Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to amend the Habitats Regulations.
Answered by Matthew Pennycook
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill includes targeted amendments to the Habitats Regulations, with Schedule 4 including changes necessary to streamline environmental assessment as part of Environmental Delivery Plans and Schedule 6 adding Ramsar Sites to Part 6 of the Habitats Regulations so these sites are covered whilst strengthening protections.
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