Planning & Infrastructure Bill Webinar – Key Reforms & Impacts

Join our expert panel from our Planning & Environment Group as they discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, one of the most significant legislative changes to impact planning and environmental law in England in recent times.

Our speakers,Partner Penny Simpson, and Legal Director Richard Broadbent, from our Environmental Team, along with Partner Robert Bruce, from our Planning Team, will provide insights into the key provisions of the Bill and their implications for developers, local authorities, and environmental stakeholders.

What We’ll Cover:

Environmental Law Reforms

• the proposed new Natural England-led system for assessing and addressing development impacts in England on certain “environmental features” through the creation of Environmental Delivery Plans approved by the Secretary of State.
• the “nature restoration levy” which developers can opt to pay into a Nature Restoration Fund for the delivery of conservation measures to be taken by or on behalf of Natural England.
• whether the proposed reforms will benefit the environment, developers or Natural England and what this means in terms of the UK’s obligations under international law.

Planning System Changes

• planning, infrastructure and compulsory purchase changes aiming to speed up and streamline the delivery of new homes and critical infrastructure to support the Government’s plan for building 1.5 million homes in England and fast-tracking 150 decisions on major infrastructure projects by the end of this Parliament

This webinar is essential for anyone involved in planning, development, or environmental law, providing valuable insights into how these changes will shape the future of the sector.