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POSTnote by Jonathan Wentworth. It was first published on Tuesday, 5 February 2013. It was last updated on Thursday, 2 February 2017.


Biodiversity & Planning Decisions

Built developments and mineral extraction can bring social benefits. However, if developments decrease biodiversity there could be a net loss of human well-being. Planning policy is devolved and this POSTnote sets out how the information on impacts of proposed developments on biodiversity is given to planners in England. It also summarises approaches to enhance biodiversity and avoid, mitigate and compensate for negative impacts.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-429 
Subjects
Construction Biodiversity Environment protection Local government Planning permission Mining
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk