Part 2: Compulsory Purchase Etc Chapter 1: Temporary possession of land Section 18: Power to take temporary possession of land
This section gives all those with a power to acquire land compulsorily (e.g. local authorities and certain agencies, and statutory undertakers etc.), the power to take temporary possession of land, or a new right over land, by agreement or compulsorily. Unless there is express provision in another Act (such as a hybrid Act for a major infrastructure project) this is the only power by which temporary possession of land may be obtained.
	This section extends and applies to England and Wales only.