Appendix 10/1: Statutes enabling the compulsory acquisition of new rights in land
The Valuation Office Agency`s technical manual covering all aspects of compulsory purchase and compensation.
| Statute | Power of Acquisition | Compensation Provisions | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Energy Authority Act 1954 | Section 5(1) | Section 5(1) | Land Compensation Act 1961 and Acquisition of Land Act 1981 apply |
| Opencast Coal Act 1958 | Section 4 as amended by Section 29 Acquisition of Land Act 1981 | Sections 17 to 36 Schedules 3, 4, 5 & 6 | |
| Pipelines Act 1962 | Section 12 | Section 14 | |
| Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 | Section 13(1) | Section 13(3) Part II Schedule 1 | |
| Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 | Section 142(4) | Part IV Schedule 28 | These provisions apply only to urban development corporations |
| Highways Act 1980 | Section 250 | Section 247(2) and (3) part II Schedule 19 | Section 247 (2) and (3) apply to the acquisition of rights by virtue of Section 250(3) |
| Telecommunications Act 1984 | Section 34(3) | Section 34(1) | |
| Gas Act 1986 | Part I Schedule 3 | Part II Schedule 3 | |
| Electricity Act 1989 | Part I Schedule 3 | Part II Schedule 3 | Acquisition of easement |
| Water Industry Act 1991 | Section 155 | Schedule 9 | |
| Water Resources Act 1991 | Section 154 | Schedule 18 | Functions of NRA now assumed by the Environment Agency |
| Land Drainage Act 1991 | Section 62(4) | Section 62(5) |
Note: The above list is not exhaustive and there are other statutory provisions that enable authorities to take rights over land including wayleaves.