The targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 set out in the Environment Act 2021 have seen significant focus on and changes to developer’s biodiversity obligations across the UK.
Tag Archives: development planning
Don’t Pre-empt Planning Permission
The trend to proceed with site clearance ahead of ecological survey is increasing risk, cost, and timelines for development projects and can result in unlimited fines and a prison sentence.
Bats and Development
The presence of bats in a building is unlikely to prevent development but will require good planning, specialist advice and a licence to ensure bats are protected.
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