Law Search
This section provides a list of key legislation on planning and building works. The list is not meant to be exhaustive and does not cover all amending regulations and orders. The list addresses the legal position in England and Wales. Other laws may apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland and we recommend that you seek further legal advice to ensure that any action taken is in within the law.
You can access most of the laws from the Office of Public Sector Information website (External links).
Key Planning Legislation
Acts of Parliament
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Planning and Compensation Act 1991
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Recent Planning Statutory Instruments
The Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2008
The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2008
The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007
Building related legislation
Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004
The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
Environmental Legislation
Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999
Environmental Protection Act 1990
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010
The Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000
Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England & Wales) Regulations 1999
* Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
