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  • New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England

    News story
    In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August Published on 4 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Shannon Fuller
    Campaigns
    Biodiversity Net Gain
    Strapline
    In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
    Title
    New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England

  • GN26-29 Biodiversity Net Gain: Planning Considerations (England Only)

    Guidance note

  • GN26-29 Biodiversity Net Gain: Planning Considerations (England Only)

    Guidance note

  • Smart farming

    Feature article
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm Published on 5 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm
    Title
    Smart farming

  • Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal

    News story
    CLA Cymru welcomes consultation on rural proofing, which we campaigned for in our 2026 manifesto Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Steven Crane-Jenkins
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    CLA Cymru welcomes the consultation on rural proofing announced during the Royal Welsh Show
    Title
    Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal

  • Your invitation to the CLA Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit

    News story
    CLA South West invites members to the Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit to Bowood Estate on Monday 14 September. Published on 3 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    CLA South West invites members to the Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit (incorporating the Branch AGM) to Bowood Estate.
    Title
    Your invitation to the CLA Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit

  • Wiltshire Branch Chairman's Report 2026

    News story
    Wiltshire Branch Chairman James Del Mar says the political and economic landscape has again changed significantly over the past year. Published on 31 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Wiltshire Branch Chairman James Del Mar delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 14 2026.
    Title
    Wiltshire Branch Chairman's Report 2026

  • Ad: Permission in Principle (PiP): Is it the best way to test development potential?

    News story
    In the second of a series of articles for the CLA, Mark Cooke, Associate at Bell Cornwell, looks at whether Planning in Principle is Is it the best way to test development potential. Published on 31 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Bringing forward residential development can feel like a significant leap of faith. Before investing in detailed plans and technical reports, many landowners and developers want to answer one key question: is development on this site likely to be acceptable in principle?
    Title
    Ad: Permission in Principle (PiP): Is it the best way to test development potential?

  • Nature recovery at scale: why the National Estate for Nature matters to land managers

    Blog
    Defra recently published its 30by30 delivery plan for England. It expects the National Estate for Nature to lead the way – find out what it is, what it’s doing and what this might mean for you Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Harrie Mort
    Campaigns
    Natural Capital
    Strapline
    Defra recently published its 30by30 delivery plan for England. It expects the National Estate for Nature to lead the way – find out what it is, what it’s doing and what this might mean for you
    Title
    Nature recovery at scale: why the National Estate for Nature matters to land managers

  • GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes Scheme

    Policy

  • GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Library
    This guidance note explains the Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) scheme, including, eligibility criteria, funding levels, application, and assessment processes. Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    This guidance note explains the Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) scheme, including, eligibility criteria, funding levels, application, and assessment processes. It also provides practical advice on developing competitive applications and includes examples of successful projects, highlighting the importance of early engagement with local FiPL officers and Protected Landscape teams.
    Title
    GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes

  • Knocked off its perch: Natural England found to have exceeded powers over gamebird release licensing

    News story
    Discover how, following a recent High Court judgement, Natural England has overstepped its legal powers in its approach to gamebird release licensing Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Andrew Gillett
    Strapline
    Discover how, following a recent High Court judgement, Natural England has overstepped its legal powers in its approach to gamebird release licensing
    Title
    Knocked off its perch: Natural England found to have exceeded powers over gamebird release licensing

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