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Targeted BNG exemption for residential brownfield development
Hard on the heels of the recent announcement on exemptions from mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for smaller sites – on
CIL and reserved matters approvals
It is not uncommon, particularly for larger developments, for an outline planning consent to be obtained and for details such as layout,
Changes to biodiversity net gain
In May 2025, the Government launched a consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) focusing on improving exemptions, streamlining the BNG process, off-site
The strategic geography of fertilisers
For those who missed the discussion on Farming Today on 23 April, a report titled “The Strategic Geography of Fertilisers: Implications for
Ecological survey calendar
The majority of developments, apart from some minor householder projects, require an ecological survey of some kind. Many ecological surveys are seasonally
Agricultural landlord and tenant code of practice for Wales
Following the publication of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England in April 2024, on which we reported here,
Business rates
As we mentioned here, the 2026 business rates revaluation took effect on 1 April 2026. The new rateable values have now been
Planning committee reform
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is currently consulting on its proposed planning committee reforms under The Planning and Infrastructure
CIL and temporary dwellings
A recent appeal decision from the world of The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (the CIL Regulations) highlights what can be unforeseen
Shooting pigeons
The governments of England, Scotland and Wales have launched a joint consultation on new proposals to restrict recreational shooting of threatened wild
Guidance note on long-term farm business tenancies in England
The Farm Tenancy Forum (FTF) has recently published a guidance note on creating long-term farm business tenancies (FBTs) in England. The guidance
Unspent developer contributions
According to research carried out by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), local planning authorities (LPAs) are sitting on over £9 billion of