Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law in England and Wales, dealing with legal estates, interests in land, and property transfers
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary legislation controlling land development, establishing the requirement for planning permission and enforcement of planning control
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Legislation reforming the development plan system and introducing sustainable development principles in planning
Building Act 1984: Framework for building regulations and control of building work, ensuring safety and standards in construction
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Recent legislation introducing changes to planning system, housing provision, and compulsory purchase powers
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010: Regulations governing developer contributions towards local infrastructure requirements
Localism Act 2011: Legislation introducing neighborhood planning and community rights in development decisions
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key environmental legislation controlling pollution, waste management, and environmental protection measures
Environment Act 2021: Recent legislation introducing biodiversity net gain requirements and environmental protection measures
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Protection of wildlife, countryside, and designated sites during development activities
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Regulations protecting specific habitats and species, requiring appropriate assessments for development
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects, defining roles and responsibilities
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building work, ensuring standards of design and construction
Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Legislation governing works affecting neighboring properties and party wall agreements
Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration and property rights recording
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Legislation governing relationships between landlords and tenants, relevant for commercial developments
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring health and safety standards in construction and development activities
Section 106 Agreements: Planning obligations that require developers to minimize impact on the local community and infrastructure
National Planning Policy Framework: Government planning policies for England, setting out guidance for local planning authorities and developers
