Legal / Regulatory Compliance L1

Question 1

What does Town and Country Planning Act (1990) set out?

Answer 1

• Rules for land use planning and development in England and Wales.
• Controls development via planning permission.
• Mandates local development plans by authorities.
• Grants authorities power to grant or refuse permission.
• Allows enforcement against unauthorized development.
• Provides appeal mechanisms.
• Encourages public participation in planning.

Question 2

Explain your understanding on the Localism Act 2011.

Answer 2

Decentralises power to communities, empowering local councils and residents. It introduces rights for communities to control local services and shape development through neighbourhood planning.

Question 3

Explain your understanding on the Housing Act 2004

Answer 3

Its a legislation that focuses on housing standards, HMO regulations and enforcements to improve housing quality

Question 4

Explain your understanding on the Planning Act 2008.

Answer 4

It simplifies the process of obtaining planning permission for infrastructure projects.

Its a legislation aimed at streamlining the process for major infrastructure projects, including energy, transport, water, and waste.

The act aims to facilitate timely decision-making and ensure efficient delivery of essential infrastructure projects to support economic growth and sustainability.

Question 5

What is the key legislation relating to planning?

Answer 5

• Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Planning and Compensation Act 1991
• Planning Act 2008,
• Localism Act 2011
• Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Question 6

What is the key legislation relating to land compensation?

Answer 6

Land Compensation Act 1961

Question 7

What are the key principles of land compensation?

Answer 7

As outlined within the Land Compensation Act 1961:

• Market Value
• Disturbance Compensation
• Severance and Injurious Affection
• Home Loss Payment
• Professional Fees
• Statutory Interest

Question 8

Tell me about health & safety legislation relating to development projects.

Answer 8

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets general duties to ensure health, safety, and welfare at work.

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations): Specifies requirements for managing health and safety during construction projects, ensuring safe working conditions for all parties involved.

Question 9

Tell me about disability legislation relating to development projects.

Answer 9

Equality Act 2010

Question 10

Tell me about construction legislation relating to development projects.

Answer 10

Building Regulations
Health and Safety Regulations
Construction Design Management (CDM)
Environmental Regulations

Question 11

Tell me about design and management regulations relating to development projects.

Answer 11

To improve the health and safety which is essential for risk management

Question 12

What responsibilities does a Chartered Surveyor have in terms of health and safety?

Answer 12

Take responsibility for own H&S and that of anyone under your supervision

• Co-operate with employer to minimise risk to self, colleagues and others potentially affected by actions.
• Report actual or perceived breaches in good time
• Carry out risk assessment
• Wear PPE
• Undertake staff training

Question 13

Talk me through your understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Answer 13

It addresses:

• pollution control
• waste management
• contaminated land.

Question 14

Who is responsible for H&S within your firm?

Answer 14

Everyone. The Health and Safety at Work Act says that employees have a duty to themselves and to each other.

We have a in-house ‘competent person’ as required by the Act

Question 15

Who ultimately within your firm carries overall responsibility?

Answer 15

Everyone. The Health and Safety at Work Act says that employees have a duty to themselves and to each other.

Question 16

What role does CDM play?

Answer 16

Construction (design and management) regulations (2015) are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects. applies to all building and construction work.

Question 17

What are your responsibilities under the H&S at work act 1974

Answer 17

Take responsibility for own H&S and that of anyone under your supervision

Question 18

What is Part L of the Building Regulations?

Answer 18

Energy conservation in buildings

Mandates energy efficiency standards for insulation, heating, lighting, and ventilation systems to mitigate carbon emissions and combat climate change.

Question 19

What does Approved Document O relate to?

Answer 19

focusing on security, it provides guidance on achieving reasonable provision of security against unauthorized access to dwellings and other buildings.

Question 20

What does Approved Document R relate to?

Answer 20

it addresses the requirements for controlling moisture in buildings, ensuring proper ventilation, and preventing condensation.

Question 21

What is the Equality Act 2010 and how does it impact upon your scope of practice?

Answer 21

The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination and promotes equal opportunities.

Question 22

Talk me through the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
What are the objectives of it?

Answer 22

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 aims to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking by increasing transparency in supply chains and ensuring companies take action to eradicate these practices.

Question 23

Talk me through your understanding of contract principles in respect of valuation terms of engagement.

Answer 23

it establishes the legal framework governing the agreement between a valuer and client.

Question 24

Talk me through your understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Answer 24

Establishes responsibilities for waste disposal, pollution control, and contaminated land.

Question 25

Talk me through the key principles of NPPF.

Answer 25

it provides guidance for planning decisions and policies within England.

Key principles include:
- Sustainable development
- Ensuring economic, social and environmental considerations are balanced
- supporting vibrant communities
- protecting the environment
- enhancing design qualities

Question 26

When was the NPPF last updated and what key changes were made?

Answer 26

The NPPF was last updated in December 2023.

Key changes were:
- Housing buffer removed
- Alternative method for Calculating Housing Need

Question 27

What law relates to the planning and land compensation principles? Can you expand on the legislative acts you mention?

Answer 27

Town and Country Planning Act (1990)
* Divided planning into development management and planning policy
* Defines what development is (s55)
* Requires the submission of planning applications to a local planning authority to grant planning permission

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004)
* Requires planning decisions to be made in accordance with the relevant development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
* Permitting LPAs to introduce local development consent orders
* Replacing UDPs and structure plans with local development documents

Planning Act 2008
* Development consent orders were introduced to simplify the process of obtaining planning permission for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
* Power to charge CIL

Localism Act 2011
* Introduced neighbouring planning measures – neighbourhood plans could be produced
* Requires developers to consult with local people before applying

Development Management Procedure Order 20115
* Requires you to serve notice on the freeholder/long-lease holder when making an application
* Deemed discharge of planning conditions

Housing and Planning Act 2016
* Require local planning authorities to publish local register of land