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Town and Country Planning Act 1990

1990 c. 8 · Enacted 24 May 1990 · Extends to England and Wales

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An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to town and country planning (excluding special controls in respect of buildings and areas of special architectural or historic interest and in respect of hazardous substances) with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.[24th May 1990]

X1C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10Be 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:—C11C12C13C14C15C16C17C18C19C20C21C22C23C24C25C26C27C28C29C30C31

Annotations to the whole text

Modifications

C1

Act excluded by Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9, SIF 123:1), s. 50(4)(a)

C2

Act amended by Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9, SIF 123:1), ss. 72(2), 91(4)

C3

Act modified by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 5, Sch. 3 paras. 13, 14

C4

Act modified (10.2.1992) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34), s. 27, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras.40-51; S.I. 1991/2905, art.4

Act: certain functions transferred to the Council of the Isles (Isles of Scilly) (27.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1620, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4(a), Sch. Pt. I)

Act modified (27.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1620, art.4(a)(b), Sch.

Act modified (17.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1732, art. 2(1)

Act restricted (13.2.1992) by Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3), s. 35.

Act modified (26.11.1992) by S.I. 1992/2683, reg. 2, Sch.

Act applied (with modifications) (13.5.1993) by S.I. 1993/1075, art. 4

Act extended (1.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 70(14)(a); S.I. 1993/2134, arts. 2, 5

Act extended (1.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1056, regs. 1(3), 19, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 11

Act extended (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 65(7), 125(2), Sch. 8 para. 2(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)

Act modified (18.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2615, art. 5

Act restricted (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 71(7), 125(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)

Act amended (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/593, reg. 2, Sch. 1

Act applied in part (with modifications) (11.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2714, art. 48, Sch. 9 para. 1

Act amended (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 8(4)

Act applied in part (with modifications) (21.5.1997) by S.I. 1997/1266, art. 36, Sch. 10 para. 1

Act applied in part (with modifications) (27.8.1998) by S.I. 1998/1936, art. 41, Sch. 10 para. 1

Act (except ss. 90(2), 325(9)): certain functions transferred subject to qualifications (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1

Act applied (23.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1736, art. 11(1)

Act applied (24.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/3627, arts. 63, 64, Sch. 11 paras. 1, 2, Sch. 12 para. 5(3)

C5

Act restricted (15.6.2002) by The Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1559), reg. 5

C6

Act modified (28.9.2004 (E.), 15.10.2005 (W.)) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), ss. 38, 121 (with s. 111); S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 4); S.I. 2005/2847, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions and savings in art. 3)

Act modified (24.8.2005) by The Town and Country Planning (Isles of Scilly) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2085), art. 4(1)

Act applied (with modifications) (12.10.2005) by The Thurrock Development Corporation (Planning Functions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2572), art. 5

Act applied (7.6.2006) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), ss. 89, 121, Sch. 4 para. 6(2) (with s. 111); S.I. 2006/1281, art. 2

Act modified (25.4.2006) by The Associated British Ports (Hull) Harbour Revision Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1135), art. 14, Sch. 1 para. 2(4)

Act modified (30.5.2007) byThe National Assembly for Wales Commission (Crown Status) (No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1353, art. 4

Act modified (temp.) (30.5.2007) by The St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) Harbour Revision Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1554), art. 17

C7

Act modified (30.10.1994) by The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2716), reg. 57(4)(b)

Act construed as one with the amending S.I. regs. 54-67 (30.10.1994) by The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2716), reg. 68

C8

Act modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), s. 9(4)

C9

Act construed as one with S.I. 1994/2716, regs. 54-67 (1.10.2009) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2716, reg. 68(a) (as substituted by The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2438), reg. 6(2))

C10

Act modified (17.3.2010) by The Harwich Parkeston Quay Harbour Revision Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/626), art. 10 (with art. 20)

C11

Act modified (7.4.2011) by The Associated British Ports (Grimsby Riverside Ro-Ro Terminal) Harbour Revision Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/950), art. 22, Sch. paras. 1(2), 2-6

C12

Act applied in part (Isles of Scilly) (with modifications) (2.10.2013) by The Town and Country Planning (Isles of Scilly) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2148), arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 1(2))

C13

Act applied (with modifications) (21.4.2015) by The Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/780), Sch. 11 para. 1 (with art. 36(2))

C14

Act modified (W.) (1.3.2016) by The Developments of National Significance (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/56), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7 para. 1(2) (with regs. 1(3), 47)

C15

Act modified (W.) (1.3.2016) by The Developments of National Significance (Application of Enactments) (Wales) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/54), art. 1, art. 3(2)

C16

Act modified in part (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), art. 1, Sch. 8 para. 1 (with arts. 46, 47, Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))

C17

Act applied in part (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), ss. 22(7)(8), 50(6)(7), 70(1)

C18

Act construed as one with S.I. 2017/1012, Pt. 6 Ch. 2 (except regs. 84, 85) (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), regs. 1(2), 86

C19

Act modified (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), regs. 1(2), 78(3)(a)

C20

Act modified (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), Sch. 7 para. 1 (with arts. 58, 59)

C21

Act applied in part (with modifications) (7.5.2019) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Edgbaston Extension Land Acquisition) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/882), Sch. 4 para. 1 (with art. 18)

C22

Act modified in part (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 1 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)

C23

Act restricted (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), art. 1, Sch. 14 para. 5

C24

S. 153(4A) excluded (3.12.2020) by The A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1297), art. 27(4)(c) (with arts. 6(2), 27(5))

C25

Act applied in part (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 47(4), 64(1)

C26

Act: power to amend conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 132, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)

C27

Act applied (4.11.2024) by Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), ss. 79(2), 212(2) (with s. 79(7), Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(b)

C28

Act applied (4.11.2024) by Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), ss. 83(4), 212(2) (with s. 83(6), Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(b)

C29

Act excluded (4.11.2024) by Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), ss. 140(4)(b), 212(2) (with Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(b)

C30

Act modified (15.12.2025) by The Portsmouth International Port and Camber Harbour Revision Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1223), arts. 1(1), 4(5) (with arts. 31, 59-61)

C31

Act modified (23.7.2026) by The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/724), arts. 1(1), 20(1) (with arts. 36, 37)

Editorial notes

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[A Table showing the derivation of the provisions of this consolidation Act will be found at the end of the Act. The Table has no official status.]

Contents

  1. Part I: Planning Authorities
  2. 1Local planning authorities: general.
  3. 2Joint planning boards.
  4. 2AThe Mayor of London: applications of potential strategic importance
  5. 2BSection 2A: supplementary provisions
  6. 2CMatters reserved for subsequent approval
  7. 2DFurther provision about orders under section 2A
  8. 2ESection 2A and planning obligations under section 106
  9. 2FRepresentation hearings
  10. 3Joint planning committee for Greater London.
  11. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  12. 4ANational Parks with National Park authorities.
  13. 5The Broads.
  14. 6Enterprise zones.
  15. 7Urban development areas.
  16. 7ZANew towns
  17. 7AMayoral development areas
  18. 8Housing action areas.
  19. 8AThe Homes and Communities Agency.
  20. 9Power to make consequential and supplementary provision about authorities.
  21. Part II
  22. Chapter I: Unitary Development Plans: Metropolitan Areas including London
  23. Preliminary
  24. 10Application of Chapter I to Greater London and metropolitan counties.
  25. 10AApplication of Chapter I in relation to Wales.
  26. Surveys etc.
  27. 11Survey of planning areas.
  28. Preparation and adoption of unitary development plans
  29. 12Preparation of unitary development plan.
  30. 12AUrban development corporations.
  31. 13Public participation.
  32. 14Withdrawal of unitary development plan.
  33. 15Adoption of unitary development plan by local planning authority.
  34. 16Local inquiries.
  35. Secretary of State’s powers concerning plans
  36. 17Direction to reconsider proposals.
  37. 18Calling in of unitary development plan for approval by Secretary of State.
  38. 19Approval of unitary development plan by Secretary of State.
  39. 20Local inquiry, public examination and consultation by Secretary of State.
  40. Alteration of plans
  41. 21Alteration or replacement of unitary development plan.
  42. 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  43. Greater London: conformity with spatial development strategy
  44. 21A“Greater London: conformity with spatial development strategy.
  45. Joint plans
  46. 23Joint unitary development plans.
  47. 23AJoint unitary development plans: Wales.
  48. 23BUnitary development plans for National Parks in Wales.
  49. 23CJoint unitary development plans for National Parks in Wales.
  50. Supplementary
  51. 24Disregard of certain representations.
  52. 25Default powers.
  53. 26Regulations and directions.
  54. 27Meaning of “development plan” in Greater London and metropolitan counties.
  55. 27AMeaning of “development plan” in relation to Wales.
  56. 28Commencement of Chapter I: transitional provisions.
  57. 28AApplication of Chapter I in relation to Wales: transitional provisions.
  58. Chapter II: Structure and Local Plans: Non-Metropolitan Areas
  59. Preliminary
  60. 29Application of Chapter II to non-metropolitan areas in England.
  61. Surveys, etc.
  62. 30Survey of planning areas.
  63. Structure plans
  64. 31Structure plans: continuity, form and content.
  65. 32Alteration and replacement of structure plans.
  66. 33Public participation.
  67. 34Withdrawal of proposals for alteration and replacement of structure plans.
  68. 35Adoption of proposals.
  69. 35ACalling in of proposals for approval by Secretary of State.
  70. 35BExamination in public.
  71. 35CDuties to notify authorities responsible for local plans
  72. Local plans
  73. 36Local plans.
  74. 37Minerals local plans.
  75. 38Waste policies.
  76. 39Alteration and replacement of local plans.
  77. 40Public participation.
  78. 41Powers of Secretary of State to secure adequate publicity and consultation.
  79. 42Objections: local inquiry or other hearing.
  80. 43Adoption of proposals.
  81. 44Calling in of proposals for approval by Secretary of State.
  82. 45Approval of proposals by Secretary of State.
  83. Conformity between plans
  84. 46Conformity between plans.
  85. 47Alteration of structure plan.
  86. 48Local plan to prevail in cases of conflict with structure plan.
  87. Supplementary
  88. 49Disregarding of representations with respect to development authorised by or under other enactments.
  89. 50Joint structure and local plans.
  90. 51Default powers.
  91. 51AUrban development corporations.
  92. 52Reviews of plans in enterprise zones.
  93. 53Supplementary provisions as to structure and local plans.
  94. 54Meaning of “development plan” outside Greater London and the metropolitan counties.
  95. Chapter III: General
  96. 54AStatus of development plans.
  97. Part III: Control over development
  98. Meaning of development
  99. 55Meaning of “development” and “new development”.
  100. 56Time when development begun.
  101. Requirement for planning permission
  102. 57Planning permission required for development.
  103. 58Granting of planning permission: general.
  104. Permission in principle
  105. 58APermission in principle: general
  106. Development orders
  107. 59Development orders: general.
  108. 59ADevelopment orders: permission in principle
  109. 60Permission granted by development order.
  110. 61Development orders: supplementary provisions.
  111. Local development orders
  112. 61ALocal development orders
  113. 61BIntervention by Secretary of State or National Assembly
  114. 61CPermission granted by local development order
  115. 61DEffect of revision or revocation of development order on incomplete development
  116. Mayoral development orders
  117. 61DAMayoral development orders
  118. 61DBPermission granted by Mayoral development order
  119. 61DCPreparation and making of Mayoral development order
  120. 61DDRevision or revocation of Mayoral development order
  121. 61DEEffect of revision or revocation on incomplete development
  122. Neighbourhood development orders
  123. 61ENeighbourhood development orders
  124. 61FAuthorisation to act in relation to neighbourhood areas
  125. 61GMeaning of “neighbourhood area”
  126. 61HNeighbourhood areas designated as business areas
  127. 61INeighbourhood areas in areas of two or more local planning authorities
  128. 61JProvision that may be made by neighbourhood development order
  129. 61KMeaning of “excluded development”
  130. 61LPermission granted by neighbourhood development orders
  131. 61MRevocation or modification of neighbourhood development orders
  132. 61NLegal challenges in relation to neighbourhood development orders
  133. 61OGuidance
  134. 61PProvision as to the making of certain decisions by local planning authorities
  135. 61QCommunity right to build orders
  136. Street vote development orders
  137. 61QAStreet vote development orders
  138. 61QBQualifying groups
  139. 61QCMeaning of “street area”
  140. 61QDProcess for making street vote development orders
  141. 61QEReferendums
  142. 61QFRegulations: general provision
  143. 61QGProvision that may be made by a street vote development order
  144. 61QHMeaning of “excluded development”
  145. 61QIPermission granted by street vote development orders
  146. 61QJRevocation or modification of street vote development orders
  147. 61QKFinancial assistance in relation to street votes
  148. 61QLStreet votes: connected modifications
  149. 61QMInterpretation
  150. England: consultation before applying for planning permission or permission in principle
  151. 61WEngland: requirement to carry out pre-application consultation
  152. 61XDuty to take account of responses to consultation
  153. 61YPower to make supplementary provision
  154. Wales: pre-application procedure
  155. 61ZWales: requirement to carry out pre-application consultation
  156. 61Z1Wales: pre-application services
  157. 61Z2Pre-application services: records and statement of services
  158. Applications for planning permission or permission in principle
  159. 62Applications for planning permission or permission in principle.
  160. Wales: appeal against notice that application is not valid
  161. 62ZAWales: notice that application is not valid
  162. 62ZBRight to appeal to Welsh Ministers against notice
  163. 62ZCAppeals under section 62ZB: determination by appointed person
  164. 62ZDAppeals under section 62ZB: determination by Welsh Ministers in place of appointed person
  165. England: option to make application directly to Secretary of State
  166. 62AWhen application may be made directly to Secretary of State
  167. 62BDesignation for the purposes of section 62A
  168. 62CNotifying parish councils of applications under section 62A(1)
  169. Wales: developments of national significance Repealed
  170. 62DDevelopments of national significance: applications to be made to Welsh Ministers Repealed
  171. 62ENotification of proposed application under section 62D Repealed
  172. 62FDevelopments of national significance: secondary consents Repealed
  173. 62GDevelopments of national significance: supplementary provision about secondary consents Repealed
  174. 62HDevelopments of national significance: meaning of secondary consent Repealed
  175. 62IRequirement to submit local impact report Repealed
  176. 62JDuty to have regard to local impact report Repealed
  177. 62KLocal impact report: supplementary Repealed
  178. 62LTimetable for determining applications Repealed
  179. Wales: option to make application to Welsh Ministers
  180. 62MOption to make application directly to Welsh Ministers
  181. 62NDesignation for the purposes of section 62M
  182. 62OOption to make application to Welsh Ministers: connected applications
  183. Applications made to Welsh Ministers: general
  184. 62PApplications to the Welsh Ministers: supplementary
  185. 62QNotifying community councils of applications made to Welsh Ministers
  186. 62RPower to make provision by development order in respect of applications to Welsh Ministers
  187. 62SExercise of functions by appointed person
  188. 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  189. 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  190. Publicity for applications
  191. 65Notice etc. of applications for planning permission or permission in principle.
  192. 66Notification of applications to owners and agricultural tenants.
  193. 67Notification of applications for planning permission for mineral working.
  194. 68Further provisions as to certificates under sections 65 to 67.
  195. 69Register of applications etc
  196. 69AThe register: additional requirements in relation to England
  197. Determination of applications
  198. 70Determination of applications: general considerations.
  199. 70APower of local planning authority to decline to determine applications. Power to decline to determine subsequent application.
  200. 70BPower to decline to determine overlapping application
  201. 70CPower to decline to determine retrospective application
  202. 70DPower to decline to determine applications in cases of earlier non-implementation etc
  203. 71Consultations in connection with determinations under s. 70.
  204. 71ZADecision notices: Wales
  205. 71ZBNotification of initiation of development and display of notice: Wales
  206. 71AAssessment of environmental effects. Repealed
  207. 72Conditional grant of planning permission.
  208. 73Determination of applications to develop land without compliance with conditions previously attached.
  209. 73APlanning permission for development already carried out.
  210. 74Directions etc. as to method of dealing with applications.
  211. 74ADeemed discharge of planning conditions
  212. 74BConditions relating to construction working hours Repealed
  213. 74CEffect of application under section 74B Repealed
  214. 74DSections 74B and 74C: supplementary Repealed
  215. 75Effect of planning permission or permission in principle.
  216. 75ZBInformation about neighbourhood development plans
  217. Applications made to the Welsh Ministers: applicable provisions
  218. 75AProvisions applying for purpose of applications made to the Welsh Ministers
  219. 76Duty to draw attention to certain provisions for benefit of disabled. Repealed
  220. Secretary of State’s powers as respects planning applications and decisions
  221. 76AMajor infrastructure projects
  222. 76BMajor infrastructure projects: inspectors
  223. 76CProvisions applying to applications made under section 62A
  224. 76DDeciding applications made under section 62A
  225. 76EApplications under section 62A: determination by Secretary of State
  226. 77Reference of applications to Secretary of State.
  227. 78Right to appeal against planning decisions and failure to take such decisions.
  228. 78AAppeal made: functions of local planning authorities
  229. 79Determination of appeals.
  230. 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  231. 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  232. Simplified planning zones
  233. 82Simplified planning zones.
  234. 83Making of simplified planning zone schemes.
  235. 84Simplified planning zone schemes: conditions and limitations on planning permission.
  236. 85Duration of simplified planning zone scheme.
  237. 86Alteration of simplified planning zone scheme.
  238. 87Exclusion of certain descriptions of land or development.
  239. Enterprise zone schemes
  240. 88Planning permission for development in enterprise zones.
  241. 89Effect on planning permission of modification or termination of scheme.
  242. Deemed planning permission
  243. 90Development with government authorisation.
  244. Biodiversity gain
  245. 90ABiodiversity gain in England
  246. Development progress reports
  247. 90BCondition relating to development progress reports in England
  248. Duration of planning permission
  249. 91General condition limiting duration of planning permission.
  250. 92Outline planning permission.
  251. 92AExtension of outline planning permission etc in event of legal challenge
  252. 93Provisions supplementary to ss. 91 and 92.
  253. 93AExtension of certain planning permissions: automatic extension Repealed
  254. 93BExtension of certain planning permissions: additional environmental approval Repealed
  255. 93CInterpretation of sections 93A and 93B Repealed
  256. 93DOutline planning permission: automatic extension of time limits for application for approval Repealed
  257. 93EOutline planning permission: automatic extension of certain time limits for beginning development Repealed
  258. 93FOutline planning permission: extension of limits for beginning development with additional environmental approval Repealed
  259. Commencement of development: England
  260. 93GCommencement notices
  261. Termination of planning permission: England
  262. 93HCompletion notices
  263. 93IAppeals against completion notices
  264. 93JEffect of completion notices
  265. Termination of planning permission: Wales
  266. 94Termination of planning permission by reference to time limit: completion notices in Wales.
  267. 95Effect of completion notice in Wales.
  268. 96Power of Secretary of State to serve completion notices in Wales.
  269. Non-material changes to planning permission
  270. 96APower to make non-material changes to planning permission or permission in principle
  271. Revocation and modification of planning permission or permission in principle
  272. 97Power to revoke or modify planning permission or permission in principle.
  273. 98Procedure for s. 97 orders: opposed cases.
  274. 99Procedure for s. 97 orders: unopposed cases.
  275. 100Revocation and modification of planning permission or permission in principle by the Secretary of State.
  276. Power to impose conditions on grant of planning permission in England
  277. 100ZARestrictions on power to impose planning conditions in England
  278. Consultation etc in respect of certain applications relating to planning permission: Wales
  279. 100AWales: consultation etc in respect of certain applications relating to planning permission
  280. References to Planning Inquiry Commission
  281. 101Power to refer certain planning questions to Planning Inquiry Commission.
  282. Other controls over development
  283. 102Orders requiring discontinuance of use or alteration or removal of buildings or works.
  284. 103Confirmation by Secretary of State of s. 102 orders.
  285. 104Power of the Secretary of State to make s. 102 orders.
  286. 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  287. 106Planning obligations.
  288. 106AModification and discharge of planning obligations.
  289. 106BAppeals in relation to applications under section 106A.
  290. 106BAModification or discharge of affordable housing requirements Repealed
  291. 106BBDuty to notify the Mayor of London of certain applications under section 106BA Repealed
  292. 106BCAppeals in relation to applications under section 106BA Repealed
  293. 106CLegal challenges relating to development consent obligations
  294. 106DLegal challenges relating to infrastructure consent obligations
  295. Part IV: Compensation for Effects of Certain Orders, Notices, etc.
  296. Compensation for revocation of planning permission, etc.
  297. 107Compensation where planning permission or permission in principle revoked or modified.
  298. 108Compensation for refusal or conditional grant of planning permission etc formerly granted by development order , local development order or neighbourhood development order.
  299. 109Apportionment of compensation for depreciation.
  300. 110Registration of compensation for depreciation.
  301. 111Recovery of compensation under s. 107 on subsequent development.
  302. 112Amount recoverable under s. 111 and provisions for payment or remission of it.
  303. 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  304. Compensation for other planning decisions
  305. 114Compensation for planning decisions restricting development other than new development. Repealed
  306. 115Compensation in respect of orders under s. 102, etc.
  307. 116Modification of compensation provisions in respect of mineral working etc.
  308. General and supplemental provisions
  309. 117General provisions as to compensation for depreciation under Part IV.
  310. 118Determination of claims for compensation.
  311. Part V
  312. Preliminary
  313. 119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  314. Right to compensation
  315. 120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  316. 121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  317. 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  318. 123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  319. 124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  320. Amount of compensation
  321. 125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  322. 126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  323. Claims for and payment of compensation
  324. 127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  325. 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  326. 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  327. 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  328. Recovery of compensation
  329. 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  330. 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  331. 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  332. 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  333. Supplementary provisions
  334. 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  335. 136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  336. Part VI: Rights of owners etc. to require purchase of interests
  337. Chapter I: Interests affected by planning decisions or orders
  338. Service of purchase notices
  339. 137Circumstances in which purchase notices may be served.
  340. 137APurchase notices: Crown land
  341. 138Circumstances in which land incapable of reasonably beneficial use.
  342. Duties of authorities on service of purchase notice
  343. 139Action by council on whom purchase notice is served.
  344. 140Procedure on reference of purchase notice to Secretary of State.
  345. 141Action by Secretary of State in relation to purchase notice.
  346. 142Power to refuse to confirm purchase notice where land has restricted use by virtue of previous planning permission.
  347. 143Effect of Secretary of State’s action in relation to purchase notice.
  348. Compensation
  349. 144Special provisions as to compensation where purchase notice served.
  350. Special provisions for requiring purchase of whole of partially affected agricultural unit
  351. 145Counter-notice requiring purchase of remainder of agricultural unit.
  352. 146Effect of counter-notice under s. 145.
  353. 147Provisions supplemental to ss. 145 and 146.
  354. Supplemental
  355. 147AApplication of Chapter I to National Parks.
  356. 148Interpretation of Chapter I.
  357. Chapter II: Interests Affected by Planning Proposals: Blight
  358. Preliminary
  359. 149Scope of Chapter II.
  360. Blight notices
  361. 150Notices requiring purchase of blighted land.
  362. 151Counter-notices objecting to blight notices.
  363. 152Further counter-notices where certain proposals have come into force.
  364. 153Reference of objection to Upper Tribunal: general.
  365. 154Effect of valid blight notice.
  366. 155Effect on powers of compulsory acquisition of counter-notice disclaiming intention to acquire.
  367. 156Withdrawal of blight notice.
  368. Compensation
  369. 157Special provisions as to compensation for acquisitions in pursuance of blight notices.
  370. Special provisions for requiring purchase of whole of partially affected agricultural unit
  371. 158Inclusion in blight notices of requirement to purchase parts of agricultural units unaffected by blight.
  372. 159Objections to s. 158 notices.
  373. 160Effect of notices served by virtue of s. 158.
  374. Personal representatives, mortgagees and partnerships
  375. 161Powers of personal representatives in respect of blight notice.
  376. 162Power of mortgagees to serve blight notice.
  377. 163Prohibition on service of simultaneous notices under ss. 150, 161 and 162.
  378. 164Special provisions as to partnerships.
  379. Miscellaneous and supplementary provisions
  380. 164APower of Welsh Ministers to acquire land identified by National Development Framework for Wales where blight notice served
  381. 165Power of Secretary of State to acquire land affected by orders relating to new towns etc. where blight notice served.
  382. 165ZAPower of Greater London Authority to acquire land affected by designation of Mayoral development area where blight notice served
  383. 165APower of Secretary of State to acquire land identified in national policy statements where blight notice served
  384. 165BPower of Welsh Ministers to acquire land identified in infrastructure policy statements where blight notice served
  385. 166Saving for claimant’s right to sell whole hereditament, etc.
  386. 167No withdrawal of constructive notice to treat.
  387. 168Meaning of “owner-occupier” and “resident owner-occupier”.
  388. 169“Appropriate authority” for purposes of Chapter II.
  389. 170“Appropriate enactment” for purposes of Chapter II.
  390. 171General interpretation of Chapter II.
  391. Part VII: Enforcement
  392. Introductory
  393. 171AExpressions used in connection with enforcement.
  394. 171BTime limits.
  395. 171BATime limits in cases involving concealment
  396. 171BBPlanning enforcement orders: procedure
  397. 171BCMaking a planning enforcement order
  398. Planning contravention notices
  399. 171CPower to require information about activities on land.
  400. 171DPenalties for non-compliance with planning contravention notice.
  401. Temporary stop notices
  402. 171ETemporary stop notice
  403. 171FTemporary stop notice: restrictions
  404. 171GTemporary stop notice: offences
  405. 171HTemporary stop notice: compensation
  406. Enforcement notices
  407. 172Issue of enforcement notice.
  408. 172ZAEnforcement warning notice: England
  409. 172AAssurance as regards prosecution for person served with notice
  410. 173Contents and effect of notice.
  411. 173ZAEnforcement warning notice: Wales
  412. 173AVariation and withdrawal of enforcement notices.
  413. 174Appeal against enforcement notice.
  414. 175Appeals: supplementary provisions.
  415. 176General provisions relating to determination of appeals.
  416. 177Grant or modification of planning permission on appeals against enforcement notices.
  417. 178Execution and cost of works required by enforcement notice.
  418. 179Offence where enforcement notice not complied with.
  419. 180Effect of planning permission, etc., on enforcement or breach of condition notice.
  420. 181Enforcement notice to have effect against subsequent development.
  421. 182Enforcement by the Secretary of State.
  422. Stop notices
  423. 183Stop notices.
  424. 184Stop notices: supplementary provisions.
  425. 185Service of stop notices by Secretary of State.
  426. 186Compensation for loss due to stop notice.
  427. 187Penalties for contravention of stop notice.
  428. Breach of condition
  429. 187AEnforcement of conditions.
  430. Injunctions
  431. 187BInjunctions restraining breaches of planning control.
  432. Registers
  433. 188Register of enforcement and stop notices and other enforcement action.
  434. Enforcement of orders for discontinuance of use, etc.
  435. 189Penalties for contravention of orders under s. 102 and Schedule 9.
  436. 190Enforcement of orders under s. 102 and Schedule 9.
  437. Certificate of lawful use or development
  438. 191Certificate of lawfulness of existing use or development.
  439. 192Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use or development.
  440. 193Certificates under sections 191 and 192: supplementary provisions.
  441. 194Offences.
  442. 195Appeals against refusal or failure to give decision on application.
  443. 196Further provisions as to references and appeals to the Secretary of State.
  444. Rights of entry for enforcement purposes
  445. 196ARights to enter without warrant.
  446. 196BRight to enter under warrant.
  447. 196CRights of entry: supplementary provisions.
  448. Conservation areas
  449. 196DOffence of failing to obtain planning permission for demolition of unlisted etc buildings in conservation areas in England
  450. Relief from enforcement
  451. 196EPower to provide relief from enforcement of planning conditions
  452. Part VIII: Special Controls
  453. Chapter I: Trees
  454. General duty of planning authorities as respects trees
  455. 197Planning permission to include appropriate provision for preservation and planting of trees.
  456. Tree preservation orders
  457. 198Power to make tree preservation orders.
  458. 199Form of and procedure applicable to orders.
  459. 200Tree preservation orders: Forestry Commissioners and Natural Resources Body for Wales
  460. 201Provisional tree preservation orders.
  461. 202Power for Secretary of State to make tree preservation orders.
  462. 202ATree preservation regulations: general
  463. 202BTree preservation regulations: making of tree preservation orders
  464. 202CTree preservation regulations: prohibited activities
  465. 202DTree preservation regulations: consent for prohibited activities
  466. 202ETree preservation regulations: compensation
  467. 202FTree preservation regulations: registers
  468. 202GTree preservation regulations: supplementary
  469. Compensation for loss or damage caused by orders, etc.
  470. 203Compensation in respect of tree preservation orders.
  471. 204Compensation in respect of requirement as to replanting of trees.
  472. 205Determination of compensation claims.
  473. Consequences of tree removal, etc.
  474. 206Replacement of trees.
  475. 207Enforcement of duties as to replacement of trees.
  476. 208Appeals against s. 207 notices.
  477. 209Execution and cost of works required by s. 207 notice.
  478. 210Penalties for non-compliance with tree preservation order regulations .
  479. Trees in conservation areas
  480. 211Preservation of trees in conservation areas.
  481. 212Power to disapply s. 211.
  482. 213Enforcement of controls as respects trees in conservation areas.
  483. 214Registers of s. 211 notices.
  484. Injunctions
  485. 214AInjunctions.
  486. Rights of entry
  487. 214BRights to enter without warrant.
  488. 214CRight to enter under warrant.
  489. 214DRights of entry: supplementary provisions.
  490. Chapter II: Land Adversely Affecting Amenity of Neighbourhood
  491. 215Power to require proper maintenance of land.
  492. 216Penalty for non-compliance with s. 215 notice.
  493. 217Appeal against a section 215 notice.
  494. 218Further appeal to the Crown Court: England
  495. 219Execution and cost of works required by s. 215 notice.
  496. Chapter III: Advertisements
  497. Advertisement regulations
  498. 220Regulations controlling display of advertisements.
  499. 221Power to make different advertisement regulations for different areas.
  500. 222Planning permission not needed for advertisements complying with regulations.
  501. Repayment of expense of removing prohibited advertisements
  502. 223Repayment of expense of removing prohibited advertisements.
  503. Enforcement of control over advertisements
  504. 224Enforcement of control as to advertisements.
  505. 225Power to remove or obliterate placards and posters.
  506. 225APower to remove structures used for unauthorised display
  507. 225BAppeal against notice under section 225A
  508. 225CRemedying persistent problems with unauthorised advertisements
  509. 225DRight to appeal against notice under section 225C
  510. 225EApplying section 225C to statutory undertakers' operational land
  511. Chapter 4: Remedying defacement of premises
  512. 225FPower to remedy defacement of premises
  513. 225GNotices under section 225F in respect of post boxes
  514. 225HSection 225F powers as respects bus shelters and other street furniture
  515. 225IRight to appeal against notice under section 225F
  516. 225JRemedying defacement at owner or occupier's request
  517. Chapter 5: Application of provisions of Chapters 3 and 4 to statutory undertakers
  518. 225KAction under sections 225A, 225C and 225F: operational land
  519. Part IX: Acquisition and Appropriation of Land for Planning Purposes, etc.
  520. Acquisition for planning and public purposes
  521. 226Compulsory acquisition of land for development and other planning purposes.
  522. 226ACompulsory acquisition of land by combined authorities and CCAs
  523. 227Acquisition of land by agreement.
  524. 228Compulsory acquisition of land by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government .
  525. 229Appropriation of land forming part of common, etc.
  526. 230Acquisition of land for purposes of exchange.
  527. 231Power of Secretary of State to require acquisition or development of land.
  528. Appropriation, disposal and development of land held for planning purposes, etc.
  529. 232Appropriation of land held for planning purposes.
  530. 233Disposal by local or strategic authorities of land held for planning purposes.
  531. 234Disposal by Secretary of State of land acquired under s. 228.
  532. 235Development of land held for planning purposes.
  533. Extinguishment of certain rights affecting acquired or appropriated land
  534. 236Extinguishment of rights over land compulsorily acquired.
  535. 237Power to override easements and other rights. Repealed
  536. 238Use and development of consecrated land.
  537. 239Use and development of burial grounds.
  538. 240Provisions supplemental to ss. 238 and 239.
  539. 241Use and development of open spaces.
  540. 242Overriding of rights of possession.
  541. Constitution of joint body to hold land for planning purposes
  542. 243Constitution of joint body to hold land for planning purposes.
  543. General and supplementary provisions
  544. 244Powers of joint planning boards under Part IX.
  545. 244APowers of National Park authorities under Part IX.
  546. 245Modification of incorporated enactments for purposes of this Part.
  547. 246Interpretation of Part IX.
  548. Part X: Highways
  549. Orders made by Secretary of State
  550. 247Highways affected by development: orders by Secretary of State.
  551. 248Highways crossing or entering route of proposed new highway, etc.
  552. 249Order extinguishing right to use vehicles on highway.
  553. 250Compensation for orders under s. 249.
  554. 251Extinguishment of public rights of way over land held for planning purposes.
  555. 252Procedure for making of orders.
  556. 253Procedure in anticipation of planning permission.
  557. 254Compulsory acquisition of land in connection with highways.
  558. 255Concurrent proceedings in connection with highways.
  559. 256Telecommunication apparatus: orders by Secretary of State.
  560. Orders by other authorities
  561. 257Footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways affected by development: orders by other authorities.
  562. 258Extinguishment of public rights of way over land held for planning purposes.
  563. 259Confirmation of orders made by other authorities.
  564. 260Telecommunication apparatus: orders by or on application of other authorities.
  565. Temporary highway orders: mineral workings
  566. 261Temporary stopping up of highways for mineral workings.
  567. Part XI: Statutory Undertakers
  568. Preliminary
  569. 262Meaning of “statutory undertakers”.
  570. 263Meaning of “operational land”.
  571. 264Cases in which land is to be treated as not being operational land.
  572. 265Meaning of “the appropriate Minister”.
  573. Application of Part III to statutory undertakers
  574. 266Applications for planning permission by statutory undertakers.
  575. 267Conditional grants of planning permission.
  576. 268Development requiring authorisation of government department.
  577. 269Revocation or modification of permission to develop operational land.
  578. 270Order requiring discontinuance of use etc. of operational land.
  579. Extinguishment of rights of statutory undertakers, etc.
  580. 271Extinguishment of rights of statutory undertakers: preliminary notices.
  581. 272Extinguishment of rights of telecommunications code system operators: preliminary notices.
  582. 273Notice for same purposes as ss. 271 and 272 but given by undertakers to developing authority.
  583. 274Orders under ss. 271 and 272.
  584. Extension or modification of statutory undertakers’ functions
  585. 275Extension or modification of functions of statutory undertakers.
  586. 276Procedure in relation to orders under s. 275.
  587. 277Relief of statutory undertakers from obligations rendered impracticable.
  588. 278Objections to orders under ss. 275 and 277.
  589. Compensation
  590. 279Right to compensation in respect of certain decisions and orders.
  591. 280Measure of compensation to statutory undertakers, etc.
  592. 281Exclusion of s. 280 at option of statutory undertakers.
  593. 282Procedure for assessing compensation.
  594. Advertisements
  595. 283Display of advertisements on operational land.
  596. Part XII: Validity
  597. 284Validity of development plans and certain orders, decisions and directions.
  598. 285Validity of enforcement notices and similar notices.
  599. 286Challenges to validity on ground of authority’s powers.
  600. 287Proceedings for questioning validity of development plans and certain schemes and orders.
  601. 288Proceedings for questioning the validity of other orders, decisions and directions.
  602. 289Appeals to High Court relating to certain notices.
  603. 290. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  604. 291Special provisions as to decisions relating to statutory undertakers.
  605. 292Special provisions as to orders subject to special parliamentary procedure.
  606. Part XIII: Application of Act to Crown Land
  607. Preliminary
  608. 292AApplication to the Crown
  609. 293Preliminary definitions.
  610. Application of Act as respects Crown land
  611. 293AUrgent Crown development: application to the Welsh Ministers
  612. 293BUrgent Crown development: applications to the Secretary of State
  613. 293CUrgent Crown development: determination of applications by the Secretary of State
  614. 293DCrown development: applications to the Secretary of State
  615. 293ECrown development: connected applications to the Secretary of State
  616. 293FApplications under section 293D or 293E: supplementary matters
  617. 293GNotifying parish councils of applications under section 293D(2)
  618. 293HProvisions applying to applications made under section 293D or 293E
  619. 293IDeciding applications made under section 293D or 293E
  620. 293JApplications under section 293D or 293E: determination by the Secretary of State
  621. 294Control of development on Crown land: special enforcement notices. Repealed
  622. 295Supplementary provisions as to special enforcement notices. Repealed
  623. 296Exercise of powers in relation to Crown land. Repealed
  624. 296AEnforcement in relation to the Crown
  625. 296BReferences to an interest in land
  626. 297Agreements relating to Crown land. Repealed
  627. 298Supplementary provisions as to Crown and Duchy interests.
  628. 298AApplications for planning permission etc by Crown
  629. Provisions relating to anticipated disposal of Crown land
  630. 299Application for planning permission etc. in anticipation of disposal of Crown land. Repealed
  631. 299ACrown planning obligations. Repealed
  632. 300Tree preservation orders in anticipation of disposal of Crown land. Repealed
  633. 301Requirement of planning permission for continuance of use instituted by the Crown. Repealed
  634. Enforcement in respect of war-time breaches of planning control by Crown
  635. 302Enforcement in respect of war-time breaches of planning control by the Crown.
  636. Part XIV: Financial Provisions
  637. 303Fees for planning applications etc.
  638. 303ZZADirections in relation to fees set by English local planning authorities etc
  639. 303ZZBSurcharge on planning fees
  640. 303ZAFees for appeals
  641. 303AResponsibility of local planning authorities for costs of holding certain inquiries etc.
  642. 304Grants for research and education.
  643. 304AGrants for advice and assistance
  644. 305Contributions by Ministers towards compensation paid by local authorities.
  645. 306Contributions by relevant authorities and statutory undertakers.
  646. 307Assistance for acquisition of property where objection made to blight notice in certain cases.
  647. 308Recovery from acquiring authorities of sums paid by way of compensation.
  648. 309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  649. 310Sums recoverable from acquiring authorities reckonable for purposes of grant.
  650. 311Expenses of government departments.
  651. 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  652. 313General provision as to receipts of Secretary of State.
  653. 314Expenses of county councils.
  654. Part XV: Miscellaneous and General Provisions
  655. Application of Act in special cases
  656. 314AWales: duties relating to listed buildings and features of architectural or historic interest
  657. 315Power to modify Act in relation to minerals.
  658. 316Land of interested planning authorities and development by them.
  659. 316ALocal planning authorities as statutory undertakers.
  660. 317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  661. 318Ecclesiastical property.
  662. 319The Isles of Scilly.
  663. England: training in the exercise of certain planning functions
  664. 319ZZATraining: local planning authorities in England
  665. 319ZZBTraining: certain mayoral planning functions
  666. England: discharge of functions of local planning authority
  667. 319ZZCRequirement for functions to be discharged by committee, sub-committee or officer
  668. 319ZZDSize and composition of committee discharging functions
  669. 319ZZESections 319ZZC and 319ZZD: supplementary
  670. 319ZZFInterpretation of sections 319ZZC to 319ZZE
  671. Wales: discharge of functions of local planning authority relating to applications
  672. 319ZARequirement for functions to be discharged by committee, sub-committee or officer
  673. 319ZBSize and composition of committee discharging functions
  674. 319ZCSections 319ZA and 319ZB: supplementary
  675. 319ZDInterpretation of sections 319ZA to 319ZC
  676. Determination of procedure
  677. 319ADetermination of procedure for certain proceedings: England
  678. 319BDetermination of procedure for certain proceedings: Wales
  679. Local inquiries and other hearings
  680. 320Local inquiries.
  681. 321Planning inquiries to be held in public subject to certain exceptions.
  682. 321AAppointed representative: no inquiry
  683. 321BSpecial provision in relation to planning inquiries: Wales
  684. 322Orders as to costs of parties where no local inquiry held.
  685. 322AOrders as to costs: supplementary.
  686. 322BLocal inquiries in London: special provision as to costs in certain cases.
  687. 322CCosts: Wales
  688. 323Procedure on certain appeals and applications: England.
  689. 323AProcedure for certain proceedings: Wales
  690. Rights of entry
  691. 324Rights of entry.
  692. 325Supplementary provisions as to rights of entry.
  693. 325ARights of entry: Crown land
  694. Miscellaneous and general provisions
  695. 326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  696. 327. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  697. 327ZAPlanning applications in England: powers as to form and content
  698. 327AApplications: compliance with requirements
  699. 328Settled land ....
  700. 329Service of notices.
  701. 329AService of notices on the Crown
  702. 330Power to require information as to interests in land.
  703. 330AInformation as to interests in Crown land
  704. 331Offences by corporations.
  705. 332Combined applications.
  706. 333Regulations and orders.
  707. 334Licensing planning areas. Repealed
  708. 335Act not excluded by special enactments.
  709. 336Interpretation.
  710. 337Short title, commencement and extent.
  711. Schedule 1: Local Planning Authorities: Distribution of Functions
  712. Preliminary
  713. 1Paragraph 1
  714. Development plans
  715. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  716. Planning and special control
  717. 3Paragraph 3
  718. 4Paragraph 4
  719. 5Paragraph 5
  720. 6Paragraph 6
  721. 6AParagraph 6A
  722. 7Paragraph 7
  723. 8Paragraph 8
  724. 8AParagraph 8A
  725. 9Paragraph 9
  726. 10Paragraph 10
  727. 11Paragraph 11
  728. 12Paragraph 12
  729. 12AParagraph 12A
  730. 13Paragraph 13
  731. 14Paragraph 14
  732. 15Paragraph 15
  733. Compensation
  734. 16Paragraph 16
  735. 17Paragraph 17
  736. 18Paragraph 18
  737. The Crown
  738. 19Paragraph 19
  739. Miscellaneous
  740. 20Paragraph 20
  741. 21Paragraph 21
  742. Schedule 1A: Distribution of Local Planning Authority Functions: Wales
  743. 1Paragraph 1
  744. 2Paragraph 2
  745. 3Paragraph 3
  746. 4Paragraph 4
  747. 5Paragraph 5
  748. 6Paragraph 6
  749. 7Paragraph 7
  750. Compensation
  751. 8Paragraph 8
  752. 9Paragraph 9
  753. 10Paragraph 10
  754. Miscellaneous
  755. 11Paragraph 11
  756. Schedule 2: Development Plans: Transitional Provisions
  757. Part I: The Metropolitan Counties
  758. Publicity in connection with local plan
  759. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  760. Pending proposals by metropolitan county council
  761. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  762. Part IA: Wales Repealed
  763. Continuation of structure, local and old development plans Repealed
  764. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  765. Revocation of structure plan Repealed
  766. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  767. Incorporation of current policy in unitary development plan Repealed
  768. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  769. Meaning of ”local plan” Repealed
  770. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  771. Part II: Greater London
  772. Surveys and local plans
  773. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  774. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  775. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  776. 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  777. 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  778. 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  779. 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  780. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  781. Joint plans
  782. 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  783. 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  784. 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  785. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  786. Incorporation of current local plan in unitary development plan
  787. 17Paragraph 17
  788. Publicity in connection with local plan
  789. 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  790. Part III: Old Development Plans
  791. Development plans for compensation purposes
  792. 5Paragraph 5
  793. Discontinuance of old development plan on adoption of local plan
  794. 6Paragraph 6
  795. 7Paragraph 7
  796. 8Paragraph 8
  797. 9Paragraph 9
  798. 10Paragraph 10
  799. Schedule 3: Development Not Constituting New Development
  800. Part I: Development Not Ranking For Compensation Under s. 114
  801. 1Paragraph 1
  802. 2Paragraph 2
  803. Part II: Development ranking for compensation under s. 114
  804. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  805. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  806. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  807. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  808. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  809. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  810. Part III: Supplementary Provisions
  811. 9Paragraph 9
  812. 10Paragraph 10
  813. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  814. 12Paragraph 12
  815. 13Paragraph 13
  816. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  817. Schedule 4: Special provisions as to land use in 1948
  818. 1Paragraph 1
  819. 2Paragraph 2
  820. 3Paragraph 3
  821. 4Paragraph 4
  822. Schedule 4A: Local development orders: procedure
  823. Preparation
  824. 1Paragraph 1
  825. Revision
  826. 2Paragraph 2
  827. Order to be adopted
  828. 3Paragraph 3
  829. Annual report
  830. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  831. Annual report
  832. 5Paragraph 5
  833. Schedule 4B: Process for making of neighbourhood development orders
  834. Proposals for neighbourhood development orders
  835. 1Paragraph 1
  836. 2Paragraph 2
  837. Advice and assistance in connection with proposals
  838. 3Paragraph 3
  839. Requirements to be complied with before proposals made or considered
  840. 4Paragraph 4
  841. Consideration of proposals by authority
  842. 5Paragraph 5
  843. 6Paragraph 6
  844. Independent examination
  845. 7Paragraph 7
  846. 8Paragraph 8
  847. 9Paragraph 9
  848. 10Paragraph 10
  849. 11Paragraph 11
  850. Consideration by authority of recommendations made by examiner etc
  851. 12Paragraph 12
  852. 13Paragraph 13
  853. 13AParagraph 13A
  854. Referendum
  855. 13BIntervention powers of Secretary of State
  856. 13CIntervention powers of Secretary of State
  857. 14Paragraph 14
  858. 15Paragraph 15
  859. 16Paragraph 16
  860. Interpretation
  861. 17Paragraph 17
  862. Schedule 4C: Community right to build orders
  863. Introduction
  864. 1Paragraph 1
  865. Meaning of “community right to build order”
  866. 2Paragraph 2
  867. Meaning of “community organisation”
  868. 3Paragraph 3
  869. Proposals by community organisations for community right to build orders
  870. 4Paragraph 4
  871. 5Paragraph 5
  872. Development likely to have significant effects on environment etc
  873. 6Paragraph 6
  874. Examination of proposals for community right to build orders etc
  875. 7Paragraph 7
  876. 8Paragraph 8
  877. 9Paragraph 9
  878. 10Paragraph 10
  879. Use of land
  880. 11Paragraph 11
  881. Different provision made by regulations for community right to build orders
  882. 12Paragraph 12
  883. Schedule 4D: EXERCISE OF FUNCTIONS BY APPOINTED PERSON IN CONNECTION WITH ... APPLICATIONS MADE TO THE WELSH MINISTERS
  884. Exercise of functions in respect of development of national significance and connected applications
  885. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  886. Applications under section 62M or 62O: exercise of functions
  887. 2Paragraph 2
  888. Revocation of appointments
  889. 3Paragraph 3
  890. Exercise of functions by appointed person
  891. 4Paragraph 4
  892. 5Paragraph 5
  893. 6Paragraph 6
  894. Determination by appointed person
  895. 7Paragraph 7
  896. 8Paragraph 8
  897. Power of Welsh Ministers to exercise functions in place of appointed person
  898. 9Paragraph 9
  899. 10Paragraph 10
  900. 11Paragraph 11
  901. 12Paragraph 12
  902. 13Paragraph 13
  903. Power of Welsh Ministers to appoint assessor
  904. 14Paragraph 14
  905. Schedule 5: Conditions relating to Mineral Working
  906. Part I: Conditions imposed on Grant of Permission
  907. Duration of development
  908. 1Paragraph 1
  909. Power to impose aftercare conditions
  910. 2Paragraph 2
  911. Meaning of “required standard”
  912. 3Paragraph 3
  913. Consultations
  914. 4Paragraph 4
  915. Certificate of compliance
  916. 5Paragraph 5
  917. Recovery of expenses of compliance
  918. 6Paragraph 6
  919. Part II: Conditions imposed on Revocation or Modification of Permission
  920. 7Paragraph 7
  921. 8Paragraph 8
  922. Interpretation
  923. 9Paragraph 9
  924. Schedule 6: Determination of Certain Appeals by Person Appointed by Secretary of State
  925. Determination of appeals by appointed person
  926. 1Paragraph 1
  927. Powers and duties of appointed person
  928. 2Paragraph 2
  929. Determination of appeals by Secretary of State
  930. 3Paragraph 3
  931. 4Paragraph 4
  932. Appointment of another person to determine appeal
  933. 5Paragraph 5
  934. Local inquiries and hearings
  935. 6Paragraph 6
  936. Supplementary provisions
  937. 7Paragraph 7
  938. 8Paragraph 8
  939. Schedule 7: Simplified Planning Zones
  940. General
  941. 1Paragraph 1
  942. Notification of proposals to make or alter scheme
  943. 2Paragraph 2
  944. Power of Secretary of State to direct making or alteration of scheme
  945. 3Paragraph 3
  946. 4Paragraph 4
  947. Steps to be taken before depositing proposals
  948. 5Paragraph 5
  949. Procedure after deposit of proposals
  950. 6Paragraph 6
  951. Powers of Secretary of State to secure adequate publicity and consultations
  952. 7Paragraph 7
  953. Procedure for dealing with objections
  954. 8Paragraph 8
  955. Adoption of proposals by local planning authority
  956. 9Paragraph 9
  957. Calling in of proposals for approval by Secretary of State
  958. 10Paragraph 10
  959. Approval of proposals by Secretary of State
  960. 11Paragraph 11
  961. Default powers
  962. 12Paragraph 12
  963. Regulations and directions
  964. 13Paragraph 13
  965. Schedule 7A: Biodiversity gain in England
  966. Part 1: Overview and interpretation
  967. 1Overview
  968. 2Biodiversity gain objective
  969. 3Biodiversity value and the biodiversity metric
  970. 4Biodiversity value and the biodiversity metric
  971. 5Pre-development biodiversity value
  972. 6Pre-development biodiversity value
  973. 6APre-development biodiversity value
  974. 6BPre-development biodiversity value
  975. 7Pre-development biodiversity value
  976. 8Post-development biodiversity value
  977. 9Post-development biodiversity value
  978. 10Registered offsite biodiversity gains
  979. 11Biodiversity credits
  980. 12General
  981. Part 1A: LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY
  982. 12AIntroduction
  983. 12BGeneral Rule
  984. 12CGeneral Rule
  985. 12DRules in cases involving the Mayor of London
  986. 12ERules in cases involving the Mayor of London
  987. 12FRules in cases involving the Mayor of London
  988. 12GRule in case involving combined authorities
  989. 12HRule in cases involving orders made under other Acts
  990. 12ISupplementary
  991. 12JSupplementary
  992. Part 2: Condition of planning permission relating to biodiversity gain
  993. 13General condition of planning permission
  994. 14Biodiversity gain plan
  995. 15Approval of biodiversity gain plan
  996. 16Regulations about determinations
  997. 17Exceptions
  998. 18Modifications for irreplaceable habitat
  999. 19Modifications for particular kinds of planning permission
  1000. 20Modifications for particular kinds of planning permission
  1001. 21Further application of this Part
  1002. Schedule 8: Planning Inquiry Commissions
  1003. Part I: Constitution and Procedure on References
  1004. Constitution of Commissions
  1005. 1Paragraph 1
  1006. Reference to a Planning Inquiry Commission
  1007. 2Paragraph 2
  1008. Functions of Planning Inquiry Commission on reference
  1009. 3Paragraph 3
  1010. Procedure on reference to a Planning Inquiry Commission
  1011. 4Paragraph 4
  1012. Local inquiries held by Planning Inquiry Commission
  1013. 5Paragraph 5
  1014. Part II: Meaning of “the responsible Minister or Ministers”
  1015. 6Paragraph 6
  1016. 7Paragraph 7
  1017. Schedule 9: Requirements relating to Discontinuance of Mineral Working
  1018. Orders requiring discontinuance of mineral working
  1019. 1Paragraph 1
  1020. 2Paragraph 2
  1021. Prohibition of resumption of mineral working
  1022. 3Paragraph 3
  1023. 4Paragraph 4
  1024. Orders after suspension of winning and working of minerals
  1025. 5Paragraph 5
  1026. Supplementary suspension orders
  1027. 6Paragraph 6
  1028. Confirmation and coming into operation of suspension orders
  1029. 7Paragraph 7
  1030. Registration of suspension orders as local land charges
  1031. 8Paragraph 8
  1032. Review of suspension orders
  1033. 9Paragraph 9
  1034. Resumption of mineral working after suspension order
  1035. 10Paragraph 10
  1036. Default powers of Secretary of State
  1037. 11Paragraph 11
  1038. Interpretation
  1039. 12Paragraph 12
  1040. Schedule 10: Condition treated as applicable to rebuilding and alterations
  1041. 1Paragraph 1
  1042. 2Paragraph 2
  1043. 3Paragraph 3
  1044. 4Paragraph 4
  1045. 5Paragraph 5
  1046. Schedule 11
  1047. . . .
  1048. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  1049. . . .
  1050. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  1051. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  1052. . . .
  1053. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  1054. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  1055. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  1056. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  1057. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  1058. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  1059. . . .
  1060. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  1061. . . .
  1062. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  1063. . . .
  1064. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  1065. . . .
  1066. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  1067. Schedule 12
  1068. . . .
  1069. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  1070. . . .
  1071. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  1072. . . .
  1073. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  1074. . . .
  1075. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  1076. . . .
  1077. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  1078. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  1079. . . .
  1080. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  1081. . . .
  1082. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  1083. . . .
  1084. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  1085. . . .
  1086. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  1087. . . .
  1088. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  1089. . . .
  1090. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  1091. . . .
  1092. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  1093. . . .
  1094. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  1095. . . .
  1096. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  1097. . . .
  1098. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  1099. . . .
  1100. 17Paragraph 17 Repealed
  1101. . . .
  1102. 18Paragraph 18 Repealed
  1103. . . .
  1104. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  1105. . . .
  1106. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  1107. Schedule 13: Blighted Land
  1108. Land allocated for public authority functions in development plans etc.
  1109. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  1110. 1AParagraph 1A
  1111. 1BParagraph 1B
  1112. 1CParagraph 1C
  1113. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  1114. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  1115. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  1116. 5Paragraph 5
  1117. 6Paragraph 6
  1118. New towns and urban development areas
  1119. 7Paragraph 7
  1120. 8Paragraph 8
  1121. 9Paragraph 9
  1122. 9AParagraph 9A
  1123. Clearance and renewal areas
  1124. 10Paragraph 10
  1125. 11Paragraph 11
  1126. 12Paragraph 12
  1127. Highways
  1128. 13Paragraph 13
  1129. 14Paragraph 14
  1130. 15Paragraph 15
  1131. 16Paragraph 16
  1132. 17Paragraph 17
  1133. 18Paragraph 18
  1134. New streets
  1135. 19Paragraph 19
  1136. General improvement areas
  1137. 20Paragraph 20
  1138. Compulsory purchase
  1139. 21Paragraph 21
  1140. 22Paragraph 22
  1141. 23Paragraph 23
  1142. 24Paragraph 24
  1143. 24ZAParagraph 24ZA
  1144. Land identified in national policy statements
  1145. 25Paragraph 25
  1146. Land identified in infrastructure policy statements
  1147. 26Paragraph 26
  1148. Schedule 14: Procedure for footpaths and bridleways orders
  1149. Part I: Confirmation of orders
  1150. 1Paragraph 1
  1151. 2Paragraph 2
  1152. 3Paragraph 3
  1153. 4Paragraph 4
  1154. 5Paragraph 5
  1155. 6Paragraph 6
  1156. Part II: Publicity for orders after confirmation
  1157. 7Paragraph 7
  1158. 8Paragraph 8
  1159. Schedule 15: Preliminary
  1160. 1Paragraph 1
  1161. Making of compliance determination applications
  1162. 2Paragraph 2
  1163. 3Paragraph 3
  1164. 4Paragraph 4
  1165. Determination of applications
  1166. 5Paragraph 5
  1167. Appeals against compliance determinations or failure to make such determinations
  1168. 6Paragraph 6
  1169. 7Paragraph 7
  1170. 8Paragraph 8
  1171. Fresh applications where alteration in circumstances
  1172. 9Paragraph 9
  1173. References of application to Secretary of State
  1174. 10Paragraph 10
  1175. Information
  1176. 11Paragraph 11
  1177. Opportunity for hearing
  1178. 12Paragraph 12
  1179. Notice of proposed enforcement
  1180. 13Paragraph 13
  1181. Power of entry
  1182. 14Paragraph 14
  1183. Service of notices
  1184. 15Paragraph 15
  1185. Supplementary provisions
  1186. 16Paragraph 16
  1187. Schedule 16: Provisions of the Planning Acts referred to in Sections 314 to 319
  1188. IPart I
  1189. IIPart II
  1190. IIIPart III
  1191. IVPart IV
  1192. VPart V
  1193. VIPart VI
  1194. Schedule 17: Enactments Exempted from Section 333(6)
  1195. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  1196. 2Paragraph 2
  1197. 3Paragraph 3
  1198. 4Paragraph 4
  1199. 5Paragraph 5
  1200. 6Paragraph 6
  1201. Schedule Table of Derivations
  1202. 1Paragraph 1
  1203. 2Paragraph 2
  1204. 3Paragraph 3
  1205. 4Paragraph 4