The Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 11) Regulations 2026
Mini Summary
Environment Act 2021
The Environment Act 2021 aims to improve air and water quality, tackle waste, improve biodiversity and make other environmental improvements.
Amendment
Section 99 and Schedule 15 relating to the Secretary of State’s biodiversity gain requirements for nationally significant infrastructure projects come into force on 7th May 2026, making changes to the Planning Act 2008.
Duties
There are no direct duties for most organisations under this Act. There are duties for the Government, some public bodies and other organisations, such as the OEP. These are described in the Summary above. Where duties have been made that may affect other organisations or businesses, this is through amendments to other legislation which are linked above and in the Updates section of any relevant legislation.
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