Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

United Kingdom legislation
  • General Rate Act 1975
  • Community Land Act 1975
Text of statute as originally enactedText of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65) was responsible for the establishment of development corporations, including the London Docklands Development Corporation.

It also created the Public Request to Order Disposal, which can be used by the government to force a local authority to sell derelict land and empty property owned by certain public landlords. The power was renamed the Community Right to Reclaim Land in 2011.[1][2]

See also

  • Direct service organisation

References

  1. ^ Clover, Charles (21 June 2006). "Kelly forces U-turn on derelict homes". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 25 March 2009.
  2. ^ Vahl, Shari (21 November 2006). "Saving Britain's empty homes". BBC News. Retrieved 25 March 2009.
  • House of Commons Hansard Debates for 4 May 1990
  • Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 on the UK Statute Law Database
  • Empty Homes Agency guidance on using PRODs
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  • UK Parliament


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