Legislation – Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025

In section 4 of the New Towns Act 1981 (objects and general powers of development corporations), in subsection (1A), for “the achievement of sustainable development” substitute “—

(a)

the achievement of sustainable development, and

(b)

the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change.”

In section 136 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (objects and general powers of urban development corporations), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)

In pursuing that object, an urban development corporation that is established for the purposes of regenerating or developing an urban development area in England must aim to contribute to—

(a)

the achievement of sustainable development, and

(b)

the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change.

(1B)

For the purposes of subsection (1A) an urban development corporation must (in particular) have regard to the desirability of good design.”

In section 201 of the Localism Act 2011 (objects and powers of Mayoral development corporations), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)

In pursuing that object, an MDC must aim to contribute to—

(a)

the achievement of sustainable development, and

(b)

the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change.

(1B)

For the purposes of subsection (1A), an MDC must (in particular) have regard to the desirability of good design.”