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Stantec provides planning expertise for Natural England's new conservation plans

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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Stantec is providing environmental planning expertise to Natural England. Natural England is responsible for planning and delivering Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs), which are geographically defined projects designed to address impacts from developments such as housing and nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). These EDPs are funded by the Nature Restoration Fund, which is financed by a nature restoration levy paid by developers.

From newcivilengineer.com

Why it matters

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The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 established the EDP framework. Under this system, developers pay a flat rate for using an EDP, and Natural England manages the delivery of mitigation. This structure is intended to ensure effective ecological conservation while accelerating infrastructure delivery.

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Who's involved

  • Natural EnglandUK non-departmental public body responsible for planning and delivering Environmental Delivery Plans.
  • StantecInternational professional services company providing environmental planning expertise to support Natural England.
  • governmentThe governing body that created the EDP framework through the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Surf ClubSpeculative

    The Surf Club might face increased costs and complexity in its seawall project due to the new EDP and levy system.

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