Shortened the objection period for transport projects in England to 30 days and introduced a three-month statutory deadline for inquiry completions and ministerial decisions.

These Regulations amend procedural rules for transport and works projects in England and Wales to accelerate the application and inquiry process.

They establish a three-month statutory deadline for closing public inquiries and for the Secretary of State to issue decisions following an inquiry or written representation period.

The instrument also integrates new processes for deemed listed building consent, conservation area consent, and marine licences, while shortening objection periods and response windows for written procedures in England.

The rules apply to the Secretary of State, the Marine Management Organisation, Natural Resources Wales, and applicants for orders under the Transport and Works Act 1992.

Authorized public authorities to charge cost-recovery fees for services related to highways, railways, and tramway infrastructure applications starting 20 November 2026.

These regulations authorize specific public authorities, including the Environment Agency and National Highways, to charge fees for services provided in connection with transport infrastructure projects under the Highways Act 1980 and the Transport and Works Act 1992.

The document establishes a cost-recovery framework where fees must not exceed the reasonable costs incurred by the authority and requires that fee structures be published online. The regulations apply to highway authorities and applicants for transport orders in England and Wales, with specific provisions for cross-border projects.

Activated legal provisions for zero-emission bus mandates and expanded the criteria for independent auditors of local bus franchising schemes.

These Regulations bring sections 9 and 37 of the Bus Services Act 2025 into force on 29 October 2026 for England.

The Regulations empower the Secretary of State to define "approved persons" for auditing bus franchising assessments and to set a future deadline for the transition to zero-emission local bus services.

Additionally, the instrument establishes transitional rules for franchising authorities, requiring them to adhere to existing assessment reporting standards until new regulations defining approved professionals are enacted.

Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in Derry/Londonderry during the Halloween Festival on 31 October 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Derry/Londonderry on 31 October 2026.

The restriction applies to all drone operators from 16:00 to 23:00 UTC, except those granted specific permission by the Police Service of Northern Ireland Silver Commander for the Derry Halloween Festival.

The measure aims to ensure public safety during a large-scale public gathering.

Updated insurance requirements, booking procedures, and commencement dates for the regulation of London pedicabs.

These Regulations amend four statutory instruments governing pedicab vehicles, drivers, operators, and fares in London to refine licensing requirements and enforcement powers.

The document grants Transport for London (TfL) the authority to specify insurance requirements for all licensees, replaces fixed £5,000,000 indemnity minimums with TfL-determined standards, and mandates that operators record booking details before a journey begins.

It also expands TfL's power to share information provided by applicants with the police and fire services, requires drivers to carry vehicle insurance certificates, and delays the commencement of certain licensing and fare provisions until 27 November 2026.

Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones in Llanelli on 20 November 2026 to protect public safety during a large gathering.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,400 feet within a specific one-nautical mile radius of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The restriction applies during the afternoon and evening of 20 November 2026 to coincide with the Llanelli Christmas Carnival.

The order applies to all drone operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the Dyfed-Powys Police Airspace Co-ordinator.

Updated technical standards for emergency call centres to enable 4G and 5G vehicle eCall functionality while extending support for legacy standards until 2031.

These Regulations update the technical requirements for emergency call handling systems to support 4G and 5G vehicle emergency calls (eCall).

They direct public safety answering points to adopt new international standards for packet-switched networks and IP Multimedia Subsystems while maintaining compatibility with older standards during a transition period.

The requirements apply to all emergency response centers in the United Kingdom that receive automated vehicle emergency alerts.

Transferred the power to authorize street work charges from central government to regional Mayors effective 29 October 2026.

These regulations bring into force specific provisions of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 on 29 October 2026.

The instrument transfers the authority to approve street work charging schemes from the Secretary of State to the Mayors of Mayoral Combined Authorities and Mayoral Combined County Authorities.

This change applies to highway authorities seeking to charge utility companies (undertakers) for works carried out on maintainable highways, though the Secretary of State retains this power in areas where no elected Mayor is in office.