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−	The term ‘United Kingdom’ (UK) refers to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It comprises the island of Great Britain, the north eastern part of the island of Ireland and a number of smaller islands. The UK is a sovereign state comprising four countries; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The capital city is London.

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		+	The term ‘United Kingdom’ (UK) refers to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It comprises the island of Great Britain, the north eastern part of the island of Ireland and a number of smaller islands. The UK is a sovereign state comprising four countries; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The capital city is London.

	Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man are crown dependencies that are not par of the UK, however, the UK government manages their foreign affairs and defence and can legislate on their behalf.		Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man are crown dependencies that are not par of the UK, however, the UK government manages their foreign affairs and defence and can legislate on their behalf.
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	In addition, there are fourteen British Overseas Territories.		In addition, there are fourteen British Overseas Territories.

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	* Countries continents and regions.		* Countries continents and regions.
	* Crown estate.		* Crown estate.
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	* Devolution.		* Devolution.
	* Europe.		* Europe.

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	* Building Regulations.		* Building Regulations.
	* Construction industry statistics.		* Construction industry statistics.
		+	* Countries continents and regions.
	* Crown estate.		* Crown estate.
	* Devolution.		* Devolution.

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	In Northern Ireland, the primary planning legislation is [http://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/advice/advice_legislation/advice_key_legislation/legislation_order.htm The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991], with overall control by the Department of the Environment Planning and Local Government Group. However, in 2015, the 11 district councils became responsible for local development plan functions, development control and enforcement. See Northern Ireland planning policy for more information.		In Northern Ireland, the primary planning legislation is [http://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/advice/advice_legislation/advice_key_legislation/legislation_order.htm The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991], with overall control by the Department of the Environment Planning and Local Government Group. However, in 2015, the 11 district councils became responsible for local development plan functions, development control and enforcement. See Northern Ireland planning policy for more information.

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	* Building Regulations.		* Building Regulations.
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	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.
	* Welsh planning policy.		* Welsh planning policy.
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−	* Schedule 5 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (as amended May 2007 - March 2011).
−	* Cabinet office: [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/devolution-united-kingdom Devolution in the United Kingdom].
−	* [http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards The Scottish Government: Building Standards].
−	* [http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/buildingregs/?lang=en Welsh Government: Building Regulations].
−	* [http://www.buildingcontrol-ni.com/ Building Control Northern Ireland].
−	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/planningpolicyandlegislation/currentlegislation/acts Planning Portal.]
−	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/ Department for Communities and Local Government].

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	In Scotland, primary planning law is established by The Town and Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1997 Chapter 8 as amended by The Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. Local authorities and the national park authorities are responsibility for delivering planning services. See Scottish planning policy for more information.		In Scotland, primary planning law is established by The Town and Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1997 Chapter 8 as amended by The Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. Local authorities and the national park authorities are responsibility for delivering planning services. See Scottish planning policy for more information.

−	The Welsh government has the power to create its own primary legislation, and the [[Planning_(Wales)_Act\|Planning (Wales) Act 2015]] came into force on 6 July 2015. The local planning authorities are responsible for determining planning applications in their area. See Welsh planning policy for more information.	+	The Welsh government has the power to create its own primary legislation, and the [[Planning_(Wales)_Act\|Planning (Wales) Act 2015]] came into force on 6 July 2015. The local planning authorities are responsible for determining planning applications in their area. On 1 October 2021 the staff and functions of Planning Inspectorate Wales transferred to the Welsh Government. See Welsh planning policy for more information.

	In Northern Ireland, the primary planning legislation is [http://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/advice/advice_legislation/advice_key_legislation/legislation_order.htm The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991], with overall control by the Department of the Environment Planning and Local Government Group. However, in 2015, the 11 district councils became responsible for local development plan functions, development control and enforcement. See Northern Ireland planning policy for more information.		In Northern Ireland, the primary planning legislation is [http://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/advice/advice_legislation/advice_key_legislation/legislation_order.htm The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991], with overall control by the Department of the Environment Planning and Local Government Group. However, in 2015, the 11 district councils became responsible for local development plan functions, development control and enforcement. See Northern Ireland planning policy for more information.

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	* National Planning Policy Framework.		* National Planning Policy Framework.
	* Northern Ireland building regulations.		* Northern Ireland building regulations.
		+	* Northern Ireland closer to creating infrastructure advisory board.
	* Northern Ireland planning policy.		* Northern Ireland planning policy.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.

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	* Welsh planning policy.		* Welsh planning policy.

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	* Schedule 5 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (as amended May 2007 - March 2011).		* Schedule 5 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (as amended May 2007 - March 2011).
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	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/ Department for Communities and Local Government].		* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/ Department for Communities and Local Government].

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	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/ Department for Communities and Local Government].		* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/ Department for Communities and Local Government].

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	In Scotland, Scottish Ministers are responsible for the Building Regulations (Building Standards) and associated guidance (ref .[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards The Scottish Government: Building Standards]). The 32 local authorities administer the Building Standards system and are responsible for granting permissions (Building Warrants) and Completion Certificates. See Scottish building standards for more information.		In Scotland, Scottish Ministers are responsible for the Building Regulations (Building Standards) and associated guidance (ref .[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards The Scottish Government: Building Standards]). The 32 local authorities administer the Building Standards system and are responsible for granting permissions (Building Warrants) and Completion Certificates. See Scottish building standards for more information.

−	In Wales, Building Regulations that previously applied to England and Wales continue to apply, but from 1 January 2012, any revisions to the English regulations apply to England only. New regulations and guidance in Wales are the responsibility of the Welsh government ~~(ref. [http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/buildingregs/?lang=en Welsh Government: Building Regulations])~~. Approvals are granted by the local authorities. See Welsh building regulations for more information.	+	In Wales, Building Regulations that previously applied to England and Wales continue to apply, but from 1 January 2012, any revisions to the English regulations apply to England only. New regulations and guidance in Wales are the responsibility of the Welsh government. Approvals are granted by the local authorities. See Welsh building regulations for more information.

	In Northern Ireland, the [http://www.buildingcontrol-ni.com/ Building Regulations (Northern Ireland)] 2012 are made by the Department of Finance and Personnel. They are administered by the District Councils. See Northern Ireland building regulations for more information.		In Northern Ireland, the [http://www.buildingcontrol-ni.com/ Building Regulations (Northern Ireland)] 2012 are made by the Department of Finance and Personnel. They are administered by the District Councils. See Northern Ireland building regulations for more information.

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	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.
	* Statutory permissions.		* Statutory permissions.
		+	* Tallest buildings in the UK.
	* UK construction industry.		* UK construction industry.
	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.