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UK Statutory Instrument
2025
United Kingdom
The Town and Country Planning (Entertainment Resort Complex, Bedford) Special Development (No. 2) Order 2025
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
67 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Data Controller 50
- Any Person 11
- Operator 2
- Client 1
- Contractor 1
- Occupier 1
Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other 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.
Data Controllers also bound by 38 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- UK GDPR (retained EU law) 2016 126 duties
- Data Protection Act 2018 2018 46 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation) 2018 6 duties
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 2003 5 duties
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 231/2013 of 19 December 2012 supplementing Directive 2011/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to exemptions, general operating conditions, depositaries, leverage, transparency and supervision (Text with EEA relevance) 2013 5 duties
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
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 138 duties
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
Clients also bound by 65 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 32 duties
- The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2025 2025 19 duties
- Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 2023 17 duties
- Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 2012 14 duties
- Building Regulations 2010 2010 12 duties
Contractors also bound by 178 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 2015 137 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 2015 134 duties
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 114 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 2023 93 duties
- The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 2004 87 duties
Occupiers also bound by 259 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 2021 39 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 34 duties
- The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 1995 34 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 23 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 18 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.
Schedules
Time when development must be begun
- Start development within 3 years and notify Secretary of State of start date Data Controller
Construction environmental management plan
- Submit and obtain approval of a Construction Environmental Management Plan before construction work begins Data Controller
Mass grading
- Submit grading plan and get Secretary of State approval before mass grading Data Controller
Land remediation
- Prepare land remediation strategy before construction work on contaminated land Data Controller
Construction traffic management scheme
- Monitor and record construction traffic movements until traffic management scheme approved Data Controller
Broadmead Road level crossing
- Get approval for level crossing safety scheme before using it for construction traffic Data Controller
Accommodation monitoring reports
- Monitor and report construction workforce numbers to the Secretary of State Data Controller
Exceedances and accommodation management plans
- Prepare and submit accommodation management plan when exceedance likely Data Controller
Construction worker accommodation
- Provide accommodation for construction workers when monitoring shows likely exceedances Data Controller
Height controls: general
- Comply with maximum height limits for authorised works Any Person
Height controls to secure an articulated skyline
- Design and construct authorised works within specified height limits Any Person
Masterplans
- Provide compliant masterplan and compliance statement to Secretary of State Data Controller
Detailed designs: class 3 and class 6 authorised works
- Submit detailed designs for class 3 and class 6 works with supporting documents and approvals Data Controller
Detailed designs: other classes of authorised works
- Submit detailed designs with required documents and compliance statement Data Controller
Designation of site controller and appointment of principal representative
- Designate a site controller and appoint a principal representative before starting development Client
Lake Zone (proximity to liquefied natural gas facility)
- Get HSE safety advice before building near the LNG facility Data Controller
Entertainment resort complex
- Locate authorised works only within the permitted areas Any Person
Transport related development
- Build transport hub and roads only in permitted zones Any Person
Camp sites
- Locate camp sites only within the Lake Zone Any Person
Core controls
- Control and land ownership requirements for the entertainment resort complex Data Controller
Conference and convention facilities
- Conference facilities must be in the Lake Zone and under 55,000 sqm Any Person
Sports venues with outdoor playing fields
- Locate sports facilities with outdoor playing fields only in the Lake Zone Any Person
Class 4 authorised works
- Site controller must submit utility compound plan for Secretary of State approval Data Controller
Impact of authorised works on natural light in certain dwellings
- Get expert light report before building tall structures near certain homes Data Controller
Kempston Hardwick moated site
- Protect the Kempston Hardwick moated site from development and vibration Data Controller
ERC expansion areas
- Do not start construction in ERC expansion areas without Secretary of State endorsement and material change of use Any Person
Means of enclosure with a height of more than 5.4 metres AGL
- Obtain Secretary of State approval before building fences or walls over 5.4 metres Data Controller
Battery energy storage system
- Comply with design, location, safety, and notification requirements for BESS Data Controller
Experience and capability
- Ensure an accountable individual with relevant experience is in place for the ERC Data Controller
Vehicle parking
- Provide minimum vehicle parking before Grand Opening and maintain sustainable spaces Data Controller
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
- Submit LEED-based environmental scheme before building resort complex Data Controller
Carbon management
- Follow carbon management plan and report compliance after Grand Opening Data Controller
Riparian protection zone
- Design and construct riparian protection zones along watercourses Contractor
Flood risk
- Prepare and submit flood resilience scheme for approval before construction Data Controller
Storage capacity
- Maintain flood storage capacity on the Order land Any Person
Water conservation and supplies of non-potable water
- Conserve and reuse water, and supply non-potable water as planned Data Controller
Specified habitats: general
- Create or enhance specified habitats before Grand Opening Operator
Culverts
- Get approval for new culverts unless they're in agreed designs Data Controller
Outfalls
- Obtain Secretary of State approval before constructing certain outfalls Data Controller
Runoff
- Control surface water runoff and monitor compliance Data Controller
Sustainable drainage systems: management and maintenance
- Submit and maintain sustainable drainage maintenance plan for approval Data Controller
Foul drainage
- Get Secretary of State approval before connecting new drainage to public sewers Data Controller
Water supplies
- Do not connect works to public water supply without satisfying criteria Data Controller
Core capacity and features of ERC
- Do not open the Entertainment Resort Complex until capacity and security conditions are met Data Controller
Habitat location plan
- Obtain approved habitat location plan and keep habitat records until Grand Opening Data Controller
Soft Opening Period and security and emergency management
- Obtain Secretary of State approval for security and emergency plan before soft opening Data Controller
Public access
- Ensure public roads are complete or arrange alternative temporary access before Grand Opening Data Controller
Manor Road level crossing
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Get Secretary of State approval for level crossing improvements before opening Crown / Minister / Government department
Public rights of way
- Grand Opening must not happen until footpaths are permanently stopped up Operator
Wixams station (bus replacement service)
- Do not hold Grand Opening without open Wixams station or approved bus scheme Data Controller
Travel plan
- Submit and implement a travel plan before Grand Opening Data Controller
Restrictions on occupation before Grand Opening
- Do not occupy class 1 works before Grand Opening without approval Data Controller
Public roads in Lake Zone
- Do not occupy Lake Zone work until road/cycleway complete or temporary access approved and in place Data Controller
Traffic monitoring and management
- Set up and operate a traffic monitoring scheme for the Entertainment Resort Complex Data Controller
Habitat creation and enhancement plans
- Submit habitat creation and enhancement plans before construction in habitat areas Data Controller
Milton Keynes shuttle bus
- Ensure shuttle bus service meets minimum standards before Grand Opening and monitor usage post-opening Data Controller
Wixams shuttle bus
- Provide Wixams shuttle bus service and report to Secretary of State Data Controller
Drone shows
- Do not operate drone displays outside Core Zone or near protected habitats Any Person
Pyrotechnic and laser effects
- Restrict outdoor pyrotechnic and laser displays to the Core Zone and brief bursts Any Person
Noise and vibration
- Operate within noise limits and comply with noise monitoring requirements Data Controller
Seasonal events and special events
- Control amplified music after late-night events to avoid disturbing neighbours Data Controller
Opening hours
- Comply with ticketed area opening hours after Grand Opening Occupier
Landscape and ecology management plans
- Submit landscape and ecology management plan before Grand Opening and manage habitats accordingly Data Controller
Employment and skills
- Implement employment and skills commitments from the environmental controls document Data Controller
Browse 34 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Visitor entertainment and hospitality facilities
Support for provision and operation of visitor entertainment and hospitality facilities
Rail-related development
Utilities and services
Walking, wheeling and cycling routes
Roads and associated infrastructure
Vehicle-related facilities
Security and reception
Landscaping and environmental measures, miscellaneous features, facilities and amenities
Interpretation of Schedule
Archaeological mitigation
Broadmead Road
Interpretation of Part 5
Modification of zonal boundaries; ticketed area plan
Interpretation of Part 7
Requirement for masterplan or detailed design approval
Reference design standards applicable to all parts of the Order land
Reference design standards applicable only to the Core Zone
Reference design standards applicable only to the East Gateway Zone
Reference design standards applicable only to the Lake Zone
Primary access points
Petrol filling or service station
Veteran tree
Limits on extent of highway works
Limits on extent of railway development
Limits on capacity, extent or use of certain energy and water infrastructure
Floorspace
Road crossing over Elstow Brook
Sustainable drainage
Kempston Hardwick Clay Pits (North)
Active travel
Firework displays
Hotels
1 and 2 Vine Cottages
Endorsement of submission documents
- Notify Secretary of State of submission documents and provide requested information Data Controller
Modification of reference documents, controlling documents and endorsement conditions
- Get Secretary of State approval before modifying plans or conditions Data Controller
Browse 6 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation, commencement, extent, application and revocation
Interpretation
Other planning permissions
Grant of planning permission
Conditions and limitations
Publication of documents
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