The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015

[^c22463951]: Paragraph 4(2) of Schedule 1 was amended by sections 19(2) and 84 of, and paragraph 53 of Schedule7 and Part 1 of Schedule 19 to, the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34).

[^c22463961]: 1990 c. 9. Paragraph 3 of Schedule 4 was substituted by paragraph 61 of Schedule 7 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34) and amended by sections 78 and 120 of, and paragraph 33(7) of Schedule 10 and Schedule 24 to, the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25).

[^c22463971]: Sections 191 and 192 were substituted by section 10(1) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34).

[^c22463981]: Paragraph 8(1) of Schedule 1 was substituted by paragraph 53 of Schedule 7 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34). There are other amendments to paragraph 8 which are not relevant to this Order.

[^c22463991]: See article 6 of this Order.

[^c22464001]: S.I. 2015/596.

[^c22464011]: See section 74A(3) for the definition of deemed discharge.

[^c22464021]: Section 78 was amended by section 17(2) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991, section 40(2)(e) and 43(2) of the 2004 Act and paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 10 (amendments in force for certain purposes and to come into force for remaining purposes on a date to be appointed, seeS.I. 2009/400) and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 11 to the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29).

[^c22464031]: S.I. 2011/1824, amended by S.I. 2012/637, 2013/2140 and 2013/2879.

[^c22464081]: In relation to the period for determining an application for EIA development, seeS.I. 1999/293.

[^c22464091]: Section 62 was substituted by section 42(1) of the 2004 Act.

[^c22464101]: Article 3 and 4 cease to have effect with effect from 17th December 2020; see section 122(3) of the 2011 Act and by S.I. 2013/2931.

[^c22464121]: Section 78 was amended by section 17(2) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34), sections 40(2)(e) and 43(2) of the 2004 Act, paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 10 (amendments in force for certain purposes and to come into force for remaining purposes on a date to be appointed, seeS.I. 2009/400) and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 11 to the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), and paragraph 11 of Schedule 12 to the Localism Act 2011 (c. 20).

[^c22464131]: There are amendments to section 321 which are not relevant to this Order.

[^c22464151]: Section 78 was amended by section 17(2) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991, section 40(2)(e) and 43(2) of the 2004 Act and paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 10 (amendments in force for certain purposes and to come into force for remaining purposes on a date to be appointed, seeS.I. 2009/400) and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 11 to the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29).

[^c22464161]: Seesection 1 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16).

[^c22464171]: Seesection 1(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25).

[^c22464181]: Seesection 32 of the National Heritage Act 1983 (c. 47). This body is also known as the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.

[^c22464191]: A body appointed under section 1 of the Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7).

[^c22464201]: 2003 c. 21.

[^c22464231]: 1989 c. 29; section 6 was substituted by section 30 of the Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), subsection (1)(b) was substituted by section 136(1) of the Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) and subsection (1)(c) was amended by section 197(9) of, and Part 1 of Schedule 23 to, the Energy Act 2004.

[^c22464241]: 1986 c. 44; section 7 was substituted by section 5 of the Gas Act 1995 (c. 45) and subsection (2) was amended by sections 3(2) and 76 of, and paragraphs 1 and 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 6 to, the Utilities Act 2000 and by S.I. 2011/2704.

[^c22464251]: See sections 4 to 12 of the Equality Act 2010 (c.15).

[^c22464261]: S.I. 2011/1824, amended by S.I. 2012/637, 2013/2140 and 2013/2879.

[^c22464271]: Sections 191 and 192 were substituted by section 10(1) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34) and section 191 has been amended by section 124(3) of the Localism Act 2011 (c. 20). There are other amendments to section 191 which are not relevant to this Order.

[^c22464281]: For the definition of “Crown land” see section 293 of the 1990 Act.

[^c22464291]: Section 195 was amended by paragraph 32 of Schedule 7 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34) and paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 11 to the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29) and is to be amended by paragraphs 1 and 7 of Schedule 10 to the Planning Act 2008 on a date to be appointed).

[^c22464301]: Section 193 was substituted by section 10(1) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34).

[^c22464321]: Section 77 was amended by paragraph 18 of Schedule 7 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34), section 40(2)(d) of the 2004 Act and paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 to the Localism Act 2011 (c. 20) (“the 2011 Act) and is to be amended by paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 10 to the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29) on a date to be appointed.

[^c22464331]: Section 174 was amended by section 6(1) and 84(6) of, and paragraph 22 of Schedule 7 and Part 1 of Schedule 19 to, the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34) and S.I. 2003/956.

[^c22464341]: Sections 191 and 192 were substituted by section 10(1) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34) and section 191 has been amended by section 124(3) of the 2011 Act. There are other amendments to section 191 which are not relevant to this Order.

[^c22464351]: Section 83 and Schedule 7 were amended by section 84(6) of, and Schedule 5 and Part 1 of Schedule 19 to, the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34), section 18(1) of, and paragraph 29 of Schedule 3 to, the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53), paragraphs 9 and 11 of Schedule 8 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15) and by S.I. 2013/2042. Section 83 and Schedule 7 are to be amended by section 45 and 120 of, and Schedule 9 to, the 2004 Act and by section 237 of, and Part 16 of Schedule 25 to, the 2011 Act, on a date to be appointed. Prospectively substituted paragraph 12(1A) was amended by paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20).

[^c22464361]: Section 78 was amended by section 17(2) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991, sections 40(2)(e) and 43(2) of the 2004 Act and paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 10 (amendments in force for certain purposes and to come into force for remaining purposes on a date to be appointed, seeS.I. 2009/400), paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 11 to the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), paragraphs 1 and 11 of Schedule 12 to the 2011 Act and paragraphs 1 and 8 of Schedule 1 to the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27) .

[^c22464371]: Section 288 was amended by paragraph 25 of Schedule 3 to the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53).

[^c22464381]: Schedule 4B was inserted by section 116 of, and Schedule 10 to, the Localism Act 2011 (c. 20) (“the 2011 Act”) and has been amended by S.I. 2013/2597.

[^c22464391]: Section 61E was inserted by section 116 of, and Schedule 9 to, the 2011 Act.

[^c22464401]: Section 188 was amended by paragraphs 8 and 30 of Schedule 7 to the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34) and section 124(2) of the 2011 Act.

[^c22464411]: Section 188(1) of the 1990 Act specifies those authorities which must keep a register.

[^c22464421]: Section 171BA(4) was inserted by section 124(1) of the 2011 Act.

[^c22464431]: Section 175(4) was amended by section 6(2) of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34).

[^c22464441]: Section 173 was substituted by section 5 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34).

[^c22464451]: Section 55(2A) was inserted by section 49(1) of the 2004 Act.

[^c22464461]: S.I. 2010/2184, amended by S.I. 2011/1824, 2012/636, 2012/2274, 2012/3109, 2013/235, 2013/1238, 2013/2136, 2013/2879, 2013/2932, 2013/3194, 2014/469, 2014/564 and 2014/1532.

[^key-008241abc0dee4cf657f86d872133a85]: Art. 22(1)(da) inserted (1.8.2021) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/814), arts. 1(1), 10(a) (with Sch.)

[^key-039d529405415a9338adecc0dfec3c9d]: Art. 24(3) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 11(3)

[^key-04369d5ddb32ecc9ff89dcb50fe8ea4a]: Art. 40(11) omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(7)(b)

[^key-0786fd1cc12d4096ade3c307dc17e850]: Words in art. 2(6) substituted (1.6.2018 with application in accordance with art. 1(6) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), arts. 1(4), 3(b)

[^key-089206a210407a51074321f71c599314]: Art. 38(3)(ba) inserted (1.10.2016) by The Neighbourhood Planning (General) and Development Management Procedure (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/873), regs. 1(1), 3(3) (with reg. 4(7))

[^key-0b0d504cf6b3cc8c34383687692e23e5]: Words in art. 15(5) substituted (1.10.2018) by The Town and Country Planning and Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/695), regs. 1, 3(2)

[^key-0f471204a01eafc872c04000229efada]: Art. 37(4)(b) omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(6)

[^key-1072e4e83d5f39b6494325cc0b694db2]: Words in art. 33(5) omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(5)(a)

[^key-1332434cc39d14968a96bc0147311a74]: Art. 11(2)(ca) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 5

[^key-172bcc8a8adc7b532586cef8395dd6cb]: Art. 21 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 9

[^key-184ed869e0e46097e294fee88c20c167]: Sch. 4 para. (zg) (which sets out a new description of development proposal which triggers duties in relation to consultation with the Health and Safety Executive before the grant of planning permission involving relevant high-rise residential buildings) inserted (16.7.2021 with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 19(3)

[^key-18cc929dfa37f4bd91d28a812857977f]: Words in art. 25(1) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 12(2)

[^key-1c64cdd7316671350091c17c0949a4ba]: Words in Order substituted (6.11.2023) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1071), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 1

[^key-1ce1e3739c1125ac747fac8a64b3b11e]: Words in art. 43(4)(c) substituted (25.4.2024) by The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/453), regs. 1(2), 3(5)

[^key-1dc1067522cfc82abc74d7c3940f37aa]: Art. 9A inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 4

[^key-2456038fa12880b9d69a4a38e0a1d39c]: Art. 37(3)(b)(iiia) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(5)

[^key-25185ffc918b7f1d772a1b2ec351f91a]: Art. 34(2)(bb) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(4)(d)

[^key-28f4d442d27ab1bf62069bc7562856e1]: Word in art. 43(4)(b) omitted (25.4.2024) by virtue of The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/453), regs. 1(2), 3(4)

[^key-2958b1685582a62ff6dba941d7757abd]: Art. 34(4)(ba) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 15(3)

[^key-2b39c99c72961eae2ba0fba03a01c6c9]: Words in art. 2 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 3(5)

[^key-2c27fe148704290461975aee3a1dd1b3]: Sch. 4 para. (s)(b): the words “The Gardens Trust” are substituted for “the Garden History Society” (16.7.2021 with application in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 19(2)

[^key-2d580e107c44076bfa54d57ec170a62f]: Art. 27 modified (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 68(2) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-36a256d1f6fd17591f2e6de34bd980b1]: Words in art. 38 substituted (1.7.2022) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/634), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1

[^key-3f9ee6c0bbf6efbb42eb98e15e27514a]: Art. 7(1A)(1B) inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 15(b)

[^key-4292aa5fa7fb82091d692cac253d9fc7]: Art. 1(5) inserted (1.6.2018) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1309), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 8(2)

[^key-44bf3a9224550b66901ddfbfecf664e0]: Words in art. 2 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 3(6)

[^key-47e9156e9418ee096d8fc238048ed90d]: Art. 43(4)(d) inserted (25.4.2024) by The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/453), regs. 1(2), 3(6)

[^key-4c8a1cf767a20acbc161b3bb808c9fb4]: Art. 33 substituted (1.6.2018 with application accordance with art. 1(6) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), arts. 1(4), 5

[^key-55912d2381e0c85823f3fb132053826e]: Art. 27(4) inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 16

[^key-584667e8a39e38ceb007d566d15d36ca]: Words in art. 2 inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 14

[^key-5ab74cb7a5d4dc8fd8677834f6ad4c5c]: Art. 34 modified (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 68(2) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-5e4581538d179e763e0a2fa692a73d22]: Pt. 7A inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 19

[^key-5f03672914435162886786bade90715e]: Art. 15(11) omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(3)

[^key-5f540fb8353ca0bbb74159c9246537b3]: Words in art. 34(2)(b) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(4)(c)

[^key-6407e1fe3b99923c5bc8254829ec32cc]: Art. 34(5)(ba) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 15(4)

[^key-6823f1a66a06d89988b5b5afd12990a8]: Words in art. 15(6) inserted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(3)(e) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-6aed5a3233c4a916b5124b624cc33f6b]: Words in art. 2(1) inserted (1.6.2018 with application in accordance with art. 1(6) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), arts. 1(4), 3(a)

[^key-6c20d1bfc05095c823cc3f90cd70067d]: Art. 15(7)(ba) inserted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(3)(f)(i) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-6cda52b1662c7868b6eaef344101882c]: Art. 35(4) omitted (16.5.2017) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(7) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-6eaad9a0cee64c9b512a1c4e2a743bf8]: Art. 25A inserted (1.10.2016) by The Neighbourhood Planning (General) and Development Management Procedure (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/873), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (with reg. 4(6))

[^key-6fa09c2dcaad81e617472e4b92cb7119]: Art. 25A substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 13

[^key-70809179770c2a603d4105fc815a8b74]: Words in art. 26(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2016) by The Energy (Transfer of Functions, Consequential Amendments and Revocation) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/912), regs. 1(1), 26(2)

[^key-70b495838cca7607c48873a7dbe309be]: Words in art. 22(1)(e) substituted (26.7.2023) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/747), arts. 1(1), 7(b)

[^key-73fabfa6d93c42f7812488335736e76c]: Art. 37(A1) inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 18

[^key-740af55e6bf4603bd1bdf988cd36d394]: Words in art. 2(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by virtue of The Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1013), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 16(2) (with regs. 3, 4(2))

[^key-756971fdde7d0a71b2abf3e0114fb7f4]: Art. 34 modified (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 68(3) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-7adbf8a4b3fa25cc478c26b5bef1c898]: Word in art. 15(6) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(2)(c)

[^key-810214c6c33f1058ded7ccd718f090fb]: Art. 18(8) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 7(3)

[^key-84565968cc9e33cf5340117ace949243]: Art. 22(3) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 10(2)

[^key-86b867a1faf82cd9a255c0dd33f480ce]: Art. 25(5) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 12(3)

[^key-885944b803298b8ec2d8cc092ad3736a]: Art. 43(3A) inserted (25.4.2024) by The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/453), regs. 1(2), 3(2)

[^key-89051038d96f0af06f17fe8f09c27203]: Art. 22(6) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 10(3)

[^key-8dedf7f2ca9427d888c965bf6bc2a108]: Words in art. 2(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by virtue of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), reg. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 51

[^key-9122ad15f55ca36ef870a2d0d782094c]: Art. 34(9)-(9C) substituted for art. 34(9) (1.6.2018 with application in accordance with art. 1(6) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), arts. 1(4), 6

[^key-94868cd693cec93e998144e9ab71a066]: Art. 40(4A)(4B) inserted (1.4.2018 with application in accordance with art. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), arts. 1(3), 7

[^key-96c94d8c3c707428a585afcd7d15f16f]: Words in art. 2 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 3(3)

[^key-98c2bef2f33e06082a05c2312dacbba9]: Art. 34(10) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 15(5)

[^key-99b805d65e2f769fc46999f76090e747]: Art. 18(1A)(1B) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(3)(b)

[^key-9d786784f24b7a8afda0daaf42f3f782]: Word in art. 22(1)(e) substituted (21.12.2023) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1279), arts. 1(1), 11(a)

[^key-a07bae32cd3b3109813efadc54c5d0d7]: Art. 40(4)(a) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 16

[^key-a3c4e5f890ab5108c5bb953b81b12e13]: Word in art. 38(12)(b) substituted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(8) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-a628adbb322e9cd943b89868e2bacde9]: Words in art. 15(6) substituted (1.10.2018) by The Town and Country Planning and Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/695), regs. 1, 3(3)

[^key-a90baac8cb377f1cd61d49d732bdaac9]: Art. 15(1A) inserted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(3)(a) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-abb56613c554c4f1eb1ac538af2a2833]: Words in art. 18(1) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(3)(a)

[^key-ad9040d2ad61565cf416c28c1a7f007b]: Words in art. 22(1)(e) substituted (26.7.2023) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/747), arts. 1(1), 7(a)

[^key-b771b0258f7de32264c8f83cd4dfc591]: Sch. 4 para. (d) omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(8)

[^key-b81af486e38177af1e41bc6f13e639e5]: Words in art. 7(2) substituted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 15(c)

[^key-b89e2728cd8ae6f765250fd2058e865e]: Word in art. 2(1) substituted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(2)(b) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-ba2ad956063702e084cfe81d568bd5ac]: Art. 7(1)(c)(iia) inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 15(a)

[^key-baf3f8712803fc41be005b96d221144a]: Words in art. 40(4)(d) omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(7)(a)

[^key-bb8efe4c379af3749370ab3dafa39c84]: Word in art. 31(2) substituted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(4) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-bcbdce71631ddfea610cc40d9f14580e]: Words in art. 34(2)(aa) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 15(2)

[^key-be016fad7ea48a4fb98184c9df94a04b]: Sch. 1: for the words “in case of applications for major development, 13 weeks, or in all other cases, 8 weeks,”, in both places, there are substituted the words “in the case of applications for technical details consent for major development, 10 weeks, in the case of other applications for major development, 13 weeks, in the case of applications for technical details consent which is not major development, 5 weeks, in the case of any other applications, 8 weeks,” (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(6)

[^key-bf288e9081a8a77c6f30f5d336041c74]: Art. 33(7)(8) substituted for art. 33(7) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 14(2)

[^key-c44c5d12db910dc3be885e3a42eb770a]: Art. 2 modified (1.9.2020) by The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/757), regs. 1(1), 5(a)

[^key-c556ce5f36a7a4d36c7bf0b0eabf9497]: Art. 15(10B) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 6

[^key-cbe8eca232402dd9f7072caf69b867c1]: Art. 22(1)(ea) inserted (21.12.2023) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1279), arts. 1(1), 11(b)

[^key-cc90bdf8571d9cffda9fbb3932f466fc]: Words in art. 25(1) inserted (31.1.2018) by The Neighbourhood Planning (General) and Development Management Procedure (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1243), regs. 1, 12(2)

[^key-d0238b74b924a9b318547efb48b38176]: Words in art. 15(4) substituted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(3)(c) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-da638a43aa79e96f4ce5fb20daa87244]: Words in art. 34(2)(a) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(4)(a)

[^key-dabcede620967b0c254767354c49a0d0]: Art. 35(1)(za) inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 17(a)

[^key-dc2eaadce25b39de4fa1b85535ef1a93]: Art. 15(4A) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(2)(a)

[^key-ddd855f922e966ffa9434deeb7ae05f4]: Art. 35(1A) inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 17(b)

[^key-de5a500978aa34ee3741d54a6035077a]: Words in art. 24(1) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 11(2)

[^key-e0371768a4e3a1e789a1f8646f805af4]: Art. 34(2)(aa) inserted (15.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/402), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(4)(b)

[^key-e0dd439bf8c90ae8f3aba6e82d024499]: Art. 15(2)(a) omitted (16.5.2017) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(3)(b) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-e85baa2c0ef25cf1ffe487798ac81197]: Art. 19 omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(4)

[^key-e9bf626778f6c9e1a6c8275f7b3cb958]: Words in art. 2 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 3(4)

[^key-ebe67338dbbe50a158a32fe3ef931a12]: Art. 15(10A) inserted (1.6.2018 with application in accordance with art. 1(6) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), arts. 1(4), 4

[^key-f3966fef0343be40703edba72cee19db]: Words in art. 40 heading inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 20(a)

[^key-f3f3726a858020a0e745e93f7b8eb105]: Words in art. 43(4) substituted (25.4.2024) by The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/453), regs. 1(2), 3(3)

[^key-f3fa82b761ddfefece0fae0d7cb0f9ef]: Art. 33(7)(c) omitted (1.5.2025) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(5)(b)

[^key-f4cec352852fead3abc453ad0cc1fd16]: Art. 22(1)(fa) inserted (1.8.2021) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/814), arts. 1(1), 10(b) (with Sch.)

[^key-f5df2c1887ddb18034b9faa0b5d7429a]: Words in art. 2(1) substituted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(2)(a) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-f99e5549b9da7075579dbd13366614d8]: Words in art. 15(7)(c) inserted (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(3)(f)(ii) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-fa22efc5a0e3efffd364026df79db773]: Art. 40(4ZA)(4ZB) inserted (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 20(b)

[^key-fad85f0d2d3071fa85bc48f01377bd63]: Sch. 3 Form: in the second notice, in the bottom box beginning with the word "Insert", in paragraph (f), for "21" there is substituted "30"; and the words "a period of 14 days, beginning with the date" are omitted (16.5.2017) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 72(9) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-fbeb812337cf9474478660a5503d65a6]: Words in art. 18(5)(b) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 7(2)

[^key-fc89afa8f83d55dbd6fe2c3ac9ad4bc9]: Art. 8A inserted (1.5.2025) by The Town and Country Planning (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/412), regs. 1(1), 11(2)

[^key-fe7f9ec49013b3a9d5559cc7431a4416]: Words in art. 2 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 3(2)

[^M_C_23494872-59cc-4337-f584-4a786248caf1]: Sch. 4 para. (zb)(ii): the words “which would require notification under regulation 6(6) of the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015” are substituted for “covered” to “substances” (31.12.2020) by The Planning (Hazardous Substances and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1234), regs. 1, 5(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_C_63e0dc0e-579c-4cc6-9f5a-54d0d9ee587b]: Sch. 4 para. (aa) (which contains a definition of “relevant nuclear site”) inserted (1.4.2018) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), arts. 1(3), 9

[^M_C_c014e5b9-18bb-430e-ebb3-f2db1a0e47f2]: Sch. 4, Interpretation of the Table, para. 1(k)(i) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Planning (Hazardous Substances and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1234), regs. 1, 5(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_F_8d198e6a-8f69-40ce-d52f-20d8b5898ebc]: Sch. 1: for the words “in the case of applications for technical details consent for major development, 10 weeks,”, in both places, there are substituted the words “in the case of applications for technical details consent for major development and applications for planning permission for public service infrastructure development, 10 weeks,” (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 17

[^M_F_b34397bf-84b5-4e5f-a0a5-a98dd5b765b3]: Sch. 3: in the first form, second para. (f) is substituted by paras (f)(fa), which detail the date to be inserted in various cases, including in the case of an application for public service infrastructure development (with application in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/746), arts. 1(3), 18

[^M_F_b4763d89-c176-4562-d190-fb467691e975]: Sch. 4 para. (zh) (which provides that local planning authorities and the Secretary of State must consult Active Travel England before issuing a grant of planning permission where development falls within any of the specified descriptions) inserted (1.6.2023) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/142), arts. 1(1), 2(a) (with art. 1(4))

[^M_F_d1c152fd-bed1-4923-8e3a-428988112897]: Sch. 4, Interpretation of the Table, para. 1(m) (which contains a definition of “dwellings” in relation to para. (zh)) inserted (1.6.2023) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/142), arts. 1(1), 2(b) (with art. 1(4))

[^key-6ca0903d05fbed9bde4c87ae3e496933]: Sch. 4 para. (zg): the words “the Building Safety Regulator” are substituted for “the Health and Safety Executive” (27.1.2026) by The Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/20), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 18 (with reg. 5)

[^key-c7969add23535da34454de183c65bfba]: Words in art. 2(1) inserted (25.3.2026) by The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/170), regs. 1(2), 15(2)(a)

[^key-b2d98c3b4743b954851daa2a5749af0d]: Words in art. 2(1) inserted (25.3.2026) by The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/170), regs. 1(2), 15(2)(b)

[^key-71aed58b5d2b52a2400058e83558201e]: Words in art. 2(1) inserted (25.3.2026) by The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/170), regs. 1(2), 15(2)(c)

[^key-bd4acaa80b8d46a6f947ad9d8a690f48]: Words in art. 9(3)(c) inserted (25.3.2026) by The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/170), regs. 1(2), 15(3)

[^key-73bdad49356c328d3c69b1bfcd966450]: Words in art. 18(5) substituted (26.3.2026) by The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/215), arts. 1(2), 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-49ade9112cc103cfb9903a67cdee1c66]: Sch. 2 substituted (1.4.2026) by The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/122), reg. 1(2), Sch.

[^key-d6beb8978104b67c0a98e986d5d11688]: Words in art. 15(7)(f) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/122), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(a)

[^key-fd41f51ff78296664b2c673371e72c3c]: Words in art. 15(7)(f) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/122), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(b)

[^key-b895d482611e8431cecdf1a69c0af308]: Words in art. 37(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2026) by The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/122), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(a) (with reg. 4)

[^key-bb96af27a1b5adc41b05ecd3a5d4fca3]: Words in art. 37(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2026) by The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/122), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(b)(i) (with reg. 4)

[^key-00ebf0eddede4615bac288d935aa0e8e]: Word in art. 37(3)(a)(i) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/122), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(b)(ii) (with reg. 4)

[^key-e88fedf70c5937a8f7ef07c72ed73baa]: Art. 37(3)(a)(ii) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/122), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)

[^key-fc9db70f6464202de3de4f21cf5c754a]: Words in art. 22(1)(f) substituted (9.4.2026) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/313), arts. 1(2), 9

Representations by neighbourhood forum before determination of application

25A

• (1) Where a neighbourhood forumfor a neighbourhood areaare given information in relation to an application underparagraph 8A(1)orparagraph 8A(1B)ofSchedule 1to the 1990 Act (local planning authorities: distribution of functions)—

• (a) subject to paragraph (2) the forum must, as soon as practicable, notify the local planning authority who are determining the application whether the forum proposes to make representations about the manner in which the application should be determined, and must make any representations to that authority within 21 days of the notification to the forum of the application; and

• (b) article 25(2) to (4) applies in relation to any such application as if any reference to a council of a parish or to the parish (however expressed) were a reference to the neighbourhood forum or neighbourhood area, as appropriate.

• (2) In the case of an application for public service infrastructure development, in paragraph (1), “21 days” is to be read as if it were a reference to “18 days”.

Notification of mineral applications

Fire Statements

9A

• (1) Paragraph (4) applies to an application for planning permission for—

• (a) development which involves the provision of one or more buildings to which paragraph (2) applies (“a relevant building”);

• (b) development of an existing relevant building; or

• (c) development within the curtilage of a relevant building.

• (2) This paragraph applies to a building which satisfies the height condition in paragraph (3) and contains—

• (a) two or more dwellings; or

• (b) educational accommodation.

• (3) The height condition is that—

• (a) the building is 18 metres or more in height; or

• (b) the building contains 7 or more storeys.

• (4) An application for planning permission to which this paragraph applies, must, except where paragraph (6) applies, be accompanied by a statement (“a fire statement”) about the fire safety design principles, concepts and standards that have been applied to the development.

• (5) A fire statement must—

• (a) be on a form published by the Secretary of State (or a form substantially to the same effect); and

• (b) include the particulars specified or referred to in the form.

• (6) This paragraph applies—

• (a) where—

• (i) the application is for a material change in use of a relevant building; and

• (ii) the material change of use would result in the building no longer being a relevant building;

• (b) where the application is—

• (i) for a material change in use of land or buildings within the curtilage of a relevant building; and

• (ii) the material change of use would not result in the provision of one or more relevant buildings;

• (c) to an application for outline planning permission;

• (d) to an application for permission to develop land without compliance with conditions previously attached made pursuant to section 73 of the 1990 Act.

• (7) For the purpose of paragraph (3)—

• (a) the height of a building is to be measured from ground level to the top floor surface of the top storey of the building (ignoring any storey which is a roof-top machinery or plant area or consists exclusively of machinery or plant rooms);

• (b) when determining the number of storeys a building has—

• (i) any storey which is below ground level is to be ignored; and

• (ii) any mezzanine floor is a storey if its internal floor area is at least 50% of the internal floor area of the largest storey in the building which is not below ground level.

• (8) For the purpose of this article a storey is treated as below ground level if any part of the finished surface of the ceiling of the storey is below the ground level immediately adjacent to that part of the building.

• (9) In this article—

• “16 to 19 Academy” has the meaning given by section 1B of the Academies Act 2010;

• “boarder” includes a student who boards during the week but not at weekends;

• “dwelling” includes a flat;

• “educational accommodation” means—residential accommodation for the use of students who are boarders at school in connection with them attending a school; orresidential accommodation for the use of students attending higher education courses, further education courses or courses at 16 to 19 Academies;

• “further education” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Education Act 1996;