Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, establishing basic principles of land ownership and transfer
Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration and property transactions in England and Wales
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains crucial requirements for property contracts, particularly Section 2 regarding formal requirements
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary legislation governing land development and planning permission requirements
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Updates to planning law including sustainable development requirements and local development frameworks
National Planning Policy Framework: Current national planning policy guidelines for England, setting out government's planning policies
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and contaminated land
Environment Act 2021: Recent legislation setting new environmental standards and targets post-Brexit
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Protections for wildlife and natural habitats that may affect development
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation governing building works and regulations
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building works and construction standards
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles regarding contract formation, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Legislation governing works affecting party walls and boundaries between properties
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace safety including construction sites
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific health and safety requirements for construction projects
