Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017
2017 c. 20 · Enacted 27 April 2017 · Extends to United Kingdom
An Act to make provision about planning and compulsory purchase; and for connected purposes.
[27th April 2017]
Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C15C16C17C18C19C20C21C22C23C24C25C26C27C28C29C30C31C32C33C34C35C36C37C38C39C40C41C42C43C44C45C46C47C48C49C50C51C52C53C54C55C56C57C58C59C60C61C62C63C64C65C66C67C68C69C70C71C72C73C74C75C76C77C78C79C80C81C82C83C84C85C86C87C88C89C90C91C92C93C94C95C96C97C98C99C100C101C102C103C104C105C106C107C108C109C110C111C112C113C114C115C116C117C118C119C120C121C122C123C124C125C126C127C128C129C130C131
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Modifications
- C1
Act excluded in part (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 3(1)(p)
- C2
Act excluded in part (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testos Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), arts. 1, 2(7) (with arts. 3(3), 5)
- C3
Act excluded in part (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), arts. 1, 3(1)(g) (with arts. 55, 56)
- C4
Act excluded in part (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 27(13), 28(12)
- C5
Act excluded in part (7.5.2019) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Edgbaston Extension Land Acquisition) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/882), arts. 1, 3 (with art. 18)
- C6
Act excluded in part (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 28(13)
- C7
Act excluded in part (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 29(12)
- C8
Act excluded in part (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 8(1)
- C9
Act excluded in part (30.10.2019) by The Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1358), arts. 1, 45(2) (with art. 45(7), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 para. 19)
- C10
Act excluded in part (27.2.2020) by The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/121), arts. 1, 4 (with art. 3(1))
- C11
Act excluded in part (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), arts. 1, 6 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)
- C12
Act excluded in part (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), arts. 1, 29(12) (with arts. 5, 44)
- C13
Act excluded in part (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), arts. 1, 30(12) (with arts. 5, 44)
- C14
Act excluded in part (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 6(6) (with art. 7)
- C15
Act excluded in part (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 3(e) (with arts. 51, 57)
- C16
Act excluded in part (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), arts. 1, 44(2) (with art. 44(8))
- C17
Act excluded in part (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 49(1) (with art. 37)
- C18
Act excluded in part (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), art. 30(12) (with arts. 5, 44)
- C19
Act excluded in part (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 29(12) (with arts. 5, 44)
- C20
Act excluded in part (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 6 (with art. 37)
- C21
Act excluded in part (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), arts. 1, 7(2) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)
- C22
Act excluded in part (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), arts. 1, 36(2) (with art. 5)
- C23
Act excluded in part (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 27(14) (with Sch. 9 para. 144)
- C24
Act excluded in part (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 28(13) (with Sch. 9 para. 144)
- C25
Act excluded in part (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), arts. 1, 3(1)(f)
- C26
Act excluded in part (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), arts. 1, 36(2) (with art. 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)
- C27
Act excluded in part (31.12.2020) by The Network Rail (Cambridgeshire Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1485), arts. 1, 4(1)(d)
- C28
Act excluded in part (19.1.2021) by The Network Rail (Suffolk Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1663), arts. 1, 4(d)
- C29
Act excluded in part (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), arts. 1, 6(2) (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)
- C30
Act excluded in part (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), arts. 1, 2(7) (with art. 5, Sch. 27 para. 36)
- C31
Act excluded in part (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), arts. 1, 3(2) (with arts. 4, 47)
- C32
Act excluded in part (1.9.2021) by The Network Rail (Teddington Station Access for All) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/937), arts. 1, 3(2)
- C33
Act excluded in part (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), arts. 1, 7(2) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)
- C34
Act excluded in part (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), arts. 1, 7(2) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)
- C35
Act excluded in part (10.3.2022) by The Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/157), arts. 1, 10(f) (with Sch. 8 Pt. 6 para. 19)
- C36
Act excluded in part (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 64(1) (with art. 55)
- C37
Act excluded in part (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), arts. 1(2), 6(2) (with arts. 40, 41)
- C38
Act excluded in part (12.5.2022) by The M54 to M6 Link Road Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/475), arts. 1, 2(7)
- C39
Act excluded in part (2.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/549), arts. 1, 3(3) (with arts. 6, 34)
- C40
Act excluded in part (6.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/573), arts. 1, 47(3) (with arts. 5, 36)
- C41
Act excluded in part (30.6.2022) by The Network Rail (Essex and Others Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/651), arts. 1, 4(1)(d)
- C42
Act excluded in part (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 3 (with arts. 4, 50)
- C43
Act excluded in part (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 19(12) (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)
- C44
Act excluded in part (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 20(7) (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)
- C45
Act excluded in part (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/872), arts. 1(1), 23
- C46
Act excluded in part (2.8.2022) by The Network Rail (Oxford Station Phase 2 Improvements (Land Only)) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/871), arts. 1, 23
- C47
Act excluded in part (8.9.2022) by The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/934), arts. 1, 3(1)
- C48
Act excluded in part (4.11.2022) by The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1070), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 9 para. 82)
- C49
Act restricted (4.11.2022) by The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1070), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 67(1) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 9 para. 82)
- C50
Act excluded in part (7.12.2022) by The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1206), arts. 1, 31(12) (with arts. 5, 31(8))
- C51
Act excluded in part (7.12.2022) by The A417 Missing Link Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1248), arts. 1, 3 (with art. 4)
- C52
Act excluded in part (7.12.2022) by The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1206), arts. 1, 32(11) (with arts. 5, 32(8))
- C53
Act excluded in part (29.12.2022) by The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1396), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 32, Sch. 10 paras. 26(2), 68)
- C54
Act excluded (in part) (10.3.2023) by The A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/218), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 4, 50)
- C55
Act restricted (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), art. 1, Sch. 15 para. 71(1) (with art. 19)
- C56
Act excluded in part (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 40(2) (with arts. 5, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)
- C57
Act excluded in part (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), arts. 1, 6(1) (with arts. 6(2), 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4)
- C58
Act restricted (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), art. 1, Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 4(1) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4) (as amended (31.1.2024) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm (Correction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/117), art. 1(2), Sch.)
- C59
Act excluded in part (4.8.2023) by The A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/834), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 6(2), 18, Sch. 11 paras. 5, 30)
- C60
Act excluded in part (7.9.2023) by The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/923), arts. 1, 3 (with arts. 4, 45, Sch. 9 paras. 6, 46, 54(1))
- C61
Act excluded in part (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), arts. 1, 7
- C62
Act excluded in part (7.2.2024) by The Drax Power Station Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Extension Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/70), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 24)
- C63
Act restricted (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), art. 1, Sch. 11 para. 69(1) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 71(3), 84)
- C64
Act excluded in part (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)
- C65
Act excluded in part (11.3.2024) by The Net Zero Teesside Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/174), arts. 1, 31(14), 32(13) (with arts. 31(8)(13), 32(9), 42, 43, Sch. 12)
- C66
Act excluded in part (13.3.2024) by The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/230), arts. 1, 6 (with Sch. 11 paras. 5, 22, 37, 47, 82, 110)
- C67
Act restricted (13.3.2024) by The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/230), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 95(1) (with Sch. 11 paras. 5, 22, 37, 47, 82, 110)
- C68
Act excluded in part (28.3.2024) by The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/360), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 18, 35, Sch. 9)
- C69
Act restricted (28.3.2024) by The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/360), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 66(1) (with arts. 18, 35, Sch. 9)
- C70
Act excluded in part (5.4.2024) by The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/393), arts. 1, 36(13) (with arts. 36(9)(12), 44, Sch. 15)
- C71
Act excluded in part (11.4.2024) by The HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/436), arts. 1(2), 8(1) (with arts. 21, 41, Sch. 10)
- C72
Act excluded in part (9.5.2024) by The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions Offshore Wind Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/564), arts. 1, 6(1) (with arts. 35, 36, Sch. 14)
- C73
Act restricted (9.5.2024) by The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions Offshore Wind Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/564), art. 1, Sch. 14 Pt. 3 para. 4(1) (with arts. 35, 36, Sch. 14)
- C74
Act excluded in part (14.6.2024) by The A1 in Northumberland: Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/733), arts. 1, 3 (with art. 6, Sch. 10)
- C75
Act excluded in part (3.8.2024) by The Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/802), arts. 1, 6(1)(g) (with art. 44, Sch. 12)
- C76
Act restricted (3.8.2024) by The Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/802), art. 1, Sch. 12 para. 109(1)(q) (with art. 44, Sch. 12)
- C77
Act restricted (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), art. 1, Sch. 14 para. 116(1) (with art. 45, Sch. 14)
- C78
Act restricted (3.8.2024) by The Mallard Pass Solar Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/796), art. 1, Sch. 15 para. 76(1) (with Sch. 15)
- C79
Act excluded in part (3.8.2024) by The Mallard Pass Solar Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/796), arts. 1, 6(1)(g) (with Sch. 15)
- C80
Act excluded in part (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 45, Sch. 14)
- C81
Act excluded in part (27.9.2024) by The Cottam Solar Project Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/943), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 48, Sch. 15)
- C82
Act excluded in part (4.10.2024) by The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/958), art. 1, Sch. 15 para. 3 (with art. 40, Sch. 14)
- C83
Act excluded in part (9.10.2024) by The M3 Junction 9 Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/752), arts. 1, 3(1) (with art. 4, Sch. 10) (as amended by S.I. 2024/1020, Sch.)
Act restricted (25.10.2024) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1014), art. 1, Sch. 4 para. 71(1)(h) (with arts. 36, 40, Sch. 4)
- C84
Act excluded in part (18.12.2024) by The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1284), arts. 1, 28(13), 29(12), 30(7) (with arts. 28(7), 29(8), Sch. 15)
- C85
Act excluded in part (15.2.2025) by The West Burton Solar Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/116), arts. 1, 6 (with art. 47, Sch. 15)
- C86
Act restricted (17.2.2025) by The Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/85), art. 1, Sch. 13 para. 85(1)(r) (with art. 43)
- C87
Act excluded in part (17.2.2025) by The Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/85), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 43, Sch. 13)
- C88
Act excluded in part (27.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/165), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 48, 59, Sch. 14)
- C89
Act restricted (4.4.2025) by The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/362), art. 1, Sch. 14 para. 49(1)(t) (with Sch. 14)
- C90
Act excluded in part (4.4.2025) by The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/362), arts. 1, 11(2) (with Sch. 14)
- C91
Act excluded (24.4.2025) by The London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/463), arts. 1, 43 (with Sch. 8 paras. 36(3), 87)
- C92
Act restricted (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), art. 1, Sch. 10 Pt. 6 para. 4(t) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)
- C93
Act excluded in part (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), arts. 1, 6(2) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)
- C94
Act excluded in part (1.5.2025) by The Viking CCS Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/509), arts. 1(2), 36(1) (with art. 41, Sch. 9)
- C95
Act restricted (31.5.2025) by The East Yorkshire Solar Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/585), art. 1, Sch. 14 para. 59(1) (with art. 49, Sch. 14)
- C96
Act excluded in part (31.5.2025) by The East Yorkshire Solar Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/585), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 49, Sch. 14)
- C97
Act excluded in part (25.6.2025) by The M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/795), arts. 1, 3(c) (with arts. 4, 43, Sch. 9)
- C98
Act excluded in part (11.7.2025) by The Oaklands Farm Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/739), arts. 1, 6(1)(d) (with Sch. 10)
- C99
Act restricted (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), art. 1, Sch. 10 para. 103(1) (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 10)
- C100
Act excluded in part (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), arts. 1, 8(d) (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 10)
- C101
Act excluded in part (14.8.2025) by The Byers Gill Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/934), arts. 1, 7(b) (with art. 43, Sch. 11)
- C102
Act excluded in part (30.9.2025) by The M60/M62/M66 Simister Island Interchange Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1018), arts. 1, 45 (with arts. 5, 34, Sch. 9)
- C103
Act restricted (12.10.2025) by The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1054), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 43(1) (with arts. 5, 9(6), 43, Sch. 9)
- C104
Act excluded in part (12.10.2025) by The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1054), arts. 1, 45(2) (with arts. 5, 9(6), 43, Sch. 9)
- C105
Act excluded in part (22.10.2025) by The A46 Newark Bypass Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1090), arts. 1, 3(1) (with arts. 4, 9, 51, Sch. 9)
- C106
Act restricted (22.10.2025) by The A46 Newark Bypass Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1090), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 34(1) (with arts. 4, 9, 51, Sch. 9)
- C107
Act restricted (5.11.2025) by The Tillbridge Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1105), art. 1, Sch. 15 para. 143(1) (with art. 49, Sch. 15)
- C108
Act excluded in part (5.11.2025) by The Tillbridge Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1105), arts. 1, 6(1)(g) (with art. 49, Sch. 15)
- C109
Act restricted (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), art. 1, Sch. 13 para. 77(1) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)
- C110
Act excluded in part (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)
- C111
Act excluded in part (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 7(1) (with Sch. 12)
- C112
Act excluded in part (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), arts. 1, 8(1) (with Sch. 9)
- C113
Act restricted (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 92(1) (with Sch. 9)
- C114
Act excluded in part (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 8(e) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)
- C115
Act excluded in part (25.2.2026) by The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/125), arts. 1, 52(2) (with arts. 40, 45, Sch. 9) (which affecting provision was superseded by S.I. 2026/537, arts. 1, 52(2) (with arts. 40, 45, Sch. 9))
- C116
Act restricted (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 114(1) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 18)
- C117
Act excluded in part (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), arts. 1(2), 6(2) (with arts. 6(6), 42, 43, Sch. 18)
- C118
Act excluded in part (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), arts. 1, 6(1)(h) (with Sch. 14)
- C119
Act restricted (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), art. 1, Sch. 14 para. 32(1)(r) (with Sch. 14)
- C120
Act restricted (30.4.2026) by The Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/419), art. 1, Sch. 15 para. 33(1) (with art. 48)
- C121
Act excluded in part (30.4.2026) by The Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/419), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 48)
- C122
Act excluded in part (5.6.2026) by The Dogger Bank South East and West Offshore Wind Farms Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/577), arts. 1, 6(1) (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 15)
- C123
Act restricted (5.6.2026) by The Dogger Bank South East and West Offshore Wind Farms Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/577), art. 1, Sch. 15 para. 43(1) (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 15)
- C124
Act excluded in part (5.6.2026) by The North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/567), arts. 1, 6(b) (with arts. 44, 45, Sch. 14)
- C125
Act restricted (5.6.2026) by The North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/567), art. 1, Sch. 14 para. 48(1) (with arts. 44, 45, Sch. 14)
- C126
Act restricted (23.7.2026) by The Peartree Hill Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/869), art. 1, Sch. 11 para. 74(3) (with art. 37, Sch. 11)
- C127
Act excluded in part (23.7.2026) by The Peartree Hill Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/869), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 37, Sch. 11)
- C128
Act excluded in part (24.7.2026) by The Dean Moor Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/754), arts. 1, 8(1) (with Sch. 13)
- C129
Act excluded in part (30.7.2026) by The One Earth Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/934), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 47)
- C130
Act excluded (14.9.2026) by The Beacon Fen Energy Park Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/1025), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 39, Sch. 11 para. 131)
- C131
Act excluded in part (14.9.2026) by The Beacon Fen Energy Park Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/1025), art. 1, Sch. 11 para. 116(1)(r) (with art. 39, Sch. 11 para. 131)
Contents
- Part 1: Planning
- Neighbourhood planning
- 1Duty to have regard to post-examination neighbourhood development plan
- 2Notification of applications to neighbourhood planning bodies
- 3Status of approved neighbourhood development plan
- 4Modification of neighbourhood development order or plan
- 5Changes to neighbourhood areas etc
- 6Assistance in connection with neighbourhood planning
- 7Engagement by examiners with qualifying bodies etc Not yet in force
- Local development documents
- 8Content of development plan documents
- 9Power to direct preparation of joint development plan documents
- 10County councils' default powers in relation to development plan documents
- 11Format of local development schemes and documents
- 12Review of local development documents
- 13Statements of community involvement
- Planning conditions
- 14Restrictions on power to impose planning conditions
- Permitted development rights relating to drinking establishments
- 15Permitted development rights relating to drinking establishments
- Development of new towns by local authorities
- 16Development of new towns by local authorities
- Planning register
- 17Register of planning applications etc
- Part 2: Compulsory purchase etc
- Chapter 1: Temporary possession of land
- 18Power to take temporary possession of land Not yet in force
- 19Procedure for authorising temporary possession etc Not yet in force
- 20Notice requirements Not yet in force
- 21Counter-notice Not yet in force
- 22Refusal to give up possession Not yet in force
- 23Compensation Not yet in force
- 24Advance payments Not yet in force
- 25Interest on advance payments of compensation paid late Not yet in force
- 26Consequential amendments
- 27Powers of acquiring authority in relation to land Not yet in force
- 28Impact of temporary possession on tenancies etc Not yet in force
- 29Supplementary provisions
- 30Interpretation
- 31Application to Crown land Not yet in force
- Chapter 2: Other provisions relating to compulsory purchase
- 32No-scheme principle
- 33Repeal of Part 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961
- 34Time limit for confirmation notices
- 35Compensation for disturbance
- 36GLA, MDCs and TfL: joint acquisition of land
- 37Overriding easements: land held on behalf of GLA or TfL
- 38Timing of advance payments of compensation
- 39Interest on advance payments of compensation Not yet in force
- 40Interest on payments to mortgagee paid late Not yet in force
- 41Compensation for temporary severance of land after vesting declaration
- Chapter 3: Consequential provision
- 42Consequential provision
- Part 3: Final provisions
- 43Financial provisions
- 44Regulations
- 45Extent
- 46Commencement
- 47Short title
- Schedule 1: New Schedule A2 to the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
- 1Paragraph 1
- Schedule 2: County councils' default powers in relation to development plan documents
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- Schedule 3: Planning conditions: consequential amendments
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2 Not yet in force
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
- 7Paragraph 7 Not yet in force
- 8Paragraph 8