Rule 1 Citation, commencement, extent and application

These Rules may be cited as the Spatial Development Strategy (Examination Procedure) Rules 2026.

These Rules come into force on the 21st day after the day on which they are laid before Parliament.

These Rules extend to England and Wales and apply in relation to England only.

These Rules apply in relation to the examination of a spatial development strategy under section 12I or 12P(6)(a) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004^f1.