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<p>In relation to the Planning provisions in Part 1 of the Neighbourhood Planning
Act 2017, Section 7 (Engagement by examiners with qualified bodies, etc) has not been
commenced as the Department wishes to first see how effective recently produced sector
led guidance by the Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Referral Service is.
Guidance required under Section 8(2) (Content of development plan documents) will
be published shortly. The provisions under Section 14 (Planning conditions) restricting
the power to impose planning conditions have not commenced as they require affirmative
regulations and further public consultation.</p><p>In relation to the Compulsory Purchase
provisions in Part 2 of the Act, Sections 18-28 and 31 (Temporary possession of land)
are yet to be commenced as they are subject to the making of other regulations and
further public consultation. Sections 39 and 40 (Interest on late payments) cannot
be commenced until other regulations relating to rates of interest are made. The Government
continues to keep the commencement of these remaining provisions under active review
alongside further planning reforms.</p>
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