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The Environment Act 2021 and Biodiversity Net Gain
The Environment Act 2021 and Biodiversity Net GainThe Environment Act 2021 represents one of the most significant developments in UK environmental law in decades, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for environmental protection and recovery. At its core, the...
How Biodiversity Net Gain Can Boost Property Value
How Biodiversity Net Gain Can Boost Property ValueBiodiversity Net Gain has become an important part of the UK planning system. All developments must now demonstrate that biodiversity will be left in a measurably better state than it was before construction began....
How to Organise a Badger Survey
How to Organise a Badger SurveyIf you are planning a development project, you may need to understand how to organise a badger survey before submitting a planning application. Badgers are a protected species in the UK, and their setts are protected under the Protection...
How Long are Badger Surveys Valid for?
How Long are Badger Surveys Valid for?When planning development on land that may support wildlife, a common question is ‘how long are badger surveys valid for?’ Badgers and their sets are legally protected in the UK under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. Because of...
When is an Ecological Impact Assessment Required?
When is an Ecological Impact Assessment Required?If you are preparing a planning application for a development project, you may be asking: When is an ecological impact assessment required? An ecological impact assessment (EcIA) is used to evaluate how proposed...
What Species Are Protected Under Environmental Law in the UK?
What Species Are Protected Under Environmental Law in the UK?If you are planning development or managing land, you may be wondering: what species are protected under environmental law in the UK? The UK has a wide range of environmental legislation designed to protect...
What Happens if Protected Species are Found On-Site?
What Happens if Protected Species are Found on Site?When planning a development project, one of the most common concerns for landowners and developers is what happens if protected species are discovered during ecological surveys. In the UK, many animals and plants are...
How Much Does an Ecological Survey Cost?
How Much Does an Ecological Survey Cost?If you’re preparing a planning application, one of the first questions you may ask is: how much does an ecological survey cost? The honest answer is that survey cost varies. It depends on the type of site, the habitats and...
How to Integrate Biodiversity Net Gain into Site Plans
How to Integrate Biodiversity Net Gain into Site PlansSince 12 February 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has become a mandatory consideration for most major developments. The requirement extends to small sites, meaning biodiversity net gain is now a central part of...
