The Environment Act 2021: A Guide for Planners and Developers

The Environment Act 2021 is a landmark piece of legislation that creates a new governance framework to regulate biodiversity, water resources, and air pollution. It introduces conservation covenant agreements as an option for developers and leans heavily on the planning system with environmental considerations. The book "The Environment Act 2021: A Guide for Planners and Developers" provides a comprehensive overview of the Act specifically for the planning sector, answering questions such as interpretation, conservation biology, biodiversity net gain, the precautionary principle, local planning authorities, Section 106 agreements, conservation covenants, planning conditions, and ecology. It also includes the relevant sections of the Act annotated by the author.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Bath Publishing Ltd

The Environment Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation, received Royal Assent in December 2021. This landmark piece of legislation establishes a new governance framework that will oversee the nation's management of biodiversity, water resources, and air pollution, among other critical aspects. One of the most significant features of this new regime is the introduction of conservation covenant agreements as an option for developers. These agreements will play a pivotal role in promoting conservation and sustainable development practices.

The Environment Act will significantly rely on the planning system to incorporate environmental considerations into decision-making processes. This means that everyone involved in considering or advising on new developments must understand how the new regime could impact their plans. To address this need, Tom Graham, a practicing lawyer with extensive experience in environment and planning law, has written The Environment Act 2021: A Guide for Planners and Developers. This comprehensive book provides a detailed overview of the Act specifically tailored for the planning sector. It addresses key questions such as the interpretation of the Environment Act, conservation biology and the planning system, biodiversity net gain, the precautionary principle, local planning authorities' ability to push a green agenda, section 106 agreements, conservation covenants, planning conditions, and ecology.

Furthermore, the book includes annotated relevant sections of the Act, making it a valuable resource for practitioners. By providing practical commentary and comprehensive insights, The Environment Act 2021: A Guide for Planners and Developers aims to assist planners and developers in navigating the complexities of the Act and ensuring that their projects align with the objectives of environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916302310