Property Practice III: Planning Law in England and Wales
Description
An extensive overview of planning law in England and Wales, focusing on the rules governing land development and use, which are primarily based on the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. It explains that "development" generally requires planning permission, defining it as either operational development (physical changes) or a material change of use, while detailing specific exemptions for minor works and changes within the same use class. The text also clearly differentiates planning permission from building regulations control, which focuses on construction safety and quality, and outlines special restrictions for listed buildings and conservation areas. Finally, the document discusses planning enforcement, including the extension of time limits for action to ten years under the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023, and the range of enforcement tools available to Local Planning Authorities.
United States
