the dwelling-house is not occupied by a spouse or civil partner of the tenant as his or her only or principal home,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an express term of the tenancy makes provision for a person other than such a spouse or civil partner of the tenant to succeed to the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person's succession is in accordance with that term.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) or (2) does not apply if the tenant was a successor as defined in section 132.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In such a case, a person is qualified to succeed the tenant if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an express term of the tenancy makes provision for a person to succeed a successor to the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person's succession is in accordance with that term.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section a person who was living with the tenant as the tenant's wife or husband is to be treated as the tenant's spouse.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection (7) applies if, on the death of the tenant, there is by virtue of subsection (5) more than one person who fulfils the condition in subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Such one of those persons as may be agreed between them or as may, where there is no such agreement, be selected by the landlord is for the purpose of this section to be treated as the fulfilling that condition.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 131 (persons qualified to succeed tenant) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of the heading for “tenant” substitute <quotedText>“ to introductory tenancy: Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After “introductory tenancy” insert <quotedText>“ of a dwelling-house in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 133 (succession to introductory tenancy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Where there is a person qualified to succeed the tenant under section 130A, the tenancy vests by virtue of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in that person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if there is more than one such person, in such one of them as may be agreed between them or as may, where there is no agreement, be selected by the landlord.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), after “ “tenant” insert <quotedText>“ under section 131 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>Before section 143H (but after the italic heading) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>143GA</num><heading>Persons qualified to succeed to demoted tenancy: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person is qualified to succeed the tenant under a demoted tenancy of a dwelling-house in England if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person occupies the dwelling-house as his or her only or principal home at the time of the tenant's death, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person is the tenant's spouse or civil partner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person is qualified to succeed the tenant under a demoted tenancy of a dwelling-house in England if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the time of the tenant's death the dwelling-house is not occupied by a spouse or civil partner of the tenant as his or her only or principal home,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an express term of the tenancy makes provision for a person other than such a spouse or civil partner of the tenant to succeed to the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person's succession is in accordance with that term.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) or (2) does not apply if the tenant was a successor as defined in section 132.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In such a case, a person is qualified to succeed the tenant if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an express term of the tenancy makes provision for a person to succeed a successor to the tenancy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person's succession is in accordance with that term.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section a person who was living with the tenant as the tenant's wife or husband is to be treated as the tenant's spouse.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection (7) applies if, on the death of the tenant, there is by virtue of subsection (5) more than one person who fulfils the condition in subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Such one of those persons as may be agreed between them or as may, where there is no such agreement, be selected by the landlord is for the purpose of this section to be treated as fulfilling that condition.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>This section applies to a tenancy that became a demoted tenancy before or after Schedule 8 of the Housing Act 2015 comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>143GB</num><heading>Succession to demoted tenancy: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if the tenant under a demoted tenancy of a dwelling-house in England dies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where there is a person qualified to succeed the tenant under section 143GA, the tenancy vests by virtue of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in that person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if there is more than one such person, in such one of them as may be agreed between them or as may, where there is no agreement, be selected by the landlord.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a periodic demoted tenancy vests in a person qualified to succeed the tenant under section 143GA(2) or (4) and continues to be a demoted tenancy—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the tenancy comes to an end immediately after vesting, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a new tenancy of the same dwelling-house arises by virtue of this subsection for a fixed term of 5 years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The parties and terms of a tenancy arising by virtue of subsection (3) are the same as those of the tenancy that it replaces, except that the terms are confined to those which are compatible with a tenancy for a fixed term of 5 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where a demoted tenancy comes to an end and a new tenancy arises by virtue of subsection (3), as from that time the demotion order is to be treated for all purposes as it had been made in relation to the new tenancy (and the demotion period remains the same).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 143H (succession to demoted tenancy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the heading insert <quotedText>“ : Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “tenancy” insert <quotedText>“ of a dwelling-house in Wales ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 143I (no successor tenant: termination), after “section” insert <quotedText>“ 143GA or ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 143J of the Housing Act 1996 (demoted tenancies: successor tenants) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The tenancy arose by virtue of section 89(2A) of the Housing Act 1985.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (7) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A person is the successor to a demoted tenancy if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the tenancy vests in the person by virtue of section 143GB(2) or 143H(4) or (5), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenancy arose by virtue of section 143GB(3).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-localism-act-2011-c-20"><heading><i>Localism Act 2011 (c. 20)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>In section 160 of the Localism Act 2011 (succession to secure tenancies), omit subsection (6).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-savings"><heading><i>Savings</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>The amendments made by this Schedule do not apply in relation to cases where the tenant under a secure tenancy dies before it comes into force.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p>The amendments made by paragraphs 7 and 8 do not apply in relation to an introductory tenancy granted before the day on which this Schedule comes into force.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>The amendments made by paragraphs 10 to 13 do not apply in relation to cases where the tenant under a demoted tenancy dies before this Schedule comes into force.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-9"><num>SCHEDULE 9<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 126</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Financial penalty as alternative to prosecution under Housing Act 2004</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (offence of failing to comply with improvement notice), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 249A (financial penalties as alternative to prosecution for certain housing offences in England).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority has imposed a financial penalty on a person under section 249A in respect of conduct amounting to an offence under this section the person may not be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of the conduct.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 72 (offences in relation to licensing of HMOs), after subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>See also section 249A (financial penalties as alternative to prosecution for certain housing offences in England).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7B)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority has imposed a financial penalty on a person under section 249A in respect of conduct amounting to an offence under this section the person may not be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of the conduct.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 95 (offences in relation to licensing of houses under Part 3), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>See also section 249A (financial penalties as alternative to prosecution for certain housing offences in England).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6B)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority has imposed a financial penalty on a person under section 249A in respect of conduct amounting to an offence under this section the person may not be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of the conduct.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 139 (overcrowding notices), after subsection (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>See also section 249A (financial penalties as alternative to prosecution for certain housing offences in England).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority has imposed a financial penalty on a person under section 249A in respect of conduct amounting to an offence under this section the person may not be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of the conduct.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 234 (management regulations in respect of HMOs), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See also section 249A (financial penalties as alternative to prosecution for certain housing offences in England).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If a local housing authority has imposed a financial penalty on a person under section 249A in respect of conduct amounting to an offence under this section the person may not be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of the conduct.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>After section 249 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Financial penalties as alternative to prosecution</i></heading><section><num>249A</num><heading>Financial penalties for certain housing offences in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The local housing authority may impose a financial penalty on a person if satisfied, beyond reasonable doubt, that the person's conduct amounts to a relevant housing offence in respect of premises in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-housing-offence">relevant housing offence</term>” means an offence under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 30 (failure to comply with improvement notice),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 72 (licensing of HMOs),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 95 (licensing of houses under Part 3),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 139(7) (failure to comply with overcrowding notice), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 234 (management regulations in respect of HMOs).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Only one financial penalty under this section may be imposed on a person in respect of the same conduct.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The amount of a financial penalty imposed under this section is to be determined by the local housing authority, but must not be more than £30,000.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The local housing authority may not impose a financial penalty in respect of any conduct amounting to a relevant housing offence if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has been convicted of the offence in respect of that conduct, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>criminal proceedings for the offence have been instituted against the person in respect of the conduct and the proceedings have not been concluded.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Schedule 13A deals with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the procedure for imposing financial penalties,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>appeals against financial penalties,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>enforcement of financial penalties, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>guidance in respect of financial penalties.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how local housing authorities are to deal with financial penalties recovered.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the amount specified in subsection (4) to reflect changes in the value of money.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section a person's conduct includes a failure to act.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 13 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 13A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 249A</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Financial penalties under section 249A</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Notice of intent</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Before imposing a financial penalty on a person under section 249A the local housing authority must give the person notice of the authority's proposal to do so (a “notice of intent”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The notice of intent must be given before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the first day on which the authority has sufficient evidence of the conduct to which the financial penalty relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But if the person is continuing to engage in the conduct on that day, and the conduct continues beyond the end of that day, the notice of intent may be given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at any time when the conduct is continuing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within the period of 6 months beginning with the last day on which the conduct occurs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this paragraph a person's conduct includes a failure to act.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>The notice of intent must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the proposed financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for proposing to impose the financial penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about the right to make representations under paragraph 4.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Right to make representations</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who is given a notice of intent may make written representations to the local housing authority about the proposal to impose a financial penalty.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any representations must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given (“the period for representations”).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Final notice</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>After the end of the period for representations the local housing authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>decide whether to impose a financial penalty on the person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it decides to impose a financial penalty, decide the amount of the penalty.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>If the authority decides to impose a financial penalty on the person, it must give the person a notice (a “final notice”) imposing that penalty.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The final notice must require the penalty to be paid within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>The final notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for imposing the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about how to pay the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for payment of the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information about rights of appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the consequences of failure to comply with the notice.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Withdrawal or amendment of notice</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local housing authority may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw a notice of intent or final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the amount specified in a notice of intent or final notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power in sub-paragraph (1) is to be exercised by giving notice in writing to the person to whom the notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Appeals</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person to whom a final notice is given may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the decision to impose the penalty, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount of the penalty.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An appeal under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to be a re-hearing of the local housing authority's decision, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be determined having regard to matters of which the authority was unaware.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>On an appeal under this paragraph the First-tier Tribunal may confirm, vary or cancel the final notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The final notice may not be varied under sub-paragraph (4) so as to make it impose a financial penalty of more than the local housing authority could have imposed.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Recovery of financial penalty</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if a person fails to pay the whole or any part of a financial penalty which, in accordance with this Schedule, the person is liable to pay.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local housing authority which imposed the financial penalty may recover the penalty or part on the order of the county court as if it were payable under an order of that court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In proceedings before the county court for the recovery of a financial penalty or part of a financial penalty, a certificate which is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>signed by the chief finance officer of the local housing authority which imposed the penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states that the amount due has not been received by a date specified in the certificate,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is conclusive evidence of that fact.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A certificate to that effect and purporting to be so signed is to be treated as being so signed unless the contrary is proved.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-chief-finance-officer">chief finance officer</term>” has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Guidance</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>A local housing authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State about the exercise of its functions under this Schedule or section 249A.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-10"><num>SCHEDULE 10<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 136</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Enfranchisement and extension of long leaseholds: calculations</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-10-crossheading-leasehold-reform-act-1967"><heading><i>Leasehold Reform Act 1967</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 1 to the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (enfranchisement and extension by sub-tenants), paragraph 7A is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For sub-paragraph (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The price payable for a minor superior tenancy is to be calculated in accordance with regulations made by the appropriate national authority instead of in accordance with section 9.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit sub-paragraphs (5) and (6).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (1) “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-national-authority">appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a tenancy of land in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a tenancy of land in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) may include transitional provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under sub-paragraph (1) is subject to annulment—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an instrument made by the Secretary of State, in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an instrument made by the Welsh Ministers, in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The amendments made by this paragraph apply to cases where the relevant time is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before this Act is passed, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on or after 11 July 2015,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as well as to cases where the relevant time is after this Act is passed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-time" eId="term-relevant-time">relevant time</term>” has the meaning given by section 37(1)(d) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-10-crossheading-leasehold-reform-housing-and-urban-development-act-1993"><heading><i>Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 100 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“ or the Welsh Ministers ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Any power of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations under this Part shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which (except in the case of regulations making only such provision as is mentioned in section 99(6)) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 6, paragraph 7 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For sub-paragraph (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The value of an intermediate leasehold interest which is the interest of the tenant under a minor intermediate lease is to be calculated in accordance with regulations made by the appropriate national authority instead of in accordance with sub-paragraph (1).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “formula set out in sub-paragraph (7)” substitute <quotedText>“ calculation method mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “by so applying the formula” substitute <quotedText>“ in accordance with that method ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit sub-paragraphs (7) and (8).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After sub-paragraph (10) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (2) “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-national-authority">appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a leasehold interest of land in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a leasehold interest of land in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The amendments made by this paragraph apply to cases where the relevant date is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before this Act is passed, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on or after 11 July 2015,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as well as to cases where the relevant date is after this Act is passed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-date" eId="term-relevant-date">relevant date</term>” has the meaning given by section 1(8) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 13 (premium and other amounts payable by tenant on grant of new lease), paragraph 8 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For sub-paragraph (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The value of an intermediate leasehold interest which is the interest of the tenant under a minor intermediate lease is to be calculated in accordance with regulations made by the appropriate national authority instead of in accordance with sub-paragraph (1).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit sub-paragraphs (6) and (7).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After sub-paragraph (9) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (2) “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-national-authority">appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a leasehold interest of land in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a leasehold interest of land in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The amendments made by this paragraph apply to cases where the relevant date is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before this Act is passed, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on or after 11 July 2015,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as well as to cases where the relevant date is after this Act is passed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-date" eId="term-relevant-date">relevant date</term>” has the meaning given by section 39(8) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-11"><num>SCHEDULE 11<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 147</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Default powers exercisable by Mayor of London or combined authority: Schedule to be inserted in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004</heading><content><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 27A</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Default powers exercisable by Mayor of London or combined authority</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Default powers exercisable by Mayor of London</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>thinks that a London borough council, in their capacity as local planning authority, are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>invites the Mayor of London to prepare or revise the document,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Mayor of London may prepare or revise (as the case may be) the development plan document.</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by the Mayor of London under paragraph 1.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Mayor of London must hold an independent examination.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Mayor of London—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may also give directions to the council in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Mayor of London may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>direct the council to consider adopting the document by resolution of the council as a local development document.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 2(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the Mayor of London, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Mayor of London must give reasons for anything he does in pursuance of paragraph 1 or 2(4).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The council must reimburse the Mayor of London—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for any expenditure that the Mayor incurs in connection with anything which is done by him under paragraph 1 and which the council failed or omitted to do as mentioned in that paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for any expenditure that the Mayor incurs in connection with anything which is done by him under paragraph 2(2).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Default powers exercisable by combined authority</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-combined-authority">combined authority</term>” means a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-constituent-planning-authority">constituent planning authority</term>”, in relation to a combined authority, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county council, metropolitan district council or non-metropolitan district council which is the local planning authority for an area within the area of the combined authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a joint committee established under section 29 whose area is within, or the same as, the area of the combined authority.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>thinks that a constituent planning authority are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>invites the combined authority to prepare or revise the document,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the combined authority may prepare or revise (as the case may be) the development plan document.</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by a combined authority under paragraph 5.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The combined authority must hold an independent examination.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The combined authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may also give directions to the constituent planning authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The combined authority may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>direct the constituent planning authority to consider adopting the document by resolution of the authority as a local development document.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 6(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the combined authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The combined authority must give reasons for anything they do in pursuance of paragraph 5 or 6(4).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The constituent planning authority must reimburse the combined authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for any expenditure that the combined authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 5 and which the constituent planning authority failed or omitted to do as mentioned in that paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for any expenditure that the combined authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 6(2).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Intervention by Secretary of State</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to a development plan document that has been prepared or revised—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under paragraph 1 by the Mayor of London, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under paragraph 5 by a combined authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State thinks that a development plan document to which this paragraph applies is unsatisfactory—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>he may at any time before the document is adopted under section 23, or approved under paragraph 2(4)(a) or 6(4)(a), direct the Mayor of London or the combined authority to modify the document in accordance with the direction;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if he gives such a direction he must state his reasons for doing so.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a direction is given under sub-paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Mayor of London or the combined authority must comply with the direction;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the document must not be adopted or approved unless the Secretary of State gives notice that the direction has been complied with.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply if or to the extent that the direction under sub-paragraph (2) is withdrawn by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>At any time before a development plan document to which this paragraph applies is adopted under section 23, or approved under paragraph 2(4)(a) or 6(4)(a), the Secretary of State may direct that the document (or any part of it) is submitted to him for his approval.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In relation to a document or part of a document submitted to him under sub-paragraph (5) the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may approve the document or part;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may approve it subject to specified modifications;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may reject it.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>The Secretary of State must give reasons for his decision under this sub-paragraph.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>after a development plan document to which this paragraph applies has been submitted for independent examination, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before it is adopted under section 23 or approved under paragraph 2(4)(a) or 6(4)(a),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>direct the Mayor of London or the combined authority to withdraw the document.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State gives a direction under paragraph 8(5).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>No steps are to be taken in connection with the adoption or approval of the document until the Secretary of State gives his decision, or withdraws the direction.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the direction is given, and not withdrawn, before the document has been submitted for independent examination, the Secretary of State must hold an independent examination.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the direction—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is given after the document has been submitted for independent examination but before the person appointed to carry out the examination has made his recommendations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not withdrawn before those recommendations are made,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the person must make his recommendations to the Secretary of State.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The document has no effect unless the document or (as the case may be) the relevant part of it has been approved by the Secretary of State, or the direction is withdrawn.</p><p>The “relevant part” is the part of the document that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is covered by a direction under paragraph 8(5) which refers to only part of the document, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>continues to be covered by a direction under paragraph 8(5) following the partial withdrawal of the direction.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the recommendations made to him by virtue of sub-paragraph (3) or (4) and the reasons of the person making the recommendations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>In considering a document or part of a document submitted under paragraph 8(5) the Secretary of State may take account of any matter which he thinks is relevant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><content><p>It is immaterial whether any such matter was taken account of by the Mayor of London or the combined authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 9(3)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In the exercise of any function under paragraph 8 or 9 the Secretary of State must have regard to the local development scheme.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The Mayor of London or the combined authority must reimburse the Secretary of State for any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under paragraph 8 or 9 that is specified in a notice given by him to the Mayor or the authority.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Temporary direction pending possible use of intervention powers</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State is considering whether to give a direction to the Mayor of London or a combined authority under paragraph 8 in relation to a development plan document, he may direct the Mayor or the authority not to take any step in connection with the adoption or approval of the document—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>until the time (if any) specified in the direction, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>until the direction is withdrawn.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A document to which a direction under this paragraph relates has no effect while the direction is in force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A direction given under this paragraph in relation to a document ceases to have effect if a direction is given under paragraph 8 in relation to that document.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-12"><num>SCHEDULE 12<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 150</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Permission in principle for development of land: minor and consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-12-crossheading-town-and-country-planning-act-1990-c-8"><heading><i>Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 2A (the Mayor of London: applications of potential strategic importance), in subsections (1)(a) and (1B), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 61W, after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 61W (requirement to carry out pre-application consultation), in subsection (1)(a), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 61X (duty to take account of responses to consultation), in subsection (1)(a) and (b), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 61Y (power to make supplementary provision), in subsection (1), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 62, after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 62 (applications for planning permission) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading and in subsection (1), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “the application for planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraphs (a) and (b), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 65 (notice <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> of applications for planning permission), in the heading and in subsections (1)(a), (3), (5) and (8), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 69 (register of applications <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after paragraph (a) of subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aza)</num><content><p>applications for permission in principle;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 70 (determination of applications: general considerations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “such an application” substitute <quotedText>“ an application for planning permission or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2A), for “Subsection (2)(b) does not” substitute <quotedText>“ Subsections (1A), (2)(b) and (2ZZA) to (2ZZC) do not ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 70A (power to decline to determine subsequent application) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>an application for permission in principle for the development of any land;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “An application for planning permission is similar” substitute <quotedText>“ Subject to subsection (9), an application is similar ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>An application within subsection (5)(a) or (b) is not similar to an earlier application within subsection (5)(aa).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 70B (power to decline to determine overlapping application) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (1) and (4A), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (5) omit “for planning permission”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In section 70C (power to decline to determine retrospective application), in subsections (1) and (2), after “for planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In section 71 (consultation in connection with determinations under section 70), in subsection (1), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p><mod>In section 71A (assessment of environmental effects), in subsection (1), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 74 (directions <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> as to method of dealing with applications) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “applications for planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (f), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p><mod>In section 76C (provisions applying to applications made under section 62A), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Sections 65(5) and 70 to 70C apply, with any necessary modifications, to an application for permission in principle made to the Secretary of State under section 62A as they apply to an application for permission in principle which is to be determined by the local planning authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Any requirements imposed by a development order by virtue of section 62(1), (2) or (8), 65 or 71 or paragraph 8(6) of Schedule 1 may be applied by a development order, with or without modifications, to an application for permission in principle made to the Secretary of State under section 62A.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p><mod>In section 76D (deciding applications made under section 62A), in subsection (3), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 77 (references of applications to Secretary of State) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “subsection (5), where” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">subsection (5)— </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “local planning authority and” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">local planning authority; </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where an application for permission in principle is referred to the Secretary of State under this section, section 70 shall apply, with any necessary modifications, as it applies to such an application which falls to be determined by the local planning authority;</p></content></level><p>and </p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 78 (right of appeal against planning decisions and failure to take such decision), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>refuse an application for permission in principle;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 78A (appeal made: functions of local planning authorities) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “section 78(1)(a)” insert <quotedText>“ or (aa) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “to grant the application” substitute <quotedText>“ to grant an application mentioned in section 78(1)(a) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 79 (determination of appeals) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “subsection (2), the provisions of sections” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">subsection (2)— </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “under section 78” insert <quotedText>“ in respect of an application within section 78(1)(a), (b) or (c) ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “local planning authority and” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">local planning authority; </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 70 shall apply, with any necessary modifications, in relation to an appeal to the Secretary of State under section 78 in respect of an application for permission in principle as it applies in relation to such an application which falls to be determined by the local planning authority;</p></content></level><p>and </p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6ZA)</num><content><p>If, before or during the determination of such an appeal in respect of an application for permission in principle to develop land, the Secretary of State forms the opinion that, having regard to the provisions of section 70 and the development order, permission in principle for that development could not have been granted by the local planning authority, he may decline to determine the appeal or to proceed with the determination.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before section 97, after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 97 (power to revoke or modify planning permission) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from “modify” to “the authority” substitute<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">modify— </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any permission (including permission in principle) to develop land granted on an application made under this Part, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any permission in principle granted by a development order,</p></content></level><p>the authority </p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3)(a) and (b), for “where the permission” substitute <quotedText>“ in the case of planning permission that ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “permission” substitute <quotedText>“ planning permission ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In section 99 (procedure for section 97 orders: unopposed cases), in subsection (8)(a), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106BB (duty to notify the Mayor of London of certain applications under section 106BA), in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1), for “planning permission” substitute <quotedText>“ permission ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>In this subsection, “<term refersTo="#term-permission">permission</term>” means planning permission or permission in principle.</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 107 (compensation where planning permission revoked or modified) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>or “section 97” substitute “section 97(1)(a)”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (2) and (3), for “this section” substitute <quotedText>“ subsection (1) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “this section” substitute <quotedText>“ subsection (1) ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “consisting” substitute <quotedText>“ that is attributable to the revocation or modification of planning permission and consists ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-28-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>A development order may make provision for the payment of compensation, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in the order, where permission in principle is revoked or modified by an order under section 97(1)(b).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 108 (compensation for refusal or conditional grant of planning permission formerly granted by development order <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>Where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>permission in principle granted by a development order is withdrawn by the revocation or amendment of the order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on an application made under Part 3 or section 293A before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the date on which the revocation or amendment came into operation, permission in principle is refused for development of a description that is the same as, or falls within, that to which the withdrawn permission in principle related,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>section 107 shall apply as if the permission in principle granted by the development order had been granted by the local planning authority under Part 3 or section 293A, and had been revoked or modified by an order under section 97.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (3B)(a) and (3C)(a), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3C)(b), for “planning permission” substitute <quotedText>“ permission ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3C)(d), before “either” insert <quotedText>“ where the development order granted planning permission, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content><p><mod>In section 109 (apportionment of compensation for depreciation), in the definition of “relevant planning decision” in subsection (6), for “by which planning permission is refused, or is granted” substitute <quotedText>“ by which planning permission or permission in principle is refused, or by which planning permission is granted ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content><p><mod>In section 284 (validity of development plans and certain orders, decisions and directions), in subsection (3)(i), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p><mod>In section 286 (challenges to validity on ground of authority's powers), in subsections (1)(a) and (2), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><content><p><mod>In section 293 (application to Crown: definitions), in subsection (2A), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 293A (urgent Crown development: application) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-34-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), after “planning permission” (in both places) insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-34-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4)(a), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or (as the case may be) permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-35-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 298A (application for planning permission by Crown) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-35-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-35-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “for planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , for permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p><mod>In section 303 (fees for planning applications <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), in subsection (4), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 316 (land of interested planning authorities and development by them), for subsection (7) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>This section applies—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to permission in principle to develop any land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to any consent required in respect of any land,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as it applies to planning permission to develop land.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><intro><p>In section 322B (local inquiries in London: special provision as to costs in certain cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-38-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(a),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-38-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a) of the subsection set out in subsection (5), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-38-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a) of the subsection set out in subsection (6),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p><mod>after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p><mod>In section 332 (combined applications), in subsection (1)(a), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 336 (interpretation), subsection (1) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-permission-in-principle">permission in principle</term>” means permission of the kind referred to in section 58A;</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-40-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of the definition of “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ but does not include permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-41-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (local planning authorities: distribution of functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3(1)(a), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-41-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 4(2), after “application for planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-41-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraphs 7(1), 8(1) and 8(2)(b)(i), 11(1)(a), 16(2)(a) and 18, after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-12-crossheading-planning-listed-buildings-and-conservation-areas-act-1990-c-9"><heading><i>Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-42-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (general duty as respects listed buildings in exercise of planning functions) in subsection (1), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><content><p><mod>In section 91(2) of that Act (expressions that have the same meaning as in the principal Act), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>permission in principle</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-12-crossheading-commons-act-2006-c-26"><heading><i>Commons Act 2006 (c. 26)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1A to the Commons Act 2006 (exclusion of right under section 15) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-44-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the first column of the Table, in paragraphs 1 and 2, after “An application for planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ , or permission in principle, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-44-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In the second column of the Table, in paragraphs 1(c) and 2(c), after “planning permission” insert <quotedText>“ or permission in principle ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-13"><num>SCHEDULE 13<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 158</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Resolution of disputes about planning obligations: Schedule to be inserted in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990</heading><content><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 9A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 106ZA</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Resolution of disputes about planning obligations</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Appointment of person to help resolve disputes</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-applicant">the applicant</term>”) has made an application for planning permission or an application of a prescribed description (“<term refersTo="#term-the-application">the application</term>”) to a local planning authority in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there are unresolved issues regarding what should be the terms of any section 106 instrument, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any prescribed conditions are met.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must (subject to sub-paragraphs (6) to (8)) appoint a person to help with the resolution of the unresolved issues if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State thinks that the local planning authority would be likely to grant the application if satisfactory planning obligations were entered into, but not otherwise, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sub-paragraph (3), (4) or (5) applies.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>This sub-paragraph applies where the applicant or the authority requests the Secretary of State to make an appointment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>This sub-paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person of a prescribed description requests the Secretary of State to make an appointment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any prescribed requirements as to the consent of the applicant or the authority are satisfied.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>This sub-paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations require an appointment to be made, in prescribed circumstances, if the unresolved issues have not been resolved by the end of a prescribed period,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the circumstances are as prescribed, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the unresolved issues have not been resolved by the end of that period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may decline to make an appointment in prescribed circumstances.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations must provide that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no appointment is to be made under this paragraph before the end of a prescribed period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>no appointment is to be made in response to a request under sub-paragraph (3) or (4) if the request is withdrawn before the end of that period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>No request may be made under sub-paragraph (3) or (4), and sub-paragraph (5) does not apply—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the application has been referred to the Secretary of State under section 77;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the applicant has appealed to the Secretary of State under section 78(2) in respect of the application;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the applicant has made an application to the court, which has not been disposed of, in respect of it;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in such other circumstances as may be prescribed.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Co-operation <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> with person appointed under paragraph 1</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>Where a person is appointed under paragraph 1 the parties must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>co-operate with the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>comply with any reasonable requests by the person to provide information or documents or to take part in meetings.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Report by appointed person</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person appointed under paragraph 1 must prepare a report and send it to the parties.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The report must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify the unresolved issues;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>indicate the steps taken since the person's appointment to try to resolve those issues.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>agreement is reached between the local planning authority and those who are proposing to enter into planning obligations, before the report is sent to the parties, on what are to be the terms of the section 106 instrument, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the appointed person is aware of the agreement,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the report must set out the terms agreed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where sub-paragraph (3) does not apply, the report must set out the appointed person's recommendations as to what terms would be appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>In deciding what recommendations to make under sub-paragraph (4), the appointed person must have regard to any template or model for section 106 instruments that is published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The local planning authority must publish the report in accordance with any provision made by regulations about the manner and time of publication.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Temporary prohibition on refusal or appeal</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where paragraph 1(3), (4) or (5) applies, the applicant may not appeal to the Secretary of State under section 78(2) in relation to the application before—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the resolution process has come to an end, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the applicant has paid any fees or costs that the applicant is required to pay by virtue of paragraph 10(3) or (4)(c).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where paragraph 1(3), (4) or (5) applies and the local planning authority are minded to refuse the application, they may not do so before—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the resolution process has come to an end, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority have paid any fees or costs that they are required to pay by virtue of paragraph 10(3) or (4)(c).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, the resolution process comes to an end—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on the expiry of the period prescribed under paragraph 1(7), if paragraph 1(5) does not apply and the request under paragraph 1(3) or (4) is withdrawn (or, where more than one such request has been made, they are all withdrawn) before the end of that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>when the Secretary of State declines to appoint a person under paragraph 1, if the Secretary of State declines to make an appointment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>when the parties agree that the process has come to an end, if they agree that it has;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>when the local planning authority publish the appointed person's report, if paragraph (a), (b) or (c) does not apply.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effect of appointed person's report: planning obligations entered into</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>a local planning authority are determining an application in connection with which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a report has been prepared under paragraph 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>planning obligations have been entered into, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the section 106 instrument satisfies the requirements of sub-paragraph (2).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A section 106 instrument satisfies the requirements of this sub-paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the instrument is in accordance with the terms or recommendations reported under paragraph 3(3) or (4), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the instrument is executed before the end of a prescribed period and the local planning authority—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>are a party to it, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>notify the applicant, before the end of that period, that they are content with the terms of it.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The local planning authority must not refuse the application on a ground that relates to the appropriateness of the terms of the section 106 instrument.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the local authority grant the application, the authority's power to make the grant conditional on a person undertaking—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a planning obligation other than one entered into by the section 106 instrument, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an obligation of some other kind,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is subject to any limitations specified in regulations.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effect of appointed person's report: no planning obligations entered into</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>Where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local planning authority are determining an application in connection with which a report has been prepared under paragraph 3,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the report records (under paragraph 3(3)) an agreement that planning obligations are to be entered into, or recommends (under paragraph 3(4)) that planning obligations are entered into, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>no section 106 instrument is executed before the end of a prescribed period,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the local planning authority must refuse the application.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effect of appointed person's report: further provision</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where a report is prepared under paragraph 3 in connection with an application—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the local planning authority determining the application must have regard to the report, to the extent that this requirement is consistent with the restrictions in paragraphs 5 and 6;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person determining an appeal against the authority's decision on the application, or an appeal under section 78(2) in respect of the application, must have regard to the report but is not subject to those restrictions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations may prescribe cases or circumstances in which a restriction in paragraph 5 or 6 does not apply.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Appointment in connection with two or more applications</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may be appointed under paragraph 1 in connection with two or more applications if the same or similar issues arise on both or all of them.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In such cases—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the provisions of this Schedule apply separately in relation to each application, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a single report may be made under paragraph 3 in relation to both or all of the applications.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Exercise of functions on behalf of the Secretary of State</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may arrange for a function of the Secretary of State under paragraph 1 (other than a function of making regulations) to be exercised by any body or person on behalf of the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference in this Schedule to the Secretary of State is to be read, where appropriate, as including a reference to a body or person exercising functions under any such arrangements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Arrangements under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>do not affect the responsibility of the Secretary of State for the exercise of the function;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may include provision for payments to be made to the body or person exercising the function under the arrangements.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Regulations</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision about requests under paragraph 1(3) or (4), including in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision about when requests may be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision about the form of requests;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision requiring requests to be served on prescribed persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provision requiring prescribed information or documents to be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provision about withdrawal of requests.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision requiring the applicant or the local planning authority to notify the Secretary of State where paragraph 1(5) applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision for the payment by the parties of fees in cases where a person is appointed under paragraph 1, including in particular provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>calculating the amount of the fees;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proportion of the fees that each party is to bear;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>when fees are to be payable.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make further provision supplementing that made by paragraphs 1 to 9, and may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about the qualifications or experience that an appointed person must have;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>require an appointed person—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to consider or take into account prescribed matters;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>not to consider or take into account prescribed matters;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>to make prescribed assumptions;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for a party that is in breach of paragraph 2, or otherwise behaves unreasonably, to be required by an appointed person to pay some or all of the costs incurred by another party in connection with that breach or behaviour;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>make provision for corrections or other revisions to be made to a report under paragraph 3;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>require particular steps to be taken by an appointed person or the parties for the purposes of, or otherwise in connection with, a report under paragraph 3;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>require the application to be determined no earlier than a specified period following the time when a report under paragraph 3 is sent to the parties, or no later than a specified period following that time.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Interpretation</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In this Schedule—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>“the applicant” and “the application” have the meaning given by paragraph 1(1);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appointed-person">appointed person</term>” means a person appointed under paragraph 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parties">parties</term>” means the applicant and the local planning authority;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-period">prescribed period</term>” means a period prescribed by, or determined in accordance with, regulations;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-section-106-instrument">section 106 instrument</term>” means an instrument by which planning obligations are entered into.</p></item></blockList></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-14"><num>SCHEDULE 14<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 179</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Right to enter and survey land: consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-defence-act-1842-5-6-vict-c-94"><heading><i>Defence Act 1842 (5 &amp; 6 Vict c. 94)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In section 16 of the Defence Act 1842, at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under subsection (1) to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-coast-protection-act-1949-12-13-geo-6-c-74"><heading><i>Coast Protection Act 1949 (12 &amp; 13 Geo 6 c. 74)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 25 of the Coast Protection Act 1949, after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under subsection (1) to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-national-parks-and-access-to-the-countryside-act-1949-12-13-14-geo-6-c-97"><heading><i>National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (12, 13 &amp; 14 Geo 6 c. 97)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 108 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1)(a), after “therein” insert <quotedText>“ in relation to land in Scotland ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under subsection (1) to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-land-powers-defence-act-1958-6-7-eliz-2-c-30"><heading><i>Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 (6 &amp; 7 Eliz 2 c. 30)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 21 of the Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958, after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under subsection (1) to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-caravan-sites-and-control-of-development-act-1960-8-9-eliz-2-c-62"><heading><i>Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (8 &amp; 9 Eliz 2 c. 62)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 26 of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under subsection (1) to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-compulsory-purchase-act-1965-c-56"><heading><i>Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 11(3) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 for “surveying and taking levels” substitute <quotedText>“ surveying, valuing or taking levels ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-criminal-justice-act-1972-c-71"><heading><i>Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>In the Criminal Justice Act 1972 omit section 60.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-welsh-development-agency-act-1975-c-70"><heading><i>Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>In Schedule 4 to the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 omit paragraph 14(1).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-local-government-miscellaneous-provisions-act-1976-c-57"><heading><i>Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>In the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 omit section 15.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-ancient-monuments-and-archaeological-areas-act-1979-c-46"><heading><i>Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (c. 46)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 43 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Any person authorised under this section may at any reasonable time enter any land in Scotland for the purpose of surveying it, or estimating its value, in connection with any proposal to acquire that or any other land under this Act or in connection with any claim for compensation under this Act in respect of any such acquisition.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Any person authorised under this section may at any reasonable time enter any land in England and Wales or Scotland for the purpose of surveying it, or estimating its value, in connection with any claim for compensation under this Act for any damage to that or any other land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>See section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 for a power to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-local-government-planning-and-land-act-1980-c-65"><heading><i>Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 167 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “land” insert <quotedText>“ in Scotland ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) after “any land” insert <quotedText>“ in Scotland ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “other land” insert <quotedText>“ in Scotland ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“ Where it is proposed to search or bore in pursuance of this section in a road within the meaning of Part 4 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991— ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a) omit “55 or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “69 or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c) omit “82 or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>for the words after paragraph (c) substitute <quotedText>“ have effect in relation to the searching or boring as if they were road works within the meaning of Part 4 of that Act. ”</quotedText></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (9)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Upper Tribunal” substitute <quotedText>“ Lands Tribunal for Scotland ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “section 4” to “costs)” substitute <quotedText>“ sections 9(2) to (5) and 11 of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1963 (procedure and expenses) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (13).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-highways-act-1980-c-66"><heading><i>Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 289 of the Highways Act 1980, after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under subsection (1) to enter and survey or value land in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-new-towns-act-1981-c-64"><heading><i>New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In section 73(1) of the New Towns Act 1981 omit paragraph (b) (and the “or” before it).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-civil-aviation-act-1982-c-16"><heading><i>Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 50 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for paragraph (e) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in any case not falling within paragraphs (a) to (d) above where the Secretary of State has made an order under or in pursuance of this Part of this Act—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>authorising the compulsory purchase of land,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>providing for the creation in favour of a particular person of a right in or in relation to land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>declaring that an area of land shall be subject to control by directions.</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><intro><p>in any case not falling within paragraphs (a) to (d) above where the Secretary of State is considering making an order under or in pursuance of this Part of this Act—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>authorising the compulsory purchase of land in Scotland or Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>providing for the creation in favour of a particular person of a right in or in relation to land in Scotland or Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>declaring that an area of land in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland shall be subject to control by directions.</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3)(e), after “(1)(e)” insert <quotedText>“ or (f) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4)(b), after “(1)(e)” insert <quotedText>“ or (f) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7)(c), after “(1)(e)” insert <quotedText>“ or (f) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-industrial-development-act-1982-c-52"><heading><i>Industrial Development Act 1982 (c. 52)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>In section 14 of the Industrial Development Act 1982 omit subsection (6).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-housing-act-1985-c-68"><heading><i>Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p><mod>In section 54 of the Housing Act 1985, after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised by a local housing authority under subsection (1)(a) to enter and survey or value land in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-local-government-and-housing-act-1989-c-42"><heading><i>Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p><mod>In section 97 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised by a local housing authority under subsection (1)(a) to enter and survey or value land in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-electricity-act-1989-c-29"><heading><i>Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4 to the Electricity Act 1989, in paragraph 10, after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under sub-paragraph (1) to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-town-and-country-planning-act-1990-c-8"><heading><i>Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p>In section 324 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 omit subsection (6).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-planning-listed-buildings-and-conservation-areas-act-1990-c-9"><heading><i>Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>In section 88 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 omit subsection (5).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-land-drainage-act-1991-c-59"><heading><i>Land Drainage Act 1991 (c. 59)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 64 of the Land Drainage Act 1991, after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under subsection (1)(a) or (b) to enter and survey or value land in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-water-industry-act-1991-c-56"><heading><i>Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 169 of the Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) omit paragraph (a) (and the “or” at the end of it).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“ The powers conferred by this section or section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 shall not be exercised on behalf of a water undertaker in any case for purposes connected with the determination of— ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-water-resources-act-1991-c-57"><heading><i>Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 171 of the Water Resources Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) omit paragraph (a) (and the “or” at the end of it).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“ The powers conferred by this section or section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 shall not be exercised on behalf of the Agency or the NRBW in any case for purposes connected with the determination of— ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-environment-act-1995-c-25"><heading><i>Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 8 to the Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In paragraph 1(2) omit paragraph (b).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2(3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-24-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (a) insert <quotedText>“ and ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-24-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (c) (and the “and” before it).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-greater-london-authority-act-1999-c-29"><heading><i>Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p>In the Greater London Authority Act 1999 omit section 333ZD.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-postal-services-act-2000-c-26"><heading><i>Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6 to the Postal Services Act 2000, in paragraph 2, after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A person may not be authorised under sub-paragraph (1) to enter and survey or value land in England and Wales in connection with a proposal to acquire an interest in or a right over land (but see section 172 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016).</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-housing-and-regeneration-act-2008-c-17"><heading><i>Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content><p>In the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 omit sections 17 and 18.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-14-crossheading-localism-act-2011-c-20"><heading><i>Localism Act 2011 (c. 20)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p>In the Localism Act 2011 omit section 210.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-15"><num>SCHEDULE 15<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 183</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Notice of general vesting declaration procedure</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-15-crossheading-new-notice-requirements"><heading><i>New notice requirements</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 15 (compulsory purchase order: confirmation notice) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>containing a prescribed statement about the effect of Parts 2 and 3 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>inviting any person who would be entitled to claim compensation if a declaration were executed under section 4 of that Act to give the acquiring authority information about the person's name, address and interest in land, using a prescribed form.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority must send the confirmation notice to the Chief Land Registrar and it shall be a local land charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 (purchase by Minister: notices after making of order) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In sub-paragraph (4), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>containing a prescribed statement about the effect of Parts 2 and 3 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>inviting any person who would be entitled to claim compensation if a declaration were executed under section 4 of that Act to give the acquiring authority information about the person's name, address and interest in land, using a prescribed form.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After sub-paragraph (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Minister must send the making notice to the Chief Land Registrar and it shall be a local land charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-15-crossheading-consequential-amendments"><heading><i>Consequential amendments</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 3 (preliminary notices).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>In section 5, omit subsection (1) (earliest date for execution of declaration following preliminary notice <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 6 (notices after execution of declaration), in subsection (1)(b), for “section 3(1) above” substitute <quotedText>“ section 15 of, or paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 to, the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-15-crossheading-power-to-make-corresponding-amendments-elsewhere"><heading><i>Power to make corresponding amendments elsewhere</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend any legislation in connection with the compulsory acquisition of land for the purpose of making amendments which correspond to the amendments made by this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-legislation" eId="term-legislation">Legislation</term>” means any provision made by or under an Act passed or made before this Act or in the same Session.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-16"><num>SCHEDULE 16<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 190</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Abolition of alternative possession procedure following notice to treat</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-land-compensation-act-1961-c-33"><heading><i>Land Compensation Act 1961 (c. 33)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In section 5A of the Land Compensation Act 1961—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (6) omit paragraph (b);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (9)(b) omit “under Schedule 3 to that Act or”.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-compulsory-purchase-act-1965-c-56"><heading><i>Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>In section 11 omit subsection (2).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>In section 12(6) omit “, or have paid it into court under Schedule 3 to this Act by way of security,”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 for “Subsections (1) and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“ Subsection (1) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>Omit Schedule 3.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-forestry-act-1967-c-10"><heading><i>Forestry Act 1967 (c. 10)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>In Schedule 5 to the Forestry Act 1967, in paragraph 11(3), omit paragraph (b).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-agriculture-miscellaneous-provisions-act-1968-c-34"><heading><i>Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968 (c. 34)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>In Schedule 3 to the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968, in paragraph 5(b), omit “and Schedule 3”.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-land-compensation-act-1973-c-26"><heading><i>Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>The Land Compensation Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>In section 33A(4) omit paragraph (b).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 52ZC(7)(c) for “, any bond under Schedule 3 to that Act or” substitute <quotedText>“ or any bond under ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In section 52A—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), omit “Schedule 3 to that Act or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (9), omit “under Schedule 3 to that Act or”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In section 57(1) omit “, under Schedule 3 to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965”.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-local-government-miscellaneous-provisions-act-1976-c-57"><heading><i>Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>In section 29(1)(a) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 omit “or 3”.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-ancient-monuments-and-archaeological-areas-act-1979-c-46"><heading><i>Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (c. 46)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>In section 36(1)(b) of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 omit “or (2)”.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-planning-and-compensation-act-1991-c-34"><heading><i>Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p>In section 80(2) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 omit “or Schedule 3 to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965”.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-16-crossheading-planning-act-2008-c-29"><heading><i>Planning Act 2008 (c. 29)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>In section 125 of the Planning Act 2008, in subsection (3), omit paragraph (c).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-17"><num>SCHEDULE 17<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 199</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Objection to division of land following notice to treat</heading><part eId="schedule-17-part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Amendments to Compulsory Purchase Act 1965</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 8 (material detriment arising from severance of land <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>), for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Schedule 2A makes provision in respect of a proposal by an acquiring authority to acquire part only of a—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>house, building or factory, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>park or garden belonging to a house.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 2 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 8</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Counter-notice requiring purchase of land not in notice to treat</heading><part><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Counter-notice where acquiring authority has not taken possession</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Introduction</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Part applies where an acquiring authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>serve a notice to treat in respect of part only of a house, building or factory,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have not entered on and taken possession of the land to which the notice to treat relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>have not executed a general vesting declaration under section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 in respect of the land to which the notice to treat relates.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>But see section 2A of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (under which a compulsory purchase order can exclude from this Schedule land that is 9 metres or more below the surface).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>This Part does not apply by virtue of a notice to treat that is deemed to have been served in respect of part only of a house, building or factory under section 154(5) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (deemed notice to treat in relation to blighted land).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-additional-land">additional land</term>” means the part of the house, building, or factory not specified in the notice to treat;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-house">house</term>” includes any park or garden belonging to a house;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-land-proposed-to-be-acquired">land proposed to be acquired</term>” means the part of the house, building or factory specified in the notice to treat;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-whole-of-the-land">whole of the land</term>” means the land proposed to be acquired and the additional land.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Counter-notice requiring authority to purchase whole of land</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>A person who is able to sell the whole of the land (“<term refersTo="#term-the-owner">the owner</term>”) may serve a counter-notice requiring the acquiring authority to purchase the owner's interest in the whole of the land.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>A counter-notice under this Part must be served within—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice to treat was served, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it would end earlier, the period specified in a repeat notice of entry served in accordance with section 11A.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effect of counter-notice on notice of entry</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>If the owner serves a counter-notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any notice of entry under section 11(1) that has already been served on the owner in respect of the land proposed to be acquired ceases to have effect, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority may not serve a notice of entry (or a further notice of entry) on the owner under section 11(1) in respect of that land unless they are permitted to do so by paragraph 11 or 12.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Acquiring authority must respond to counter-notice within three months</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>On receiving a counter-notice the acquiring authority must decide whether to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw the notice to treat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>accept the counter-notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The authority must serve notice of their decision on the owner within the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the counter-notice is served (“the decision period”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>If the authority decide to refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal they must do so within the decision period.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>If the authority do not serve notice of a decision within the decision period they are to be treated as if they had served notice of a decision to withdraw the notice to treat at the end of that period.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effects of accepting counter-notice or referring it to the Upper Tribunal</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>If the acquiring authority serve notice of a decision to accept the counter-notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the compulsory purchase order and the notice to treat are to have effect as if they included the owner's interest in the whole of the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority may serve a notice of entry under section 11(1) in relation to the whole of the land.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority serve notice of a decision to refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal, the acquiring authority may serve a notice of entry under section 11(1) on the owner in relation to the land proposed to be acquired.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>If the authority have already served one or more notices of entry under section 11(1) in respect of the land proposed to be acquired the period specified in any new notice of entry in relation to that land must be a period that ends no earlier than the end of the period in the most recent notice of entry.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Counter-notice where authority has taken possession</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Introduction</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Part applies where an acquiring authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>have entered on and taken possession of part only of a house, building or factory,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>did not enter on and take possession of the land in accordance with section 11(1), whether because they had not served a notice to treat or otherwise, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>have not executed a general vesting declaration under section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 in respect of the land which they have entered on and taken possession of.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>But see section 2A of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (under which a compulsory purchase order can exclude from this Schedule land that is 9 metres or more below the surface).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>This Part does not apply if the acquiring authority are deemed to have served a notice to treat in respect of the land proposed to be acquired under section 154(5) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (deemed notice to treat in relation to blighted land).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-additional-land">additional land</term>” means the part of the house, building, or factory that the authority have not entered on and taken possession of;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-house">house</term>” includes any park or garden belonging to a house;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-land-proposed-to-be-acquired">land proposed to be acquired</term>” means the part of the house, building or factory that the authority entered on and took possession of otherwise than in accordance with section 11(1);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-whole-of-the-land">whole of the land</term>” means the land proposed to be acquired and the additional land.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Counter-notice requiring authority to purchase additional land</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>A person who is able to sell the whole of the land (“<term refersTo="#term-the-owner">the owner</term>”) may serve a counter-notice requiring the acquiring authority to purchase the owner's interest in the whole of the land.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>A counter-notice under this Part must be served within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the owner first had knowledge that the acquiring authority had entered on and taken possession of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if later, the owner receives any notice to treat.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Acquiring authority must respond to counter-notice within 3 months</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>On receiving a counter-notice the acquiring authority must decide whether to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>accept the counter-notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>The authority must serve notice of their decision on the owner within the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the counter-notice is served (“the decision period”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p>If the authority decide to refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal they must do so within the decision period.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p>If the authority do not serve notice of a decision within the decision period they are to be treated as if they had served notice of a decision to accept the counter-notice at the end of that period.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effects of accepting counter-notice</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where the acquiring authority serve notice of a decision to accept the counter-notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The compulsory purchase order has effect as if it included the owner's interest in the additional land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority have already served a notice to treat in relation to the land proposed to be acquired, the notice has effect as if it also included the owner's interest in the additional land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority have not served a notice to treat, they must serve a notice to treat in relation to the owner's interest in the whole of the land.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part><num><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Determination by the Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Introduction</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p>This Part applies where, in accordance with paragraph 9 or 21, the acquiring authority refer a counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p>In this Part “land proposed to be acquired” and “additional land” have the meanings given by paragraph 3 or 16 as the case may be.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Role of the Upper Tribunal</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>26</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Upper Tribunal must determine whether the severance of the land proposed to be acquired would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a house, building or factory, cause material detriment to the house, building or factory, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a park or garden, seriously affect the amenity or convenience of the house to which the park or garden belongs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In making its determination, the Upper Tribunal must take into account—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the effect of the severance,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed use of the land proposed to be acquired, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if that land is proposed to be acquired for works or other purposes extending to other land, the effect of the whole of the works and the use of the other land.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content><p>If the Upper Tribunal determines that the severance of the land proposed to be acquired would have either of the consequences described in paragraph 26(1) it must determine how much of the additional land the acquiring authority ought to be required to take in addition to the land proposed to be acquired.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effect of determination that more land should be acquired</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where the Upper Tribunal determines that the acquiring authority ought to be required to take the whole or part of the additional land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The compulsory purchase order has effect as if it included the owner's interest in the additional land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority have already served a notice to treat in relation to the land proposed to be acquired, the notice has effect as if it also included the owner's interest in the additional land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority have not served a notice to treat, they must serve a notice to treat in relation to the owner's interest in the land proposed to be acquired and the additional land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority have already entered on and taken possession of the land proposed to be acquired, the power to award compensation under section 7 includes power to award compensation for any loss suffered by the owner by reason of the temporary severance of the land from the additional land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the Upper Tribunal determines that the acquiring authority ought to be required to take part only of the additional land, a reference in sub-paragraph (2) to (5) to “the additional land” is to that part.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Withdrawal of notice to treat following determination</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority have served a notice to treat in respect of the land proposed to be acquired,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Upper Tribunal has determined that the authority ought to be required to take the whole or part of the additional land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the authority have not yet entered on and taken possession of any of the land proposed to be acquired or the additional land.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority may withdraw the notice to treat in respect of the whole of the land at any time within the period of 6 weeks beginning with the day on which the Upper Tribunal made its determination.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority withdraws the notice to treat under this paragraph they must pay the person on whom the notice was served compensation for any loss or expense caused by the giving and withdrawal of the notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any dispute as to the compensation is to be determined by the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-17-part-2"><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-17-part-2-crossheading-land-compensation-act-1961-c-33"><heading><i>Land Compensation Act 1961 (c. 33)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 5A of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (relevant valuation date) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority enters on and takes possession of land in pursuance of a notice of entry given as mentioned in paragraph 12 of Schedule 2A to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (“the original land”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority are subsequently required by a determination under paragraph 27 of Schedule 2A to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 to take additional land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority enters on and takes possession of that additional land,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the authority is deemed for the purposes of subsection (3)(a) to have entered on and taken possession of the additional land when it entered on and took possession of the original land.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), for “Subsection (5) also applies” substitute <quotedText>“ Subsections (5), (5A) and (5B) also apply ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-17-part-2-crossheading-land-compensation-act-1973-c-26"><heading><i>Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>In section 58 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (determination of material detriment where part of house <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr> subject to compulsory acquisition)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1) omit “section 8(1) or 34(2) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-17-part-2-crossheading-provisions-which-refer-to-section-81"><heading><i>Provisions which refer to section 8(1)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>For each of the following provisions substitute, with the same paragraph or sub-paragraph number as the provision being replaced, the provision in paragraph 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph 23(2) of Schedule 28 to the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph 7 of Schedule 19 to the Highways Act 1980;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to the Gas Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>paragraph 22 of Schedule 10 to the Housing Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>paragraph 9 of Schedule 3 to the Electricity Act 1989;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>paragraph 4 of Schedule 9 to the Water Industry Act 1991;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>paragraph 4 of Schedule 18 to the Water Resources Act 1991;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>paragraph 4 of Schedule 1B to the Coal Industry Act 1994;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>paragraph 8 of Schedule 5 to the Postal Services Act 2000;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>paragraph 11 of Schedule 2 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>This is the provision to be substituted for the provisions listed in paragraph 6—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>[X]</num><content><p><mod>Section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 has effect as if references to acquiring land were to acquiring a right in the land, and Schedule 2A to that Act is to be read as if, for that Schedule, there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2A</num><heading>Counter-notice requiring purchase of land</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Introduction</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule applies where an acquiring authority serve a notice to treat in respect of a right over the whole or part of a house, building or factory.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>But see section 2A of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (under which a compulsory purchase order can exclude from this Schedule land that is 9 metres or more below the surface).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-house">house</term>” includes any park or garden belonging to a house.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Counter-notice requiring purchase of land</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>A person who is able to sell the house, building or factory (“<term refersTo="#term-the-owner">the owner</term>”) may serve a counter-notice requiring the authority to purchase the owner's interest in the house, building or factory.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>A counter-notice under paragraph 3 must be served within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice to treat was served.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Response to counter-notice</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>On receiving a counter-notice the acquiring authority must decide whether to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw the notice to treat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>accept the counter-notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>The authority must serve notice of their decision on the owner within the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the counter-notice is served (“the decision period”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>If the authority decide to refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal they must do so within the decision period.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>If the authority do not serve notice of a decision within the decision period they are to be treated as if they had served notice of a decision to withdraw the notice to treat at the end of that period.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>If the authority serve notice of a decision to accept the counter-notice, the compulsory purchase order and the notice to treat are to have effect as if they included the owner's interest in the house, building or factory.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Determination by Upper Tribunal</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>On a referral under paragraph 7 the Upper Tribunal must determine whether the acquisition of the right would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a house, building or factory, cause material detriment to the house, building or factory, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a park or garden, seriously affect the amenity or convenience of the house to which the park or garden belongs.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In making its determination, the Upper Tribunal must take into account—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the effect of the acquisition of the right,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed use of the right, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the right is proposed to be acquired for works or other purposes extending to other land, the effect of the whole of the works and the use of the other land.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>If the Upper Tribunal determines that the acquisition of the right would have either of the consequences described in paragraph 10 it must determine how much of the house, building or factory the authority ought to be required to take.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>If the Upper Tribunal determines that the authority ought to be required to take some or all of the house, building or factory the compulsory purchase order and the notice to treat are to have effect as if they included the owner's interest in that land.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the Upper Tribunal determines that the authority ought to be required to take some or all of the house, building or factory, the authority may at any time within the period of 6 weeks beginning with the day on which the Upper Tribunal makes its determination withdraw the notice to treat in relation to that land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority withdraws the notice to treat under this paragraph they must pay the person on whom the notice was served compensation for any loss or expense caused by the giving and withdrawal of the notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Any dispute as to the compensation is to be determined by the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-17-part-2-crossheading-new-towns-act-1981-c-64"><heading><i>New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In Part 1 of Schedule 6 to the New Towns Act 1981 (modifications of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 for the purposes of the New Towns Act 1981), in paragraph 1(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the end of paragraph (e) omit “and”, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (f) insert<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">; </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>in Schedule 2A to that Act references to section 11 or 11A of that Act are to be read respectively as references to paragraph 4 or 4A of this Schedule.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-17-part-2-crossheading-acquisition-of-land-act-1981-c-67"><heading><i>Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, after section 2 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>2A</num><heading>Tunnels <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A compulsory purchase order may provide that in the following provisions, a reference to land (however expressed) does not include specified land that is at least 9 metres or more below the surface.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The provisions mentioned in subsection (1) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Schedule 2A of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (objection to division of land),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any substituted version of that Schedule that applies by virtue of provision made by or under any Act, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Schedule A1 to the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (objection to division of land).</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-17-part-2-crossheading-water-industry-act-1991-c-56"><heading><i>Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 11 to the Water Industry Act 1991 (orders conferring compulsory works powers), in paragraph 6(1)(b), for “section” substitute <quotedText>“ sections 2A and ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-17-part-2-crossheading-water-resources-act-1991-c-57"><heading><i>Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 19 to the Water Resources Act 1991 (orders conferring compulsory works powers), in paragraph 6(1)(b), for “section” substitute <quotedText>“ sections 2A and ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-18"><num>SCHEDULE 18<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 199</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Objection to division of land following vesting declaration</heading><part eId="schedule-18-part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Amendments to Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 4 (execution of declaration), for subsection (3), substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Act the “<term refersTo="#term-vesting-date">vesting date</term>” in relation to any land that is actually specified in a general vesting declaration is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the first day after the end of the period specified in the declaration in accordance with subsection (1) above, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if a counter-notice is served under paragraph 2 of Schedule A1 within that period in relation to land, the day determined as the vesting date for the land in accordance with that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Act, the “vesting date” for any land that is deemed to have been specified in a general vesting declaration by Schedule A1 is the day determined as the vesting date for the land in accordance with that Schedule.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 7 (constructive notice to treat), for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On the vesting date the provisions of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Land Compensation Act 1961 (as modified by section 4 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Schedule A1 to this Act,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>shall apply as if, on the date on which the general vesting declaration was executed, a notice to treat had been served on every person on whom, under section 5 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, the acquiring authority could have served such a notice, other than any person entitled to a minor tenancy or a long tenancy which is about to expire.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 8 (vesting and the right to enter on and take possession), in subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“ Any land specified in the general vesting declaration, together with the right to enter upon and take possession of it, shall, subject to section 9 below, vest in the acquiring authority on the vesting date in relation to that land as if— ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 12 (divided land), for “Schedule 1” substitute <quotedText>“ Schedules A1 and 1 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>Before Schedule 1 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE A1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 12</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Counter-notice requiring purchase of land not in general vesting declaration</heading><part><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Counter-notice requiring purchase of additional land</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule applies where an acquiring authority have executed a general vesting declaration in respect of part only of a house, building or factory.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>But see section 2A of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (under which a compulsory purchase order can exclude from this Schedule land that is 9 metres or more below the surface).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>A person able to sell the whole of the house, building or factory (“<term refersTo="#term-the-owner">the owner</term>”) may serve a counter-notice requiring the authority to purchase the owner's interest in the whole.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>A counter-notice under paragraph 2 must be served before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day the owner first had knowledge of the general vesting declaration.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>In a case where this Schedule applies by virtue of a general vesting declaration executed after a counter-notice has been served under paragraph 4 or 17 of Schedule 2A to the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, that counter-notice is to have effect as a counter-notice served under this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-additional-land">additional land</term>” means the part of the house, building or factory not specified in the general vesting declaration;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-house">house</term>” includes any park or garden belonging to a house;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-land-proposed-to-be-acquired">land proposed to be acquired</term>” means the part of the house, building or factory specified in the general vesting declaration;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-notice-to-treat">notice to treat</term>” means a notice to treat deemed to have been served under section 7(1);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“original vesting date” is the first day after the end of the period specified in the general vesting declaration in accordance with section 4(1).</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></part><part><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Consequences of counter-notice</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Acquiring authority must respond to counter-notice within three months</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On receiving a counter-notice the acquiring authority must decide whether to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw the notice to treat in relation to the land proposed to be acquired,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>accept the counter-notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>But the acquiring authority may not decide to withdraw the notice to treat if the counter-notice was served on or after the original vesting date.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The authority must serve notice of their decision on the owner within the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the counter-notice is served (“the decision period”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>If the authority decide to refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal they must do so within the decision period.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if the acquiring authority do not serve notice of a decision within the decision period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the counter-notice was served before the original vesting date, the authority are to be treated as if they had served notice of a decision to withdraw the notice to treat in relation to the land proposed to be acquired.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the counter-notice was served on or after the original vesting date, they are to be treated as if they had served notice of a decision to accept it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>No vesting if notice to treat withdrawn</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority serve notice of a decision to withdraw the notice to treat in relation to the land proposed to be acquired the general vesting declaration is to have effect as if it did not include that land.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effects of accepting counter-notice</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where the acquiring authority serve notice of a decision to accept the counter-notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The general vesting declaration and the notice to treat (and, where applicable, the compulsory purchase order) are to have effect as if they included the owner's interest in the additional land as well as in the land proposed to be acquired.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The authority must serve on the owner a notice specifying the vesting date or dates for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the land proposed to be acquired (if the counter-notice was served before the original vesting date), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the additional land.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The new vesting date for the land proposed to be acquired must not be before the original vesting date.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The vesting date for the additional land must be after the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the notice under sub-paragraph (3) is served.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effects of referring counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acquiring authority refer the counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the counter-notice was served before the original vesting date.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>At any time before the Upper Tribunal make a determination under paragraph 14, the acquiring authority may serve notice on the owner specifying a new vesting date for the land proposed to be acquired.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The new vesting date for the land proposed to be acquired must not be before the original vesting date.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part><num><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Determination by the Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Introduction</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>This Part applies where, in accordance with paragraph 8, the acquiring authority refer a counter-notice to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Role of the Upper Tribunal</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Upper Tribunal must determine whether the severance of the land proposed to be acquired would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a house, building or factory, cause material detriment to the house, building or factory, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a park or garden, seriously affect the amenity or convenience of the house to which the park or garden belongs.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In making its determination, the Upper Tribunal must take into account—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the effect of the severance,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed use of the land proposed to be acquired, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if that land is proposed to be acquired for works or other purposes extending to other land, the effect of the whole of the works and the use of the other land.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>If the Upper Tribunal determines that the severance of the land proposed to be acquired would have either of the consequences described in paragraph 14(1) it must determine how much of the additional land the acquiring authority ought to be required to take in addition to the land proposed to be acquired.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Effect of determination that more land should be acquired</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where the Upper Tribunal specifies in its determination that the acquiring authority ought to be required to take the whole or part of the additional land (“the specified land”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The general vesting declaration and any notice to treat (and, where applicable, the compulsory purchase order) are to have effect as if they included the owner's interest in the specified land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Upper Tribunal must order a vesting date for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the specified land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any land proposed to be acquired which has not vested in the authority and for which no vesting date has been specified under paragraph 12.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Withdrawal of notice to treat following determination</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Upper Tribunal has specified in its determination that the acquiring authority ought to be required to take the whole or part of the additional land (“the specified land”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the vesting date in relation to the land proposed to be acquired has not passed, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the vesting date in relation to the specified land has not passed.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority may, within the period of 6 weeks beginning with the day on which the Upper Tribunal made its determination, withdraw the notice to treat in relation to the land proposed to be acquired together with the specified land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority withdraws the notice to treat, the general vesting declaration is to have effect as if it did not include that land.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the acquiring authority withdraws the notice to treat under this paragraph they must pay the person on whom the notice was served compensation for any loss or expense caused by the giving and withdrawal of the notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Any dispute as to the compensation is to be determined by the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>In Schedule 1 (divided land) omit Part 1 (buildings and gardens <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 2 (vesting of land in urban development corporation), for paragraph 4 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule A1, for paragraph 3 there is to be substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>A counter-notice under paragraph 2 must be served within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the order comes into force.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-18-part-2"><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 5A of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (relevant valuation date), after subsection (5A) (inserted by Schedule 17 to this Act) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5B)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the land is the subject of a general vesting declaration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the vesting date is different for different parts of the land,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the first of the vesting dates is deemed for the purposes of subsection (4)(a) to be the vesting date for the whole of the land.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6 to the Crossrail Act 2008 (acquisition of land shown within limits on deposited plans), in paragraph 11(3)(b), for “Schedule 1” substitute <quotedText>“ Schedule A1 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-19"><num>SCHEDULE 19<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 206</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendments to do with sections 203 and 204</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-welsh-development-agency-act-1975-c-70"><heading><i>Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 4 to the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 6 and the italic heading before it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In paragraph 9 omit sub-paragraph (a).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-local-government-planning-and-land-act-1980-c-65"><heading><i>Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 28 to the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), after “work on land” insert <quotedText>“ in Scotland ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (1A);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (2), omit “or (1A)”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “or (1A)”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “section 7 or 10 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (or”</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>omit “, or use of,”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph (7)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “at the suit (or in Scotland at the instance)” substitute <quotedText>“ at the instance ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or 1A”.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 7, for sub-paragraph (11) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorising any act or omission on the part of an urban development corporation or local highway authority, or of any body corporate, in contravention of any limitation imposed by law on its capacity by virtue of the constitution of the corporation, authority or body.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 9, for sub-paragraph (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorising any act or omission on the part of an urban development corporation or local highway authority, or of any body corporate, in contravention of any limitation imposed by law on its capacity by virtue of the constitution of the corporation, authority or body.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-new-towns-act-1981-c-64"><heading><i>New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The New Towns Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Omit section 19.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>In section 20, for subsection (10) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorising any act or omission on the part of a development corporation or local highway authority, or of any body corporate, in contravention of any limitation imposed by law on their capacity by virtue of the constitution of the corporation, authority or body.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 21, for subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorising any act or omission on the part of a development corporation or local highway authority, or of any body corporate, in contravention of any limitation imposed by law on their capacity by virtue of the constitution of the corporation, authority or body.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-housing-act-1988-c-50"><heading><i>Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 10 to the Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 5 and the italic heading before it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 6, for sub-paragraph (11) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorising any act or omission on the part of a housing action trust, or of any body corporate, in contravention of any limitation imposed by law on its capacity by virtue of the constitution of the trust or body.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 7, for sub-paragraph (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorising any act or omission on the part of a housing action trust, or of any body corporate, in contravention of any limitation imposed by law on its capacity by virtue of the constitution of the trust or body.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-town-and-country-planning-act-1990-c-8"><heading><i>Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Omit section 237.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>In section 245(4), omit paragraph (a).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 246(2), for “237” substitute <quotedText>“ 238 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-greater-london-authority-act-1999-c-29"><heading><i>Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 333ZB of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 3 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (powers in relation to land acquired by the Homes and Communities Agency) applies in relation to the Authority and land held by it for the purposes of housing or regeneration as it applies in relation to the Homes and Communities Agency and its land.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>insert <quotedText>“ , and ”</quotedText> at the end of paragraph (a);</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (aa) and the “and” at the end of it.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In the heading, omit “acquired or”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-planning-act-2008-c-29"><heading><i>Planning Act 2008 (c. 29)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>In section 194, omit subsection (1).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>Omit Schedule 9.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-housing-and-regeneration-act-2008-c-17"><heading><i>Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p>In Schedule 3 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, omit Part 1.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-localism-act-2011-c-20"><heading><i>Localism Act 2011 (c. 20)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p><mod>In section 208 of the Localism Act 2011, for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 3 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (powers, in relation to land of the Homes and Communities Agency, to extinguish public rights of way, and in relation to burial grounds and consecrated land) applies in relation to an MDC and its land as it applies in relation to the Homes and Communities Agency and its land.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-19-crossheading-infrastructure-act-2015-c-7"><heading><i>Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p>In section 32 of the Infrastructure Act 2015, omit subsections (6), (7), (8) and (10).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-20"><num>SCHEDULE 20<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 210</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Authorities specified for purposes of section 210</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>A county council in England.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>A district council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>A London borough council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Greater London Authority.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>An economic prosperity board established under section 88 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>A combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-34b86eb23b59f260a4af76e09754f02f-1528731299664" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-34b86eb23b59f260a4af76e09754f02f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-34b86eb23b59f260a4af76e09754f02f" class="commentary"/>7</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-34b86eb23b59f260a4af76e09754f02f-1528731299664" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-34b86eb23b59f260a4af76e09754f02f">The London Fire Commissioner.</ins></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>Transport for London.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>A sub-national transport body established under section 102E of the Local Transport Act 2008.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>A fire and rescue authority in England constituted by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>An authority established under section 10 of the Local Government Act 1985 (joint authority for waste disposal functions).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>A joint authority established under Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1985 for an area in England.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>The Common Council of the City of London (in its capacity as a local authority).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>A National Park authority for a National Park in England.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>The Broads Authority.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p>The Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>