Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 is a key UK law that sets out the legal framework for protecting and managing listed buildings and conservation areas in England and Wales.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 canonical | 7 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Context triple: [National Heritage List for England entry, governingLaw, Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990]
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A.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is a key piece of UK legislation that consolidates and governs the modern system of land-use planning and development control in England and Wales.
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B.
Town and Country Planning Act 1977
The Town and Country Planning Act 1977 was New Zealand’s primary statute governing land use and urban planning prior to its replacement by the Resource Management Act 1991.
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C.
Town and Country Planning Act 1947
The Town and Country Planning Act 1947 was a landmark UK law that established comprehensive state control over land use and development, forming the foundation of modern British planning policy.
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D.
Local Government Act 1972
The Local Government Act 1972 is a major piece of UK legislation that reorganized local government structures in England and Wales, creating new administrative counties, districts, and boroughs.
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E.
Town and Country Planning Act 1932
The Town and Country Planning Act 1932 was a UK statute that laid early foundations for modern land-use planning by extending local authorities’ powers to control development and preserve amenities before being superseded by later, more comprehensive planning legislation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Target entity description: The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 is a key UK law that sets out the legal framework for protecting and managing listed buildings and conservation areas in England and Wales.
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A.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is a key piece of UK legislation that consolidates and governs the modern system of land-use planning and development control in England and Wales.
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B.
Town and Country Planning Act 1977
The Town and Country Planning Act 1977 was New Zealand’s primary statute governing land use and urban planning prior to its replacement by the Resource Management Act 1991.
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C.
Town and Country Planning Act 1947
The Town and Country Planning Act 1947 was a landmark UK law that established comprehensive state control over land use and development, forming the foundation of modern British planning policy.
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D.
Local Government Act 1972
The Local Government Act 1972 is a major piece of UK legislation that reorganized local government structures in England and Wales, creating new administrative counties, districts, and boroughs.
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E.
Town and Country Planning Act 1932
The Town and Country Planning Act 1932 was a UK statute that laid early foundations for modern land-use planning by extending local authorities’ powers to control development and preserve amenities before being superseded by later, more comprehensive planning legislation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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UK planning law ⓘ |
| appliesToJurisdiction |
England
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Wales ⓘ |
| cameIntoForceInDecade | 1990s ⓘ |
| consolidates |
earlier enactments on conservation areas
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earlier enactments on listed buildings ⓘ |
| containsProvisionOn |
building preservation notices
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compulsory acquisition of listed buildings in need of repair ⓘ conservation area control of demolition ⓘ conservation area designation procedures ⓘ repairs notices for listed buildings ⓘ urgent works to preserve unoccupied listed buildings ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| definesConcept |
building of special architectural or historic interest
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conservation area ⓘ listed building ⓘ |
| dutyDescription |
duty to have special regard to the desirability of preserving listed buildings and their settings
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duty to pay special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas ⓘ |
| establishesProcedureFor |
appeals relating to listed building consent
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applications for listed building consent ⓘ designation of conservation areas ⓘ enforcement in relation to unauthorised works to listed buildings ⓘ listing of buildings ⓘ |
| imposesDutyOn | local planning authorities ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| legalArea |
environmental law
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heritage law ⓘ planning law ⓘ |
| legislature |
British Parliament
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surface form:
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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| longTitle | An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to special controls in respect of buildings and areas of special architectural or historic interest with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission ⓘ |
| parliamentarySession | Parliament of the United Kingdom 1987–1992 ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
designation and protection of conservation areas
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protection of buildings of special architectural or historic interest ⓘ |
| region | England and Wales ⓘ |
| relatedLegislation |
Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990
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Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ⓘ |
| requiresConsentFor |
alteration of a listed building affecting its character
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demolition of a listed building ⓘ extension of a listed building affecting its character ⓘ |
| royalAssentDate | 1990-06-21 ⓘ |
| shortTitle | Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 self-link ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
building conservation
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conservation areas ⓘ development control ⓘ heritage protection ⓘ listed buildings ⓘ planning permission ⓘ |
| territorialExtent |
England
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Wales ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1990 ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Description of subject: The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 is a key UK law that sets out the legal framework for protecting and managing listed buildings and conservation areas in England and Wales.
Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
National Heritage List for England entry
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governingLaw
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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United Kingdom planning law
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governedBy
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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Sidcup High Street conservation area
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designatedUnder
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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Town and Country Planning Act 1990
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relatedTo
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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Lichfield city centre conservation area
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hasLegalBasis
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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shortTitle
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
self-link
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
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relatedTo
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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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