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oday, the UK Governments (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) released the UK’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2030 (NBSAP).

Since the new government came into power last July, one thing has become clear: how serious it is about its commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes in this parliamentary session. This government places the planning reform at the top of its agenda to deliver this ambitious housing target.   On 12 December, the new National Planning Policy Framework (the ‘ 2024 NPPF’ ) became operative. This plan is a significant milestone in the planning reform journey and will substantially s