Planning
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.
Today we’ve published the Nature Restoration Fund Implementation Plan. This post provides an overview of how the Nature Restoration Fund will work for nature markets and the wider sector.
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. …
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.
Nature is the bedrock of our entire way of life. We are deeply connected to nature through the beauty of our ever-changing seasons and our treasured wildlife, from puffins to hedgehogs. Healthy ecosystems make our food systems and water supplies …
