Search all content on the CLA
-
GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes Scheme
PolicyThis content is restricted - please sign in -
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
-
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?
-
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
Wiltshire Branch Chairman's Report 2026
News story- 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
-
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
-
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
-
Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm Published on 5 Aug 2026
Smart farming
Feature article- 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
-
GN26-29 Biodiversity Net Gain: Planning Considerations (England Only)
Guidance noteThis content is restricted - please sign in -
GN26-29 Biodiversity Net Gain: Planning Considerations (England Only)
Guidance noteThis content is restricted - please sign in -
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
-
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
-
With almost nine out of ten experiencing this illegal activity on their own land, recent 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
- With almost nine out of ten experiencing this illegal activity on their own land, recent CLA survey reveals the true cost of illegal hare coursing on rural businesses
- Title
- The hidden toll of hare coursing