The Forestry Act 1967 (Consent to Renewable Electricity Development) (England) Regulations 2026
These Regulations require the Forestry Commissioners to obtain the consent of the Secretary of State before they exercise the power in section 3A of the Forestry Act 1967 (c. 10) to enable the construction of renewable electricity development upon forestry land in England.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
02 Feb 2026
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In force
27 Feb 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3B(1) of the Forestry Act 1967.
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