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Paragraph 18 Modifications for irreplaceable habitatF1

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where the onsite habitat is “irreplaceable habitat” as defined in the regulations.

(2)

Regulations under this paragraph must make provision requiring, in relation to any such development, the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat.

(3)

Regulations under this paragraph may confer powers and duties, including powers and duties in relation to the giving of guidance, on Natural England.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 7A inserted (3.11.2023 for specified purposes, 12.2.2024 for specified purposes, 1.5.2025 for specified purposes) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 14 para. 2 (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/1170, reg. 2(d); S.I. 2024/44, reg. 2(1)(d)(2) (with regs. 3, 4); S.I. 2025/447, reg. 2(1)(b)(2)

Notes on Part 2

Modifications

C1

Sch. 7A Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Irreplaceable Habitat) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/48), regs. 1(1), 3 (with reg. 4)

C2

Sch. 7A Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (12.2.2024) by The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/50), regs. 1(2), 3-8