29 November 2023 Blog The ‘nutrient neutrality’ issue The requirement for assessing nutrient neutrality (or the absence of it) and agreeing appropriate mitigation is adding significant cost and delay to the development consenting process, bringing some planning application decisions to a halt completely in the affected catchments. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
29 November 2023 Blog Biodiversity net gain (“BNG”) We are starting to see more activity in the marketplace as landowners and land managers make ready for the preparation and delivery of off-site biodiversity gain sites, through agreements with developers, the offering of off-set units and investment in creating habitat enhancements. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
29 November 2023 Blog 12 UK investment zones announced as part of Spring Budget 2023 – universities’ role As a key part of the government’s levelling-up plans and focus on growth, the spring Budget announced a scaled-back version of the Liz Truss administration’s previous investment zones. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
28 November 2023 Blog COP28: Key themes to watch for in the real estate sector COP28 is expected to be a significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future. It's a call to action for all sectors, including real estate, to step up their efforts in combating climate change. Whilst much has been made of the politics, COP28 provides an essential forum to address the increasing risks threatening the planet. It's an opportunity for us to come together as a global community and take bold, decisive action. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
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