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Articles by Isabel Sgambellone
BNG for TCPA developments: key changes to the exemptions regime
The Regulations, which came into force on 6 August 2026, amend the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) exemptions regime for developments requiring planning permission under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA). BNG, introduced under the Environment Act 2021, requires developments (with certain exceptions) to deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value relative to the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat. It has applied to most TCPA developments since early 2024.
BNG for NSIPs – Impact of Biodiversity Gain Statements and Guidance
The Government has laid before Parliament the long-awaited biodiversity gain statements which provide key details on how the biodiversity net gain (BNG) regime will apply to nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). BNG, introduced under the Environment Act 2021, requires projects to achieve at least a 10% uplift in biodiversity value against pre-development habitat. It already applies to most Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA) developments.
What we can expect from Labour in relation to Planning policies
Following Labour's victory in yesterday's general election, significant changes are on the horizon for the UK's planning system, housing sector, energy landscape, and infrastructure development. We take a look at the key policies we can expect from the new Labour government, starting with likely immediate actions in the coming weeks to turbocharge housebuilding.
What we can expect from Labour in relation to Planning policies
05/07/2024 Following Labour's victory in yesterday's general election, significant changes are on the horizon for the UK's planning system, housing sector, energy landscape, and infrastructure development. We take a look at the key policies we can expect from the new Labour... Read more
LURB becomes LURA - The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill becomes law
30/10/2023 On Thursday 26 October, the final day before Parliament was prorogued ahead of its state opening on 7 November, the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill was given Royal Assent, becoming the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023[1] (“LURA”). Whilst the final... Read more
Biodiversity Net Gain - Where are we now?
16/10/2023 On 9 November 2021, the Environment Act 2021 received Royal Assent. A key provision of the Act was the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), a requirement that aims to leave biodiversity in a measurably better state than before development took... Read more
Planning for all - call for evidence for the Older People’s Housing Taskforce
02/08/2023 The Older People's Housing Taskforce, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department of Health and Social Care, has launched a call for evidence[1] to inform its work on improving housing options and outcomes... Read more
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