Infrastructure Legislation
Regulations governing public works, infrastructure development, construction standards, and facility maintenance.
The Rivenhall Generating Station Extension (Correction) Order 2025
The Rivenhall Generating Station Extension (Correction) Order 2025 corrected errors in the 2024 order regarding definitions within Article 2(1) by removing references to the Companies Act 2006.
The Rivenhall Generating Station Extension (Correction) Order 2025 amends the 2024 order granting development consent under the Planning Act 2008.
It addresses errors identified in the original order regarding definitions within Article 2(1), specifically removing erroneous references to the Companies Act 2006 concerning "the 2006 Act," "holding company," and "subsidiary." The Secretary of State made the correction following a formal written request, notifying relevant local planning authorities.
The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent (Corrections) Order 2025
The 2025 order corrected errors and omissions in the A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024.
The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent (Corrections) Order 2025 rectifies errors within the 2024 Development Consent Order granted under the Planning Act 2008.
Following requests from the applicant and Essex County Council, the Secretary of State issued this order, which details specific corrections to various articles and schedules, encompassing definitions, references, and textual inconsistencies relevant to highway specifications, environmental documentation, and land acquisition processes.
The order came into force on April 25th, 2025.
The Heckington Fen Solar Park (Correction) Order 2025
The Heckington Fen Solar Park (Correction) Order 2025 corrected errors in the original 2025 Order, amending references and coordinates within various articles and schedules.
This order corrects errors in the Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025, a development consent order under the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State approved corrections based on a written request from the applicant, which were then notified to the relevant local planning authorities.
The corrections amend several sections of the original order, updating references and coordinates, particularly in Schedules 1 and 13.
The effective date is April 14, 2025.
The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) (Correction) Order 2025
The 2025 Order corrected errors and omissions in the National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024.
The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) (Correction) Order 2025 rectifies errors and omissions in the 2024 Order, a development consent order under the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State received a request for corrections and subsequently issued this order detailing specific textual changes across multiple articles and schedules of the 2024 Order, impacting definitions, articles defining development consent and procedures, along with specific provisions relating to the project.
The order ensures the legal framework for the project is accurate.
The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Amendment No. 2) Order 2025
The order amended the West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 by substituting a revised table of certification documents in Schedule 15.
The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange (Amendment No. 2) Order 2025 amends the 2020 Order.
It replaces the table of certification documents in Schedule 15 with an updated version, reflecting changes to plans and their revision numbers.
The amendment follows an application for a non-material change to improve the project's administrative efficiency, and it comes into effect on April 11th, 2025.
The Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025
The regulations amended primary legislation to reflect the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, updated fees for planning applications, and established new procedures for Crown land development in England.
The Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 amend existing legislation to reflect changes introduced by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
The regulations update fees for certain planning applications and adjust several Acts to incorporate new provisions for planning permission on Crown land in England.
These new provisions establish two application routes: one for urgent, nationally important developments and another for nationally important developments without urgency.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025
The regulations amended the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 and the Town and Country Planning (Section 62A Applications) (Procedure and Consequential Amendments) Order 2013 to clarify CIL application and improve information gathering relating to planning applications in England.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025 amend the 2010 Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations and the 2013 Town and Country Planning Order.
These amendments clarify the application of the Community Infrastructure Levy to certain planning determinations made by the Secretary of State or appointed persons, and enhance the information gathered on CIL liabilities within planning applications.
The changes primarily aim to improve clarity, consistency and the efficiency of the planning process concerning the levy in England.
The Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) (East Sussex County Council) Order 2025
The Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) (East Sussex County Council) Order 2025 was enacted, approving East Sussex County Council's lane rental scheme for charging street works that occupy the highway.
This order approves East Sussex County Council's lane rental scheme, enabling them to charge for street works that occupy the highway in specific locations and times.
This authority is granted under the Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) (England) Regulations 2012.
The scheme aims to manage traffic disruption and generate revenue for highway improvements, with provisions for discounts or waivers in certain circumstances.