Part 7: Compulsory Purchase Etc Right to enter and survey land Section 174: Notice of survey and copy of warrant
Section 174 requires acquiring authorities to give owners and occupiers of the land at least 14 days’ notice of entry so they may make any necessary arrangements. The notice must explain whether the survey will involve certain activities such as searching or boring and, if so, what is proposed. It must also inform the owners / occupiers of their right to compensation in respect of any damage done in exercise of the power.
	The notice must also include a copy of any warrant obtained. If the authority obtains a warrant after giving notice, it must separately give a copy of the warrant to every owner or occupier of the land.