This is a briefing paper on the UK Government’s Levelling-Up & Regeneration Bill and the consequences for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). The paper is intended for IES members and our EIA Community, to encourage awareness of recent policy developments and their likely consequences for the profession, and to identify opportunities to engage with decision makers and the public on emerging issues linked to environmental assessments.

Please note that this briefing paper was published in May 2022 and may not reflect subsequent policy developments.