Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing property transactions and formal requirements for contracts relating to land in England and Wales
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for development projects involving multiple stakeholders
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary legislation controlling land development and planning permission requirements in England and Wales
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Framework for the modern planning system, including development plan requirements and planning control
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010: Regulations governing charges which local authorities can impose on new developments to support infrastructure
Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act governing construction contracts and payment practices
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and contaminated land
Environment Act 2021: Recent legislation setting environmental principles and targets, including biodiversity requirements for development
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: Requirements for assessing environmental impacts of significant development projects
National Planning Policy Framework: Government planning policies for England and how they should be applied in development
Building Regulations 2010: Standards for building work, including design, construction, and alterations
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land ownership and interests in England and Wales
Land Charges Act 1972: Law regarding the registration of certain land charges and other rights affecting land
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate transactions in the UK
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing business partnerships, relevant when development parties are partnerships
RICS Professional Standards: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors guidelines governing professional conduct in property development
Construction Industry Codes of Practice: Industry-specific guidelines and best practices for construction and development projects
