51 Powers of entry
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (1981 c 69) | Legislation

51  Powers of entry

(1)ÌýÌýÌýÌý Any person authorised in writing by the relevant authority may, at any reasonable time and (if required to do so) upon producing evidence that he is authorised, enter any land for any of the following purposes—

[(a)ÌýÌýÌýÌý to determine whether the land should be notified under section 28(1);

(b)ÌýÌýÌýÌý to assess the condition of the flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features by reason of which land which has been notified under section 28(1) is of special interest;

(c)ÌýÌýÌýÌý to determine whether or not to offer to enter into [a nature reserve agreement or an SSSI agreement .Ìý.Ìý.±Õ in relation to the land;

(d)ÌýÌýÌýÌý to ascertain whether a condition to which a consent referred to in section 28E(3)(a) was subject has been complied with in relation to the land;

(e)ÌýÌýÌýÌý to ascertain whether an offence under section 28P or under byelaws made by virtue of section 28R is being, or has been, committed on or in relation to the land;

(f)ÌýÌýÌýÌý to formulate a management scheme for the land or determine whether a management scheme (or a proposed management scheme) for the land should

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