Development blocked by nutrient neutrality
- 3 steps
UK Act of Parliament
2023
United Kingdom
Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
24 compliance obligations, 5 practical guides · 5 journeys
Penalty landscape
3 of 24 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 5 carry different penalties and 16 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Any Person 7
- Landlord 3
Plus 14 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Small site planning fast track
- 1 step
Accommodation compliance for hotels, B&Bs, and holiday lets
- 3 steps
Achieving nutrient neutrality
- 4 steps
SME housebuilder planning guide
- 4 steps
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Direct — cites this Act
2 guidesSupporting — topic alignment
2 guidesMentioned in related content
1 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Landlords also bound by 216 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 2016 74 duties
- Housing Act 1985 1985 53 duties
- Housing Act 1996 1996 30 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003 2003 27 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2004 2004 26 duties
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.
Part 1 — Levelling-up missions
Statement of levelling-up missions: devolution
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ministers must consult devolved authorities on levelling-up missions Crown / Minister / Government department
Annual etc reports on delivery of levelling-up missions
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government must publish annual reports on levelling-up mission progress Crown / Minister / Government department
Reports: Parliamentary scrutiny and publication
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government must publish and present levelling-up progress reports to Parliament Crown / Minister / Government department
Reviews of statements of levelling-up missions
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government must review and report on levelling-up missions every five years Crown / Minister / Government department
Levelling Up Fund Round 3
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government must report to Parliament on Levelling Up Fund Round 3 Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part 2 — Local democracy and devolution
Deputy mayors etc
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Combined County Authority mayor must appoint a deputy mayor Local authority
Section 34 regulations: exercise of fire and rescue functions
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Mayors must oversee and hold Chief Constables to account for fire services Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 92 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Combined county authorities and their areas
Constitutional arrangements
Non-constituent members of a CCA
Associate members of a CCA
Regulations about members
Decision-making
Validity of proceedings
Review of CCA’s constitutional arrangements
Overview and scrutiny committees
Funding
Change of name
The functions of CCAs
Mayoral power to convene meetings with local partners
Local authority functions
Other public authority functions
Section 19 regulations: procedure
Integrated Transport Authority and Passenger Transport Executive
Directions relating to highways and traffic functions
Contravention of regulations under section 22
Highways and traffic functions: directions by mayors
Contraventions of section 23A
Designation of key route network roads
Health improvement and health inequalities duty
Powers not limited by other provision or powers
Non-mayoral CCA: consent to budget
Non-mayoral CCA: functions imposing financial liability
Changes to boundaries of a CCA’s area
Designation as an established mayoral strategic authority
Dissolution of a CCA’s area
Power to provide for election of mayor
Requirements in connection with regulations under section 27
Appointment of commissioners by the mayor
Functions of mayors: general
Procedure for direct conferral of general functions on mayor
Joint exercise of general functions
Local growth plans
Secretary of State guidance on local growth plans
Public authorities: duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities
Functions of mayors: policing
Exercise of fire and rescue functions
Section 34 regulations: procedure
Section 34 regulations: further provision
Section 34 regulations: complaints and conduct matters etc
Section 34 regulations: application of fire and rescue provisions
Section 34 regulations: application of local policing provisions
Mayors for CCA areas: financial matters
Alternative mayoral titles
Alternative mayoral titles: further changes
Power to amend list of alternative titles
Proposal for new CCA
Requirements in connection with establishment of CCA
Proposal for changes to existing arrangements relating to CCA
Requirements for changes to existing arrangements relating to CCA
Requirements in connection with boundary changes or dissolution of CCA
Relevant consenting authorities in relation to regulations under section 25
Relevant consenting authorities in relation to regulations under section 26
General power of CCA
Boundaries of power under section 49
Power to make provision supplemental to section 49
General power of competence
Allowances for members with special responsibilities
Incidental etc provision
Transfer of property, rights and liabilities
Guidance
Consequential amendments
Interpretation of Chapter
Review of combined authority’s constitutional arrangements
Consent to changes to combined authority’s area
Changes to mayoral combined authority’s area: additional requirements
Consent to conferral of general functions on mayor
Consent to conferral of police and crime commissioner functions on mayor
Functions in respect of key route network roads
Membership of combined authority
Proposal for establishment of combined authority
Proposal for changes to existing combined arrangements
Consequential amendments relating to section 65 and 66
Regulations applying to combined authorities
Combined authorities and combined county authorities: power to borrow
Payment of allowances to committee members
Timing for changes in governance arrangements
Transfer of functions: changes in governance arrangements
Power to transfer etc public authority functions to certain local authorities
Participation of police and crime commissioners at certain local authority committees
Disposal of land
Combined authorities: alternative mayoral titles
Local authorities in England: alternative mayoral titles
Capital finance risk management
Long-term empty dwellings: England
Dwellings occupied periodically: England
Alteration of street names: England
Powers of parish councils
The Common Council of the City of London: removal of voting restrictions
Part 3 — Planning
Requirement to assist with certain plan making
Amended 4 timesMinor and consequential amendments in connection with Chapter 2
Amended 2 timesRegard to certain heritage assets in exercise of planning functions
Amended 4 timesTemporary stop notices in relation to listed buildings
Unlimited fine Amended 6 times- Fail to comply with a temporary stop notice on a listed building Any Person
Urgent works to listed buildings: occupied buildings and recovery of costs
Amended 1 timeRemoval of compensation for building preservation notice
Amended 4 timesStreet votes
Amended 2 timesStreet votes: community infrastructure levy
Amended 2 timesStreet votes: modifications of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017
Amended 1 timeCrown development
Amended 2 timesMaterial variations in planning permission
Amended 1 timeDevelopment commencement notices
Fine up to £1,000 Amended 2 times- Fail to provide information after a commencement‑notice enquiry Any Person
Completion notices
Amended 1 timePower to decline to determine applications in cases of earlier non-implementation etc
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Make false or misleading statement to planning authority Any Person
Condition relating to development progress reports
Amended 1 timeTime limits for enforcement
Amended 2 timesDuration of temporary stop notices
Amended 2 timesEnforcement warning notices
Amended 2 timesRestriction on appeals against enforcement notices
Amended 2 timesUndue delays in appeals
Amended 2 timesPenalties for non-compliance
Amended 2 timesPower to provide relief from enforcement of planning conditions
Amended 1 timeConsultation before applying for planning permission
Amended 2 timesDuty in relation to self-build and custom housebuilding
Amended 2 timesPowers as to form and content of planning applications
Amended 2 timesAdditional powers in relation to planning obligations
Amended 1 timeFees for certain services in relation to nationally significant infrastructure projects
Amended 1 timePower to shorten deadline for examination of development consent order applications
Amended 1 timeAdditional powers in relation to non-material changes to development consent orders
Amended 2 timesHazardous substances consent: connected applications to the Secretary of State
Amended 2 timesRegulations and orders under the Planning Acts
Amended 1 timePower for appointees to vary determinations as to procedure
Amended 1 timePre-consolidation amendment of planning, development and compulsory purchase legislation
Amended 1 timeParticipation in certain proceedings conducted by, or on behalf of, the Secretary of State
Amended 1 timePower of certain bodies to charge fees for advice in relation to applications under the Planning Acts
Amended 1 timeBiodiversity net gain: pre-development biodiversity value and habitat enhancement
Amended 2 timesDevelopment affecting ancient woodland
Amended 1 timeBrowse 16 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Power in relation to the processing of planning data
Power in relation to the provision of planning data
Power to require certain planning data to be made publicly available
Power to require use of approved planning data software in England
Disclosure of planning data does not infringe copyright in certain cases
Requirements to consult devolved administrations
Planning data regulations made by devolved authorities
Interpretation of Chapter
Development plans: content
Role of development plan and national policy in England
National development management policies: meaning
Contents of the spatial development strategy
Adjustment of terminology
Plan making
Contents of a neighbourhood development plan
Neighbourhood development plans and orders: basic conditions
Part 4 — Infrastructure Levy and Community Infrastructure Levy
Infrastructure Levy: England
Amended 1 timePower to designate Homes and Communities Agency as a charging authority
Amended 1 timeRestriction of Community Infrastructure Levy to Greater London and Wales
Amended 1 timeEnforcement of Community Infrastructure Levy
Amended 2 timesPart 5 — Community land auction pilots
Community land auction arrangements and their purpose
Amended 1 timePower to permit community land auction arrangements
Amended 1 timeApplication of CLA receipts
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must spend Community Land Auction receipts on infrastructure Local authority
Duty to pass CLA receipts to other persons
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local planning authorities must transfer CLA funds to designated persons Local authority
Use of CLA receipts in an area to which section 144 (1) duty does not relate
Amended 1 timeCLA infrastructure delivery strategy
Amended 1 timePower to provide for authorities making joint local plans
Amended 1 timeParliamentary scrutiny of pilot
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must report to Parliament on land auction pilots Crown / Minister / Government department
CLA regulations: further provision and guidance
Amended 1 timeExpiry of Part 5
Amended 1 timeInterpretation of Part 5
Amended 1 timePart 6 — Environmental outcomes reports
Power to specify environmental outcomes
Amended 2 timesEnvironmental outcomes reports for relevant consents and relevant plans
Amended 1 timePower to define “relevant consent” and “relevant plan” etc
Amended 4 timesAssessing and monitoring impact on outcomes etc
Amended 1 timeSafeguards: non-regression, international obligations and public engagement
Amended 1 timeRequirements to consult devolved administrations
Amended 1 timeEOR regulations: devolved authorities
Amended 1 timeExemptions for national defence and civil emergency etc
Amended 1 timeEnforcement
Unlimited fine Amended 1 time- Breach of Environmental Outcomes Report (EOR) regulations Any Person
Reporting
Amended 1 timePublic consultation etc
Amended 1 timeGuidance
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Public authorities must follow government guidance on environmental outcomes Statutory regulator
Interaction with existing environmental assessment legislation and the Habitats Regulations
Amended 1 timeConsequential repeal of power to make provision for environmental assessment
Amended 1 timeEOR regulations: further provision
Amended 2 timesInterpretation of Part 6
Amended 1 timePart 7 — Nutrient pollution standards
Part 8 — Development corporations
Locally-led urban development corporations
Amended 2 timesDevelopment corporations for locally-led new towns
Amended 1 timeMinor and consequential amendments
Amended 1 timePlanning functions of urban development corporations
Amended 2 timesPlanning functions of new town development corporations
Amended 2 timesMayoral development corporation as minerals and waste planning authority
Amended 2 timesMinor and consequential amendments
Amended 2 timesRemoval of restrictions on membership of urban development corporations and new town development corporations
Amended 2 timesRemoval of limits on borrowing of urban development corporations and new town development corporations
Amended 2 timesPart 9 — Compulsory purchase
Acquisition by local authorities for purposes of regeneration
Amended 2 timesOnline publicity
Amended 4 timesConfirmation proceedings
Amended 2 timesConditional confirmation
Amended 4 timesCorresponding provision for purchases by Ministers
Amended 6 timesTime limits for implementation
Amended 2 timesAgreement to vary vesting date
Amended 2 timesCommon standards for compulsory purchase data
Amended 2 times‘No-scheme’ principle: minor amendments
Amended 2 timesProspects of planning permission for alternative development
Amended 2 timesPower to require prospects of planning permission to be ignored
Amended 3 timesPart 10 — Letting by local authorities of vacant high-street premises
Designated high streets and town centres
Amended 2 timesHigh-street uses and premises
Amended 2 timesVacancy condition
Amended 2 timesLocal benefit condition
Amended 2 timesInitial notice
Amended 2 timesRestriction on letting while initial notice in force
Amended 2 times- Do not let premises while initial letting notice is in force without local authority consent Landlord
Circumstances in which letting to be permitted
Amended 2 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must consent to high-street lettings in certain cases Local authority
Final notice
Amended 2 timesRestriction on letting while final notice in force
Amended 2 times- Do not let premises while a final letting notice is in force without council consent Landlord
Restriction on works while final notice in force
Fine up to £2,500 Amended 2 times- Carry out works without consent during final letting notice Landlord
Counter-notice
Amended 2 timesAppeals
Amended 2 timesRental auctions
Amended 3 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities may auction tenancies for vacant high-street premises Local authority
Power to contract for tenancy
Amended 2 timesTerms of contract for tenancy
Amended 3 timesTerms of tenancy
Amended 3 timesPower to grant tenancy in default
Amended 2 timesDeemed consent of superior lessor or mortgagee
Amended 2 timesExclusion of security of tenure
Amended 2 timesPower to require provision of information
Fine up to £2,500 Amended 2 times- Fail to provide required premises information Any Person
Power to enter and survey land
Amended 2 timesOffences in connection with section 211
2 years imprisonment Amended 2 times- Obstruct land surveyors or misuse confidential information Any Person
Power to extend time limits
Amended 2 timesFurther provision about letting notices
Amended 3 timesOther formalities
Amended 2 timesCompensation
Amended 2 timesPower to modify or disapply enactments applicable to letting
Amended 2 timesInterpretation of Part 10
Amended 2 timesPart 11 — Information about interests and dealings in land
Power to require provision of certain classes of information
Amended 1 timeThe beneficial ownership purpose
Amended 1 timeThe contractual control purpose
Amended 1 timeThe national security purpose
Amended 1 timeRequirements may include transactional information
Amended 1 timeUse of information
Amended 1 timeOffences
2 years imprisonment Amended 1 time- Fail to meet or give false information for a section 219 requirement Any Person
Enforcement of requirements
Amended 1 timeInterpretation of Part 11
Amended 1 timePart 12 — Miscellaneous
Registration of short-term rental properties
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must establish a short-term rental registration scheme Crown / Minister / Government department
Pavement licences
Amended 2 timesHistoric environment records
Amended 1 timeReview of governance etc of RICS
Amended 1 timeMarine licensing
Amended 1 timePower to replace Health and Safety Executive as building safety regulator
Amended 1 timeTransfer schemes in connection with regulations under section 233
Amended 1 timeTransfer of land by local authorities
Amended 1 timeOpen access mapping
Amended 1 timeChildcare: use of non-domestic premises
Amended 2 timesChildcare: number of providers
Amended 2 timesAmendments of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006
Amended 1 timeBlue plaques in England
Amended 1 timePowers of local authority in relation to the provision of childcare
Amended 1 timeReport on enforcement of the Vagrancy Act 1824
Amended 1 timeQualifying leases under the Building Safety Act 2022
Amended 1 timeRoad user charging schemes in London
Amended 1 timeProtected landscapes
Amended 1 timePart 13 — General
Data protection
Amended 1 timeCrown application
Amended 1 timeAmendments of references to “retained direct EU legislation”
Amended 1 timeAbbreviated references to certain Acts
Amended 1 timePower to make consequential provision
Amended 1 timePower to address conflicts with the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023
Amended 1 timeRegulations
Amended 1 timeFinancial provisions
Amended 1 timeExtent
Amended 1 timeCommencement and transitional provision
Amended 1 timeShort title
Amended 1 timeSchedules
Browse 508 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Combined county authorities: overview and scrutiny committees and audit committee
Mayors for combined county authority areas: further provisions about elections
Mayors for combined county authority Areas: PCC functions
Combined county authorities: consequential amendments
Minor and consequential amendments in connection with Chapter 2 of Part 3
Street votes: minor and consequential amendments
Regulations under Chapter 1 of Part 3 or Part 6: restrictions on devolved authorities
Planning functions of development corporations: minor and consequential amendments
Compulsory purchase: corresponding provision for purchases by Ministers
Grounds of appeal against final letting notice
Regulations under Chapter 1 of Part 3 or Part 6: form and scrutiny
Functions of overview and scrutiny committee
Overview and scrutiny committees: supplementary provision
Power to make further provision about overview and scrutiny committees
Audit committees
Interpretation
Paragraph 10 of Schedule 3 contains further provision about disqualification...
The acts of a person elected as a mayor for...
Power to make further provision
Timing of elections
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—
Voting at elections of mayors
Entitlement to vote
Election as mayor and councillor
Qualification and disqualification
(1) A person is disqualified for being elected or holding...
(1) A person is disqualified for being elected or holding...
Application of Schedule
Powers of appointment and termination exercisable on behalf of the CCA
Guidance
Persons ineligible for appointment
Terms and conditions of appointment
Commissioner to work in only one area of competence
Duration of appointment
Limitation on delegation of functions
Allowances
Ending of appointment
Role of overview and scrutiny committees
Introductory
Disqualification
Policing protocol
Application of certain enactments
Supplementary
PCC functions exercisable by the mayor
Delegation of function
Police and crime panels
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for...
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about...
Financial matters
Suspension
Conduct
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56)
(1) Section 10 (general powers of Executives) is amended as...
Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)
In section 21(1) (interpretation of Part 1), after paragraph (jb)...
In section 152(2) (interpretation), after paragraph (izb) insert—
In section 157(6) (periodic payments of grants)—
(1) Schedule 1 (political balance on local authority committees etc)...
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
In section 252(12) (procedure for making orders), in the definition...
In Schedule 14 (procedure for footpaths and bridleways orders), in...
Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13)
In section 10A(1) (further powers of Executives), for “or combined...
Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)
In section 39(1) (major precepting authorities), after paragraph (ab) insert—...
In section 40 (issue of precepts by major precepting authority),...
Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25)
Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)
In section 25(1) (public sector operators not to be franchisees)—...
In section 149(5) (service of documents), in the definition of...
Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (c. 40)
Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53)
In section 12(1) (borrowing powers of Executive), after “a combined...
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37)
Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27)
Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)
Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)
In section 108(4) (local transport plans), after paragraph (ca) (but...
(1) Section 109 (further provision about local transport plans in...
(1) Section 113 (role of metropolitan district councils) is amended...
In section 123A(4) (franchising schemes)— (a) after paragraph (a) insert—...
In section 123C(2) (consent of the Secretary of State and...
In section 14(1) (accounts of Executive), after “a combined authority...
In section 123G (response to consultation), after subsection (4) insert—...
In section 123M (variation of scheme), after subsection (6) insert—...
In section 123N (revocation of scheme), after subsection (7) insert—...
(1) Section 157 (grants to Integrated Transport Authorities and combined...
(1) Section 162 (interpretation of Part 2) is amended as...
(1) Section 163 (road user charging schemes: preliminary) is amended...
(1) Section 164 (local charging schemes) is amended as follows....
(1) Section 165 (joint local charging schemes) is amended as...
In section 165A(1)(b) (joint local-ITA charging schemes), after “combined authority”...
(1) Section 166 (joint local-London charging schemes) is amended as...
(1) Section 15 (further functions of Authority) is amended as...
(1) Section 166A (joint ITA-London charging schemes) is amended as...
In section 167(2)(b) (trunk road charging schemes), after “a combined...
In section 168(2) (charging schemes to be made by order)—...
(1) Section 170 (charging schemes: consultation and inquiries) is amended...
In section 177A(1) (power to require information), for “or combined...
In section 193(1) (guidance), after “combined authorities” insert “, combined...
In section 194 (information), in each of subsections (1), (2)...
In section 198(1) (interpretation of Part 3), at the appropriate...
(1) Schedule 12 (road user charging and workplace parking levy:...
Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26)
In section 16(1) (annual report by Authority and Executive), after...
(1) Section 23 (meaning of “local authority” for the purposes...
In section 33(1) (local authorities for the purposes of Chapter...
In section 93(7) (power to charge for discretionary services: prohibitions...
Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)
In section 27A (default powers), in the heading and in...
(1) Schedule A1 (default powers exercisable by Mayor of London,...
Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21)
Children Act 2004 (c. 31)
Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)
(1) Section 20 (special duty with respect to railway passengers)...
Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21)
Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40)
National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41)
In section 7A(2) (exercise of Secretary of State’s public health...
In section 12ZB(7) (procurement regulations), in the definition of “relevant...
In section 13UA(2) (guidance about joint appointments)—
In section 65Z5(1) (joint working and delegation arrangements), after paragraph...
In section 65Z6(1) (joint committees and pooled funds), after paragraph...
In section 75 (arrangements between NHS bodies and local authorities),...
In section 275(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert— “combined...
(1) Section 23 (consents of, or directions, by Minister) is...
In section 276 (index of defined expressions), at the appropriate...
Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (c. 13)
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28)
In section 23(1) (definitions for the purposes of Chapter 1...
In section 104(2) (application of Chapter 1 of Part 5:...
Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)
After section 89A insert— Transfer of functions of combined county...
(1) Section 90 (changing the boundaries of an integrated transport...
(1) Section 91 (dissolution of an integrated transport area) is...
(1) Section 102A (application of Chapter to combined authorities) is...
In section 56(6) (assistance by Minister or local authority towards...
(1) Section 102E (power to establish STBs) is amended as...
In section 102F(7) (requirements in connection with regulations under section...
In section 102G(10) (constitution of STBs), after paragraph (a) insert—...
In section 102I(7) (transport strategy of an STB), after paragraph...
In section 102J(7) (exercise of local transport functions), after paragraph...
In section 102U, at the appropriate place insert— “combined county...
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20)
In section 35(2) (mutual insurance: supplementary), after paragraph (r) insert—...
In section 88(5) (areas of economic prosperity boards)—
In section 103(5) (areas of combined authorities) at the end...
(1) Schedule 5 (Passenger Transport Executives) is amended as follows....
(1) Section 106 (changes to boundaries of a combined authority’s...
(1) Section 107 (dissolution of a combined authority’s area) is...
In section 118(5) (guidance), after paragraph (e) insert—
In section 120 (interpretation of Part 6), at the appropriate...
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22)
(1) Section 100 (provision of financial resources) is amended as...
(1) Section 122 (sharing of information for education and training...
Equality Act 2010 (c. 15)
Localism Act 2011 (c. 20)
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2)
Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62)
Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 (c. 2)
In section 40(6) (access to local government meetings and documents),...
In section 44(1) (interpretation of Act), at the appropriate place...
In Schedule 2, after paragraph 28 insert— A combined county authority.
Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1)
(1) Section 1 (devolution: annual report) is amended as follows....
(1) Section 18 (devolving health service functions) is amended as...
Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3)
In section 3 (collaboration agreements: specific restrictions), after subsection (7)...
In section 5(5) (collaboration agreements: definitions)— (a) omit the “or”...
Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19)
Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)
In Schedule 3 (conduct of education administration: statutory corporations)—
In Schedule 4 (conduct of education administration: companies)—
Bus Services Act 2017 (c. 21)
Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30)
In Schedule 4 (public service delivery: specified persons for the...
In Schedule 5 (public service delivery: specified persons for the...
In Schedule 6 (public service delivery: specified persons for the...
Data Protection Act 2018 (c.12)
Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (c. 18)
Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21)
Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39)
In section 1(7) (views of relevant authority in relation to...
(1) Section 4 (interpretation of sections 1 to 4) is...
In section 19(2) (meaning of “relevant provider”), after paragraph (g)...
In section 20(7) (meaning of “funding authority”), after paragraph (c)...
In section 21(2) (interpretation of sections 19 to 21), at...
Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31)
Elections Act 2022 (c. 37)
In section 37(1) (interpretation of Part 5), in the definition...
In section 45(9) (meaning of “relevant election”), after paragraph (g)...
(1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 (illegal practices) is amended...
Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)
In paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 8 (voting and candidacy rights...
(1) Section 70 (restriction on promotion of Bills for changing...
In section 80(2)(b) (disqualification for election and holding office as...
In section 85(4) (vacation of office by failure to attend...
In section 86(2) (declaration of vacancy by local authority), for...
In section 92(7) (proceedings for disqualification)— (a) for “and a...
In section 99 (meetings and proceedings of local authorities), after...
Local Government (Records) Act 1962 (c. 56)
(1) Section 100J (application of Part 5A to to new...
(1) Section 101 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local...
In section 138C(1) (application of sections 138A and 138B to...
In section 142(1B) (provision of information relating to matters affecting...
(1) Section 146A (joint authorities etc) is amended as follows....
In section 175(3B) (allowances for attending conferences and meetings), after...
In section 176(3) (payment of expenses), for “and a combined...
In section 223(2) (appearance of local authorities in legal proceedings),...
In section 224(2) (arrangements by principal councils for custody of...
In section 225(3) (deposit of documents with proper officer), for...
In section 2(6) (acquisition and deposit of records), after “section...
In section 228(7A) (inspection of documents), for “or a combined...
In section 229(8) (photographic copies of documents) after “a combined...
In section 230(2) (reports and returns), for “and a combined...
In section 231(4) (service of notice on local authorities), after...
In section 232(1A) (public notices), after “a combined authority,” insert...
In section 233(11) (service of notices by local authorities), after...
In section 234(4) (authentication of documents), after “a combined authority,”...
In section 236(1) (procedure for byelaws), for “or a combined...
In section 236B(1) (revocation of byelaws), after paragraph (e) insert—...
In section 238 (evidence of byelaws), for “or a combined...
In section 8(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,...
In section 239(4A) (power to promote or oppose bills), for...
In section 270(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert— “combined...
In Part 1A of Schedule 12 (meetings and proceedings of...
Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)
In section 25(1) (authorities subject to investigation), after paragraph (cf)...
(1) Section 26C (referral of complaints by authorities) is amended...
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (c. 37)
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)
Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)
Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)
Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43)
Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)
In section 2(1) (duty of authorities to publish information), after...
In section 98(8A) (disposal of land at direction of Secretary...
In section 99(4) (directions to dispose of land), after paragraph...
In section 100(1)(a) (interpretation and extent of Part 10), for...
In Schedule 16 (bodies to whom Part 10 applies), after...
Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14)
Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)
Transport Act 1968 (c. 73)
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30)
In section 33(9) (enforceability by local authorities of covenants relating...
In section 41(13) (lost and uncollected property), in the definition...
Stock Transfer Act 1982 (c. 41)
County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51)
In section 72(5) (accounts and audit), after paragraph (c) insert—...
In section 73(2) (financial administration), after paragraph (b) insert—
Transport Act 1985 (c. 67)
In section 27A(7)(b) (additional powers where service not operated as...
(1) Section 9 (Areas, Authorities and Executives) is amended as...
In section 64(1)(a) (consultation with respect to policies), after “combined...
In section 93(8)(b) (travel concession schemes), for “and a combined...
In section 106(4) (grants for transport facilities and services), after...
In section 137 (general interpretation), after subsection (5A) insert—
Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)
Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69)
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70)
Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10)
In section 6(2)(a) (interpretation and application of Part 2), after...
In section 9(1)(a) (interpretation and application of Part 3), after...
In section 9A (general functions of Authorities and Executives), in...
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)
Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9)
Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)
In section 74 (levies), after subsection (14) insert—
In section 88B(9) (special grant: relevant authorities), after paragraph (c)...
In section 111(2) (financial administration: relevant authorities), after paragraph (ib)...
In section 143 (orders and regulations), after subsection (4B) insert—...
Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)
In section 74(8) (transfer of land and other property to...
In Schedule 1 (tenancies which cannot be assured tenancies), in...
Alteration of street names: consequential amendments
Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907
Public Health Act 1925
London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939
Local Government Act 1972
Determinations and other decisions: having regard to national development management policies
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
In section 172 (issue of enforcement notice), in subsection (1)(b),...
In section 177 (grant or modification of planning permission on...
In Schedule 4B (process for making of neighbourhood development orders)—...
In Schedule 9 (requirements relating to discontinuance of mineral working),...
Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990
Greater London Authority Act 1999
In section 59A (development orders: permission in principle), in subsection...
In section 70 (determination of applications for planning permission: general...
In section 70A (power to decline to determine subsequent application)—...
In section 74 (directions etc as to method of dealing...
In section 91 (general condition limiting duration of planning permission),...
In section 92 (outline planning permission), in subsection (6), for...
In section 97 (power to revoke or modify planning permission...
In section 102 (orders requiring discontinuance of use or alteration...
Plan making
Local Government Act 1972
In section 336 (interpretation), after the definition of “mortgage” insert—...
(1) Schedule 1 (local planning authorities: distribution of functions) is...
In Schedule 13 (blighted land), in paragraph 1A—
Greater London Authority Act 1999
In section 338 (examination in public), at the end of...
In section 346 (monitoring and data collection), in paragraph (b),...
In section 347 (functional bodies to have regard to strategy)—...
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
For section 14 (survey of area: county councils) substitute— Survey...
In section 38 (development plan), in subsection (7), after “enactments”...
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
In section 38A (meaning of “neighbourhood development plan”), in subsection...
In section 39 (sustainable development), in subsection (1)—
In section 61 (Wales: survey), for subsection (6) substitute—
(1) Section 113 (validity of strategies, plans and documents) is...
In section 116 (Isles of Scilly), in subsection (2)(b), after...
In section 122 (regulations and orders)— (a) in subsection (5),...
(1) Schedule A1 (default powers exercisable by Mayor of London,...
Commons Act 2006
Planning and Energy Act 2008
(1) Section 1 (energy policies) is amended as follows.
In section 2A (the Mayor of London: applications of potential...
In section 2 (interpretation), for the definition of “development plan...
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988)
Housing and Planning Act 2016
In section 6 (starter homes: monitoring), in subsection (2), omit...
In section 7 (starter homes: compliance directions), in subsection (1)(b)...
In section 8 (starter homes: interpretation), for the definition of...
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012)
(1) Regulation 41 (nature conservation policy in planning contexts) is...
(1) Regulation 108 (co-ordination for land use plan prepared by...
In section 59A (development orders: permission in principle)—
(1) Regulation 111 (interpretation of Chapter 8 of Part 6)...
In section 70(4) (determination of applications: definitions), in paragraph (l)...
In section 74 (directions etc as to method of dealing...
(1) Section 303A (responsibility of local planning authorities for costs...
In section 306 (contributions by local authorities and statutory undertakers),...
In section 324 (rights of entry), in subsection (1)(a), for...
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Elections Act 2022
The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
Crown development: consequential amendments
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
In section 336 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—
Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22)
In section 61W (England: requirement to carry out pre-application consultation),...
In section 108 (compensation for refusal or conditional grant of...
In section 247 (highways affected by development: orders by the...
In section 257 (footpaths etc affected by development: orders by...
In section 284 (validity of certain orders, decisions and directions),...
In section 293A (urgent Crown development: application)—
In section 303 (fees for planning application etc.), after subsection...
In section 319A (determination of procedure for certain proceedings: England),...
Completion notices: consequential amendments
TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.
In section 289 (appeals to High Court)—
In section 319A (determination of procedure: England), in subsection (7),...
In section 324 (rights of entry), in subsection (1)(c), after...
In Schedule 1 (local planning authorities: distribution of functions), in...
In Schedule 6 (determination of appeals by appointed person)—
In Schedule 16 (provisions referred to in sections 314 to...
In section 56 (time when development begun), in subsection (3),...
Before section 94 insert— Termination of planning permission: Wales ....
(1) Section 94 (termination of planning permission by reference to...
In section 95 (effect of completion notice)—
In section 96 (power of Secretary of State to serve...
In section 284 (validity of development plans and certain orders,...
In section 285 (validity of notices), before subsection (1) insert—...
In section 286 (challenges to validity on grounds of authority’s...
Infrastructure Levy
After Part 10 of the Planning Act 2008 insert— Part...
Local Government Act 1972
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994
Planning Act 2008
In the following sections, for “Part 11”, in each place...
In section 232(1)(d) (orders and regulations), after “Part” insert “10A...
No power to make provision outside devolved competence
Requirement for consent where it would otherwise be required
Requirement for joint exercise where it would otherwise be required
Requirement for consultation where it would otherwise be required
Meaning of devolved competence
A provision is within the devolved competence of the Welsh...
A provision is within the devolved competence of a Northern...
Interpretation
Existing environmental assessment legislation
Amendments of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: assumptions about nutrient pollution standards
Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations...
In regulation 83 (enterprise zones), after paragraph (6) insert—
After regulation 85 insert— Assumptions to be made about nutrient...
Chapter 8 of Part 6 (assessment of plans and projects:...
In regulation 105 (assessment of implications for European sites and...
In regulation 106 (assessment of implications for European site: neighbourhood...
In regulation 110 (national policy statements), in paragraph (3)(a), for...
After regulation 110 insert— Assessments under this Chapter: required assumptions...
Chapter 2 of Part 6 of those Regulations (assessment of...
In regulation 70 (grant of planning permission), after paragraph (4)...
In regulation 71 (planning permission: duty to review), after paragraph...
In regulation 77 (general development orders: approval of local planning...
In regulation 79 (special development orders), after paragraph (5) insert—...
In regulation 80 (local development orders), after paragraph (5) insert—...
In regulation 81 (neighbourhood development orders), after paragraph (5) insert—...
In regulation 82 (simplified planning zones), after paragraph (6) insert—...
Locally-led development corporations: minor and consequential amendments
Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)
(1) Section 134 (urban development areas) is amended as follows....
(1) Section 135 (urban development corporations) is amended as follows....
In section 140 (consultation with local authorities), in subsection (1),...
(1) Section 171 (interpretation: general) is amended as follows.
New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64)
(1) Section 1A (local authority to oversee development of new...
In section 2 (reduction of designated areas), after subsection (1)...
(1) Section 80 (general interpretation provisions) is amended as follows....
New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64)
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)
Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c. 10)
Localism Act 2011 (c. 20)
Conditional confirmation and making of compulsory purchase orders: consequential amendments
Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)
Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 (c. 66)
Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)
Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)
Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023
Online publicity
Proceedings for consideration of draft order
Conditional orders
That the local authority failed, while the initial letting notice...
That the landlord— (a) intends to carry out substantial works...
That the landlord intends to occupy the premises for the...
That the landlord intends to occupy the premises as the...
Provision to be included in terms of tenancy further to contract under section 204
Provision about what obligations (if any) the landlord is to...
Provision requiring the tenant to deliver up the premises with...
Provision about what obligations (if any) the landlord is to...
Provision requiring the tenant to keep the premises in repair....
Provision about— (a) what works and alterations the tenant can...
Provision requiring the tenant to insure the premises (if they...
Provision enabling the landlord to recover from the tenant costs...
Provision about circumstances in which the tenant can or cannot—...
Provision for, and in connection with, the giving of a...
Provision about the circumstances in which the landlord can re-enter...
Pavement licences
Introductory
Effect of licences
(1) Section 115E of the Highways Act 1980 (execution of...
In section 249 of the Town and Country Planning Act...
Enforcement
Local authority functions
In Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities)...
Other amendments
In section 62 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing...
Transitional provision
The amendments made by paragraph 11 do not affect any...
Making pavement licence provisions permanent
Applications: fees
In section 23 of the 2020 Act (regulations), in subsection...
Applications: procedure on renewals
Applications: periods for consultation and determination
In section 3 of the 2020 Act (determination), in subsection...
Duration of licences
Enforcement of licences
Use of non-domestic premises for childcare: registration
Introductory
(1) Section 53 (requirement to register: other later years providers...
(1) Section 54 (applications for registration: later years childminders) is...
(1) Section 55 (application for registration: other later years providers)...
(1) Section 56 (entry on the register and certificates) is...
(1) Section 56A (later years childminder agencies: registers and certificates)...
In section 57 (special procedure for providers registered in the...
(1) Section 57A (special procedure for providers registered with early...
Voluntary registration
In section 63 (applications for registration on the general register:...
(1) Section 64 (entry on the register and certificates) is...
Early years provision
In section 65 (special procedure for persons already registered in...
(1) Section 65A (special procedure for persons already registered with...
Common provisions
In section 69 (suspension of registration in a childcare register:...
(1) Section 98 (interpretation of Part 3) is amended as...
(1) Section 33 (requirement to register: early years childminders) is...
(1) Section 34 (requirement to register: early years providers) is...
(1) Section 35 (applications for registration: early years childminders) is...
(1) Section 36 (application for registration: other early years providers)...
(1) Section 37 (entry on the register and certificates) is...
(1) Section 37A (early years childminder agencies: registers and certificates)...
Later years provision
(1) Any power to make regulations under Chapter 1 of...
Scrutiny of regulations made by Secretary of State or devolved authority acting alone
(1) This paragraph applies to regulations made by the Secretary...
Paragraph 3 does not apply if— (a) a draft of...
Scrutiny of regulations made by the Secretary of State and devolved authority acting jointly
(1) This paragraph applies to regulations of the Secretary of...
Paragraph 6 does not apply if a draft of the...
Interpretation
United Kingdom and England and Wales
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
In Part 2 of PCPA 2004 (local development) for sections...
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
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