2026-07-13
BNG amendment regulations laid (SI 2026/790): a 0.2ha small-site exemption, removal of the self and custom-build exemption, and a relaxed gain hierarchy for non-major development, all for applications submitted on or after 6 Aug 2026. See /bng/exemptions-2026. [Biodiversity Gain (T&CP) (Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regs 2026 (SI 2026/790)]
2026-06-21
Site refreshed. BCIS All-in TPI rebase to 2026 Q2 applied across all per-LPA rates. Methodology + sources updated. [BCIS All-in TPI]
2026-04-29
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 received Royal Assent. It creates strategic authorities with strategic-planning (Spatial Development Strategy) powers; it does not amend s.106 and per-LPA rates are unchanged. [English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026]
2026-04-01
BCIS All-in TPI 2026 Q2 published. Rate set rebased.
2025-12-15
BNG reform consultation closed. Amendments later confirmed and laid as SI 2026/790 (in force 6 Aug 2026).
2025-11-19
Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 made (SI 2025/1236). The levy applies to residential schemes of 10 or more dwellings in England from 1 Oct 2026, alongside CIL and s.106. See /regulation/building-safety-levy. [Building Safety Levy (England) Regs 2025 (SI 2025/1236)]
2024-12-12
NPPF refresh. Viability para 58 retained; minor recalibration of policy-compliant tariff treatment. [NPPF (Dec 2024)]
2024-02-12
Mandatory 10% BNG in force for major schemes; small-site cohort followed in April 2024. [Statutory Biodiversity Credits guidance]
2023-10-26
Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 received Royal Assent. Infrastructure Levy pilots permitted; LURA does not repeal CIL or s.106. [Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023]
2019-09-01
CIL (Amendment) Regs 2019 reg 4 formalised the monitoring fee at approximately £500 to £1,200 per obligation. [CIL (Amendment) Regs 2019]