Section 31 When development consent is requiredI1
F1(1)
Consent under this Act (“development consent”) is required for development to the extent that the development is or forms part of a nationally significant infrastructure project.
F2(2)
But see section 35B (power for the Secretary of State to give a direction disapplying the requirement for development consent).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 31 renumbered as s. 31(1) (24.7.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 4(2)(a), 118(1)(c) (with s. 116); S.I. 2026/641, reg. 3(a)
- F2
S. 31(2) inserted (24.7.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 4(2)(b), 118(1)(c) (with s. 116); S.I. 2026/641, reg. 3(a)
Commencement
- I1
S. 31 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)