Environment blog team

Planning for the future: England’s first Land Use Framework 

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Today the Government has published England’s first ever Land Use Framework, which shows how through smarter planning and the right data and tools communities, farmers, landowners and developers can make informed decisions about land use. In this post, we’ll set out everything you need to know about the framework.

Forever chemicals: the problem and our plan

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A family walking in the countryside

'Forever chemicals' - or PFAS - have been making headlines. PFAS are used in many products we rely on every day – cookware, clothing, packaging. Their durability is useful, but it also means they stay in the environment for a long time.   That's why the government is publishing its first PFAS plan setting out an evidence-based approach to tackling these persistent chemicals, protecting public health and the …

Food waste recycling: big wins from little bins

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image of a food caddy

‘Recycle, the possibilities are endless’ as the old adverts used to tell us.   By sending your used metal cans, glass bottles and cardboard boxes for recycling, these materials can be turned into valuable new items and kept out of landfill, helping to protect our environment.   For many households in the United Kingdom, recycling these kinds of …

Planning reforms: delivering homes, supporting farmers, and protecting nature 

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Biodiversity net gain, Land use, Nature, Planning
image of house surrounded by nature

Yesterday the government launched a major consultation on planning reform – building on our amends last year this will be the most fundamental rewrite of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) since its introduction over a decade ago.  These reforms will create a clearer, more rules-based planning system, where developments that meet requirements can move forward with greater certainty. …

Publishing the Environmental Improvement Plan - turning ambition into action for nature

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image of a stream surrounding by trees

We have published (1 December) our revised Environmental Improvement Plan – a clear roadmap for restoring nature. The previous plan lacked the rigour and detail to turn intent into impact. This government is determined to put that right. Our revised …

Share your views on biodiversity net gain, plus more funding for local planning authorities

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Planted sapling in front of housing development.

There are two live public consultations on biodiversity net gain: one on nationally significant infrastructure projects, and one on how we can help smaller developers to deliver the policy. Find out how to share your views.