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Update to the Planning validation checklist following the introduction of new mandatory legislation for Biodiversity Net Gain

 

 

A decision has been made within Development Management to update the Planning Validation checklist relating to the national requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) following the introduction of BNG legislation and launch of mandatory BNG into the planning system in early 2024.

 

From 12 February 2024, major planning applications need to meet the requirements for measurable biodiversity net gain as set out in Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (inserted by the Environment Act 2021), and information to demonstrate this is required in order to validate an application. From 2nd April the same applies to small site applications. Subject to relevant exemptions.

 

Officers have considered updating the local validation requirements for BNG but it is considered that any such update would form part of the two-yearly review/consultation period on the Planning validation checklist as a whole.

 

Legal Services have been consulted on these matters and are in agreement with the proposed way forward.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/05/2024

Decision due: 26 Mar 2024 by Service Director - Skills & Regeneration

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Finance & Regeneration

Lead director: Service Director - Skills & Regeneration

Department: Finance and Regeneration

Contact: Mathias Franklin, Head of Planning & Building Control 01484 221000 Email: mathias.franklin@kirklees.gov.uk.

Members/Officers Involved: Cllr Turner (Portfolio holder) Head of Planning-Mathias Franklin Legal Manager-Karl Larrad Johanna Scrutton-Planning Policy Group Leader Helen Bower-Team Leader Conservation, Design Ecology & Trees

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