The publication of National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduces significant changes to...
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NPPF 2026: What Does It Mean for Landscape and Ecology?
Exploring how mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) works
Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for most major developments in England comes into force on 12...
The EIA Regulations: Two Years On
On 16 May 2017 a revised set of EIA Regulations came into effect Alison Carroll reviews some of the...
Roath Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme
The increase in need for, and implementation of, flood risk management schemes within the UK, has...
Mitigating the Impacts of Artificial Lighting on Wildlife
Light spill from development can have significant impacts on light sensitive species, such as...
Verified Visual Montages and Environmental Impact Assessment
Commonly used in planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the aim of verified visual...
Wildfire Mitigation
The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 introduced...
