Infrastructure Legislation

Regulations governing public works, infrastructure development, construction standards, and facility maintenance.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a 0.25 nautical mile radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on two specific dates in October 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 October and 11 October 2026.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those who obtain explicit permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Head of Security.

The Secretary of State issued these orders to ensure public safety and security during events involving large crowds.

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The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe) (No. 2) Order 2026

Set 2nd October 2026 as the commencement date for new public access rights on segments of the Dorset coast path.


This Order establishes 2nd October 2026 as the date on which public access rights commence for specific sections of the England Coast Path between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe.

It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the Sandbanks to Southbourne and Mudeford Quay to Chewton Bunny segments, as detailed in reports LCH5 and LCH7.

The Order effectively ends the 'access preparation period,' transitioning the land into a status where the public has a legal right of access for recreation under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Whelford, Gloucestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 30th Sept 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in Whelford, Gloucestershire, with immediate effect.


These Regulations revoke previous emergency flight restrictions in the vicinity of Whelford, Gloucestershire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier prohibition on aircraft movements in this area is no longer required for public safety.

The instrument applies to all civil aircraft pilots and operators, restoring standard airspace access with immediate effect from 1:25 p.m. on 30 September 2026.

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The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026

Expanded permitted development rights for electric vehicle chargers and electricity substations while extending temporary permissions for schools with RAAC-affected buildings.


This Order expands permitted development rights in England to allow the installation of electric vehicle charging points within the curtilage of dwellinghouses and blocks of flats, provided specific safety and height requirements are met.

It mandates the use of authorised cross-pavement cable channels where a footway exists between the outlet and the vehicle.

The Order also extends the period for temporary school buildings at sites affected by RAAC until October 2028, increases the size limits for electricity substations, and updates references to the National Planning Policy Framework and the Building Safety Regulator.

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The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026

Published: Tue 29th Sept 26

Corrected errors, typographic slips, and omissions within the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025.


This Order corrects errors and omissions identified in the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025.

It inserts missing definitions, rectifies typographic slips, updates cross-references to schedules, and introduces explicit provisions regarding the power to override easements and compensate affected parties.

The order applies directly to the undertaker of the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project, local planning authorities, and statutory undertakers within the affected areas.

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The Springwell Solar Farm (Correction) Order 2026

Corrected technical errors and cross-references in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026.


This Order corrects typographical and cross-referencing errors in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026, which granted development consent for the project under the Planning Act 2008.

It updates specific definitions, such as substituting 'PV modules' for 'panels', corrects internal paragraph numbering across several schedules, and amends the heading for protective provisions to specifically name British Telecommunications PLC. The corrections apply to the original developer, the relevant local planning authorities, and statutory undertakers involved in the solar farm infrastructure.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Coningsby) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Established a temporary no-fly zone below 8,500 feet around RAF Coningsby for a flying display on 26 September 2026.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Royal Air Force Coningsby to facilitate a flying display.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,500 feet within a 6-nautical-mile radius of the station during a specified window on 26 September 2026.

These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Lincolnshire Terminal Air Traffic Control Centre or the Air Traffic Control units at RAF Coningsby or RAF Waddington.

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The Building Safety Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026

Adjusted the Building Safety Levy framework to exclude student housing from dwelling definitions and refined the criteria for previously developed land.


These Regulations amend the Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 to clarify how the levy applies to different types of residential developments and land.

The instrument directs that purpose-built student accommodation be excluded from the definition of 'dwellings' for levy purposes and provides specific criteria for determining if land is 'previously developed', notably excluding underground structures and unlawful operations.

It applies to developers, local authorities, and the building safety regulator in England, establishing updated procedures for levy information spot checks, update notices, and the cancellation of liability notices when no charge is due.

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