UK Act of Parliament 2008 United Kingdom

Planning and Energy Act 2008

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At a glance

Enforced by

What's here

1 compliance obligation

Who this Act binds

Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

s.001

Energy policies

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities may set higher energy and low-carbon standards for developments Local authority

Browse 2 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Short title and extent

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

Local Authority

Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)

Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …