Guide Planning and Biodiversity Show all parts of this guide Introduction Ecological Surveys and Reports Bat and Bird Surveys Other Ecological Considerations (BNG, HRA, EIA) Development Licence Legislation Useful links 6. Legislation Wildlife Legislation Environment Act 2021 The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 The Hedgerows Regulations 1997 Protection of Badgers Act 1992 Planning Legislation Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 BS 42020:2013 Biodiversity. Code of practice for planning and development National Planning Policy Framework 2023 ODPM Circular 06/2005