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24 July 2026
What does biodiversity net gain actually require?
A 10% measurable gain, secured for 30 years, delivered through a deemed pre-commencement condition. New exemptions take effect on 6 August 2026, including one for sites of 0.2 hectares or less.
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How much weight does an emerging local plan carry?
Weight is a sliding scale set by NPPF paragraph 48, and it attaches to the individual policy rather than to the plan as a whole. One policy can carry real weight while another carries almost none.
Read the note →24 July 2026
What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?
A fixed tariff on new floorspace, set by charging schedule and payable on commencement, with exemptions that are lost outright if work starts before they are granted.
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