Synopsis
This order will bring the majority of the outstanding sections of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 into force.
The Act will repeal and replace the Developments of National Significance (DNS) regime under the Planning (Wales) Act 2015. A range of supporting legislation was also made during June 2025.
Summary
The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2025 will bring the vast majority of the outstanding sections of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 into force on 15 December 2025.
The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 will repeal and replace the Developments of National Significance (DNS) regime under the Planning (Wales) Act 2015. Projects concerned include larger-scale energy, transport, waste and water developments.
Supporting Legislation
A range of legislation supporting the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 was published during June 2025. This legislation will also come into force on 15 December 2025 and is summarised as follows:
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