Room 106

Ep200: The types of development that will and won't be exempt from biodiversity net gain requirements

Room 106

Show Notes

In this episode, we’ll be discussing:

The government confirming the kinds of development that will and won’t be exempt from the biodiversity net gain requirement – and announcing a further proposed opt-out. Fresh guidance for councils on how they should consult on and publicise their draft strategies under the impending new system for producing local plans. A Court of Appeal ruling that clarifies the scope of local authorities’ powers to refuse to determine planning applications for a site if an enforcement notice is already in force for the land.

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