1.These Explanatory Notes are for the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Act 2026 (referred to in these Notes as “the Consequential Provisions Act” or “this Act”) that was passed by Senedd Cymru on 10 March 2026, alongside the Planning (Wales) Act 2026 (“the principal Act”). Both Acts received Royal Assent on 27 April 2026. The Explanatory Notes relate to the Act as it received Royal Assent.(1) They should be read in conjunction with this Act but are not part of it.
2.These Notes do not provide a comprehensive description of the contents of the Consequential Provisions Act. Where a provision does not seem to require explanation or comment, none is given.
3.References in these Notes to “amendments” should be taken to include repeals.
Introduction