UK Act of Parliament 2017 c. 7 United Kingdom

High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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70 other provisions — procedural and definitional
Schedules

Schedules

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s.sch002 (1) The nominated undertaker may for the purposes of this... Regulated
  • Give 7 days' notice before entering land or placing apparatusStatutory Undertaker
s.sch002 (1) The nominated undertaker may use any watercourse or any... Regulated
  • Obtain consent before discharging water into public sewers and comply with drainage conditionsStatutory Undertaker
s.sch004 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where under this Act the nominated... Regulated
  • Maintain new or altered highways for 12 months after completionStatutory Undertaker
s.sch004 (1) The nominated undertaker may, for the purposes of or... Regulated
  • Obtain ministerial approval to close public paths for HS2 worksStatutory Undertaker
s.sch004 (1) For the purposes of the works authorised by this... Regulated
  • Provide reasonable pedestrian access to premises affected by highway worksStatutory Undertaker
s.sch015 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Secretary of State... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Notify commons registration authority when acquiring common land or village greens for HS2Crown / Minister / Government department
s.sch016 (1) Not less than 28 days before entering upon and... Regulated
  • Give 28 days' notice, limit possession to one year, and pay compensation when taking temporary possession of landStatutory Undertaker
s.sch016 (1) Before giving up possession of land of which possession... Regulated
  • Restore land to agreed condition before giving up possessionStatutory Undertaker
s.sch016 (1) Not less than 28 days before entering upon and... Regulated
  • Give notice, restore land and pay compensation when entering land for HS2 worksStatutory Undertaker
s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies where a planning authority considers that... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Planning authority must consult statutory bodies on environmental/heritage matters within 5 daysLocal authority
s.sch018 (1) Any person duly authorised in writing by the Historic... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authorised inspectors must comply with health and safety directions when entering landStatutory regulator
s.sch018 (1) The nominated undertaker must not carry out decontrolled works... Regulated
  • Notify the Commission before demolishing a listed building in decontrolled worksStatutory Undertaker
s.sch018 (1) Following the giving of a notice under paragraph 7(1)... Regulated
  • Allow authorised inspectors to enter and record listed buildings during the inspection periodAny Person
s.sch019 (1) Any person duly authorised in writing by the Commission... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authorised inspectors must obey your safety directions and avoid unsafe areasStatutory regulator
s.sch025 (1) The Secretary of State must prepare a statement setting... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must prepare a statement on traffic regulation orders and Schedule 25 powersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch025 (1) An authorised person may remove a vehicle, or arrange... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authorised persons may remove vehicles obstructing HS2 worksCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch030 (1) This paragraph applies where a difference is referred under... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Notify Secretary of State of arbitration referrals without delayCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch033 The nominated undertaker must not remove any soil or material... Regulated
  • Do not remove soil or material from any highway except from authorised excavationsStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 The nominated undertaker must not, except with the consent of... Regulated
  • Do not obstruct or endanger public highways without highway authority consentStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 The fact that any act or thing may have been... Regulated
  • Highway approval does not shield nomination holder from liabilityStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) The following provisions of this paragraph have effect in... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Protect utility apparatus on HS2 land until alternative is readyCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch033 Wherever in this Part provision is made with respect to... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Highway authority must give written approval and not unreasonably withhold itLocal authority
s.sch033 (1) This paragraph applies where, in accordance with the provisions... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Grant alternative apparatus facilities and rights to utilities undertakersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch033 (1) Not less than 28 days before commencing to construct... Regulated
  • Submit work plans to undertakers 28 days before constructing near apparatusStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) Where the nominated undertaker or the Secretary of State... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • HS2/Secretary of State must grant alternative apparatus on fair termsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch033 The Secretary of State must not under the powers under... Regulated
  • Secretary of State must not take more Canal & River Trust land than needed for HS2Employer
s.sch033 (1) Before beginning to construct any specified work, the nominated... Regulated
  • Submit construction plans to Canal & River Trust and get approval before starting workStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) The nominated undertaker must not deposit any polluting material... Regulated
  • Do not deposit polluting material in canals without Canal & River Trust consentStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) If as a result of the construction of any... Regulated
  • Provide substitute path when construction closes towpathStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) Before beginning to construct any specified work, the nominated... Regulated
  • Submit drainage work plans for approval before constructionStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) Any specified work, and all protective works required by... Regulated
  • Construct drainage works to authority's satisfaction with noticeStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) The nominated undertaker must take all such measures as... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Nominated undertaker must prevent fish passage disruption and repair fishery damageCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch033 (1) The provisions of this paragraph have effect in relation... Regulated
  • Submit bridge construction plans for highway authority approvalStatutory Undertaker
s.sch033 (1) The nominated undertaker must not alter, disturb or in... Regulated
  • Do not interfere with highway authority property without consentStatutory Undertaker
259 other schedules
s.sch001 (1) The scheduled works must be constructed—
s.sch002 (1) The nominated undertaker may, in installing any electronic communications...
s.sch002 (1) The nominated undertaker may construct Work No 2/39 so...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where the nominated undertaker has a...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where the nominated undertaker proposes to...
s.sch002 (1) Where the nominated undertaker exercises any power under paragraphs...
s.sch002 (1) The nominated undertaker may support or strengthen a building...
s.sch002 (1) The nominated undertaker may, at any time within the...
s.sch002 (1) The nominated undertaker may, for a purpose mentioned in...
s.sch002 (1) Paragraphs 2 to 4 apply in relation to—
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph has effect for the purposes of paragraphs...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a tree overhangs land...
s.sch002 (1) The powers under this paragraph are exercisable in relation...
s.sch004 (1) The nominated undertaker may, for Phase One purposes—
s.sch004 (1) Where under this Act the nominated undertaker—
s.sch004 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where under this Act the nominated...
s.sch004 (1) Where under this Act the nominated undertaker is authorised...
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to a work authorised...
s.sch004 Where the nominated undertaker is responsible for maintaining a bridge...
s.sch004 Section 58(1) and (2) of the Highways Act 1980 (special...
s.sch004 Notwithstanding anything in section 46 of the Railways Clauses Consolidation...
s.sch004 Each of sections 116 and 117 of the Transport Act...
s.sch004 (1) The nominated undertaker may, for the purposes of or...
s.sch004 (1) On a highway or part of a highway being...
s.sch004 (1) The powers under section 2(1), (3) and (5) may...
s.sch004 (1) The nominated undertaker may, for the purposes of the...
s.sch004 (1) Works executed under this Act in relation to a...
s.sch004 Any highway or part of a highway which is stopped...
s.sch005 The purposes for which land specified in the following table...
s.sch006 The Land Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 does not apply to...
s.sch006 (1) In its application by virtue of section 4(3), the...
s.sch006 In its application by virtue of section 4(4), the Compulsory...
s.sch006 (1) Section 4 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981...
s.sch009 Part 1 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (referred to...
s.sch009 (1) The modifications referred to in paragraph 1(a) are as...
s.sch009 (1) The Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (“"the 1981...
s.sch009 (1) The modifications referred to in paragraph 3(1)(a) are as...
s.sch010 Acquisition of part of land only
s.sch010 Acquisition of part of land only
s.sch010 Acquisition of part of land only
s.sch011 In the case of land specified in the following table,...
s.sch011 (1) In the case of land specified in the following...
s.sch011 (1) Paragraphs 1 and 2 are subject to any power...
s.sch013 (1) If the Secretary of State makes an order under...
s.sch013 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if a person with a qualifying...
s.sch013 (1) Where a person gives the Secretary of State a...
s.sch013 (1) References in this Schedule to the ““applicable compulsory acquisition...
s.sch014 Omit section 6.
s.sch014 Omit Schedule 10.
s.sch014 In section 7(2) (acquisition of airspace), for paragraphs (a) and...
s.sch014 In section 8(2) (acquisition of subsoil or under-surface), for paragraphs...
s.sch014 In section 49 (compulsory acquisition of land for relocation)—
s.sch014 (1) Paragraph 2 of Schedule 6 (acquisition of land: application...
s.sch014 For paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 (acquisition of rights in...
s.sch014 This is the section referred to in paragraph 3(a) of...
s.sch014 (1) Paragraph 2 of Schedule 9 (acquisition of rights in...
s.sch014 In paragraph 4 of Schedule 9 (acquisition of rights in...
s.sch015 This Schedule applies to— (a) land within the Act limits...
s.sch015 (1) All private rights over land within paragraph 1(a) are...
s.sch015 (1) The Secretary of State may, in relation to a...
s.sch015 (1) Any person who suffers loss by the extinction of...
s.sch015 (1) All general rights over land within paragraph 1(a) are...
s.sch015 (1) The Secretary of State may, in relation to a...
s.sch015 (1) References in this Schedule to ““the appropriate time”” are...
s.sch015 In this Schedule— (a) references to section 11(1) of the...
s.sch016 (1) The nominated undertaker may enter upon and take possession...
s.sch016 (1) All general rights over land of which the nominated...
s.sch016 (1) Section 13 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (refusal...
s.sch016 (1) Paragraph 1(2) does not apply in relation to—
s.sch016 (1) Where under paragraph 1(1) or (2) the nominated undertaker...
s.sch016 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations modifying the...
s.sch016 (1) At any time during the maintenance period relating to...
s.sch016 (1) All private rights over land of which the nominated...
s.sch017 The requirements in paragraphs 2 to 12 are conditions of...
s.sch017 Where the relevant planning authority approves a scheme for the...
s.sch017 Where development consists of or includes the carrying out on...
s.sch017 (1) The nominated undertaker must, after discontinuation of the use...
s.sch017 (1) As soon after the day on which this Act...
s.sch017 (1) An order under paragraph 13 may contain such transitional...
s.sch017 A planning authority may only grant approval under Part 1...
s.sch017 (1) A planning authority need not consider a request for...
s.sch017 (1) The appropriate Ministers may by regulations make provision about...
s.sch017 (1) The appropriate Ministers may by directions restrict a planning...
s.sch017 (1) To the extent that development consists of building works,...
s.sch017 (1) The appropriate Ministers may by directions require a planning...
s.sch017 (1) A planning authority may at the request of the...
s.sch017 (1) Where the nominated undertaker is aggrieved by a decision...
s.sch017 (1) Unless the appropriate Ministers direct otherwise, their functions in...
s.sch017 The decision of the person appointed under paragraph 23, or,...
s.sch017 (1) An appeal under paragraph 22 is to be dealt...
s.sch017 (1) The Secretary of State may give guidance to planning...
s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the relevant planning authority...
s.sch017 The Secretary of State may make regulations modifying the operation...
s.sch017 (1) Regulations under this Schedule may make different provision for...
s.sch017 (1) If the relevant planning authority is a qualifying authority,...
s.sch017 In this Schedule— “"appropriate Ministers”” means the Secretary of State...
s.sch017 (1) If the relevant planning authority is a qualifying authority,...
s.sch017 (1) The Secretary of State may for the purposes of...
s.sch017 (1) If the relevant planning authority is a qualifying authority,...
s.sch017 (1) If the relevant planning authority is a qualifying authority,...
s.sch017 (1) If the relevant planning authority is a qualifying authority,...
s.sch017 (1) If the relevant planning authority is a qualifying authority,...
s.sch018 (1) This paragraph applies to— (a) a listed building which—...
s.sch018 (1) This paragraph applies to a listed building which—
s.sch018 Section 59 of the Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act...
s.sch018 (1) The Secretary of State may by order make any...
s.sch018 The provisions of any agreement under section 26A of the...
s.sch018 (1) In this Schedule— “"building”” and “"listed building”” have the...
s.sch019 (1) This paragraph has effect in relation to the Ancient...
s.sch019 (1) The power of entry under section 36(1) of the...
s.sch019 (1) The Secretary of State may by order make any...
s.sch019 In this Schedule, references to ““the Commission”” are to the...
s.sch020 (1) Before removing from the land in question any remains...
s.sch020 The Secretary of State may give such directions as the...
s.sch020 (1) In this Schedule, references to a relative of the...
s.sch020 (1) In the case of remains in relation to which...
s.sch020 (1) In the case of remains in relation to which...
s.sch020 (1) In the case of remains in relation to which...
s.sch020 (1) In the case of remains in relation to which...
s.sch020 (1) Where a licence to remove any remains is issued...
s.sch020 (1) Where any remains are removed under a licence under...
s.sch020 (1) Where any remains in relation to which paragraph 1(1)...
s.sch020 (1) Where the nominated undertaker removes remains in relation to...
s.sch021 The restriction imposed by section 24(1) of WRA 1991 (restriction...
s.sch021 Section 25 of WRA 1991 (restrictions on impounding) does not...
s.sch021 (1) Section 48A(1) of WRA 1991 (duty not to cause...
s.sch021 (1) Regulation 12(1)(a) of the Environmental Permitting Regulations (environmental permit...
s.sch021 Paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to FWMA 2010 (consent required...
s.sch021 Paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 to FWMA 2010 (approval required...
s.sch021 Section 106(8) of the Water Industry Act 1991 (which qualifies...
s.sch021 Part 4 of the Eels (England and Wales) Regulations 2009...
s.sch021 In this Schedule— “"abstraction”” has the same meaning as in...
s.sch022 (1) Nothing in— (a) Part 1 of the 1984 Act...
s.sch022 In section 61 of the 1984 Act—
s.sch022 Where works described in section 62(1)(a), (b) or (c) of...
s.sch022 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the nominated undertaker is...
s.sch022 (1) Section 74(1) of the 1984 Act (which requires local...
s.sch022 In this Schedule— “"the 1984 Act”” means the Building Act...
s.sch023 In this Schedule, “"the 1996 Act”” means the Party Wall...
s.sch023 No notice under section 1(2) or (5) of the 1996...
s.sch023 Sections 1(6) and 2 of the 1996 Act (rights of...
s.sch023 No party structure notice under section 3 of the 1996...
s.sch023 Section 6 of the 1996 Act (underpinning of adjoining buildings)...
s.sch023 (1) Where— (a) a building owner (within the meaning of...
s.sch023 (1) This paragraph applies where a dispute arises or is...
s.sch023 (1) Where, by virtue of paragraph 6, work to which...
s.sch024 (1) The following enactments (which control obstructions of the highway...
s.sch024 (1) The powers conferred by section 56(1) and (1A) of...
s.sch024 (1) Nothing in Part 3 of the Traffic Management Act...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the traffic authority for...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies to an order under paragraph 8...
s.sch025 (1) The Secretary of State may give a direction to...
s.sch025 (1) The Secretary of State must consult a traffic authority—...
s.sch025 In this Schedule— “"road”” has the same meaning as in...
s.sch025 (1) The Secretary of State may by notice designate—
s.sch025 (1) Paragraph 1(2) ceases to apply in relation to a...
s.sch025 (1) The Secretary of State may give a direction to...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies where, in pursuance of a direction...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies where, in pursuance of a direction...
s.sch025 (1) The Secretary of State may direct a traffic authority...
s.sch025 (1) Where a traffic authority fails to comply with a...
s.sch025 (1) The Secretary of State may by order made by...
s.sch026 (1) In this Schedule “"lorry ban order”” means—
s.sch026 (1) If a lorry ban order referred to in paragraph...
s.sch026 (1) This paragraph applies where a person proposes to undertake...
s.sch026 (1) An authority responsible for dealing with permits under a...
s.sch026 (1) This paragraph applies where an application for the issue...
s.sch026 (1) In this Schedule— “"approved arrangements”” means arrangements approved for...
s.sch027 (1) In the Control of Pollution Act 1974, sections 60...
s.sch027 In proceedings for an offence under section 80(4) of the...
s.sch027 (1) Where proceedings are brought under section 82(1) of the...
s.sch027 The following provisions of the Control of Pollution Act 1974—...
s.sch028 (1) Nothing in section 3 of the London Squares Preservation...
s.sch028 Nothing in the London Overground Wires &c. Act 1933, or...
s.sch028 (1) The following provisions of the London Building Acts (Amendment)...
s.sch028 (1) Section 11 of the West Midlands County Council Act...
s.sch028 (1) Section 7 of the Staffordshire Act 1983 (plans for...
s.sch028 (1) Section 5(2)(a) of the Oxfordshire Act 1985 (grass verges...
s.sch028 The following provisions of the Greater London Council (General Powers)...
s.sch029 The Highway (Railway Crossings) Act 1839 does not apply to...
s.sch029 (1) In its application to Phase One of High Speed...
s.sch029 Section 9 of the Railway Regulation Act 1842 does not...
s.sch029 (1) The following provisions only of the Railways Clauses Consolidation...
s.sch029 (1) Sections 4 and 12 of the Railways Clauses Act...
s.sch029 In its application to Phase One of High Speed 2,...
s.sch029 (1) Section 55 of the British Transport Commission Act 1949...
s.sch029 (1) Clause 12 of the 1987 North Pole Depot undertaking...
s.sch030 (1) The Secretary of State may, on request or otherwise,...
s.sch031 (1) The property, rights and liabilities that may be the...
s.sch031 (1) Where a person would (apart from this paragraph) have...
s.sch031 (1) A transfer scheme may contain provision for imposing, on...
s.sch031 (1) A transfer scheme may include consequential, supplementary, incidental, and...
s.sch031 (1) At the time appointed for the purpose by a...
s.sch031 (1) Where the transferor, and the transferee or transferees, under...
s.sch031 (1) Where the Secretary of State proposes to make a...
s.sch031 The Secretary of State may by agreement fetter the exercise...
s.sch031 (1) The Treasury may by regulations make provision for varying...
s.sch031 (1) In this Schedule— ““enactment””, except in paragraph 17, includes...
s.sch031 The power under section 46 to make a scheme for...
s.sch031 (1) This paragraph applies where rights, powers, duties and liabilities...
s.sch031 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a transfer scheme provides...
s.sch031 (1) If a transfer scheme provides for the transfer of...
s.sch031 Where a person holds employment in the civil service of...
s.sch031 (1) A transfer scheme may provide for a transfer to...
s.sch031 (1) This paragraph applies where a transfer scheme provides for...
s.sch031 (1) A transfer scheme may modify interests, rights or liabilities...
s.sch032 (1) Article 3(10) of the General Permitted Development Order (which...
s.sch032 (1) Planning permission granted by virtue of paragraph 1 is...
s.sch032 (1) Where— (a) it appears to the Secretary of State...
s.sch032 (1) Where it appears to the Secretary of State that—...
s.sch032 (1) A notice under this Schedule must—
s.sch032 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations modifying the...
s.sch033 (1) The following provisions of this Part have effect, unless...
s.sch033 (1) If the highway authority, after giving to the nominated...
s.sch033 The nominated undertaker must, if reasonably so required by the...
s.sch033 (1) Where any part of any highway has been broken...
s.sch033 (1) This paragraph applies where damage to any highway or...
s.sch033 (1) Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and the...
s.sch033 (1) The following provisions of this Part have effect, unless...
s.sch033 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the nominated undertaker for...
s.sch033 (1) Any alternative apparatus to be constructed by the undertakers...
s.sch033 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the manner of construction...
s.sch033 (1) This paragraph applies where the nominated undertaker gives notice...
s.sch033 (1) If in consequence of the exercise of the powers...
s.sch033 Where, in consequence of this Act, any part of any...
s.sch033 (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the...
s.sch033 (1) This paragraph applies where, by reason of the construction...
s.sch033 In exercising the powers conferred by this Act in relation...
s.sch033 In any case where Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (“Network Rail“)...
s.sch033 (1) Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and the...
s.sch033 (1) The following provisions of this Part have effect, unless...
s.sch033 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), Part 10 of the electronic...
s.sch033 The temporary stopping up or diversion of any highway under...
s.sch033 (1) Where a highway is stopped up under paragraph 2...
s.sch033 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where, by reason of the construction...
s.sch033 In any case where Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (“Network Rail“)...
s.sch033 (1) Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and an...
s.sch033 (1) This paragraph applies to the construction of any tunnel,...
s.sch033 (1) The following provisions of this Part have effect, unless...
s.sch033 (1) Any specified work, and any protective works required by...
s.sch033 In its application to the discharge of water into the...
s.sch033 (1) If any canal work is abandoned, Canal & River...
s.sch033 (1) The nominated undertaker must indemnify Canal & River Trust...
s.sch033 (1) Nothing in paragraph 48 is to impose any liability...
s.sch033 In the construction of any part of the works to...
s.sch033 (1) Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and Canal...
s.sch033 (1) The following provisions of this Part have effect, unless...
s.sch033 The requirements which the drainage authority may make under paragraph...
s.sch033 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (5) the nominated undertaker must from...
s.sch033 (1) If by reason of the construction of any specified...
s.sch033 (1) The nominated undertaker must indemnify the drainage authority from...
s.sch033 Nothing in paragraph 58 requires the nominated undertaker to indemnify...
s.sch033 The fact that any work or thing has been executed...
s.sch033 Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and the drainage...
s.sch033 The nominated undertaker must— (a) secure that so much of...
s.sch033 (1) Any officer of the highway authority duly appointed for...
s.schedule/18/crossheading/tables_paragraph/wrapper4 TABLE 1: buildings authorised to be demolished, altered or extended...
s.schedule/1/crossheading/description/of/scheduled/w London Borough of Camden, City of Westminster, London Borough of...
s.schedule/4/part/4/paragraph/wrapper2n2 TABLE 1 (1) (2) Area Highway or part to be...

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