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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)


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Point in time view as at 09/01/2019.
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Planning Act 2008, Cross Heading: Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 08 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

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Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)E+W+S
31E+W+SThe Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows.
32(1)Section 36 (consent for construction etc. of generating stations) is amended as follows.E+W+S
(2)In subsection (1) after “subsections” insert “ (1A) to ”.
(3)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)So far as relating to the construction or extension of a generating station, subsection (1) is subject to section 33(1) of the Planning Act 2008 (exclusion of requirement for other consents for development for which development consent required).
(1B)So far as relating to the operation of a generating station, subsection (1) does not apply if the operation is authorised by an order granting development consent under the Planning Act 2008.”
33(1)Section 37 (consent for overhead lines) is amended as follows.E+W+S
(2)In subsection (1) for “subsection (2)” substitute “ subsections (1A) to (2) ”.
(3)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)So far as relating to the installation of an electric line, subsection (1) is subject to section 33(1) of the Planning Act 2008 (exclusion of requirement for other consents for development for which development consent required).
(1B)So far as relating to keeping an electric line installed, subsection (1) does not apply if keeping the line installed is authorised by an order granting development consent under the Planning Act 2008.”
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