Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021

Public bill · Government · Presented

The measure tidies up the law so heritage responsibilities can move fully to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and so that Minister can handle planning-related heritage work without legal obstacles. It updates planning, wildlife and conservation rules so decisions on protected buildings, habitats and natural heritage can be made and coordinated more smoothly, and it also fixes older broadcasting rules that still refer to former ministerial arrangements. Overall, it matters because it removes legal technicalities that could delay heritage protection and public administration.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000, the Wildlife Act 1976, the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011; to make provision in relation to certain planning matters relating to heritage carried out in the performance of certain functions; to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 11 September 2024