Environment

Is home a suitable option for residence and care for a vulnerable adult if their family refuses access to support? Sophie Holmes analyses a recent ruling.

Families refusing access to support

Features

August 07, 2025

Ofgem’s energy system cost allocation and recovery review – Proposed reforms and impact assessment

Kamran Zaheer brings readers up to date with the latest proposed reforms to the sharing out of Britain's energy costs.

Aug 01, 2025

The power of local authorities to set local energy efficiency standards

The Court of Appeal has given judgment on local energy efficiency standards and a key Environment Act duty. Estelle Dehon KC and Rowan Clapp analyse the ruling.

Aug 01, 2025

The Office for Environmental Protection and local authorities

What are the recommendations of the OEP’s report Environmental Inspections in England (July 2025) and should local authorities feel the heat? Gordon Wignall looks at the implications for councils.

Aug 01, 2025

Flood risk and emerging Local Plans

Paul Cairnes KC and Jessica Allen analyse a significant decision by a planning inspector on flood risk and emerging Local Plans at Reg.19 stage.

Jul 30, 2025

Powering the future: Legal insight on driving demand for hydrogen in the UK

Meghan Vaillancourt analyses the law surrounding the future of hydrogen fuel in the UK after report from the leading trade association.

Jul 24, 2025

Onshore wind opportunities for local authorities in 2025

Tom Knox explains net-zero options opening up for local authorities from new government strategies and planning reform.

Jul 17, 2025

The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets (Wales) Bill: the key provisions

Hannah Shaw analyses draft legislation in Wales aimed at establishing a robust framework for environmental governance in Wales.

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Making solar add up – The revenues of a solar plant

Join the Green Steves in this insightful episode featuring Steve Gummer guest expert Manon Derelle, a seasoned professional in energy markets with over a decade of consulting experience.

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Jun 11, 2025

Planning reform to accelerate housing delivery - at what cost?

Chrisa Tsompani examines how the Government’s sweeping planning reforms could reshape every layer of the building sector – from local authorities to small-medium builders, and considers the critical implications for environmental policies.

Jun 11, 2025

Gas-fired power stations and greenhouse gas emissions

The Court of Appeal recently refused permission for a legal challenge to the Net Zero Teesside development consent order. Hereward Phillpot KC and Isabella Tafur explain why.

May 14, 2025

The role of the Nature Restoration Fund

Rohini Vekaria looks at the potential for the Nature Restoration Fund to be another mechanism to help the natural environment without hindering development.

May 09, 2025

When are statistics ‘held’ for the EIA/ FOIA?

The First-Tier Tribunal has given further guidance on requests made pursuant to FOIA and/ or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (“EIR”) for statistics. Conor Monighan examines the ruling.

Apr 29, 2025

Raising integrity voluntarily: The UK’s carbon and nature markets consultation

Steve Gummer explores the most recent consultation from the UK Government on making positive changes to carbon and nature credits.

Apr 09, 2025

The problem with Biodiversity Net Gain

One year on from new legislation making biodiversity net gain (BNG) a legal requirement for developers, research shows it has delivered less than half the habitat expected. David Richardson looks at what’s holding BNG back.

Mar 13, 2025

Recent appeals give colour to Grey Belt development uncertainty

Recent changes to the policy on Green Belt development in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) have led to a string of decisions relating to schemes on grey belt land. Hermione Kemp and Matthew Tucker explore what the changes mean in practice and the implications of the decisions below.

Feb 25, 2025

Burning Question: Does your Heat Network qualify for UK Heat Network Business Rates Relief?

Freddie Farrell and Steve Gummer update readers on what does and does not qualify for the Heat Network relief rates.

Jan 31, 2025

Planning reform: development and nature recovery

Stephen Tromans KC and Ned Helme consider the “Planning Reform Working Paper: Development and Nature Recovery” and how the Government’s aims of drastically increasing the rate of housebuilding and infrastructure development can proceed whilst also achieving the equally challenging commitments on net zero and ambitions for nature recovery.