Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property in England and Wales, including legal estates, interests in land, and property transactions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for development agreements involving multiple parties
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary legislation controlling land development and use in England and Wales, including planning permission requirements
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Updates and supplements the planning system, including provisions for spatial planning and development control
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010: Regulations governing charges which local authorities can impose on new developments to support infrastructure
Section 106 Agreement Provisions: Planning obligations under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, used to mitigate the impact of development projects
Building Regulations 2010: Statutory requirements for building work regarding safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility standards
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and control of emissions
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern legislation introducing changes to planning and housing policy, including provisions for starter homes
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land ownership and interests in England and Wales
Local Government Act 1972: Framework for local authority powers and responsibilities in development matters
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection requirements affecting handling of personal information in development projects
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Party Wall Act 1996: Legislation governing works affecting walls shared between properties or close to property boundaries
Rights of Light Legislation: Common law and statutory provisions protecting neighboring properties' access to light
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: Requirements for assessing environmental impacts of significant development projects
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Protection of wildlife and habitats that may be affected by development
