# The Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026, Regulation 4: When development begins


In these Regulations, a development begins when development would be considered to begin for the purposes of the enactment under which it is authorised, whether by way of planning permission or general consent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348284379/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-nature-restoration-levy-regulations-2026/regulation-4
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