Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary legislation governing land development and planning permission in England and Wales
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Legislation that reformed the planning system, introducing spatial planning and improving the development control process
Planning Act 2008: Framework for approval process of major infrastructure projects in England and Wales
Localism Act 2011: Act that modified the planning system to give more power to local authorities and communities
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Fundamental legislation controlling pollution and waste management
Environment Act 2021: Recent legislation setting environmental targets and principles post-Brexit
Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016: Regulations governing environmental permits and their requirements
Local Government Act 1972: Key legislation defining the structure and functions of local government authorities
Local Government Act 2000: Act introducing new political management structures for local authorities
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation providing public access to information held by public authorities
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, governing how personal information is used by organizations
Licensing Act 2003: Legislation governing alcohol and entertainment licensing
Building Act 1984: Act controlling building works and setting building regulations
Highways Act 1980: Legislation governing the management and operation of the road network
Water Industry Act 1991: Framework for water supply and sewerage services regulation
Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960: Legislation governing public access to meetings of public bodies
Local Authorities Executive Arrangements Regulations 2012: Regulations governing local authority meetings and information access requirements
