Highways Act 1980

Type Public General Act
Publication 1980-11-13
Last updated 2026-03-13
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
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[^key-551faeaaa21377cfd71d449f9edca6fe]: S. 96A inserted (30.11.2023) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 115, 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/1170, reg. 3

[^key-dc6e7153e39380ba1c6ccdd78d017d59]: S. 278 modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 18(3)(a)

[^key-56329275976b90da1e57c14ca7f2c1d5]: S. 62 modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 18(3)(a)

[^key-8c57bd1f557f2857953bf3df9a20a8c9]: S. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 14

[^key-86457b2e3033e3b762f678d9492244ac]: S. 8: functions made exercisable concurrently (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 14

[^key-6cfac443a378f62804a98135a98aa236]: Pt. 5A power to amend or repeal conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 164(3), 255(5), Sch. 14 Pt. 1 (with s. 247)

[^key-aba333c07ad0916429731c3046795f37]: Word in s. 105ZA substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 11

[^key-c5ef98ae614aa8089608d48478673d79]: S. 265 applied (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), arts. 1, 13(3) (with arts. 4, 12(7), 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)

[^key-d4406e738f8e02c8febd7515ce73e581]: S. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 16

[^key-9e3812ba83f682a3dbc5625ad0b8917e]: S. 8: functions made exercisable concurrently (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 16

[^key-5611fc5847d0867797b3ab57778d4c91]: S. 265 applied (28.3.2024) by The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/360), arts. 1, 9(5) (with arts. 8(7), 18, 35, Sch. 9)

[^key-3ee145010df1ef332c8fa477ce367945]: S. 115E(5) inserted (31.3.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 22 para. 11(3) (with s. 247, Sch. 22 paras. 18, 19); S.I. 2024/389, reg. 2(u)

[^key-7aa064589c2114d17d696a2151c032f2]: S. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 21 (with art. 9)

[^key-8c30294a3f801b6f9fda297a2e146a71]: S. 8: functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 21 (with art. 9)

[^key-297c13789f239a7bcdccb1676f32ed99]: S. 265 applied (14.6.2024) by The A1 in Northumberland: Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/733), arts. 1, 14(3) (with arts. 6, 11(7), Sch. 10)

[^key-ff7a4edaaf6e543d42ba20eb90550b2f]: Words in s. 79(15)(a) inserted (4.11.2024) by Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), s. 212(2), Sch. 13 para. 54(a) (with Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(d)

[^key-1f43ce880dc265b6c99639143ccae642]: S. 79(15)(aa) inserted (4.11.2024) by Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), s. 212(2), Sch. 13 para. 54(b) (with Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(d)

[^key-7976a88a8330eb9247f83deaa76600f5]: Words in s. 105ZA inserted (4.11.2024) by Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), s. 212(2), Sch. 13 para. 55 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(d)

[^key-3f2af6b5854b59b22ed9d8ef2ffb036f]: S. 307(2) modified (18.12.2024) by The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1284), arts. 1, 17(15) (with Sch. 15)

[^key-9d092d01d219782f25925adef0ffa2bf]: S. 28 applied (with modifications) (18.12.2024) by The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1284), arts. 1, 17(10)-(14) (with Sch. 15)

[^key-46cb7c9367f44adfcd18d0fb767a445c]: S. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 8

[^key-7ff580b67820c3aea8cbe7ff5dfd8f3d]: S. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 11

[^key-d27cb757aec97db8613a62adc6b6b191]: S. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 15

[^key-10cca5c6b5b586e0c9bf57dd80e08d5a]: S. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 11

[^key-0bb0728137905cd3c130353c75522c87]: S. 8: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 8

[^key-734aacad2a402320dd453e72752cb104]: S. 8: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 11

[^key-8c74cbd2abf8b3a15d87972eab422786]: S. 8: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 15

[^key-9fbb72b83f1a1b3fbb068fd2ab8e37cf]: S. 8: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 11

[^c13424491]: Words in s. 120(3)(a) added (22.12.1992 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), s. 47, Sch. 2 para. 5(4)(c); S.I. 1992/3144, arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^key-208720a39ce981288d7e7e11eb3aee23]: S. 169 excluded (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 53(1) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)

[^key-5eb12f750ae8884b8761ac3b51f21311]: S. 141 excluded (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 53(1) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)

[^key-3649bb49bc13152455dd2123a65e90f4]: S. 172 excluded (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 53(1) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)

[^key-190ef4303b0a6375404909ce36f39c35]: S. 171 excluded (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 53(1) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)

[^key-258bacdeca88f82c70d143de79e968df]: S. 169(1) excluded (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), art. 1, Sch. 17 para. 2(3) (with art. 50)

[^key-0ff8c21e044a61b8e80cbfc9e7c7ef0f]: S. 141 excluded (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), art. 1, Sch. 17 para. 2(1) (with art. 50)

[^key-74a8fc43241d3ad8f3b322db9b850e5e]: S. 167 excluded (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), art. 1, Sch. 17 para. 2(2) (with art. 50)

[^key-3759c48a10d0ae6604c83cac4926305e]: S. 172 excluded (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), art. 1, Sch. 17 para. 2(3) (with art. 50)

[^key-2784be882f39d85ad6e25e4fa5529b76]: S. 173 excluded (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), art. 1, Sch. 17 para. 2(3) (with art. 50)

[^key-ddbf5261989098672c24685f8448f3d0]: Words in s. 80(3)(c) inserted (1.5.2025) by The Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/418), regs. 1(3), 8(2)

[^key-4c1c58a34e41cc9e5d486fe0aefaa9cd]: Words in s. 96A(3)(e)(i) inserted (1.5.2025) by The Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/418), regs. 1(3), 8(3)

[^key-0a073c70d04dfc4869caf3e21e75c3b7]: Words in s. 166(3) inserted (1.5.2025) by The Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/418), regs. 1(3), 8(4)

[^key-ad2ee8bb2f38ace30cb85163b9bfb3f5]: Sch. 24 para. 3 and cross-heading omitted (19.5.2025) by virtue of Charities Act 2022 (c. 6), s. 41(4), Sch. 1 para. 14(3); S.I. 2024/265, reg. 4, Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-30a94037ff0858689ae804010e58bd40]: S. 87(5) omitted (19.5.2025) by virtue of Charities Act 2022 (c. 6), s. 41(4), Sch. 1 para. 14(2); S.I. 2024/265, reg. 4, Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-f1a8b09c421370884460044c1200ec00]: S. 12(3) modified (25.6.2025) by The M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/795), arts. 1, 14(3) (with arts. 4, 43, Sch. 9)

[^key-c1f9f8024e2b65c177ae9df6f187a6fe]: S. 325(1A) inserted (W.) (10.9.2025) by Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), ss. 2(1), 9(2)(a)

[^key-592e59671ea394faef94a0b6cd8f8031]: S. 325(1A) modified (temp.) (10.9.2025) by Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(1)(2)(a)

[^key-27b8e35aa041bbc6c2a541f608ac021e]: S. 12(3) modified (12.10.2025) by The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1054), arts. 1, 17(1) (with arts. 5, 9(6), 43, Sch. 9)

[^M_C_32943380-f88f-4e60-ee5b-ba3fb1dfbe59]: S. 265 applied (9.10.2024) by The M3 Junction 9 Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/752), arts. 1, 14(5) (with arts. 4, 13(7), Sch. 10) (as amended by S.I. 2024/1020, Sch.)

[^key-e8cc51fbcb472cb6584a15796038308b]: S. 141 excluded (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), arts. 1, 8(4) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)

[^M_F_b1b8e412-d343-425a-9139-aadffa2f05e6]: Words in s. 203(2)(b)(i) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(2)(a) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_71b72daa-5ca7-4156-c6ee-037bcf6565ed]: S. 203(2)(b)(ia) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(2)(b) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_2f78380f-5a2b-401d-93ae-553571555336]: Words in s. 203(3) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(2)(c) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_2d4c9fe1-2b20-40cc-a3c1-e662d0bcfd05]: S. 219(1)(a)(i)(ii) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(3) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_733cf977-9258-4b7b-f760-136688886c2f]: S. 220(1A) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(b) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_98e25ce9-996b-4db6-9fd4-be8c5a2cd883]: Words in s. 220(7) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(d) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_814f55f6-724c-43f3-c64d-bed285f3ee79]: Words in s. 220(4) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(d) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_16d612d4-3f8e-4465-d58f-5ffdbdc4e328]: Words in s. 220(1) omitted (1.10.2023) by virtue of The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(a)(ii) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_23a8c152-8b06-40bd-b885-540f2508891a]: Words in s. 220(1) omitted (1.10.2023) by virtue of The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(a)(iii) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_1412e20a-bf3c-4af7-ef2e-1a0fbd032866]: Words in s. 220(3) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(d) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_b0c2bdf6-cd13-4379-ad1c-55f31971a2ea]: Words in s. 220(8) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(d) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_9187bbd9-d170-48bd-a99e-ebb8bfa89e2d]: S. 220(2) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(c) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_ec791c53-3b65-4d4a-91ac-3758fb7c37b7]: Words in s. 220(1) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(a)(i) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_53d2398f-f2a6-45ed-f403-95940497ca9b]: Words in s. 220(1) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(4)(a)(iv) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_1de7abf5-9ede-45ee-9980-65fc3f2ed358]: S. 223(5A) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(5)(d) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_826820ff-c120-42b0-fbff-80fa5faae8a1]: Words in s. 223(6) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(5)(e) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_f8c41ba0-aec9-45ac-a8d1-0e67d1d6d7e5]: Words in s. 223(2) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(5)(c) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_956a6f28-47d2-4837-8090-71a904950c78]: Words in s. 223(1) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(5)(a) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_4d078a6a-5857-47ed-8952-54d2081359bf]: S. 223(1A) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(5)(b) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_4752115c-5ed5-4792-caa3-f6a43bbe722d]: S. 223(5B)(5C) inserted (1.10.2023) by virtue of The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(5)(e) (with reg. 17)

[^M_F_be3360b5-8167-48cf-bcac-450b13b4fe1f]: Word in s. 224(2)(a) inserted (1.10.2023) by The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/908), regs. 1(2), 6(6) (with reg. 17)

[^key-88bd97382b2ad766d5abb93bfbe62e96]: S. 110 excluded (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), ss. 20(4), 147(2) (with ss. 84(5), 146(1)-(3)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(a)

[^key-5fa05fe4572b105f3dcfb216ffac2cfb]: Words in s. 14(1A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(3) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-34e628fc632d67e4ae9e01eb8260dc6c]: Words in s. 16(3A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(4) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-1a12fc3b68881b8ce8412d894b6cdc0b]: Words in s. 18(1A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(5) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-9eb5f3a2195b81262a8ba4b7a64f81d8]: Words in s. 106(4A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(6) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-e9e000faa633cf3cdb60d41ea366f534]: Words in s. 108(1A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(7) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-1826e33f9914cb1cfd3794356acca114]: Words in s. 110(1A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(8) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-c03ce994df315cc26bdaa52cb781b708]: Words in s. 329(1) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(9)(a) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-1303972e29af67376620bb8bfbd39bbb]: Words in s. 329(1) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(9)(b) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-f40f0bb1390354e805a128c1576b841f]: S. 337(c) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(10)(b) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-42082ae09a31dc4122eac20638935405]: Word in s. 337(a) omitted (W.) (15.12.2025) by virtue of Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(10)(a) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-2c4db43c3de1d46259d5f08314d9bd54]: Word in s. 325 heading omitted (18.2.2026) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(2)(a), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-faec1f451e23b1d8e4fe7b818bd01370]: Sch. 1 para. 1A inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 32(7), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-229237707564a42ae8bc022293d4817b]: Sch. 1 para. 19A inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(4), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-cc6ec16adada1e5899cdf7e694b9e3d6]: S. 281B inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 31(2), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-4c7cad1186b79fe41ff05e0569a5da0b]: S. 10(2A) omitted (18.2.2026) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 32(2), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-aeb48b381ebd52e5b8b6c1783c3de6aa]: Words in s. 10(3) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 32(3), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-1a0d37b62857d83f401bd95661f9c607]: Words in s. 10(3A) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 32(4), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-7038e0b27ca9e51e502b7431ba0c7e19]: Words in s. 10(4) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 32(5), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-c1924f43b719a26e3895d8db6b5abadd]: S. 10(4A)-(4G) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 32(6), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-8c4906641d9832bde01e565ee81aea74]: Words in s. 250(8) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 35, 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-0f1ae9027a1a3faa72f6c626e983505d]: S. 325(1B) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 31(3)(a), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-a763089bfd4a4e7bb91a9fd86db969b9]: Words in s. 325(2)(a) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 31(3)(b), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-2c96f7440c19fd069706e1ec1ce889ef]: S. 325(2B) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 31(3)(c), 118(1)(r) (with s. 116)

[^key-008c46d308937682b42cfd9bf3f13419]: S. 325(1)(b) omitted (18.2.2026) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(2)(b)(i), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-a482afe479c14c8fb039f0a3bb17431c]: Word in s. 325(1)(d) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(2)(b)(ii), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-2d58c58d1232ab3bdc771dea4f04977d]: Words in s. 326(2) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(a)(i), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-0fad2ea261673beea30eb05f3a97084f]: Word in s. 326(2) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(a)(ii), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-a2a6fc5f75d9bf6a16da23c1f01848c1]: Word in s. 326(2) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(a)(iii), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-7e5a3cc19c01452e99b0dfa85b491aad]: Word in s. 326(2) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(a)(iv), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-20097d0f5b5893ae10675bb2e8717633]: Words in s. 326(2) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(a)(v), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-e369389df9c8c58dc91e6256d7cb14cb]: Words in s. 326(2) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(a)(vi), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-0579ca487ba948270efb827ac0b7aa6c]: S. 326(2A) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(b), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-462cc44d63b5b11a516b21cd6add9ef7]: Word in s. 326(6) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 34(3)(c), 118(1)(t) (with s. 116)

[^key-cdf7508d73ba11fc574e36da8ef5c27c]: S. 115E(6)(7) inserted (13.3.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 49(9)(b), 118(1)(z5) (with s. 116); S.I. 2026/292, reg. 2

[^key-f3398d3de93d423aecfbd693783221ba]: Word in s. 115E(1) substituted (13.3.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 49(9)(a), 118(1)(z5) (with s. 116); S.I. 2026/292, reg. 2

Delegation etc. of functions with respect to trunk roads.

Compensation for loss caused by public path creation order.

Making up of new footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways.

Making up of new footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways.

Making up of new footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways.

Compensation for loss caused by public path creation order.

Diversion of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention, etc.

Provision of highway boundary posts.

Cycle tracks.

Metalling of highways.

... EEA States.

Provision of recreation and refreshment facilities by councils.

Stopping up of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention, etc.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power to impose conditions on permissions under section 115E.

Power to confirm, etc., compulsory purchase order in part and postpone consideration of remainder.

Procedure

Application for a public path extinguishment order.

Register of maps, statements and declarations.

Dedication of highway by agreement with parish or community council.

Power of district councils to maintain certain highways.

Evidence of dedication of way as highway.

Regulations concerning construction and maintenance of road humps.

Environmental impact assessments.

Provisions supplementary to section 119D.

Supplementary provisions as to public path extinguishment and diversion orders.

Appeal to Minister under private street works code.

Agreements as to use of land near highways.

Provisions as to private street in area of more than one street works authority.

Application for a public path diversion order.

Clearance of title to land acquired for statutory purposes.

Gating orders

Determination of liability for, and amount of, payments.

Application for a public path diversion order.

Power of landowner affected by rights acquisition to compel acquisition of whole interest.

Procedure

Diversion of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention, etc.

Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.

Contributions to land drainage works which will benefit trunk roads.

Agreements as to use of land near highways.

Section 130B: costs.

Penalty for damaging highway etc.

Appeal to Minister under private street works code.

Protection of rights of reversioners.

Person liable to maintain highway may agree to maintain publicly maintainable highway.

Relief of main carriageway of trunk road from local traffic.

Procedure

Provision of recreation and refreshment facilities by councils.

General power of improvement.

Powers of highway and local authorities to plant trees, lay out grass verges, etc.

Environmental impact assessments.

Procedure

Vesting of highways maintainable at public expense.

Diversion of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention, etc.

Temporary diversion for dangerous works: supplementary.

Provisions as to private street in area of more than one street works authority.

Provisions supplementary to section 119D.

Regulations with respect to applications for orders.

Contribution towards maintenance of bridge where road ceases to be a trunk road.

Penalty for damaging highway etc.

Saving for Coast Protection Act 1949.

Application to Isles of Scilly.

Exemptions

Metalling of highways.

Damage to highway consequent on exclusion of sun and wind.

Power of parish and community councils to maintain footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways.

Environmental impact assessments.

Duty to have regard to agriculture, forestry and nature conservation.

Dedication of highway by agreement with parish or community council.

Power of district councils to maintain certain highways.

Disturbance of surface of certain highways.

Diversion of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention, etc.

Provisions supplementary to section 119D.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping up of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention, etc.

Saving for Coast Protection Act 1949.

Provisions as to inquiries.

Provisions as to private street in area of more than one street works authority.

Power of landowner affected by rights acquisition to compel acquisition of whole interest.

Contribution towards maintenance of bridge where road ceases to be a trunk road.

Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.

Application to Isles of Scilly.

Contributions to land drainage works which will benefit trunk roads.

Provision etc. of services and amenities by councils.

Provisions as to inquiries.

Power to impose conditions on permissions under section 115E.

Application for a public path extinguishment order.

Supplementary provisions as to public path extinguishment and diversion orders.

Section 130B: costs.

Regulations with respect to applications for orders.

Section 130B: costs.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Damage to highway consequent on exclusion of sun and wind.

Appeal to Minister under private street works code.

Power of landowner affected by rights acquisition to compel acquisition of whole interest.

Power to confirm, etc., compulsory purchase order in part and postpone consideration of remainder.

Vesting of highways maintainable at public expense.

Contributions to land drainage works which will benefit trunk roads.

Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.

Section 130B: costs.

Disturbance of surface of certain highways.

Section 130B: costs.

Compensation for loss caused by public path creation order.

Compensation for loss caused by public path creation order.

Relief of main carriageway of trunk road from local traffic.

Compensation for loss caused by public path creation order.

Validity of decisions

Regulations with respect to applications for orders.

Gating orders

Penalty for damaging highway etc.

Temporary diversion for dangerous works: supplementary.

Liability of certain persons in respect of materials left on highway.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Decision about whether or not to proceed with a project subject to an environmental impact assessment

Provision of areas for parking heavy goods vehicles, etc.

Provisions supplementary to section 106.

Provision of recreation and refreshment facilities by councils.

Exercise by council of functions of Ministeror a strategic highways company with respect to management or provision of picnic sites etc.

Power to impose conditions on permissions under section 115E.

Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.

Construction of certain enactments relating to execution of works by statutory undertakers.

Saving for minerals etc.

Acquisition of land in connection with construction, improvement etc. of highway: further general powers.

General power of improvement.

Construction of bridge to carry existing highway maintainable at public expense.

Other EEA States.

Provision etc. of services and amenities by councils.

Register of maps, statements and declarations.

Power of parish and community councils to maintain footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways.

Liability of certain persons in respect of materials left on highway.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Determination of liability for, and amount of, payments.

Appeal to Minister under private street works code.

Power to confirm, etc., compulsory purchase order in part and postpone consideration of remainder.

Other EEA States.

Provisions supplementary to section 106.

Construction of certain enactments relating to execution of works by statutory undertakers.

Saving for minerals etc.

Transitional provisions, amendments and repeals.

Procedure

Provisions supplementary to section 119D.

Supplementary provisions as to public path extinguishment and diversion orders.

Other EEA States.

Section 130B: costs.

Provision etc. of services and amenities by councils.

Interpretation of Part XI.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Provisions supplementary to section 108.

Provision of public conveniences by county council for users of roads for which they are the highway authority.

Clearance of title to land acquired for statutory purposes.

Notices to be given before exercise of powers under Part VIIA.

Provision of public conveniences by county council for users of roads for which they are the highway authority.

Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.

Transitional provisions, amendments and repeals.

Section 130B: costs.

Duty to have regard to needs of disabled and blind in executing works, etc.

Exercise by council of functions of Ministeror a strategic highways company with respect to management or provision of picnic sites etc.

Provisions supplementary to section 108.

Contribution towards maintenance of bridge where road ceases to be a trunk road.

Appeal to Minister under private street works code.

Saving for Coast Protection Act 1949.

Scaffolding, building materials and excavations: charge determined by reference to duration of occupation of highway

Highway authority for approaches to and parts of certain bridges.

Agreement for exercise by Ministeror strategic highways company of certain functions of local highway authority as respects highway affected by construction, etc. of trunk road.

Agreement for local highway authority to maintain and improve certain highways constructed or to be constructed by Ministeror strategic highways company.

Construction of new highways and provision of road-ferries.

Creation of footpath , bridleway or restricted byway by agreement.

Creation of footpath , bridleway or restricted byway by agreement.

Certain special roads and other highways to become trunk roads.

Construction of new highways and provision of road-ferries.

Creation of footpath , bridleway or restricted byway by agreement.

Compulsory powers for creation of footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways.

Making up of new footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways.

Relief of main carriageway of trunk road from local traffic.

Dual carriageways and roundabouts.

... EEA States.

Other EEA States.

Interpretation of Part VI.

Exercise by council of functions of Ministeror a strategic highways company with respect to management or provision of picnic sites etc.

Liability of certain persons in respect of materials left on highway.

Interpretation of Part XI.

Provision of picnic sites and public conveniences for users of trunk roads.

Provision of public conveniences by county council for users of roads for which they are the highway authority.

Power to impose conditions on permissions under section 115E.

Notices to be given before exercise of powers under Part VIIA.

Stopping up of footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways crossing railways.

Acquisition of land for mitigating adverse effects of constructing or improving highway.

Diversion of footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways crossing railways.

Application by proprietor of school for special diversion order.

Supplementary provisions as to public path extinguishment and diversion orders.

Further powers to stop up private access to premises.

Section 130B: costs.

Disturbance of surface of certain highways.

Disturbance of surface of certain highways.

Damage to highway consequent on exclusion of sun and wind.

Regulations under sections 171A and 171B

Contributions to land drainage works which will benefit trunk roads.

Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.

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