# The Forestry Act 1967 (Consent to Renewable Electricity Development) (England) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations require the Forestry Commissioners to obtain the consent of the Secretary of State before they exercise the power in section 3A of the Forestry Act 1967 (c. 10) to enable the construction of renewable electricity development upon forestry land in England.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/89/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forestry-act-1967-consent-to-renewable-electricity-development-england-regulations-2026/note
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