Earlier this year, four breeding male Hen Harriers suspiciously disappeared from nests in northern England. Against all the ...

There is still a long way to go before the Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law. The Bill is now going through the ...

It’s now vital that the Welsh Government works closely with rural stakeholders to develop and implement the rest of the SFS as a matter of urgency (before the end of 2026) and to ensure the scheme is ...

This week, UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband delivered a State of Climate and Nature Statement pledging the Government’s commitment to tackle the joint nature and climate crisis ...

Ecological assessments Discover how different types of assessments can help protect nature in the planning process.

Planning success stories Learn about others who have taken on issues in their communities and succeeded in making change.

Planning policy Find out how planning policy is used to shape the development of our towns, cities and countryside.

Planning applications Everything you need to know about applications – the different types, the process, appeals, and more.

Other decision-making processes Learn about Northern Ireland's national infrastructure and marine planning, plus the protection of trees and hedgerows.