Made under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Made under: Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Modified the legal framework for how local authorities and the Secretary of State revoke or prepare joint minerals and waste planning documents in England.
These regulations amend previous 2026 legislation to modify the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as it relates to minerals and waste plans in England.
The instrument establishes specific requirements for minerals and waste planning authorities to revoke existing documents when new plans take effect and clarifies the legal framework for joint plans.
It directs how the Secretary of State may intervene or revoke documents at the request of local authorities and specifies that joint plans must be adopted by all participating authorities to be valid.