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Changes to England’s Biodiversity Net Gain requirements took effect on 6 August 2026. They should simplify matters for some smaller developments, but they also remove an exemption previously available to self-build and custom-build schemes. Biodiversity Net Gain, usually referred to as BNG, generally requires qualifying development to achieve at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value. Although the detailed Biodiversity Gain Plan is normally dealt with after permission has

The Government has published a substantially restructured National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), replacing the previous Framework and introducing a clearer separation between policies for plan-making and policies for determining planning applications. Although many familiar planning principles remain, the August 2026 NPPF contains a number of important changes which will affect local authorities, developers and landowners. A more structured planning system One of the most

Tyler-Parkes is pleased to report the grant of full planning permission for a new residential development at 1A Old Warwick Road, Hockley Heath. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council approved the demolition of the existing buildings, and the construction of a two-storey detached apartment building providing seven residential units, together with associated access and car parking. Permission was granted on 31 July 2026. The application required careful consideration of sev