Law Search
This section provides a list of key legislation on planning and building works for England and Wales. The list is not meant to be exhaustive and does not cover all amending regulations and orders. You'll find full lists of legislation for England and Wales on the Planning Portal: see Related Links box.
Other laws may apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland and we recommend that you seek further legal advice to ensure that any action taken is in within the law.
Key Planning Legislation
Acts of Parliament
Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Planning and Compensation Act 1991
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Statutory Instruments
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
The Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004
Building related legislation
Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004
The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
Environmental Legislation
European legislation
UK legislation - England & Wales
Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999
Environmental Protection Act 1990
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010
The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011
