Infrastructure Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Epsom) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 21st Apr 26

The Regulations imposed temporary altitude and radius restrictions on unmanned aircraft flight near Epsom for June 5th and 6th, 2026, citing public safety concerns for the Derby event.


These Regulations establish a temporary restriction on the flying of unmanned aircraft below 1,700 feet above mean sea level within a 2 nautical mile radius centered near Epsom on June 5th and 6th, 2026, between 0700 and 1900 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time daily, due to the anticipated large public gathering for the Epsom Downs Derby, with exceptions made only for aircraft authorized by the Epsom Heliport temporary Air Traffic Control Unit or those operated by Surrey Police.

Read More

The Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) Order 2026

The Order formally approved seven specified highway authorities to levy charges for occupation of the highway under existing lane rental regulations.


The Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) Order 2026, made by the Secretary of State for Transport, formally approves seven specified local highway authorities in England—Buckinghamshire Council, North Yorkshire Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and the London Boroughs of Camden, Enfield, Lambeth, and Merton—to implement charges for street occupation during works, in accordance with their respective Lane Rental Schemes under the 2012 Regulations, thereby allowing these authorities to manage road congestion caused by street works.

Read More

The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Fri 17th Apr 26

* The Secretary of State made an Order amending the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024 following an application for non-material changes, updating descriptions in Schedule 1, altering highway and access provisions in Schedule 2, modifying measurements in Schedules 7 and 8, and substituting the list of certified documents in Schedule 10.


This Statutory Instrument, the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent (Amendment) Order 2026, was made by the Secretary of State for Transport to implement specific non-material changes to the original A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024.

The amendments detailed across multiple schedules primarily involve minor alterations to the authorized works descriptions, precise adjustments to the classification and measurements of highways, updates to permanent stopping up and provision of new access ways, and revisions to the list of certified documents governing the project.

Read More

The Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order 2026

Transferred the harbour authority status and all associated assets, duties, and liabilities for the Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth from Associated British Ports to new dedicated port companies.


This Order transfers the statutory harbour authority responsibilities and physical undertakings of the Port of Fleetwood and the Port of Silloth from Associated British Ports to FJ Ports (Fleetwood) Ltd. and FJ Ports (Silloth) Ltd., respectively.

It directs the transfer of all statutory powers, duties, lands, assets, and liabilities associated with these ports to the new entities on a specific transfer date determined by the current owner.

The provisions apply to Associated British Ports, the two newly established FJ Ports companies, and any persons or entities holding contracts, licences, or legal proceedings related to these harbour undertakings.

Read More

The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026

The North East Combined Authority's maximum tolls for the Tyne Tunnel crossing were revised and specified in a new schedule, effective May 1, 2026, following the revocation of the 2025 toll revision order.


This Statutory Instrument, The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026, exercises powers granted under the Tyne and Wear Act 1976 and the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 to revise the maximum tolls that the North East Combined Authority can demand for traffic using the Tyne Tunnel crossing, setting the new rates specified in the attached Schedule, effective from May 1, 2026, and simultaneously revoking the previous 2025 revision Order.

Read More

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leicestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 15th Apr 26

The Secretary of State exercised powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to immediately revoke the statutory instrument imposing emergency flying restrictions over a Leicestershire area because the emergency ceased to exist.


The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leicestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026 immediately terminate the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed over a specified area in Leicestershire, as the Secretary of State has determined that these restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest.

These Regulations legally revoke the earlier 2026 instrument that established the restrictions, exercised under the powers granted by the Air Navigation Order 2016, and come into force instantly upon being made.

Read More

The Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026

Created a new statutory body called the Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation to oversee urban development in a designated section of the West Midlands.


This Order establishes a Mayoral development corporation for a designated area in East Birmingham, formally named the Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation.

Starting 11 May 2026, the Corporation functions as a statutory body under the West Midlands Combined Authority, tasked with urban development within the geographic boundaries defined by the associated official map.

The Order applies to the Secretary of State, the West Midlands Combined Authority, and any persons or entities operating within the specified development area.

Read More

The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Expanded the categories of radio equipment exempt from licensing to include certain maritime autonomous devices, training stations, and broadband systems.


These regulations amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 2021 to remove the requirement for individual licences for certain classes of radio equipment.

They establish new categories for licence-exempt use, specifically covering autonomous maritime radio devices operating at 160.9 MHz, indoor maritime radio training equipment, and fixed wireless access apparatus in the 5.8 GHz band.

The regulations apply to any person or entity establishing, installing, or using such equipment within the United Kingdom or its territorial sea, provided the equipment meets specific technical interface requirements and does not cause undue interference.

Read More