Electricity Act 1989

[^key-fbc4167669827213b81ea89d7a275385]: S. 4(1)(ca) inserted (1.10.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 166(2), 334(1); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-fbf3966de25dea3eac9bce0b9cf315df]: Words in s. 4(4) inserted (1.3.2005 for specified purposes, 29.7.2010 for specified purposes, 10.6.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 89(1), 198(2); S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2010/1889, art. 2; S.I. 2014/1460, art. 2

[^key-fc068d2453f86a0e703addbc8f7dfaba]: Words in Sch. 5A para. 5(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 44(6)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fc3713f7f56b966061474ac929d46cce]: S. 10L(6)-(9) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(7) (with reg. 52(10)(11)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-fc40fd9bb6425bb6cd4ec52110a4fc91]: Sch. 6A para. 9B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), reg. 62(4) (with reg. 62(5)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(25)(e)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-fc827a87c8eb2e28f28f73ff938b6ce4]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 12 repealed (25.7.2003 for specified purposes) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 19(1) Note 1 (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-fcb25ac4ab760d9fe1b251628ab70615]: Ss. 56FA-56FC inserted (26.11.2008) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(1)(b), Sch. 4 para. 2

[^key-fd436094749fcaf8a0b19abd69001217]: Words in s. 41A(1) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 16(2)(a), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-fd7c6aac82e41cdbbc2d37ae7b596cf0]: S. 25(8A) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 14 para. 7(3); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(x)

[^key-fd917c6570b382e90ad7199e88c4c479]: Words in s. 7(3C)(b)(ii) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 186(12)(b), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-fe26651ba9059b26509d4245facf6c7a]: S. 11A(1)-(4A) and heading substituted for s. 11A(1)-(4) and heading (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 43(4) (with reg. 44)

[^key-fe2bbaaef6e92d40e4aa7ffe6188f65e]: Word in s. 6(2A) substituted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 166(7), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(iii)

[^key-fe5fbe2c24fa5de9b46f7a914df334c3]: Words in s. 3A(5) omitted (8.6.2010) by virtue of Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 17(6)(b), 38(3)

[^key-fe67d25b296bbd014fd32bc38bb0d1f3]: S. 10L(9A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 52(8) (with reg. 52(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-fecc6f512158c366913fd60756d961c7]: Words in s. 36(2)(a) inserted (1.4.2018 for specified purposes, 1.4.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 39(9)(a)(i), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 8); S.I. 2017/1179, regs. 3(h), 5(a)

[^key-ff2df4c0a0b7f6cd983f860d1d2efd7f]: S. 41AA inserted (1.12.2017 for specified purposes, 1.10.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 59(5), 72(4)(d) (with s. 59(7)); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(b), 5(a)

[^key-ff54ac601e65b9dd3c7d0fd4cd4c3acc]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (21.8.2006) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 8(6), 28(1)

[^key-ff60e92d1ab76ead1e942030353f0f95]: S. 27E(10)(11) inserted (16.7.2012) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(2)(b), Sch. para. 8; S.I. 2012/1841, art. 2(b)

[^M_C_baab74ee-e314-4226-8cbd-5eaa45302379]: Act: references to the Director General of Electricity Supply ("the Director") shall be read as references to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority ("the Authority") (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.

[^M_C_e8e7c46f-07bd-4f83-ad1b-78ef615149d2]: Ss. 3A-3D applied (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 136(2), 156(2)

[^M_C_eb697841-4e37-4cde-c0d3-40b060f27583]: Act: references to a public gas transporter or to the holder of a licence under section 7 of the 1986 Act shall have effect as if they were references to a gas transporter (1.10.2001) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 76(7); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-20)

[^M_F_04867d5c-215d-4e7a-92f9-1046c0aeae2a]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 9A cross-heading inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(14)(c); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_18e2af97-3129-4755-dd33-13a49d66f0e0]: Words in s. 3A(5)(a) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_1be22cc4-9137-49a6-80b1-f7feb3d81653]: S. 41A inserted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 70, 198(2); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-20)

[^M_F_2b11c211-d42d-48e6-b6d7-db1f1956ab94]: S. 42(3) repealed (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, ss. 57(6), 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^M_F_3f3707e9-a68a-4ec2-a6e1-465bdd9bf05f]: Words in s. 6G(6) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(6); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_51e0d00f-2dba-4341-94ae-566b104ff9f7]: Words in s. 47(1) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(12); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_65d5c586-b49a-442f-aa0e-aaef43a39786]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 9A inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(14)(d); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_67b5290f-5b39-4c92-eb7c-e3895fd3fe80]: Words in s. 6BA(3)(a) omitted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_6a80bbef-b2cb-4e5b-b338-62876655cdfc]: Words in s. 43(6) omitted by virtue of Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (c. 40), s. 81, Sch. 17

[^M_F_8f01942e-eb64-4cf8-ce24-8d6759c28429]: Words in s. 43(3) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(10); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_a1a52859-0980-4e18-e10c-e457142fb093]: S. 41B inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 69, 121(3)

[^M_F_a96ded4e-3b0d-4790-dbb6-329da7b805aa]: Words in s. 35(1) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(9)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_b65169f0-1adf-4c86-e636-b1a5ec2caad7]: Words in s. 6H(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(7); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_b6811de3-2b27-406b-81f8-01f011f14a9e]: Words in s. 3A(2)(b) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_b8afa763-ca15-41ab-b31f-b35db534685b]: Sch. 6A para. 4A and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(14)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_bfa7a5f4-56a8-46e4-8a8d-e7bb7ba2b5a3]: Sch. 5 para. 8(a)(iii) and preceding word omitted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 160(2)(c), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c), Sch. 2

[^M_F_ca03ac66-98c6-4625-f8be-d2f176af3501]: Word substituted (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.

[^M_F_cac2743a-6c71-4173-d9b2-abb7200cdb0c]: Words in s. 35(1) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(9)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_cc99bafd-a7b8-4155-ea5a-89deb7943487]: Words in Sch. 6A para. 1 inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(14)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_cd5d7472-da99-48ae-85dd-6a5732b0f7df]: Words in s. 44B(1)(a)(vi) and word inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(11)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_d2ee267e-787c-4a37-d521-92b61ff51817]: Words in s. 6CCA(8) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(5); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_d769205f-41f7-47cc-ef94-422812465d1c]: Words in s. 44B(1)(a)(iv) omitted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(11)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_dd08deb3-3ec8-47c6-f6aa-01c78358d799]: Words in s. 111 repealed (1.10.2000) by Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 108, Sch. 8; S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^M_F_e1af6610-1fe6-4a62-a977-e4ab816cda37]: Word substituted (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.

[^M_F_e39a3134-8841-47a8-9215-885118eaaf21]: Words in s. 58(1) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(13); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_e51f1f1e-4601-4855-894b-82a829d8382f]: Words in s. 6BA(4) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^M_F_ebfa5592-d95d-48c3-821f-cf0a6b369360]: Words substituted (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.

[^M_F_fbe6dd19-3b9d-495c-97cb-cca796552d1f]: Words substituted (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-d31afc2c3b853c252cee39b4908a677a]: Word in s. 43(3) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 17(4); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-4753454fef72bedda147da13187b3383]: Word in s. 43(3A) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 17(5); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-c632b4e14d5b4e02e08b4ba5f442b537]: S. 43(6A) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 17(7); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-c954091dbf23383c86654ff1ee93e4e9]: Word in s. 43(2A) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 17(2); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-38070b4c2e3304ab046bc5923ba35dd9]: Word in s. 43(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 17(6); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-beeae45841b22fb4e7594aa3d3c6f170]: Word in s. 43(2B)(a) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 17(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-c040794e2272ac4c2d451073df93999f]: Words in s. 43(3A) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 13 para. 10; S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(17)

[^key-55e7e05c34fdae7305627b924e802609]: S. 56CB(7) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 10(5); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-fad3d31b85d718df885d6623d8c4dcc3]: Words in s. 56CB(4) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 10(3)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-a3933761cf4aeaec608556ebf12a5e20]: Words in s. 56CB(4) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 10(3)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-3222d368d21e216631512cd191487b31]: Words in s. 56CB(1) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 10(2)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-6a12ef03f77999d4e3031f7e80a4d5b3]: Words in s. 56CB(1) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 10(2)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-fa7c239c8d9643d306e9b5aa5ff4a1cd]: Words in s. 56CB(5) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 10(4)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-68ee177c15900c43525fb8869a0820a9]: Words in s. 56CB(5) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 10(4)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-f512f2870953315435a3f4643d9ca9f4]: S. 43(8) inserted (1.1.2025 for specified purposes, 6.4.2025 for specified purposes) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 29 para. 9; S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(21); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(13)

[^key-e4cb6142484a21031d44fc4dccab3d56]: Ss. 6A, 6B restricted (25.4.2025) by The Electricity (Early-Model Competitive Tenders for Onshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/446), regs. 1, 40

[^key-737b37672941352fe7f30aea363b033c]: S. 4(1)(b) excluded (7.5.2025) by The Electricity (Individual Exemption from the Requirement for a Transmission Licence) (Spiorad na Mara) (Scotland) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/378), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-a38adedc9d43eb9d1c91185fae7c66e0]: Sch. 3 Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), art. 1, Sch. 12 para. 2(3)(4) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)

[^key-eefbc7ea8a207f6ae052b362cbaa9fe6]: Sch. 3 Pt. 2 applied (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), art. 1, Sch. 12 para. 2(3)(4) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)

[^key-b5b142f826385dad8c75933ffbb23961]: Words in s. 36(1A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(a) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-279ad4be787f6255e8d26b2ad4f6fbe4]: Words in s. 36(1B) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(b) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-d3d47c7a2e2ab49581b8c35664649a2d]: Words in s. 37(2A)(b) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(3) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-5780cf27a03662e9b5e513e1e36f5580]: S. 3A applied (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 14(6), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-62df6af9b83cac6460317c4337abee44]: Sch. 4 para. 6A and cross-heading inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 22, 118(1)(j) (with s. 116)

[^key-9aab0439e4d2ea4d58d4340af7140651]: Sch. 8 para. 1A and cross-heading inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(2), 118(1)(g)(i) (with s. 116)

[^key-6e4a6d436abeb2a09373a2f199eaf4b4]: Sch. 8 para. 7B and cross-heading inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(5), 118(1)(g)(i) (with s. 116)

[^key-5c2d4ac8cf593c30a1ff6e7b9c08bd2d]: Ss. 38A-38D and cross-heading inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 27(2), 118(1)(n) (with s. 116)

[^key-29f7dd6df962e4043b96f85072687c76]: S. 16(2A) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 18(3)(a), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-423d611fe580027ac1137d60af4902f8]: S. 16(6) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 18(3)(b), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-3cc7702d84d53f87520f48b7e769efb9]: Word in s. 17(1)(b) omitted (18.12.2025) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 18(4)(a), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-3983644c1caf779d09ca0ba2edc3614f]: S. 17(1)(ba) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 18(4)(b), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-8c88e4be44222584b4b95ff163812cfc]: S. 106(2ZA) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 23(3), 118(1)(j) (with s. 116)

[^key-4ab324e54425ffa8e183d4ca1b01fc5a]: S. 106(4)-(6) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 23(5), 118(1)(j) (with s. 116)

[^key-ac4d16a20518aea90c4a1c283cb568ba]: Words in s. 106(1ZA) substituted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 23(2)(a), 118(1)(j) (with s. 116)

[^key-46ab0926634891c84315eb9c69dd19d2]: Words in s. 106(1ZA) substituted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 23(2)(b), 118(1)(j) (with s. 116)

[^key-4ccbb0d0f13ed4359d46774780e569f9]: Words in s. 106(3) substituted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 23(4), 118(1)(j) (with s. 116)

[^key-60a148b2a5d671623572596ef345dc05]: S. 106(2ZA)(b) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 27(3), 118(1)(n) (with s. 116)

[^key-735f9f9c7f4705edcd53e7acba5d826f]: Sch. 6A para. 4A(d) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 17(14)(a), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-ab23b94ddad49e5a7acfe19447827465]: Word in Sch. 6A para. 4A(c) substituted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 18(5), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-60766af5b28dc4220b4bc89483131a7f]: Sch. 6A para. 5(h) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 17(14)(b), 118(1)(f) (with s. 116)

[^key-14c501ac60d49e3f3e4889fa4490b460]: Sch. 6A para. 6(za) inserted (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 27(4), 118(1)(n) (with s. 116)

[^key-64e89ee832d3136ca81f8c6ab85bb3c4]: S. 36(2)(a) modified (31.12.2025) by The Electricity Act 1989 (Requirement of Consent for Solar Generating Stations) (England) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/762), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-3121d4ebbc1ecfd02da9076f851be89e]: Ss. 37A-37C inserted (18.12.2025 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 20, 118(1)(h) (with s. 116)

[^key-5ffa5ec2d0d4eebfaca14dfe1501693f]: Sch. 8 para. 2A and cross-heading inserted (18.12.2025 for specified purposes, 18.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(4), 118(1)(g) (with s. 116)

[^key-fb04f756b842f898dfc6ac1bf6319534]: Words in s. 36D heading substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 21(4), 118(1)(i) (with ss. 21(7), 116)

[^key-645fc8220ee78d38fd14e30ec170e48a]: S. 10P and cross-heading inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 26, 118(1)(m) (with s. 116)

[^key-18680798c36ac2cdefd88493a4d66277]: Words in s. 6G(1)(b) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 28, 118(1)(o) (with s. 116)

[^key-8e4b50d3250949ec773c66b889186291]: Words in s. 36(3) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 2(2) (with s. 116)

[^key-5b09f17032d09afea6d42fbc9751a642]: Words in s. 36(5A) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-351384709a68eefda8a04262abbd3b1b]: Words in s. 36(5A) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(b) (with s. 116)

[^key-a1242e4cde29cdd765d019b4948e532f]: S. 36(5AA) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 2(4) (with s. 116)

[^key-6ccbd06b4d383c7dd3a4881c438610c3]: Words in s. 36(5B) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 2(5) (with s. 116)

[^key-affdacf08e0074ba38341956c5dadd99]: Words in s. 36B(4)(b) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-41759164e31bc4f83c1e0d1c1f66cd9c]: Word in s. 36B(4)(b) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(b) (with s. 116)

[^key-76069a41e8306267b27f6f23f709e7b1]: Words in s. 36B(7) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 3(3) (with s. 116)

[^key-c2c08aa3982090db8ae43fc95b6eb4e0]: S. 36D(3) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 21(2), 118(1)(i) (with ss. 21(7), 116)

[^key-b6e76ce42fbcde0e855239a7859f1ecb]: Words in s. 36D(4) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 21(3), 118(1)(i) (with ss. 21(7), 116)

[^key-abeea3a03c25ee7bcbb3a6aad59bf9fd]: S. 37(6) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 5(4) (with s. 116)

[^key-c39df9603f26d5b935cd6fedb58f12a8]: Words in s. 37(1) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 5(2) (with s. 116)

[^key-72fe127a87efdd6a2ba65a6cc2decd56]: Words in s. 37(3)(a) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-3d48f6da36eb20bb95ad8aed87873d86]: S. 37(3)(ba) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(c) (with s. 116)

[^key-457c5ac051d8fe9d06799fc03360e9d4]: Words in s. 37(3)(b) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(b) (with s. 116)

[^key-6a1035d9f7b2b1262595dd1ac9058368]: Words in s. 37(3)(c) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(d) (with s. 116)

[^key-4511b39aab2e895896e1e9d304ee0311]: Sch. 8 para. 2(2A) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(3)(c), 118(1)(g)(ii) (with ss. 19(6), 116)

[^key-7a2aa5806b47305647bbe649cbe8e6e4]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(1) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(3)(a), 118(1)(g)(ii) (with ss. 19(6), 116)

[^key-cb576c9d5d793fe27e7f421f197531f7]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(2) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(3)(b), 118(1)(g)(ii) (with ss. 19(6), 116)

[^key-9e0ca835c435fc4e07ba90af470b88b5]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(4) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(3)(d)(i), 118(1)(g)(ii) (with ss. 19(6), 116)

[^key-8ac9c34c6fbbb8f873a72741449e238c]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(4) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(3)(d)(ii), 118(1)(g)(ii) (with ss. 19(6), 116)

[^key-78b964c5e4a121d6884926074cdc093c]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(5) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 19(3)(e), 118(1)(g)(ii) (with ss. 19(6), 116)

[^key-2eb4fd393265338d8913a097e80b82a1]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 3(1) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(b) (with s. 116)

[^key-d8c88749d16bbe26dede2dc1c5cdb435]: Sch. 8 para. 3(2)(a) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-fdf01ac1b87fbb3d4363377bb1ef4538]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 3(2) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(c)(i) (with s. 116)

[^key-975ea8c88b42782b4dbd1f1a98bfeb6a]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 3(2) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(c)(ii) (with s. 116)

[^key-75a5e9227238d64fe5ff906838cb3ddb]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 3(2)(b) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(b) (with s. 116)

[^key-13904a4e4bf2b7a7c6ea75203b741bf0]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 3(1) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-94d8344b6245d5e3e9e52a28d377f423]: Sch. 8 para. 4(3A) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 9(3) (with s. 116)

[^key-59aebb51a4582c89e8a94a82e989283b]: Word in Sch. 8 para. 4(4) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 9(4)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-7066b1720dfd9eed1a57bfdf2d8bc249]: Sch. 8 para. 4(5) omitted (18.2.2026) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 9(5) (with s. 116)

[^key-00ab579f77976a7f252d0a07d3e09f50]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 4(1) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 9(2) (with s. 116)

[^M_F_34e9fe06-9b28-44a6-eafa-7e298265be19]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 4(4) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 9(4)(b) (with s. 116)

[^key-02b90f987b451aac19d794767821b9d2]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(1)(a) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(b)(i) (with s. 116)

[^key-b18d48f3d99ecdd5b2518b9c6d0ee8d6]: Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(1) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-ef999bd60a76e0237c100abfe9b78df4]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(1) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(d) (with s. 116)

[^key-7e73741acbfabcee44abd11c267411e7]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(1)(a) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(b)(ii) (with s. 116)

[^key-2b66812c91bbc5b8e2a1e2ad35ce27a3]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(1)(b) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(c) (with s. 116)

[^key-25412ed3fd795dbe4c74508eb873eb08]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(2) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 10(3) (with s. 116)

[^key-3176983621fb43bca5424f9fa9e1c488]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 5B(4) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 21(5), 118(1)(i) (with ss. 21(7), 116)

[^key-483a1b23b2d70126393ffe80de7f9f51]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 6(2) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 11(3)(a) (with s. 116)

[^key-8b942191f0601f411a4cfc839461bbdb]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 6(2)(b) substituted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(1)(k), Sch. 1 para. 11(3)(b) (with s. 116)