
2009 No. 1307
Tribunals And Inquiries
Judicial Appointments And Discipline
The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009
Made 21st May 2009
Coming into force 1st June 2009

The Lord Chancellor makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 30(1) and (4), 31(1), (2), (7) and (9), 38, 51(1) and 145 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.
The Lord Chancellor has consulted the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and the Judicial Appointments Commission in accordance with section 51(9) of that Act, and the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council in accordance with paragraph 24(1) of Schedule 7 to that Act.

A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with sections 49(5) and 51(14) of that Act.
Citation and commencement
1 
This Order may be cited as the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 and comes into force on 1st June 2009.
Transfer of functions and abolition of the Lands Tribunal
2 

(1) The functions of the Lands Tribunal are transferred to the Upper Tribunal.
(2) The Lands Tribunal is abolished.
Transfer of persons into the Upper Tribunal
3 
A person who, immediately before this Order comes into force, holds an office listed in column (1) of the following table is to hold the office or offices listed in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the table.

(1) Office held (2) Office to be held
President of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 (c.42) Transferred-in judge of the Upper Tribunal
Other member of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 Transferred-in other member of the Upper Tribunal
Transfer of Rules
4 
The Lands Tribunal Rules 1996 have effect as if they were Tribunal Procedure Rules.
Consequential and transitional provisions
5 

(1) Schedules 1 to 3 contain amendments to legislation as a consequence of the transfers effected by this Order, by the Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 and by the Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009.
(2) Schedule 1 contains amendments to primary legislation.
(3) Schedule 2 contains amendments to secondary legislation.
(4) Schedule 3 contains amendments to Church of England measures.
(5) Schedule 4 contains repeals and revocations as a consequence of the amendments in Schedules 1 and 2.
(6) Schedule 5 contains transitional and saving provisions.
Amendment of local and private Acts, and of Transport and Works Act Orders
6 

(1) Any reference to the Lands Tribunal in a local or private Act is to be read as a reference to the Upper Tribunal.
(2) Any reference to the Lands Tribunal in an order made under section 1 or 3 of the Transport and Works Act 1992 is to be read as a reference to the Upper Tribunal.
(3) In paragraphs (1) and (2), a reference to the Lands Tribunal does not include a reference to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland or the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
By the authority of the Lord Chancellor
Bridget Prentice
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Ministry of Justice

SCHEDULE 1
Consequential amendments to primary legislation
Article 5(1) and (2)
Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845
1 
The Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 is amended as follows.
2 
In section 6 (the construction of the railway to be subject to the provisions of this Act and the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
3 
In section 78 (mines lying near the railway not to be worked if the company are willing to make compensation for them) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Improvement of Land Act 1864
4 
In section 73 of the Improvement of Land Act 1864 (power to enter on neighbouring lands for repair of works, making compensation) for “the Lands Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.
Law of Property Act 1925
5 
In section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (power to discharge or modify restrictive covenants affecting land)—
(a) in subsections (1), (1A), (1B), (1C), (3), (6) and (9) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (3A)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place except in the reference to the Lands Tribunal Act 1949, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(ii) for “rules under the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and
(iii) omit “or by means of a case stated by the Lands Tribunal,”.
Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 1945
6 
The Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 1945 is amended as follows.
7 
In section 47 (compensation under section 2 of Compensation (Defence) Act 1939 for removal of fixed machinery or plant) for “General Claims Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
8 
In section 48(1) (successive works to be dealt with as one) for “General Claims Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
9 
In section 59(1) (interpretation etc.) insert in the appropriate place—“
 “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;
(c) in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland;”.
Lands Tribunal Act 1949
10 
The Lands Tribunal Act 1949 is amended as follows.
11 
In section 1 (establishment and jurisdiction of Lands Tribunal)—
(a) for the heading substitute “Establishment of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland and jurisdiction”;
(b) in subsection (1) for the words from “the following tribunals, namely” to the end substitute “a tribunal for Scotland, to be called “the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.”;
(c) omit subsection (2);
(d) in subsection (3)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”; and
(ii) in paragraph (c) after “Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845” insert “or section 109 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845”;
(e) in subsections (4) and (5) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;
(f) in subsection (6) for “as hereinafter mentioned from the members of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “by the Senior President of Tribunals from members of the Upper Tribunal who are members or fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors”;
(g) after subsection (6) insert—“
(6A) Where any person is or may be liable for any compensation falling to be determined under section 57 or 97 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (which sections relate to the procedure in default of a claimant), the surveyor referred to in those sections shall be selected from members of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in accordance with the following provisions of this Act.”; and
(h) omit subsection (8).
12 
In section 2 (members, officers and expenses of Lands Tribunal)—
(a) in the heading after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”;
(b) in subsection (1)—
(i) after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”; and
(ii) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “Scottish Ministers”;
(c) for subsection (2) substitute—“
(2) The President shall be a person appearing to the Lord President of the Court of Session to be suitably qualified by the holding of judicial office or by experience as an advocate or solicitor.
(2A) Of the other members of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland—
(a) such number as the Lord President of the Court of Session may determine shall be persons appearing to the Lord President of the Court of Session to be suitably qualified by the holding of judicial office or by experience as an advocate or solicitor; and
(b) the others shall be persons who have had experience in the valuation of land, appointed after consultation with the chairman of the Scottish Branch of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.”;
(d) in subsection (3)—
(i) for “Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,” substitute “Scottish Ministers may”; and
(ii) after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”;
(e) in subsection (4)—
(i) after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”;
(ii) for “Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales”, in each place, substitute “Scottish Ministers”; and
(iii) for “he thinks” substitute “they think”;
(f) in subsection (5)—
(i) after “Lands Tribunal” in each place insert “for Scotland”; and
(ii) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Scottish Ministers”;
(g) in subsection (6)—
(i) after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”; and
(ii) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Secretary of State”;
(h) in subsection (7)—
(i) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Scottish Ministers”;
(ii) after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland; and
(iii) for “as he may” substitute “as they may”; and
(i) omit subsections (8), (9) and (11).
13 
In section 3 (procedure, appeals, costs and fees)—
(a) in the heading after “fees” insert “in the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;
(b) in subsections (1), (2), (5), (6) and (10) after “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, insert “for Scotland”;
(c) omit subsections (4), (8), (11) and (12)(a) and (b);
(d) for subsection (6)(c) substitute—“
(c) make provision—
(i) requiring persons to attend to give evidence and produce documents;
(ii) authorising the administration of oaths to witnesses;
(iii) granting to any person such recovery of documents as might be granted by the Court of Sessions.”; and
(e) in subsection (6C) for “determine” substitute “determines”.
14 
In section 4 (power to add to jurisdiction of Lands Tribunal)—
(a) in the title, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;
(b) in subsection (1)—
(i) in the opening words, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland (“the transferee Tribunal”)”; and
(ii) in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “transferee Tribunal”;
(c) after subsection (2) insert—“
(2A) An Order in Council under this section may authorise the transfer to the Upper Tribunal of the jurisdiction of any statutory tribunal exercisable in Northern Ireland unless it appears to Her Majesty that the jurisdiction relates exclusively to matters with respect to which the Northern Ireland Assembly has power to make laws.”;
(d) in subsection (4)—
(i) in paragraphs (a) and (c) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “transferee Tribunal”; and
(ii) in paragraph (b) before “making special provision” insert “in relation to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland,”;
(e) after subsection (4) insert—“
(4A) The supplementary and consequential provisions authorised by subsection (3) to be contained in an Order in Council under this section by virtue of subsection (2A) shall include provisions for the application and adaptation of Northern Ireland legislation.”; and
(f) in subsection (5) after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”.
15 
In section 6(1) (compensation for loss of office) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.
16 
In section 7(1) and (2) (savings, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.
17 
For section 9(1) to (3) (application to Northern Ireland) substitute—“Except as mentioned in section 4, this Act does not affect the law of Northern Ireland.”.
Coast Protection Act 1949
18 
In section 24 of the Coast Protection Act 1949 (provisions as to arbitrations)—
(a) in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”; and
(b) for subsection (4) substitute—“
(4) In subsection (1) “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.”.
National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949
19 
In section 107 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (supplementary provisions as to compensation under sections 20, 46, and 70)—
(a) in subsections (2) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (6)(a) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place where it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
20 
In section 37(5) and (5D)(c) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (compensation where order for new tenancy precluded on certain grounds) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Underground Works (London) Act 1956
21 
The Underground Works (London) Act 1956 is amended as follows.
22 
In section 3(1)(b) (roads and streets) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
23 
In section 4(4) (drains and water-pipes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958
24 
The Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 is amended as follows.
25 
In section 10(5) (prevention of obstruction of airfields) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
26 
In section 18(5) (compensation in respect of wayleave orders and restrictions under section 16) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
27 
Omit section 22 (abolition and transfer of jurisdiction of General Claims Tribunal).
28 
In section 25 (interpretation – general and in relation to Scotland and Northern Ireland)—
(a) in subsection (1) insert in the appropriate place—“
 “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;
(c) in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland;”;
(b) omit subsection (2)(c); and
(c) omit subsection (3)(a).
29 
In paragraph 3 of Schedule 4 (supplementary provisions as to exercise of certain powers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
Public Records Act 1958
30 
In paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records)—
(a) after paragraph (j) insert—“
(ja) records of the Upper Tribunal;”; and
(b) in paragraph (k) omit “the Lands Tribunal or of”.
Opencast Coal Act 1958
31 
The Opencast Coal Act 1958 is amended as follows.
32 
In section 40(3) (claims for compensation payable by the Board) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.
33 
Omit section 52(4) (general application to Scotland).
34 
In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 (provisions as to compensation by way of payment of cost of works), in the definition of “the Tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.
Rights of Light Act 1959
35 
In section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959 (registration of notice in lieu of obstruction of access of light)—
(a) in subsection (3) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (5) for “shall be made by rules under section three of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 for regulating proceedings before the Lands Tribunal” substitute “may be made by Tribunal Procedure Rules”.
Land Compensation Act 1961
36 
The Land Compensation Act 1961 is amended as follows.
37 
In section 1 (tribunal for assessing compensation in respect of land compulsorily acquired)—
(a) in the heading, for “Tribunal for assessing” substitute “Upper Tribunal to assess”; and
(b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
38 
Omit sections 2 (procedure on references under section 1) and 3 (consolidation of proceedings on claims).
39 
In section 4 (costs)—
(a) before subsection (1) insert—“
(A1) In any proceedings on a question referred to the Upper Tribunal under section 1 of this Act—
(a) the following subsections apply in addition to section 29 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (costs or expenses) and provisions in Tribunal Procedure Rules relating to costs; and
(b) to the extent that the following subsections conflict with that section or those provisions, that section or those provisions do not apply.”;
(b) in subsections (1), (3), (4), and (5) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(c) omit subsection (6).
40 
In section 5 (rules for assessing compensation), in rule (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
41 
In section 5A(7) (relevant valuation date) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
42 
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43 
In section 31(2), (3), (4) and (6) (withdrawal of notices to treat) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
44 
In section 35 (certificates of value) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Public Health Act 1961
45 
In section 45(6) of the Public Health Act 1961 (attachment of street lamps to buildings) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
London County Council (General Powers) Act 1962
46 
In section 24(2)(b) of the London County Council (General Powers) Act 1962 (as to payments by borough councils, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Pipe-lines Act 1962
47 
The Pipe-lines Act 1962 is amended as follows.
48 
In section 48 (determination by Lands Tribunal of questions as to compensation)—
(a) in the heading for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “tribunal”; and
(b) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.
49 
Omit section 67(5) (general application to Scotland).
50 
In paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 (applications for grant of compulsory purchase orders) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.
51 
In paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 (provisions for rendering compulsory purchase orders effectual, etc.) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.
London County Council (General Powers) Act 1963
52 
In section 9(8) of the London County Council (General Powers) Act 1963 (underpinning of houses near a street improvement) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Gas Act 1965
53 
The Gas Act 1965 is amended as follows.
54 
In section 10(3) and (4) (exclusion of double compensation), in each place, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
55 
In section 23 (assessment of compensation)—
(a) in subsections (1), (2) and (4) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;
(b) in subsection (2) for “sections 2 and 4” substitute “section 4”; and
(c) in subsection (4) for “the Tribunal” substitute “the tribunal”.
56 
In section 28 (interpretation of Part 2)—
(a) in subsection (1), insert in the appropriate place—“
 “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;”; and
(b) omit subsection (4).
57 
In paragraphs 8(3) and 12(4) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 (storage authorisation orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
City of London (Various Powers) Act 1965
58 
In section 6(9) of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1965 (underpinning of houses near a street improvement) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Compulsory Purchase Act 1965
59 
The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 is amended as follows.
60 
In section 5(2A)(d) and (2D) (notice to treat and untraced owners) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
61 
In section 6 (reference to Lands Tribunal) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place (including the heading), substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
62 
In section 8 (other provisions as to divided land)—
(a) in subsection (1) for “so determine” substitute “so determines”;
(b) in subsections (1) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(c) in subsection (3) for “their determination” substitute “its determination”.
63 
In section 10(1) (further provision as to compensation for injurious affection) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
64 
In section 11(3) (powers of entry) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
65 
In section 15(1) (mortgage debt exceeding value of mortgaged land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
66 
In section 16(1) (acquisition of part of land subject to mortgage) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
67 
In section 17(2) (compensation where mortgage paid off before stipulated time) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
68 
In section 18(1) and (2)(b) (rentcharges) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
69 
In section 19(2) (apportionment of rent under leases) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
70 
In section 20(3) (tenants at will etc) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
71 
In paragraph 4(4) of Schedule 1 (valuation on purchase by agreement) for “by, or by a member of, the Lands Tribunal” substitute “by the Upper Tribunal”.
72 
In Schedule 2 (absent and untraced owners)—
(a) in paragraph 1(1)(b) for “Lands Tribunal in accordance with section 3 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “Upper Tribunal who are members or fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors”; and
(b) in paragraph 4—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(ii) in sub-paragraph (2) for “award a” substitute “awards a”;
(iii) in sub-paragraph (3) for “determine”, in both places, substitute “determines”; and
(iv) in sub-paragraph (3) for “section 3(5) of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “section 29 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007”.
73 
In Schedule 4 (common land)—
(a) in paragraph 5(4) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 6 for “Lands Tribunal in accordance with section 3 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “Upper Tribunal who are members or fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors”.
74 
In Schedule 7 (consequential amendments of references to enactments), in the entry relating to the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845, for “Lands Tribunal”, in both places, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Forestry Act 1967
75 
The Forestry Act 1967 is amended as follows.
76 
In section 5(2)(b) (forestry dedication covenants and agreements) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
77 
In section 31(1)(a) (determination of matters arising under sections 11, 14, 21 and 22) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Agriculture Act 1967
78 

(1) Section 49 of the Agriculture Act 1967 (control of sale of certain land) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (8)—
(a) in paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”; and
(b) for the words from “For the purposes of this subsection” to “has not expired.” substitute—“For the purposes of paragraph (a) “appropriate tribunal” means—
(i) in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(ii) in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.”.
(3) After subsection (8) insert—“
(8A) For the purposes of subsection (8)(a) a claim shall not be deemed to be fully determined so long as—
(a) in relation to a decision of the Upper Tribunal, the time for applying for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal, or for applying for permission to appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal on such an appeal, has not expired; or
(b) in relation to a decision of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, the time for requiring the tribunal to state a case with respect thereto, or for appealing from any decision on the points raised by a case so stated, has not expired.”.
(4) Omit subsection (12).
City of London (Various Powers) Act 1967
79 
The City of London (Various Powers) Act 1967 is amended as follows.
80 
In section 16(7) and (8) (compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
81 
In section 17(3) (acquisition of land, or rights in land, for city walkways) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Leasehold Reform Act 1967
82 
The Leasehold Reform Act 1967 is amended as follows.
83 
In section 20(4)(b) and (4A) (jurisdiction and special powers of County Court) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
84 
In section 21 (jurisdiction of Lands Tribunal) in the heading for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “leasehold valuation tribunals”.
85 
In section 31(2)(a) (ecclesiastical property) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
86 
In paragraph 8(1)(b) and (1A) of Schedule 2 (provisions supplementary to sections 17 and 18) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Port of London Act 1968
87 
The Port of London Act 1968 is amended as follows.
88 
In section 75(6)(b) (lands above mean high water level) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
89 
In section 90(3) (entry on land to survey, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Transport Act 1968
90 
In section 115(1)(b) of the Transport Act 1968 (interpretation of Part 7) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ Upper”.
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969
91 
The Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969 is amended as follows.
92 
In section 21(7) and (8) (compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
93 
In section 22(6) (acquisition of land, or rights in land, for walkways) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
94 
In section 25(7)(c), (d) and (e) (further provisions as to statutory undertakers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Taxes Management Act 1970
95 
The Taxes Management Act 1970 is amended as follows.
96 
In section 46D (questions to be determined by Lands Tribunal)—
(a) in the heading, for “Lands Tribunal” insert “the relevant tribunal”;
(b) in subsections (1) and (3) for “relevant Lands Tribunal” substitute “relevant tribunal”; and
(c) in subsection (3)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
97 
In section 47B(a) (special jurisdiction relating to Business Expansion Scheme) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Courts Act 1971
98 
In Part 1A of Schedule 2 to the Courts Act 1971 (certain office-holders eligible for appointment as circuit judges) omit the entry for Member (excluding the President) of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949.
Thames Barrier and Flood Prevention Act 1972
99 
In section 3(1) of the Thames Barrier and Flood Prevention Act 1972 (interpretation), in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Criminal Justice Act 1972
100 
In section 60(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 1972 (power of entry in connection with acquisition of land for prisons)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Land Compensation Act 1973
101 
The Land Compensation Act 1973 is amended as follows.
102 
In section 3(5) (claims) for “Lands Tribunal in respect of the costs of proceedings before the Tribunal by virtue of section 16 below” substitute “Upper Tribunal in respect of the costs of and incidental to proceedings in the Upper Tribunal by virtue of section 29 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007”.
103 
In section 16(1) (disputes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
104 
In section 30(3) (amount of home loss payment in England and Wales) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
105 
In section 33A(4)(e) (basic loss payment) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
106 
In section 33I(1) (payment) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
107 
In section 38(4) (amount of disturbance payment) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
108 
In section 52ZC(10)(c) (land subject to mortgage: supplementary) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
109 
In section 54(1), (3) and (6)(b) (effect of counter-notice under section 53) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
110 
In section 56(1) and (3)(d) (effect of counter-notice under section 55) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
111 
In section 58(1) (determination of material detriment where part of house etc. proposed for compulsory acquisition) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
112 
In section 61(2) (notice to quit part of agricultural holding: right to claim notice of entry compensation for remainder of holding) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Reservoirs Act 1975
113 
In section 18(2) of the Reservoirs Act 1975 (compensation to third parties for damage or disturbance) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.
House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975
114 
In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the first entry for the Lands Tribunal.
Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975
115 
In Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the first entry for the Lands Tribunal.
Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975
116 
In section 1(1)(b) and (4)(a) of the Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975 (costs or expenses recoverable) omit “the Lands Tribunal or”.
Welsh Development Agency Act 1975
117 
In paragraph 15(4) of Part 4 of Schedule 4 to the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (rights of entry)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
118 
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 is amended as follows.
119 
In section 15(6) (power of local authorities to survey land which they propose to acquire compulsorily)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(b) for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and
(c) for “relate to the conduct of certain proceedings before the Tribunal and” substitute “relates to”.
120 
In section 24(5) (provisions supplementary to section 23)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(b) for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and
(c) for “relate to the conduct of certain proceedings before the Tribunal and” substitute “relates to”.
121 
In paragraph 7 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (adaptation of enactments), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Rentcharges Act 1977
122 
The Rentcharges Act 1977 is amended as follows.
123 
In section 6(1) and (2) (appeal) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
124 
In section 7(1)(b) (effect of apportionment order) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
125 
In section 13(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “apportionment order” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
126 
The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 is amended as follows.
127 
In section 8(4) (recovery of compensation on subsequent grant of consent) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.
128 
In section 17(7) (agreement concerning ancient monuments and land in their vicinity) omit “of Lands Tribunal”.
129 
In section 47 (general provisions with respect to claims for compensation)—
(a) in subsection (2) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”; and
(b) in subsection (3) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980
130 
The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.
131 
In section 167 (power to survey land etc.)—
(a) in subsection (9)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(ii) for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and
(iii) for “relate to the conduct of certain proceedings before the Tribunal and” substitute “relates to”; and
(b) in subsection (13)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(ii) for “for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and
(iii) omit “(which make similar provision for Scotland)”.
132 
In paragraph 23(2) of Part 4 of Schedule 28 (urban development corporations: land), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Highways Act 1980
133 
The Highways Act 1980 is amended as follows.
134 
In section 261(1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) (benefit to vendor to be taken into account in assessing compensation on certain compulsory acquisitions for highway purposes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
135 
In section 262(1)(b) and (2)(b) (assumptions to be made in assessing compensation on certain compulsory acquisitions of land for service stations etc and lorry areas for special roads) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
136 
In section 271(3) (provisions with respect to transfer of toll highways to highway authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
137 
In section 307 (disputes as to compensation which are to be determined by Lands Tribunal and related provisions)—
(a) in the heading and subsections (1), (2), (4), (5), (6) and (7) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (5)(b) for “their” substitute “its”.
138 
In paragraph 7 of Part 2 of Schedule 19 (compulsory acquisition of rights – modification of 1965 Act), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsections (1) and (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (1) for “so determine” substitute “so determines”.
Judicial Pensions Act 1981
139 
The Judicial Pensions Act 1981 is amended as follows.
140 
In section 10 (president or other member of either Lands Tribunal)—
(a) in the heading, for “either Lands Tribunal” substitute “the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;
(b) in subsection (1)—
(i) omit “the Lands Tribunal, or”; and
(ii) for “appropriate minister” substitute “Secretary of State”; and
(c) omit subsection (2).
141 
In section 16 (application of Part 2 and interpretation), in the definition of “relevant service” in the entry for Member of Lands Tribunal or Lands Tribunal for Scotland—
(a) in the first column omit “Lands Tribunal or”; and
(b) in the second column for “either of those Tribunals” substitute “that Tribunal”.
New Towns Act 1981
142 
The New Towns Act 1981 is amended as follows.
143 
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 (modifications of enactments) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
144 
In Schedule 7 (assessment of compensation to statutory undertakers)—
(a) in paragraphs 1(3) and 3(1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 3(2)—
(i) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”;
(ii) for “apply as they apply” substitute “applies as it applies”; and
(iii) for “section 4 of that Act” substitute “that section”.
Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981
145 
The Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 is amended as follows.
146 
In section 10(3) (acquiring authority’s liability arising on vesting of the land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
147 
In section 11(4) (recovery of compensation overpaid) for the words from “Lands Tribunal” to the end substitute “Upper Tribunal.”.
148 
In paragraphs 4(1)(c), 8(1) and 9(1) and (2) of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (divided land; buildings and gardens etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Acquisition of Land Act 1981
149 
The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.
150 
In section 4(2) (assessment of compensation) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
151 
In paragraph 3(4) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 (minerals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Civil Aviation Act 1982
152 
The Civil Aviation Act 1982 is amended as follows.
153 
In section 44(6) (power to obtain rights over land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
154 
In section 50(7) (power of entry for purposes of survey) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
155 
In section 51(1) (special provisions for statutory undertakers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
156 
In section 105 (general interpretation)—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) omit the definition of “the Lands Tribunal”; and
(ii) in the appropriate place, insert—“
 “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;
(c) in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland;”; and
(b) omit subsection (5).
157 
In paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 (provisions relating to orders under section 45) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
158 
In paragraph 9 of Part 2 of Schedule 9 (provisions relating to directions under section 46) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
Aviation Security Act 1982
159 
Schedule 1 to the Aviation Security Act 1982 (provisions relating to compensation) is amended as follows—
(a) in paragraph 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraphs 9(b) and 10(b) for “Lands Tribunal shall” substitute “Upper Tribunal shall”.
Mental Health Act 1983
160 
The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended as follows.
161 
In section 77(2) (general provisions concerning tribunal applications) after “in accordance with” insert “Tribunal Procedure Rules or”.
162 
In Schedule 2 (Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales), after paragraph 4 insert—“
5. 

(1) A member of the First-tier Tribunal who is eligible to decide any matter in a case under this Act may, at the request of the President of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales and with the approval of the Senior President of Tribunals, act as a member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.
(2) Every person while acting under this paragraph may perform any of the functions of a member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.
(3) Until section 38(7) of the Mental Health Act 2007 comes into force, the reference in sub-paragraph (1) to the President of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales is to be read as a reference to the chairman of the tribunal.”.
National Heritage Act 1983
163 
In section 36(10) of the National Heritage Act 1983 (records: power of entry)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”.
Telecommunications Act 1984
164 
In paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 (the Telecommunications Code: effect of rights and compensation)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (6)—
(i) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;
(ii) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and
(iii) for “procedure and costs before the Lands Tribunal” substitute “costs”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (9) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;
(c) after sub-paragraph (10) insert—“
(10A) In this paragraph “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;
(c) in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland.”;
(d) in sub-paragraph (11)—
(i) in paragraph (a) omit “for any reference to the Lands Tribunal there is substituted a reference to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland and”; and
(ii) in paragraph (b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and
(e) in sub-paragraph (12)—
(i) omit paragraph (a); and
(ii) in paragraph (b) omit “2,”.
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
165 
In paragraph 22(4) of Part 4 of Schedule 4 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (control of off-street parking)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Cycle Tracks Act 1984
166 
In section 5(3) of the Cycle Tracks Act 1984 (compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Inheritance Tax Act 1984
167 
In section 222 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (appeals against determinations)—
(a) in subsection (4) omit “Lands”;
(b) in subsection (4A) omit “Lands”;
(c) in subsection (4B)—
(i) for “appropriate Lands tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”; and
(ii) in paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Mineral Workings Act 1985
168 
The Mineral Workings Act 1985 is amended as follows.
169 
In section 7(13) (power to enter former mining land etc.)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”.
170 
In section 8(11) (works on former mining land etc.) —
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”.
Housing Act 1985
171 
The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.
172 
In section 269(6)(a) and (b) (right of appeal against order) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
173 
In section 296(3) (apparatus of statutory undertakers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
174 
In section 550(2)(a) (compulsory purchase compensation to be made up to 95 per cent of defect-free value) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
175 
In section 584B(6) (repayment on revocation of demolition or prohibition order)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “section 2 and subsections (1)(a) and (4) to (6)” substitute “subsections (1)(a), (4) and (5)”.
176 
In paragraph 11(5B) of Schedule 5 (exceptions to the right to buy) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
177 
In section 20C(1) and (2)(c) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (limitation of service charges: costs of proceedings) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1986
178 
In section 4(11) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1986 (incorporation of certain banks, walls, etc. into flood defences) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Gas Act 1986
179 
In Schedule 3 to the Gas Act 1986 (acquisition of land by gas transporter)—
(a) in paragraph 8, in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(i) in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”;
(ii) in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and
(iii) in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 22 for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
180 
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 is amended as follows.
181 
In section 12D(4) (nominated persons: supplementary provisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
182 
In section 14(4) (withdrawal of nominated person from transaction) for “Upper Tribunal” substitute “Lands Tribunal”.
183 
In section 33(2)(a) (acquisition order where landlord cannot be found) for “President of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “Senior President of Tribunals”.
184 
In section 34(4) (discharge of acquisition order and withdrawal by tenants) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Channel Tunnel Act 1987
185 
The Channel Tunnel Act 1987 is amended as follows.
186 
In section 46 (determination of questions referred to arbitration) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
187 
In Part 3 of Schedule 5 (supplementary provisions as to acquisition of land)—
(a) in paragraphs 3(2) to (7) and 6(1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 8(b), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in section 8(1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Local Government Finance Act 1988
188 
In Schedule 11 to the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (tribunals)—
(a) in paragraph 11(1)(b) and (2)(a) to (d) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 14—
(i) in paragraphs (c) to (e) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(ii) in paragraph (d) omit “, as to the time within which an appeal may be initiated, and”.
Housing Act 1988
189 
In paragraph 22 of Part 3 of Schedule 10 to the Housing Act 1988 (housing action trusts: land), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Electricity Act 1989
190 
The Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows.
191 
In paragraph 9 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (compulsory acquisition of land etc. by licence holders), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and
(ii) for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and
(b) in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
192 
In Schedule 4 (other powers etc. of licence holders)—
(a) in paragraphs 7(4) and 11(3) for “sections 2 and 4” substitute “section 4”; and
(b) in paragraph 12 in the definition of “the Tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal in” substitute “Upper Tribunal in”.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
193 
The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.
194 
In section 109(3)(a), (4) and (5) (apportionment of compensation for depreciation) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
195 
In section 118 (determination of claims for compensation)—
(a) in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (2) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
196 
In section 146(1), (4) and (8)(b) (effect of counter-notice under section 145) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
197 
In section 152(2)(b) (further counter-notices where certain proposals have come into force) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
198 
In section 153 (reference of objection to Lands Tribunal: general)—
(a) in the heading and subsections (1) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) omit subsection (2).
199 
In section 154(1)(b), (3)(a), (4)(a) and (b) and (6)(b) (effect of valid blight notice) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
200 
In section 155(1)(a) and (b) and (3)(b) and (c) (effect on powers of compulsory acquisition of counter-notice disclaiming intention to acquire) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
201 
In section 156(1) (withdrawal of blight notice) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
202 
In section 159(3), (4) and (5) (objections to section 158 notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
203 
In section 160(2)(a) and (4)(a) (effect of notices served by virtue of section 158) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
204 
In section 163(2)(b)(i) (prohibition on service of simultaneous notices under sections 150, 161 and 162) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
205 
In section 166(1)(b) and (2) (saving for claimant’s right to sell whole hereditament, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
206 
In section 186 (compensation for loss due to stop notice)—
(a) in subsection (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (7) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
207 
In section 205 (determination of compensation claims)—
(a) in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (2) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
208 
In section 223 (repayment of expense of removing prohibited advertisements)—
(a) in subsection (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (3) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
209 
In section 250 (compensation for orders under section 249)—
(a) in subsection (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (7) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
210 
In section 280(4) and (5) (measure of compensation to statutory undertakers, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
211 
In section 282 (procedure for assessing compensation)—
(a) in subsections (1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (2)—
(i) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and
(ii) for “section 4 of that Act” substitute “section 4”.
Planning (Listing Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
212 
In section 31 of the Planning (Listing Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (general provisions as to compensation for depreciation under Part 1)—
(a) in subsection (4) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (5) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990
213 
In Schedule 2 to the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (provisions relating to compensation)—
(a) in paragraph 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraphs 8(b) and 9(b) for “Lands Tribunal is” substitute “Upper Tribunal is”.
Courts and Legal Services Act 1990
214 
In Schedule 11 to the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (judges etc. barred from legal practice) omit the entry for Member of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949.
Planning and Compensation Act 1991
215 
In Part 2 of Schedule 18 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (compensation provisions referred to in section 80) for the entry for rule 32 of the Lands Tribunal Rules 1996 substitute—“Rule 32 of the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Lands Chamber) Rules 2009 (awards with interest by the Upper Tribunal).”.
Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991
216 
The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 is amended as follows.
217 
In section 6(4) and (6) (schedule of remedial works) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
218 
In section 40(1) (disputes: general) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.
219 
In section 52 (interpretation) omit the definition of “the Lands Tribunal” and insert in the appropriate place—“
 “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;”.
Water Industry Act 1991
220 
The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.
221 
In paragraph 11(3)(a) of Part 2 of Schedule 6 (supplemental provisions relating to right of entry) for “President of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
222 
In paragraph 4 of Schedule 9 (modification of compensation provisions etc. in relation to the creation of new rights), in the provisions substituted for subsection 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and
(ii) for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and
(b) in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
223 
In paragraph 8(6) of Schedule 11 (orders conferring compulsory works powers)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
224 
In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 12 (compensation etc. in respect of pipe-laying and other works powers)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
225 
In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 14 (mineral rights) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Child Support Act 1991
226 

(1) The amendment made by this paragraph does not have effect at any time after the commencement of paragraph 23 of Schedule 4 to the Northern Ireland Act 2009.
(2) In paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Child Support Act 1991 (Child Support Commissioners for Northern Ireland)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “First Minister and deputy First Minister, acting jointly,” substitute “Lord Chancellor”; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “First Minister and deputy First Minister think” substitute “Lord Chancellor thinks”.
Water Resources Act 1991
227 
The Water Resources Act 1991 is amended as follows.
228 
In section 61(5) (compensation where licence modified on direction of the Secretary of State)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
229 
In section 62(5) (compensation for owner of fishing rights applying under section 55)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
230 
In section 63(4)(b) (Secretary of State to indemnify Agency in certain cases) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
231 
In paragraphs 3(2) and 4(2), (3) and (4) of Schedule 9 (compensation in respect of drought orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
232 
In paragraph 4 of Schedule 18 (modification of compensation provisions etc. in relation to the creation of new rights), in the provisions substituted for subsection 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and
(ii) for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and
(b) in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
233 
In paragraph 8(6) of Schedule 19 (orders conferring compulsory works powers)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
234 
In paragraph 6(3)(a) of Schedule 20 (supplemental provisions with respect to powers of entry) for “President of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
235 
In Schedule 21 (compensation etc. in respect of certain works powers)—
(a) in paragraph 3(1)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(ii) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and
(b) in paragraph 5(2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
236 
In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 23 (mineral rights) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Land Drainage Act 1991
237 
The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.
238 
In section 14(6) (general drainage powers of boards and local authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
239 
In section 22(7) (powers of ministers to authorise landowners to carry out drainage works) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
240 
In section 29(6) (effect of order under section 28) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
241 
In section 46(6) (hearing and determination of appeals under section 45) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
242 
In section 64(5) (powers of entry for internal drainage boards and local authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Transport and Works Act 1992
243 
In section 53(6) of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (rights to enter land) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992
244 
The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 is amended as follows.
245 
In section 11(1) (appeals from certain tribunals) omit “, 44”.
246 
In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (tribunals under direct supervision of council) omit the entry at paragraph 27 relating to the Lands Tribunal.
Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993
247 
The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 is amended as follows.
248 
In Part 2 of Schedule 1 (the offices which may be qualifying judicial offices – members of tribunals) in the entry for President or other member of the Lands Tribunal, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland or the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland, omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.
249 
In Schedule 5 (retirement provisions: the relevant offices) in the entry for President or other member of the Lands Tribunal, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland or the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland, omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.
250 
In Schedule 7 (retirement dates: transitional provisions) in paragraph 5(2)(b) and (5)(x) omit “of the Lands Tribunal, or”.
Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993
251 
The Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 is amended as follows.
252 
In paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 2 (works: supplementary – compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
253 
In paragraph 6(3) of Schedule 5 (temporary occupation and use of land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
254 
In paragraphs 16(4) and 27(2) of Schedule 7 (groundwater damage protection) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Coal Industry Act 1994
255 
The Coal Industry Act 1994 is amended as follows.
256 
In section 47 (disputes etc. as to subsidence matters)—
(a) in subsections (1), (2)(b), (4) and (9)(d) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;
(b) in subsection (4) for “that Tribunal” substitute “that tribunal”; and
(c) in subsection (10) omit the definition of “the Lands Tribunal” and insert in the appropriate place—“
 “the appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland; and”.
257 
In section 59(2)(e) (information to be kept confidential by the Authority) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.
258 
In paragraph 4 of Schedule 1B (modification of compensation provisions etc. in relation to the creation of new rights), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and
(ii) for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and
(b) in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
259 
In paragraph 6(5) and (6) of Part 1 of Schedule 7 (retained interests in copyhold land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
British Waterways Act 1995
260 
In section 2(1) of the British Waterways Act 1995 (interpretation)—
(a) in the definition of “the specified provisions” for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and
(b) in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.
Housing Act 1996
261 
In Schedule 5 of the Housing Act 1996 (text of Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, as amended) in section 24A(6) and (7) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996
262 

(1) Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (acquisition of land within limits shown on deposited plans) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 9(3), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) in paragraph (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(ii) in paragraph (c)—(aa) for “Lands Tribunal have” substitute “Upper Tribunal has”; and(bb) for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”;
(b) in subsection (1B)(b) for “Lands Tribunal direct” substitute “Upper Tribunal directs”;
(c) in subsection (1C) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(d) in subsection (1D)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and
(ii) for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.
(3) In paragraph 9(10), in the provision substituted for section 58 of the Land Compensation Act 1973, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
(4) In paragraph 11—
(a) in sub-paragraph (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in sub-paragraphs (6) to (11) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”.
(5) In paragraph 12(1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Government of Wales Act 1998
263 
In paragraph 15(4) of Schedule 13 to the Government of Wales Act 1998 (Welsh Development Agency: Land Provisions)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and 4” substitute “section 4”.
Regional Development Agencies Act 1998
264 
In paragraph 4 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 (acquisition of land), in the provisions substituted for sections 7 and 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in section 8(1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Postal Services Act 2000
265 
The Postal Services Act 2000 is amended as follows.
266 
In paragraph 8 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 (acquisition of land), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsections (1A) and (1C) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (1B) for “Lands Tribunal make” substitute “Upper Tribunal makes”.
267 
In paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 6 (further provisions relating to land)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000
268 
In section 5(6) of the Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000 (compensation for existing businesses) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002
269 
In section 175 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (appeals)—
(a) in subsections (1), (2)(b), (4), (5) and (6) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) omit subsections (3) and (10).
Finance Act 2003
270 
In paragraph 45 of Part 7 of Schedule 10 to the Finance Act 2003 (appeals against Revenue decisions on tax: questions to be determined by the relevant Lands Tribunal)—
(a) in the heading and sub-paragraph (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “tribunal”; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—
(i) for “regulation “the relevant Lands Tribunal”” substitute “paragraph “the relevant tribunal””; and
(ii) in paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Housing Act 2004
271 
The Housing Act 2004 is amended as follows.
272 
In section 42(4)(b)(i) and (ii) (recovery of expenses of taking emergency remedial action) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
273 
In section 50(7)(a) (recovery of charge under section 49) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
274 
In section 143(4)(a) and (b) (appeals against overcrowding notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
275 
In section 181(3) (exceptions to the right to buy: determination whether exception for dwelling-house suitable for elderly persons applies), in the inserted paragraph (5B), for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
276 
In section 231 (appeals from residential property tribunals)—
(a) in subsections (1) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(b) for subsection (2) substitute—“
(2) But the appeal may only be made with the permission of the residential property tribunal or the Upper Tribunal.”; and
(c) omit subsection (5).
277 
In section 255(7)(a) and (b) (HMO declarations) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
278 
In paragraphs 19(2)(a) and (b) and 20(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 1 (procedure and appeals relating to improvement notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
279 
In paragraphs 14(2)(a) and (b) and 15(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 (procedure and appeals relating to prohibition orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
280 
In paragraph 11(6)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 3 (improvement notices: enforcement action by local housing authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
281 
In paragraph 35(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 5 (licences under Parts 2 and 3: procedure and appeals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
282 
In paragraphs 27(3)(a) and (b) and 31(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 6 (management orders: procedure and appeals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
283 
In paragraphs 29(3)(a) and (b) and 33(3)(a) and (b) of Part 4 of Schedule 7 (further provisions regarding empty dwelling management orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
284 
The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 is amended as follows.
285 
In Schedule 7 (protected functions of the Lord Chancellor) omit the entry relating to the Lands Tribunal Act 1949.
286 
In Part 3 of Schedule 14 (appointments by the Lord Chancellor: offices to which paragraph 12(2)(d) of Schedule 12 applies) omit the entry relating to a President or Member of the Lands Tribunal.
London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006
287 
In section 4 of the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 (general functions)—
(a) in subsection (5)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (6)(a) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
288 
In section 135 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (support: supplemental)—
(a) omit subsection (3); and
(b) in subsection (4) omit “other”.
Housing and Regeneration Act 2008
289 
In paragraph 11 of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (acquisition of land), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(b)(i) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Crossrail Act 2008
290 

(1) Part 3 of Schedule 6 to the Crossrail Act 2008 (acquisition of land shown within limits on deposited plans) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 7(3), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) in paragraph (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(ii) in paragraph (c)—(aa) for “Lands Tribunal have” substitute “Upper Tribunal has”; and(bb) for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”;
(b) in subsection (1B)(b) for “Lands Tribunal direct” substitute “Upper Tribunal directs”;
(c) in subsection (1C) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(d) in subsection (1D)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and
(ii) for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.
(3) In paragraph 7(10), in the provision substituted for section 58 of the Land Compensation Act 1973, in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
(4) In paragraph 14(5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
(5) In paragraph 15(1) to (6) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”.
(6) In paragraph 16(1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Planning Act 2008
291 
The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.
292 
In section 53(8) (rights of entry) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
293 
In section 152(4) (compensation in case where no right to claim in nuisance) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
294 
In section 165 (rights of entry: supplementary provisions)—
(a) in subsection (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (6) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
295 
In section 192(7) (tree preservation orders), in the provision to be inserted as section 202E(6) in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.
296 
In section 219 (compensation) —
(a) in subsection (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in subsection (7) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
297 
In paragraphs 6(6)(a) and 7(3)(d) of Schedule 6 (changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent) omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.
298 
In Schedule 12 (application of Act to Scotland: modifications)—
(a) in paragraphs 7(b), 20(a) and 22(b) for “Lands Tribunal were” substitute “Upper Tribunal were”; and
(b) in paragraph 22(c) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
SCHEDULE 2
Consequential amendments to secondary legislation
Article 5(1) and (3)
Lands Tribunal (Statutory Undertakers Compensation Jurisdiction) Order 1952
1 
The Lands Tribunal (Statutory Undertakers Compensation Jurisdiction) Order 1952 is amended as follows.
2 
In article 3 (transfer of jurisdiction) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
3 
In article 8 (provision for variation) for “Rules made under the Lands Tribunal Act” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”.
Landlord and Tenant (Determination of Rateable Value Procedure) Rules 1954
4 
The Landlord and Tenant (Determination of Rateable Value Procedure) Rules 1954 are amended as follows.
5 
In rule 8 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
6 
In the Schedule (forms A and B), in the Schedule to Form B, for the words from “Lands Tribunal” to the end substitute “Upper Tribunal.”.
Government Oil Pipe-Lines Regulations 1959
7 
In regulation 7(1) and (2) of the Government Oil Pipe-Lines Regulations 1959 (determination of disputes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Opencast Coal (Fees) Regulations 1960
8 
In paragraph 1(a) of the Schedule to the Opencast Coal (Fees) Regulations 1960 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Registers of Drainage Boards Regulations 1968
9 
In regulation 13(4) of the Registers of Drainage Boards Regulations 1968 (appeals)—
(a) in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (b) for the words from “the Tribunal may be required” to the end substitute “an appeal may be brought against that decision to the Court of Appeal expires without any such appeal having been brought;”;
(c) in sub-paragraph (c)—
(i) omit “in pursuance of such a requirement such a case is stated and signed and”; and
(ii) for “on that case” substitute “on that appeal”;
(d) in sub-paragraph (e) omit “or case stated”; and
(e) in sub-paragraph (f) omit “or for the opinion of which a case has been stated”.
Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1972
10 
Omit paragraph 15 of the Schedule to the Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1972 (judicial pensions – tables of multipliers).
Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1974
11 
Omit paragraph 5 of the Schedule to the Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1974 (judicial pensions to which the 1974 Act is to apply).
Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974
12 
The Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974 are amended as follows.
13 
In regulation 7 (claims for compensation under Part 7 of the Act - disputes)—
(a) in paragraph (1) for “within 30 days of the issue of the Secretary of State’s findings, give notice in writing to the Lands Tribunal that he disputes the findings, or as the case may be, the apportionment, and thereupon the dispute shall be referred to the Tribunal” substitute “refer the dispute to the Upper Tribunal”;
(b) in paragraph (2) for “give the notice referred to in” substitute “refer a dispute to the Upper Tribunal under”;
(c) in paragraph (3) for the words from “shall, on compliance” to the end substitute “shall be entitled to be a party to any proceedings under this regulation in the Upper Tribunal.”; and
(d) in paragraph (4)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(ii) omit “by their decision”; and
(iii) omit “, and shall notify the parties of their decision”.
14 
In regulation 12 (claims by rentcharge owners – disputes)—
(a) in paragraph (3) for the words from “, within thirty days” to the end substitute “refer the dispute to the Upper Tribunal.”;
(b) in paragraph (4) for “notice of dispute has been given” substitute “dispute has been referred to the Upper Tribunal”;
(c) in paragraph (5) for “give a notice of dispute” substitute “refer a dispute to the Upper Tribunal”;
(d) in paragraph (6) for the words from “shall, on compliance” to the end substitute “shall be entitled to be a party to any proceedings under this regulation in the Upper Tribunal.”;
(e) in paragraph (7)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(ii) omit “by their decision” in each place; and
(iii) omit “and shall notify the parties of their decision”; and
(f) in paragraph (8) for “Lands Tribunal vary” substitute “Upper Tribunal varies”.
15 
In regulation 15 (contributions by Secretary of State under Part 8 of the Act – disputes)—
(a) in paragraph (1) for the words from “within 30 days” to “to the Lands Tribunal for determination” substitute “refer the dispute to the Upper Tribunal”;
(b) in paragraph (2) for the words from “shall be entitled” to the end substitute “shall be entitled to be a party to any proceedings under this regulation in the Upper Tribunal.”; and
(c) in paragraph (3)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(ii) omit “by their decision”; and
(iii) omit “, and shall notify the parties of their decision”.
16 
In paragraph 4(b)(ii) of Schedule 2 (provisions for determining rentcharge payments)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “them” substitute “it”.
Land Charges Rules 1974
17 
In rule 10(ii) of the Land Charges Rules 1974 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Internal Drainage Boards (Acquisition of New Interests and Rights) Regulations 1977
18 
In regulation 11 of the Internal Drainage Boards (Acquisition of New Interests and Rights) Regulations 1977, in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—
(a) in subsection (1)—
(i) for “Lands Tribunal determines” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and
(ii) for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and
(b) in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Local Lands Charges Rules 1977
19 
The Local Lands Charges Rules 1977 are amended as follows.
20 
In rule 10(1) and (7) (light obstruction notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
21 
In Part 11 of Schedule 2 (particulars of registration) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
22 
In item 2 in the table in Schedule 3 (fees) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) Order 1978
23 
In paragraph 22(4) of the Schedule to the Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) Order 1978 (right to compensation in certain circumstances)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) (Metropolitan Districts) Order 1986
24 
In paragraph 22(4) of the Schedule to the Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) (Metropolitan Districts) Order 1986 (right to compensation in certain circumstances)—
(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Stamp Duty Reserve Tax Regulations 1986
25 
In regulation 8 of the Stamp Duty Reserve Tax Regulations 1986 (appeals against determination)—
(a) in paragraphs (4) and (4A) omit “Lands”;
(b) in paragraph (4B)—
(i) for “appropriate Lands” substitute “appropriate”; and
(ii) in sub-paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Court Funds Rules 1987
26 
The Court Funds Rules 1987 are amended as follows.
27 
In rule 2(2) (interpretation)—
(a) in the definition of “Court” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in the definition of “Order” for “under the seal of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “of the Upper Tribunal”.
28 
In rule 7(3) (payment schedule) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
29 
In rule 8(1) (preparation and amendment of schedules) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Judicial Pensions (Preservation of Benefits) Order 1988
30 
In Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions (Preservation of Benefits) Order 1988 (schemes) in the final paragraph omit “Member of the Lands Tribunal”.
Judicial Pensions (Requisite Benefits) Order 1988
31 
In Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions (Requisite Benefits) Order 1988 (schemes) in the final paragraph omit “Member of the Lands Tribunal”.
Valuation and Community Charge Tribunals Regulations 1989
32 
The Valuation and Community Charge Tribunals Regulations 1989 are amended as follows.
33 
In regulation 31(1)(d) (community charge appeals - review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
34 
In regulation 49(5)(c) (council tax appeals - review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Non-Domestic Rating (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1989
35 
In regulation 3 to the Non-Domestic Rating (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1989 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Housing (Prescribed Forms) (No.2) Regulations 1990
36 
In the Schedule to the Housing (Prescribed Forms) (No.2) Regulations 1990, in Forms 13, 14, 20 and 21, in the Schedule to each form for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Non-Domestic Rating (Payment of Interest) Regulations 1990
37 
In regulation 3(4) and (5)(b) of the Non-Domestic Rating (Payment of Interest) Regulations 1990 (entitlement to interest) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Jersey) Order 1990
38 
In paragraph 29(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Jersey) Order 1990 (extension of provisions of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 to the Bailiwick of Jersey)—
(a) after ““accounting year”,” insert ““the appropriate tribunal”,”; and
(b) omit ““the Lands Tribunal”,”.
Ancient Monuments (Claims for Compensation) (England) Regulations 1991
39 
In the Schedule to the Ancient Monuments (Claims for Compensation) (England) Regulations 1991—
(a) in Part 1 (claim for compensation under sections 7, 9 or 46 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979) in footnote 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in Part 2 (claim for compensation from the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England for Damage Caused to Land or Chattels) in footnote 2 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Guernsey) Order 1992
40 
In paragraph 29(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Guernsey) Order 1992 (extension of provisions of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 to the Bailiwick of Guernsey)—
(a) after ““accounting year”,” insert ““the appropriate tribunal”,”; and
(b) omit ““the Lands Tribunal”,”.
Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992
41 
In Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 in the form entitled “Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Counter-Notice objecting to Blight Notice”—
(a) for “to the Lands Tribunal” substitute “to the Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for “the Registrar, The Lands Tribunal, 48/49 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1JR” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.
Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (England) Regulations 1992
42 
In paragraph 4(6)(a) and (b) of Schedule 1 to the Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (England) Regulations 1992 (rules for the calculation of non-domestic rating contributions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) Regulations 1993
43 
In regulation 30(1)(c) of the Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) Regulations 1993 (review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994
44 
In Schedule 2 to the Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 (provisions relating to compensation)—
(a) in paragraph 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;
(b) after paragraph 7 insert—“
7A. 
In paragraph 7 “appropriate tribunal” means—
(a) in the application of this Schedule to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;
(b) in the application of this Schedule to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;
(c) in the application of this Schedule to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland.”; and
(c) omit paragraphs 8(b) and 9(b) and the “and” immediately preceding each of them.
Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994
45 
The Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994 are amended as follows.
46 
In regulation 16(4) (management agreements) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
47 
In regulation 59(3) (planning permission: supplementary provisions as to compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
48 
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50 
In regulation 82(4) (orders under the Transport and Works Act 1992: compensation for revocation or variation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
51 
In regulation 92 (compensation: other supplementary provisions)—
(a) in paragraph (3) for “by the Lands Tribunal” substitute “by the Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph (4) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
52 
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Town and Country Planning (Minerals) Regulations 1995
53 
In the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Minerals) Regulations 1995, in the entry for paragraph 2 in column (2), for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995
54 
In Schedule 4 to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995 (inquiries) omit paragraph 2(5).
Lands Tribunal Rules 1996
55 
The Lands Tribunal Rules 1996 are amended as follows.
56 
For rule 1 (citation and commencement) substitute—“
Citation, commencement and application
1. 

(1) These Rules may be cited as the Lands Tribunal Rules 1996 and shall come into force on 1st May 1996.
(2) These Rules apply to proceedings which have been assigned to the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal by the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2008.”.
57 

(1) Rule 2 (interpretation) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
(a) in the definition of “appeal”—
(i) after ““appeal”” insert “, except in Part 9,”; and
(ii) omit “Lands”;
(b) after the definition of “authority” insert—“
 “compulsory purchase compensation reference” means a reference of a question to the Tribunal—
(a) under section 1 of the 1961 Act;
(b) under section 11(4) of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981; or
(c) to which the provisions of section 4 of the 1961 Act apply, with the exception of references—
(i) under section 16(7) of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1967;
(ii) under section 307(1) of the Highways Act 1980; and
(iii) under regulation 96(2) of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994.”;
(c) omit the definitions of—
(i) “the office”; and
(ii) “the President”;
(d) in the definition of “proceedings” omit “Lands”;
(e) in the definition of “the registrar” for “an officer of the Lands Tribunal authorised by the Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,” substitute “a member of staff appointed under section 40(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (tribunal staff and services) and authorised by the Senior President of Tribunals”; and
(f) for the definition of “the Tribunal” substitute—“
 “the Tribunal” means the Upper Tribunal;”.
(3) Omit paragraph (1A).
58 
After rule 2 insert—“
Delegation to staff
2A. 

(1) Staff appointed under section 40(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (tribunal staff and services) may, with the approval of the Senior President of Tribunals, carry out functions of a judicial nature permitted or required to be done by the Tribunal.
(2) The approval referred to at paragraph (1) may apply generally to the carrying out of specified functions by members of staff of a specified description in specified circumstances.
(3) Within 14 days after the date on which the Tribunal sends notice of a decision made by a member of staff under paragraph (1) to a party, that party may apply in writing to the Tribunal for that decision to be considered afresh by a judge.”
59 
Omit rule 3 (selection and powers of members of the tribunal).
60 
In rule 5 (hearings to be held in public: exceptions)—
(a) for the heading substitute “Public and private hearings”;
(b) in paragraph (1) for “All” substitute “Subject to paragraph (1A), all”;
(c) after paragraph (1) insert—“
(1A) Any hearing in proceedings on a compulsory purchase compensation reference shall be in public.”
(d) for paragraph (2) substitute—“
(2) A judge or other member of the Tribunal shall be entitled to attend a hearing whether or not it is in private, notwithstanding that they do not constitute the Tribunal for the purpose of the hearing.”
61 
In rule 5A (application of Part 2A) omit “Lands”.
62 
In rule 5B(A) and (1) (interpretation) for “first-tier tribunal” substitute “first instance tribunal”.
63 
In rule 5C (application for permission to appeal)—
(a) in paragraphs (1), (2), (4)(c) and (5) omit “Lands”; and
(b) in paragraphs (1), (2) and (4)(b) for “first-tier” substitute “first instance”.
64 
In rule 6 (notice of appeal)—
(a) in paragraph (1) omit “Lands”;
(b) after paragraph (1) insert—“
(1ZA) In an appeal under regulation 37(1) of the Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005 or regulation 37(1) of the Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2005, for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this rule the date on which the disputed decision was sent includes—
(i) if an application for the disputed decision to be reviewed was made within the time specified in regulation 35(3) of either Regulations, the date on which notice of a decision not to undertake a review was served; or
(ii) the date on which notice was served of a decision not to set aside the disputed decision on a review under regulation 35(1) of either Regulations.”;
(c) in paragraph (1B)(b) for “first-tier” substitute “first instance”; and
(d) in paragraph (5) omit “Lands”.
65 
In rule 9 (application of Part 4) omit “Lands”.
66 
In rule 10 (notice of reference)—
(a) in paragraph (4)(b) omit “Lands”; and
(b) after paragraph (5) add—“
(6) In a reference under section 153(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the notice of reference must be given to the Tribunal within two months of the date of service of the counter-notice.
(7) In a reference under regulation 7(1) or 12(3) of the Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974, the notice of reference must be given to the Tribunal within 30 days of the issue of notice of the decision or findings to which the dispute relates.
(8) In a reference under regulation 15(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974—
(a) the notice of reference must be given to the Tribunal within 30 days of the Secretary of State’s determination; and
(b) the notice of reference must specify whether the objection is on ground (a) or ground (b) as set out in regulation 14(4) of those Regulations.”.
67 
In rule 16 (suspension of proceedings)—
(a) omit “the President or”;
(b) in paragraph (a) omit “his or”; and
(c) omit “he or”.
68 
In rule 17 (order without hearing, etc.)—
(a) in paragraph (1)—
(i) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”;
(ii) for “he” substitute “the Tribunal”; and
(iii) for “his” substitute “its”; and
(b) in paragraph (2) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”.
69 
In rule 19 (enquiries of local authorities)—
(a) for “the President or the Tribunal consider” substitute “the Tribunal considers”; and
(b) for “they” substitute “the Tribunal”.
70 
In rule 21(1) (form of application under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) omit “Lands”.
71 
In rule 26(f) (application of the Arbitration Act 1996) omit “Lands”.
72 
In rule 26A (application of the Arbitration Act 1996) omit “Lands” in both places.
73 
In rule 28 (simplified procedure)—
(a) in paragraph (1) for “A member” substitute “The Tribunal”; and
(b) for paragraph (9) substitute—“
(9) The hearing shall be informal and the Tribunal shall act as if it were an arbitrator and shall adopt any procedure that it considers to be fair.”.
74 
Omit rule 29A (assessors).
75 
In rule 30(1) (consolidation of proceedings) omit—
(a) “the President or”; and
(b) “his or”.
76 
In rule 31 (power to select test case in appeals or references)—
(a) in paragraph (1)—
(i) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”; and
(ii) for “he” substitute “the Tribunal”; and
(b) omit paragraph (2).
77 
In rule 32(a) (application of Arbitration Act 1996) omit “Lands”.
78 
In rule 33 (evidence)—
(a) in paragraph (1) omit “or President”; and
(b) in paragraph (3) for “President” in each place substitute “Tribunal”.
79 
In rule 37(1) and (2) (right of audience) omit “the President or”.
80 
In rule 38 (interlocutory applications)—
(a) in paragraphs (1), (8), (9) and (10) for “President” substitute “Tribunal” and;
(b) omit paragraph (11).
81 
In rule 39(6) (pre-trial review) for “(11)” substitute “(10)”.
82 
In rule 43 (preliminary issues)—
(a) in paragraph (1) omit “President or the”; and
(b) in paragraph (3) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”.
83 
In rule 45 (withdrawal or dismissal of appeal etc, before hearing)—
(a) in paragraph (2)—
(i) for “President”, in each place, substitute “Tribunal”; and
(ii) for “he” substitute “it”; and
(b) in paragraph (3) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”.
84 
In rule 47 (failure to comply with the rules not to render proceedings invalid) omit “the President or”.
85 
In rule 48 (procedure at hearing) omit “and to any direction by the President”.
86 
In rule 50 (decision of tribunal)—
(a) in paragraph (5) for “Registrar” substitute “Tribunal”;
(b) in paragraph (6) for “on which a case has been stated for the decision of the Court of Appeal” substitute “which has been appealed to the Court of Appeal”; and
(c) after paragraph (6) insert—“
(7) Where the Tribunal has made an award in proceedings on a compulsory purchase compensation reference, on the application of any party the Tribunal must specify the amount awarded in respect of any particular matter the subject of the award.”
87 
In rule 52 (costs)—
(a) for the heading substitute “taxation of costs”;
(b) omit paragraph (1);
(c) in paragraph (3)—
(i) for “President who” substitute “Tribunal which”; and
(ii) for “he” substitute “it”; and
(d) in paragraph (7)
(i) for “President”, in each place, substitute “Tribunal”; and
(ii) for “he” substitute “it”.
88 
In rule 54 (service of notices)—
(a) omit paragraph (4); and
(b) in paragraph (5) omit—
(i) “President or to any member of the Lands”; and
(ii) “at the office”.
89 
In rule 56 (substituted service) omit—
(a) “President or the”; and
(b) “President or”.
90 
For Part 9 (transitional provisions) substitute—“
PART 8A Permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal and review
Interpretation of Part 8A
57. 
In this Part—
 “appeal” means the exercise of a right of appeal on a point of law under section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007; and
 “review” means the review of a decision by the Tribunal under section 10 of that Act.
Application for permission to appeal
58. 

(1) A person seeking permission to appeal must make a written application to the Tribunal for permission to appeal.
(2) An application under paragraph (1) must be sent or delivered to the Tribunal so that it is received within 28 days after the date on which the Tribunal sent a copy of the decision, or an order stating its effect, to the party making the application.
(3) If the person seeking permission to appeal sends or delivers the application to the Tribunal later than the time required by paragraph (2), or by any extension of time under rule 35 (extension of time)—
(a) the application must include a request for an extension of time and the reason why the application was not sent or delivered to the Tribunal in time; and
(b) unless the Tribunal decides to extend time for the application, the Tribunal must refuse the application.
(4) An application under paragraph (1) must—
(a) identify the decision of the Tribunal to which it relates;
(b) identify the alleged error or errors of law in the decision; and
(c) state the result the person making the application is seeking.
Tribunal’s consideration of application for permission to appeal
59. 

(1) On receiving an application for permission to appeal the Tribunal may review the decision in accordance with rule 60 (review of a decision), but may only do so if—
(a) when making the decision the Tribunal overlooked a legislative provision or binding authority which could have had a material effect on the decision; or
(b) since the Tribunal’s decision, a court has made a decision which is binding on the Tribunal and which, had it been made before the Tribunal’s decision, could have had a material effect on the decision.
(2) If the Tribunal decides not to review the decision, or reviews the decision and decides to take no action in relation to the decision or part of it, the Tribunal must consider whether to give permission to appeal in relation to the decision or that part of it.
(3) The Tribunal must send a record of its decision to the parties as soon as practicable.
(4) If the Tribunal refuses permission to appeal it must send with the record of its decision—
(a) a statement of its reasons for such refusal; and
(b) notification of the right to make an application to the relevant appellate court for permission to appeal and the time within which, and the method by which, such application must be made.
(5) The Tribunal may give permission to appeal on limited grounds, but must comply with paragraph (4) in relation to any grounds on which it has refused permission.
Review of a decision
60. 

(1) The Tribunal may only undertake a review of a decision pursuant to rule 59(1) (review on an application for permission to appeal).
(2) The Tribunal must notify the parties in writing of the outcome of any review and of any rights of review or appeal in relation to the outcome.
(3) If the Tribunal decides to take any action in relation to a decision following a review without first giving every party an opportunity to make representations, the notice under paragraph (2) must state that any party that did not have an opportunity to make representations may apply for such action to be set aside and for the decision to be reviewed again.”.
91 
In Schedule 1—
(a) in Form 1 (application for certificate under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(b) in Form 2 (temporary certificate for registration of a notice under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;
(c) in Form 3 (certificate for registration of a notice under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(d) in Form 4 (certificate for registration of a notice under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959 following registration of a temporary notice) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
92 
Omit Schedule 2 (revocations).
Hedgerows Regulations 1997
93 
In regulation 14 of the Hedgerows Regulations 1997 (rights of entry: supplementary provisions)—
(a) in paragraph (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph (6) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.
Anti-Pollution Works Regulations 1999
94 
In paragraph 6 of the Schedule to the Anti-Pollution Works Regulations 1999 (compensation for grant of rights)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—
(i) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”;
(ii) omit “procedure on references to the Lands Tribunal and”; and
(iii) omit paragraph (a) and the following “and”.
Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2003
95 
In regulation 20 of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2003 (permission to appeal) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Fur Farming (Compensation Scheme) (England) Order 2004
96 
The Fur Farming (Compensation Scheme) (England) Order 2004 is amended as follows.
97 
In regulation 5(3)(b) (determination of entitlement to compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
98 
In regulation 6(3)(c) and (4)(b) (determination as to amount) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Compulsory Purchase of Land (Prescribed Forms) (Ministers) Regulations 2004
99 
In the Schedule to the Compulsory Purchase of Land (Prescribed Forms) (Ministers) Regulations 2004 (forms)—
(a) in Form 8 (notice to a qualifying person of land (or of land subject to new rights) comprised in a compulsory purchase order), in paragraph 3 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in Form 9 (notice to a qualifying person of land (or of land subject to new rights) comprised in a compulsory purchase order made on behalf of a council), in paragraph 3 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005
100 
The Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.
101 
In regulation 4(1)(e) and (3)(b)(ii) and (c) (circumstances in which proposals may be made) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
102 
In regulation 8(10)(b)(i) and (ii) (invalid proposals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
103 
In regulation 17(4)(b) and (5)(b)(i) and (ii) (notification of alteration) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
104 
In regulation 35(2), (5)(c) and (9) (review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
105 
In regulation 37 (appeals)—
(a) in paragraphs (1), (5) and (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) omit paragraphs (3) and (4).
106 
In regulation 39(1)(b), (3) and (4) (notification of further proceedings) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Public Contracts Regulations 2006
107 
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Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006
108 
The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
109 
In regulation 11(1)(g) (registers of licences) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
110 
In regulation 12(1)(g) (registers of temporary exemption notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
111 
In regulation 13(1)(f) (registers of management orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Residential Property Tribunal Procedure (England) Regulations 2006
112 
In regulation 35(1), (2) and (6) of the Residential Property Tribunal Procedure (England) Regulations 2006 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006
113 
In Schedule 2 to the Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006 (compensation for rights of entry etc.)—
(a) in paragraph 5(3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 6—
(i) in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(ii) for sub-paragraph (4) substitute—“
(4) In relation to the determination of any such question, section 4 of the 1961 Act (costs) applies as if the reference in section 2(1) of that Act to section 1 of that Act were a reference to sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph.”.
Transport and Works (Model Clauses for Railways and Tramways) Order 2006
114 
The Transport and Works (Model Clauses for Railways and Tramways) Order 2006 is amended as follows.
115 
In Schedule 1 (model clauses for railways)—
(a) in clause 1(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 5 of Schedule 8, in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
116 
In Schedule 2 (model clauses for tramways)—
(a) in clause 1(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) in paragraph 5 of Schedule 8, in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (England) (No.2) Regulations 2006
117 
In paragraph 9 of Schedule 4 to the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (England) (No.2) Regulations 2006 (review of decisions and consents) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
National Assembly for Wales (Disqualification) Order 2006
118 
In Part 1 of the Schedule to the National Assembly for Wales (Disqualification) Order 2006 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the entry for the Lands Tribunal.
Service Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations, and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2007
119 
In regulation 3(b) of the Service Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations, and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2007 (form and content of summary of rights and obligations of interest), in paragraph (6) of the statement for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Administration Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations) (England) Regulations 2007
120 
In regulation 2(b) of the Administration Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations) (England) Regulations 2007 (form and content of summary of rights and obligations), in paragraph (7) of the statement for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 2007
121 
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Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
122 
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 are amended as follows.
123 
In regulation 72 after paragraph (10) add—“
(11) In the application of any provision by virtue of this regulation—
(a) any reference to the Lands Tribunal must be read as a reference to the Upper Tribunal;
(b) any reference to section 2 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 must be omitted; and
(c) for the purposes of the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Land Chamber) Rules 2009, any proceedings to which section 2 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 would have applied but for sub-paragraph (b) shall be proceedings on a compulsory purchase compensation reference.”.
124 
In paragraph 26 of Schedule 5 (environmental permits – payment of compensation)—
(a) in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and
(b) for sub-paragraph (4) substitute—“
(4) In relation to the determination of such a question, section 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 applies as if the reference in section 2(1) of that Act to section 1 of that Act were a reference to sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph.”
London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008
125 
In article 2(1) of the London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (interpretation) in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Judicial Appointments Order 2008
126 
In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Judicial Appointments Order 2008 (offices for which a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holds a relevant qualification) at the end of the list add—“Adjudicators appointed under regulation 9 of the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (Penalty Charge Notices, Enforcement and Adjudication) (Wales) Regulations 2008”.
SCHEDULE 3
Consequential amendments to Church of England measures
Article 5(1) and (4)
Pastoral Measure 1983
1 
In section 62(3) of the Pastoral Measure 1983 (power to impose and enforce covenants) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1991
2 
In section 22(7) of the Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1991 (power of bishop to remove legal effects of consecration) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.
SCHEDULE 4
Repeals and revocations
Article 5(5)


Column 1Enactment repealed or revoked Column 2Reference Column 3Extent of repeal or revocation
Conveyancing and Feudal Reform (Scotland) Act 1970 1970 c.35 section 50(1)
Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 1980 c.65 paragraph 3 of Schedule 33
Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 1990 c.41 paragraph 7 of Schedule 10
Arbitration Act 1996 1996 c.23 paragraph 6 of Schedule 3
Scotland Act 1998 1998 c.46 paragraph 9(a) of Schedule 8
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 2005 c.4 paragraph 34 of Part 1 of Schedule 4 and the entry relating to the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 in paragraph 6(3) of part 3 of Schedule 11
Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 2007 c.15 paragraph 5 of Schedule 10
Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 1973 S.I. 1973/495 paragraph 10 of the Schedule
Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 1974 S.I. 1974/984 paragraph 10 of the Schedule
Lands Tribunal (Fees) Rules 1996 S.I. 1996/1021 the whole Rules
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (Amendment of Schedule 18) Order 1999 S.I. 1999/648 article 2(3)
Civil Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 2000 S.I. 2000/941 the whole Order
Contracting Out of Functions (Tribunal Staff) Order 2001 S.I. 2001/3539 the whole Order
Lands Tribunal (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2002 S.I. 2002/770 the whole Rules
Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2006 S.I. 2006/680 paragraph 54 of Schedule 1
SCHEDULE 5
Transitional and saving provisions
Article 5(6)
Transitional and saving provisions
1 
Any proceedings before the Lands Tribunal which are pending immediately before 1st June 2009 shall continue on and after 1st June 2009 as proceedings before the Upper Tribunal.
2 

(1) The following sub-paragraphs apply where proceedings are continued in the Upper Tribunal by virtue of paragraph 1.
(2) Where a hearing began before 1st June 2009 but was not completed by that date, the Upper Tribunal must be comprised for the continuation of that hearing of the person or persons who began it.
(3) The Upper Tribunal may give any direction to ensure that proceedings are dealt with fairly and, in particular, may—
(a) apply any provision in procedural rules which applied to the proceedings before 1st June 2009; or
(b) disapply provisions of Tribunal Procedure Rules.
(4) In sub-paragraph (3) “procedural rules” means provision (whether called rules or not) regulating practice or procedure before a tribunal.
(5) Any direction or order given or made in proceedings which is in force immediately before 1st June 2009 remains in force on and after that date as if it were a direction or order of the Upper Tribunal.
(6) A time period which has started to run before 1st June 2009 and which has not expired shall continue to apply.
(7) An order for costs may only be made if, and to the extent that, an order could have been made before 1st June 2009.
3 
Where an appeal lies to a court from any decision made by the Lands Tribunal before 1st June 2009, that right of appeal has not been exercised, and the time to exercise that right of appeal has not expired prior to 1st June 2009, section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (right to appeal to Court of Appeal etc.) shall apply as if the decision were a decision made on or after 1st June 2009 by the Upper Tribunal, and any reference to the Lands Tribunal in legislation relating to such an appeal, express or otherwise, is to be taken as a reference to the Upper Tribunal.
4 
Any case to be remitted by a court on or after 1st June 2009 and which, if it had been remitted before 1st June 2009 would have been remitted to the Lands Tribunal, shall be remitted to the Upper Tribunal.
5 
Staff appointed to the Lands Tribunal before 1st June 2009 are to be treated on and after that date, for the purpose of any enactment, as if they had been appointed by the Lord Chancellor under section 40(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (tribunal staff and services).
6 
A decision made by the Lands Tribunal before 1st June 2009 is to be treated as a decision of the Upper Tribunal on or after 1st June 2009.