The government revised its planning bill to strengthen environmental protections, particularly in greenbelt and rural areas. New requirements mandate developers to create Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) that clearly outline conservation measures and their implementation timelines. This shift necessitates that habitat protections occur concurrently or prior to construction activities. As a result, developers must engage in early ecological planning, especially for projects adjacent to greenbelt land or wildlife habitats. The government asserts that these changes offer a balanced approach despite criticisms that the developer-led model must change.
The revised legislation requires developers to provide detailed Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) that include a clear timeline for implementing conservation measures.
Habitat protections must now be scheduled alongside - or in some cases before - construction begins.
This sequencing is designed to prevent irreversible damage by ensuring mitigation measures are locked in before work begins.
The government's official amendment summary states that EDPs must set out the anticipated sequencing of the implementation of conservation measures.
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