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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (1990 Chapter 9).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to special controls in respect of buildings and areas of special architectural or historic interest with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Environmental planning Policy/planning Land-use planning Institution Expropriation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act concerns the protection of listed building and the designation and protection of conservation areas. Every local planning authority: (a) shall from time to time determine which parts of their area are areas of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance, and (b) shall designate those areas as conservation areas. The Secretary of State may from time to time determine any part of a local planning authority's area as a conservation area. It shall be the duty of a local planning authority from time to Formulation and time to formulate and publish proposals for the preservation and publication of enhancement of any parts of their area which are conservation areas. public authorities may acquire land for purposes of this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 1532 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (2016 anaw 4).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Land tenure, Use restrictions, Cultural heritage, Institution, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure, Listed Buildings and Environmental Impact Assessment) (England) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 505 of 2020).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2020

Keyword: Public health, EIA, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX