A nature/ecological emergency. - Find a freedom of information request

1. Any policies and papers, from 1 Jan 2022 to 1 November 2023, stating the percentage of biodiversity net gain your council will require as a condition for planning permission (under the Environment Act 2021) (a) as part of an agreed Local Plan; or (b) as part of a draft Local Plan.

2. Any polices and papers, from1 Jan 2019 to 1 November 2023,  stating whether you have formally declared a nature/ecological emergency.

3. Any policies and papers, from 1 Jan 2022 to 1 November 2023, containing a target for your area to contribute to protect and manage 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030.

4. On what date your current Local Plan will be five years old and when you expect a new Local Plan to be agreed. 

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. None

2. The Council has not declared a nature or ecological emergency.

3. The Council has not published papers containing such a target.

4. The Local Plan was 5 years old in 2022. A review of the Local Plan has started with the intention to adopt a new Local Plan in 2025