Housing and Planning Act 1986

The Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It gave councils the option of transferring their housing stock to another landlord, such as a registered social landlord (RSL).^[1]

Long titleAn Act to make further provision with respect to housing, planning and local inquiries; to provide financial assistance for the regeneration of urban areas; and for connected purposes.

Citation1986 c. 63

Territorial extent

• England and Wales
• Scotland
• Northern Ireland

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Royal assent7 November 1986

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Housing and Planning Act 1986^[a]

Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title	An Act to make further provision with respect to housing, planning and local inquiries; to provide financial assistance for the regeneration of urban areas; and for connected purposes.
Citation	1986 c. 63
Territorial extent	England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland [b]
Dates
Royal assent	7 November 1986
Commencement	various[c]
Other legislation
Amends	Rent Act 1977 National Heritage Act 1983 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Amended by	Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 Radioactive Substances Act 1993 Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1997 Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2008
Status: Amended
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
Text of the Housing and Planning Act 1986 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

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