The penultimate article in our series on the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill looks at the proposed replacement of the environmental assessment regimes, and key changes to heritage protection. Whilst lacking detail, the...more
The government has launched a consultation on the implementation and proposed regulations to implement mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) introduced under the Environment Act 2021. When these come into effect, virtually...more
Appearing in three Queen’s speeches, and then carried over a number of different parliamentary sessions, the Environment Bill was at last given Royal Assent on 9 November 2021. Arguably a milestone for environmental...more