664. Entry on land for allotments purchased by agreement.

A council1 which has agreed2 to purchase land3 for the provision of allotments may in general enter on and take possession of the land in accordance with the provisions of the Compulsory Purchase Act 19654. However, a council which has agreed to purchase land subject to the interest of a yearly tenant5 may, at any time after such agreement has been made and after giving not less than 14 days' notice to the person in possession, enter on and take possession of the land or such part thereof as is specified in the notice to treat, without previous consent6.