The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 introduce significant changes to town and country planning regulations in England, specifically targeting biodiversity conservation and enhancement within development projects.
These Regulations aim to integrate biodiversity considerations into the planning process, ensuring that development projects contribute positively to biodiversity conservation and enhancement. They establish a framework for assessing, planning, and implementing biodiversity gain measures as part of the planning permission process.