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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

  • Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

    Blog
    In this article, our Land Use Policy Adviser Harrie Mort summarises the key findings of the progress that has been made towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans. Published on 6 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Strapline
    Recent assessments of progress towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans show that the government is still falling short of its own environmental targets. Find out about the successes, missed opportunities and where the government will go from here and what it means for you.
    Title
    Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

  • The hidden toll of Hare Coursing

    News story
    CLA survey reveals the true cost of illegal hare coursing on rural businesses Published on 5 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Claire Wright
    Campaigns
    Rural Crime
    Strapline
    CLA survey reveals the true cost of illegal hare coursing on rural businesses
    Title
    The hidden toll of Hare Coursing

  • Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

    News story
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron says the CLA will be listening to its members and doing its best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape. Published on 7 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 21 2026.
    Title
    Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

  • Bluetongue warning as cases continue to rise

    News story
    Recent government figures show the majority of confirmed bluetongue cases this season have been concentrated in the South West as farmers are urged to remain vigilant. Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Farmers have been urged to remain vigilant as recent government figures show the majority of confirmed cases this season have been concentrated in the South West.
    Title
    Bluetongue warning as cases continue to rise

  • CLA at the Westmorland Show

    Article
    The CLA North team will be out in force at this year’s Westmorland County Show (stand C 80) on 9 and 10 September. Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Henk Geertsema
    Regions
    The North
    Strapline
    The CLA North team will be out in force at this year’s Westmorland County Show (stand C 80) on 9 and 10 September.
    Title
    CLA at the Westmorland Show

  • CLA funding for community projects

    News story
    East of England organisations encouraged to apply for CLA Charitable Trust funding Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Lee Murphy
    Regions
    The East
    Strapline
    East of England organisations encouraged to apply for CLA Charitable Trust funding
    Title
    CLA funding for community projects

  • Your invitation to the CLA Somerset Branch Autumn Visit

    News story
    CLA South West invites members to the Somerset Branch Autumn Visit to Quantock Lakes on Monday 21 September. Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    CLA South West invites members to the Somersedt Branch Autumn Visit (incorporating the Branch AGM) to Quantock Lakes
    Title
    Your invitation to the CLA Somerset Branch Autumn Visit

  • GN26-30 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Campsites (England Only)

    Library
    This guidance note summarises the most relevant permitted development rights for CLA members in relation to temporary campsites and any associated prior approval requirements. We strongly suggest if you are considering using these rights, that you consult the GPDO 2015 carefully to ensure that all conditions and limitations contained in Part 4 are taken into account in your proposals. Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Shannon Fuller
    Strapline
    This guidance note summarises the most relevant permitted development rights for CLA members in relation to temporary campsites and any associated prior approval requirements. We strongly suggest if you are considering using these rights, that you consult the GPDO 2015 carefully to ensure that all conditions and limitations contained in Part 4 are taken into account in your proposals.
    Title
    GN26-30 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Campsites (England Only)

  • GN26-30 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Campsites (England Only)

    Guidance note

  • GN26-31 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Buildings and Uses of Land (England Only)

    Library
    Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Shannon Fuller
    Title
    GN26-31 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Buildings and Uses of Land (England Only)

  • GN26-31 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Buildings and Uses of Land (England Only)

    Guidance note

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