# The Forestry Act 1967 (Consent to Renewable Electricity Development) (England) Regulations 2026, Regulation 2: Application for consent


(1) The Commissioners must obtain the written consent of the Secretary of State before an exercise of their powers under section 3A of the Act in a case where—
(a) a proposed exercise of the powers is intended to enable the construction on English Forestry land of the whole or part of a generating station (including an extension to an existing station); and
(b) the capacity threshold is exceeded.
(2) Any notice of a requirement for consent under paragraph (1) must be given to the Secretary of State by the Commissioners in writing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/89/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forestry-act-1967-consent-to-renewable-electricity-development-england-regulations-2026/regulation-2
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