Planning and Energy Act 2008 (2008 Cap. 21).
This Act empowers local authorities in England and Wales to include in their development plans policies that impose reasonable requirements regarding use for development of low-carbon energy and energy from renewable sources or meeting energy efficiency standards. Policies included by local authorities must not be inconsistent with relevant national policies (as defined).
Amended by: Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (2015 anaw 4). (2015-07-06)