Land Use Planning
Regulatory and policy frameworks governing the allocation and management of land for housing, transport, industry, and conservation to ensure sustainable and orderly development.
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France Senate Receives Flood Prevention Bill for Local Authorities
France is advancing legislation to streamline flood prevention and management, including simplified environmental assessments and faster approval for local protection programmes. Businesses with sites in flood-prone areas may see changes in land-use planning and potentially faster implementation of local infrastructure projects.
FranceWales Publishes Revised Section 7 Biodiversity List Under Environment (Wales) Act 2016
The Welsh Government has significantly expanded the statutory Section 7 list of protected species and habitats, effective April 2026. Businesses must now account for a broader range of biodiversity impacts in planning applications and site development to ensure compliance with net benefit mandates.
United KingdomFrance Sets Solar PV Deployment Targets and Agrivoltaics Land-Use Rules
France has finalized its agrivoltaics framework and set a 2035 solar target of 55–80 GW, mandating that solar projects on agricultural land preserve primary production and meet strict yield thresholds. Developers must navigate complex land-use restrictions and financial guarantee requirements, shifting the market toward integrated 'agri-energy' models and projects on pre-identified departmental sites.
FranceUS BLM Initiates EIS Scoping for Bridger Pipeline Expansion Project (Montana–Wyoming)
The US BLM has initiated the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the 647-mile Bridger Pipeline Expansion, with public scoping comments due by May 1, 2026. This marks the start of a multi-year federal and state permitting cycle that will scrutinize environmental, tribal, and land-use impacts for this major crude oil infrastructure project.
United StatesOregon Governor Signs HB 4084 Creating Joint Permitting Council And Fast-Track Permitting Programme
Oregon has enacted HB 4084, establishing a Joint Permitting Council to fast-track large-scale industrial and economic development projects. Companies planning significant capital investments in advanced manufacturing or clean tech can leverage coordinated multi-agency approvals and revised tax incentives to accelerate project timelines.
United StatesOregon Legislature Adopts SB 1544 On Dismantler Licensing And Transit Funding
Oregon has enacted SB 1544, streamlining the renewal process for motor vehicle dismantler certificates and expanding eligibility for state public transportation funding. Dismantler operations will benefit from reduced administrative burdens during license renewals, while local authorities retain oversight for new site approvals and expansions.
United StatesLouisiana SB 452 Would Ban Most Coastal Use Permits on Lake Maurepas From August 2026
Louisiana Senate Bill 452 proposes to ban the issuance of most coastal use permits for construction or work on Lake Maurepas, effective August 2026. Operators in the region must evaluate planned projects against narrow exemptions for existing infrastructure and dredging to avoid significant permitting roadblocks and operational delays.
United StatesLouisiana HB1136 Proposes Ban On CO₂ Sequestration Pipelines In Petroleum Rights-Of-Way
Louisiana HB1136 proposes a ban on co-locating carbon dioxide sequestration pipelines within existing petroleum pipeline rights-of-way. This measure would increase land-acquisition costs and regulatory complexity for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects by requiring dedicated infrastructure corridors.
United StatesDelaware Senate Introduces SB 9 to Create Statewide Nontidal Wetlands Permitting Program
Delaware has introduced SB 9 to establish a comprehensive state-level permitting program for tidal and nontidal wetlands, filling gaps in federal jurisdiction. Businesses in development, infrastructure, and agriculture should prepare for expanded state oversight, mandatory mitigation, and a "no net loss" standard for project approvals.
United StatesSlovenia Draft Regulation on Water-Protection Zones for Public Drinking-Water Supply in Bled, Gorje and Parts of Radovljica and Žirovnica
Slovenia has advanced a draft regulation to establish new water-protection zones in the Bled and Gorje regions, targeting the safeguarding of public drinking water supplies. Affected businesses and agricultural operators should prepare for localized restrictions on land use, construction, and the handling of hazardous substances or plant-protection products.
SloveniaSlovenia Committee for the Economy Schedules Review of Draft Nuclear Land-Use Regulation (EVA: 2025-2560-0017)
Slovenia’s Committee for the Economy has advanced a draft regulation updating land-use restrictions and construction requirements around nuclear facilities, including the Krško Nuclear Power Plant. Businesses operating or planning construction in these zones must prepare for stricter incident reporting mandates and updated spatial planning constraints aligned with current building legislation.
SloveniaWales Publishes Section 7 Biodiversity Duty Guidance for Public Authorities
The Welsh Government has issued updated guidance and species/habitat lists to support public authorities in meeting their statutory Section 7 biodiversity duties. These standards will increasingly influence land-use planning, procurement requirements, and environmental impact assessments for private sector projects in Wales.
United KingdomOregon Enacts HB 4031 Exempting Certain Renewable Energy Facilities From EFSC Siting Certificates
Oregon has enacted HB 4031, establishing a time-limited exemption from state-level energy facility siting requirements for renewable projects through 2028. Developers can now utilize streamlined local permitting to accelerate project timelines and secure federal tax credits, bypassing the more rigorous EFSC certification process.
United StatesAustrian Environment Agency Publishes Policy Brief on Biodiversity-Compatible Wind Power Expansion
The Austrian Environment Agency has published a new policy brief establishing best practices for integrating biodiversity protections into wind energy planning and operation. Developers should anticipate more stringent environmental impact assessments and standardized mitigation requirements as these recommendations shape future permitting and spatial planning in Austria.
AustriaAsturias Adopts New Management Plan (PRUG) for Picos de Europa National Park
Asturias has implemented a new 10-year Master Plan for Use and Management (PRUG) for the Picos de Europa National Park, effective March 2026. The framework streamlines administrative procedures for local operations while establishing stricter sustainable tourism and land-use requirements for businesses in the region.
SpainTaiwan MoENV Reports Indictment Of Nine For Illegal Pond Dumping In Taoyuan
Taiwanese authorities indicted nine individuals in March 2026 for large-scale illegal dumping of construction waste and sludge into protected pond areas. This case underscores a zero-tolerance approach to waste management fraud, necessitating rigorous due diligence on disposal contractors and soil-improvement permits to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
TaiwanPortugal Adopts Portaria 130/2026/1 on EV Charging Licences on Public Land
Portugal has established the formal licensing regime for installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points on public land, effective March 2026. Operators should review these updated land-use terms and fee structures to ensure compliance and cost-accuracy in their infrastructure rollout plans.
PortugalWales Updates Petroleum and Coal Planning Notification Direction and Issues Final Marine Nitrates Taskforce Update
The Welsh Government has introduced a new planning direction for coal and petroleum development effective April 2026, alongside finalising tools for managing marine nitrate pollution in development projects. These updates tighten central oversight of carbon-intensive energy projects while providing a clearer compliance framework for developers operating in nutrient-sensitive marine catchments.
United KingdomNew Hampshire Publishes IP Rule and Notice for Env-Wq 1500 (Docket 2026-72)
New Hampshire has initiated a new rulemaking process (Docket 2026-72) to amend the "Alteration of Terrain" regulations (Env-Wq 1500) as of March 2026. Organizations with physical operations or development projects in the state should anticipate potential revisions to environmental permitting and land-use standards.
United StatesNew Hampshire DES Adopts Env-C 800 Ecological Review Rule For Threatened And Endangered Species
New Hampshire has formalized ecological review procedures under Env-C 800, effective January 2026, for projects impacting threatened or endangered species. Businesses must integrate a mandatory 60-day review period and annual permit screening renewals into project timelines to avoid delays in environmental permitting.
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