http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/22/section/8/enactedHousing and Planning Act 2016enKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2020-01-20 PART 1New homes in EnglandCHAPTER 1Starter homesInterpretation of this Chapter 8 In this Chapter— “development” has the meaning given by section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “functions in relation to starter homes”, in relation to a local planning authority, means the authority’s functions under— section 4, and regulations under section 5; “local development document” is to be read in accordance with sections 17 and 18(3) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; “local planning authority” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “the planning Acts” has the meaning given by section 117(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; “planning obligation” means a planning obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “planning permission” has the meaning given by section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; “residential development” means a development that includes at least one dwelling; “starter home” has the meaning given by section 2.