Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004: Primary legislation governing strategic environmental assessment of plans and programmes in England and Wales
Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017: Regulations controlling environmental impact assessments for planning and development projects
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Fundamental legislation covering pollution control, waste management, and statutory nuisances
Environment Act 2021: Recent primary legislation setting targets for air quality, biodiversity, water, and waste management
Climate Change Act 2008: Framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change
Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010: Specific regulations setting standards for air quality and pollution control
Clean Air Act 1993: Controls emissions from industrial processes and smoke control areas
Water Resources Act 1991: Legislation governing water resources management and water quality
Water Framework Directive: Retained EU law establishing framework for water protection and management
Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016: Regulations controlling permits for activities affecting the environment
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Primary legislation for wildlife protection and countryside conservation
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Regulations protecting specific habitats and species of conservation importance
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006: Legislation promoting biodiversity and natural environment protection
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011: Regulations governing waste management and disposal
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005: Specific controls for handling and disposing of hazardous waste
Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006: Regulations controlling environmental noise and its assessment
Control of Pollution Act 1974: Legislation controlling various forms of pollution including noise
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Framework legislation for planning system and development control
National Planning Policy Framework: Government planning policies for England and how they should be applied
