Statutory guidance

Applying for energy infrastructure consent: related legislation

Further information on the provisions under the Electricity Act 1989 and amendments introduced under the Energy Act 2004 for those applying for energy infrastructure consent.

Documents

The Energy Act 2004

The Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990

The Electricity Act 1989

Electricity (Compulsory Wayleaves): (Hearing Procedure) Rules 1967

The Planning Act 2008 (Guidance on the National Infrastructure Planning website)

The Transport and Works Act 1992

The Electricity Works (EIA) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 no. 580

The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 no. 1012

The Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 no. 1013

Details

Further information on the provisions under the Electricity Act 1989 and amendments introduced under the Energy Act 2004, including the various regulations that might apply to different consent applications and the requirement for an environmental impact assessment.

It is not an all-inclusive list and applicants should seek their own legal advice.

Published 1 January 2000