Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: development consent legislation
Summary
The article outlines the legislation governing the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects development consent process, centred on the Planning Act 2008 and subsequent amending Acts. It also notes that legislation.gov.uk may not always reflect the most current amendments immediately, and points users to alternative sources for up-to-date legislation.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in infrastructure, compulsory acquisition, or planning-related work need to understand the statutory framework that underpins development consent orders. The article is also relevant where housing elements, land rights, or Welsh devolution issues intersect with major projects.
Key points
- Sets out the core legislation for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
- Highlights that later Acts have amended the Planning Act 2008 process.
- Notes that housing can form part of a development consent application.
- Warns that online legislation sources may lag behind current law.
- References Welsh devolution changes affecting some consenting powers.
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