ACP insights & guidance A PM2.5 planning assessment starts with the site layout and the activities that the proposal will introduce. In England, National Planning Policy Framework policy P3 explicitly
ACP insights & guidance The Strategic Planning Authorities (Spatial Development Strategy) Regulations 2026 come into force on 26 November 2026. They apply in relation to England and set procedures for
ACP insights & guidance Housing climate resilience depends on the people who use the building as well as its physical design. Two residents in similar homes can experience heat or
ACP insights & guidance Environment Agency research published on 9 November 2026 modelled how three nature-based measures might affect agricultural nutrient pollution. It considered the Eden and upper Thames catchments.
ACP insights & guidance The Transport Infrastructure (Fees) Regulations 2026 come into force on 20 November 2026. They give specified public authorities discretion to recover costs for relevant services associated
ACP insights & guidance The Environment Agency is consulting on seven proposed environmental permitting exemptions for construction-related activities in England. It opened the consultation on 4 November 2026 and lists
ACP insights & guidance The Energy Independence Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 4 November 2026. It proposes measures across energy regulation, including heat networks and electricity
ACP insights & guidance A housing proposal can affect health through its design, location and relationship with the surrounding area. Early health evidence helps the team see which choices still
ACP insights & guidance England’s National Scheme of Delegation commenced on 31 October 2026. It sets the framework for which planning functions officers or committees can determine. For an applicant,
ACP insights & guidance When housing is proposed next to ancient woodland, the layout can influence how people enter and use the woodland. The Forestry Commission’s guidance on managing public
