The Localism Act 2011 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012

• Citation: S.I. 2012/961
• Sections: 18

Section 1 Citation and commencement

(1) This Order may be cited as the Localism Act 2011 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012.

(2) This Order comes in to force on the day after the day on which it is made with the exception of Article 3 and Schedule 2, which come into force on 6th April 2012.

Section 2 Amendments to enactments

The amendments specified in Schedule 1 to this Order shall have effect.

Section 3 Amendments to enactments

The amendments specified in Schedule 2 to this Order shall have effect.

Section 4 Amendments to enactments

The amendments specified in Schedule 3 to this Order shall have effect.

Section 1 Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c. 12)

In section 6(1A) of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (exception to maximum shareholding in society) after “Act 2000” insert “or the power in section 1 of the Localism Act 2011”.

Section 2 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41)

The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 is amended as follows.

Section 3 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41)

In section 55(4) (provisions under which an authority may not provide or arrange for the provision of support following late claim of asylum)—

(a) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and

(b) at the end of paragraph (c) insert—

, and

(d) section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 (local authority’s general power of competence)

Section 4 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41)

In paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 3 (enactments under which a person to whom the paragraph applies shall not be eligible for support or assistance) after paragraph (k) insert—

(ka) section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 (local authority’s general power of competence),

Section 5 Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) (England) Order 2002

In article 2(2) of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) (England) Order 2002 (designation of certain bodies as public bodies) after “Act 2000” insert “or section 1 of the Localism Act 2011”.

Section 6 Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43)

In section 148 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (interpretation), in paragraph (c)(i) of the definition of “English local authority social service” after “(c. 22)” insert “or section 1 of the Localism Act 2011”.

Section 7 Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003

In regulation 3(1)(b)(ii) of the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements)(England) Regulations 2003 (management agreements between local authorities and certain bodies not to be qualifying long term agreements) after “Act 2000” insert “or section 1 of the Localism Act 2011”.

Section 8 Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40)

In section 135(2) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (definition of “related activity” in relation to a function to which Chapter 4 of Part 8 of the Act applies) after “(promotion of economic or social well-being)” insert “or section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 (local authority’s general power of competence)”.

Section 9 Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14)

In section 97(1) of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (general interpretation of Part 1) in paragraph (b) of the definition of “adult social services” after “(c. 22)” insert “or section 1 of the Localism Act 2011”.

Section 10 Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008

In Schedule 2 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008 (which sets out scheme employers) in paragraph 22 of Part 1 after “Act 2000” insert “or section 1 of the Localism Act 2011”.

Section 1 Amendment of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (c. 33)

(1) The Land Compensation Act 1961is amended as follows.

(2) In section 29(1) (interpretation of Part IV) in paragraph (d) of the definition of “additional development” for “sections 14 to 16” substitute “sections 14 and 15”.

(3) The amendment made by sub-paragraph (2) does not apply—

(a) in the case of an acquisition authorised by a compulsory purchase order if the order was made or confirmed by a Minister, or confirmed by another authority, before 6th April 2012,

(b) in the case of an acquisition authorised by any other order if the order, so far as it authorises the acquisition became effective before 6th April 2012, or

(c) in the case of an authorisation authorised by a special enactment if the special enactment was enacted before 6th April 2012.

(4) In sub-paragraph (3)(a) “compulsory purchase order” has the same meaning as in the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 .

(5) In sub-paragraph (3)(c) “special enactment” means—

(a) a local or private Act which authorises the compulsory acquisition of land specifically identified in that Act, or

(b) a provision which—

(i) is contained in an Act other than a local or private Act, and

(ii) authorises the compulsory acquisition of land specifically identified in that Act.

Section 2 Amendment of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)

(1) The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 55 of Schedule 16 (functions under, and amendment and modifications of, enactments relating to town and country planning)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a)—

(i) for “class” substitute “description”, and

(ii) for “classes” substitute “descriptions”;

(b) in each of sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) for “class” substitute “description”; and

(c) in sub-paragraph (6) for “specifies” substitute “identifies”.

(3) The amendment made by sub-paragraph (2) does not apply—

(a) in the case of an acquisition authorised by a compulsory purchase order if the order was made or confirmed by a Minister, or confirmed by another authority, before 6th April 2012,

(b) in the case of an acquisition authorised by any other order, if the order so far as it authorises the acquisition became effective before 6th April 2012, or

(c) in the case of an authorisation authorised by a special enactment if the special enactment was enacted before 6th April 2012.

(4) In sub-paragraph (3)(a) “compulsory purchase order” has the same meaning as in the Acquisition of Land Act 1981.

(5) In sub-paragraph (3)(c) “special enactment” means—

(a) a local or private Act which authorises the compulsory acquisition of land specifically identified in that Act, or

(b) a provision which –

(i) is contained in an Act other than a local or private Act, and

(ii) authorises the compulsory acquisition of land specifically identified in that Act.

Section 3 Amendment of the Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

(1) The Highways Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 262(4) (assumptions to be made in assessing compensation on certain compulsory acquisitions of land for service stations etc and lorry areas for special roads) in the definition of “relevant planning permission” for “section 15 or 16” substitute “section 15”.

(3) The amendment made by sub-paragraph (2) does not apply in a case where section 16 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 applies (or would apply if it were relevant to the case).

Section 1 Amendments to the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c.5)

(1) The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 is amended as follows.

(2) In Schedule 8 (transitional provisions)—

(a) in paragraph 1(5), after paragraph (c) insert—

(d) a neighbourhood development plan.

(b) in paragraph 1(7), after paragraph (b) insert—

(c) a neighbourhood development plan published under section 38B(5) of the principal Act.