Jurisdiction: England
Commencement: 25th March 2026
Amends: Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Mini Summary
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 should enable communities to play a more active role in creating better places to live and work as well as making the planning system faster, fairer and more efficient. The Act introduces powers that allow for the reform and speeding up of the planning system and an increase in the predictictability of planning decisions.
Duties
Various duties apply and are available to view on the Legislation Update Service.
Amendment
Updated rules are set for local authorities in England in relation to minerals and waste plans and joint minerals and waste plans. Local authorities must revoke an existing minerals and waste plan document when a new document comes into effect.
There are no duties for organisations under these Regulations; duties are held by the local authority.