Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845

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The Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 18) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that standardised provisions and definitions relating to the purchase of land by the government in England and Wales and Ireland.

The act was passed to standardise how the government acquires private land for public projects and to ensure fair compensation for property owners.

The Land Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 19) made similar provisions for Scotland.

As of 2026, the act remains in force in the United Kingdom.