by Kathryn Killner | Apr 4, 2018 | Newsletters
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) changes are coming. The NPPF was originally launched in 2012 and guides development across England. The government are proposing some significant changes, we discuss the key points from the revised draft below. The Framework...
by Laura White | Apr 4, 2018 | Newsletters
You may remember a familiar sight or sound as a hedgehog snuffles across the road or garden. But when was the last time you heard one? Hedgehogs are now a Biodiversity Action Plan species BAP (2007) and appear in Local Plan policy document as a species targeted for...
by Donna Popplewell | Apr 4, 2018 | Newsletters
Following consultation last year, changes to the BREEAM assessment process are expected to be announced early this year. Early information suggests that the changes will include an additional (third) stage of assessment – Verification, a 12 month monitoring and review...
by Donna Popplewell | Jan 31, 2018 | Newsletters
The government released their plan to improve the environment on the 12th of January ‘A Green Future: Our 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment’. The 150 page document sets out a 25 year plan covering, air, water, terrestrial and marine wildlife,...
by Donna Popplewell | Jan 31, 2018 | Newsletters
New guidance recently released by the Wildlife Trusts has set out a blueprint for building nature friendly homes, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of this for developers, residents and wildlife. The guide highlights the importance of retaining and...
by Donna Popplewell | Jan 31, 2018 | Newsletters
Bakerwell reported in 2017 (weblink to our article http://bit.ly/2mY8xDT) on the new district licensing project for great crested newts (GCN) which is coming to Kent. Developers choosing and able to bring their project under the district licensing scheme will not...
