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Opportunity or obstacle? What the Nature Restoration Fund means for the real estate sector

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This Event is open to Members and Non-Members.

Date:
Tuesday 24 February, 2026
Time:
08:00 - 10:30
Location:
Lichfields, The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7AG
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How will the Government’s new Nature Restoration Fund reshape the planning landscape? And what will it mean for investors, developers, and the wider real estate industry?

Join us on Tuesday 24 February 2026, when we’ll be joined by Natural England, for a deep dive into one of the most significant planning reforms in recent years.

After many months, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has now received Royal Assent. Part 3 introduces a new approach to meeting certain environmental obligations by allowing developers to contribute to a central Fund. The Act introduces Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) and a Nature Restoration Fund intended to fund strategic nature recovery. The Government’s aim is to speed up the development process while improving environmental outcomes through coordinated, landscape-scale action.

However, the proposals have drawn both strong support and significant criticism from regulators, NGOs, environmental professionals and others.

So, will the new approach create opportunities or pose further obstacles for the sector?

If you want to understand how the new legislation might impact your developments or affect your clients, then join us to find out the latest!

We are delighted to be hosting this event in partnership with Lichfields.

Schedule

8am
Arrival, coffee and pastries

8.30am
Presentation from Natural England, followed by panel discussion and Q&A

10am
Panel ends, followed by networking

10.30am
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Speakers

  • Rob Wall

    Assistant Director, British Property Federation

    Rob Wall

    Assistant Director, British Property Federation

  • Alastair Wager

    Deputy Director - Nature Restoration Fund, Natural England

    Alastair Wager

    Deputy Director - Nature Restoration Fund, Natural England

  • Andy Bascombe

    Regional Director, Aspect Ecology

    Andy Bascombe

    Regional Director, Aspect Ecology

  • Fiona Ross

    Legal Director, Pinsent Masons

    Fiona Ross

    Legal Director, Pinsent Masons

  • Ben Simpson

    Planning Director, Lichfields

    Ben Simpson

    Planning Director, Lichfields

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This event is CPD accredited!

We're proud to announce that this event is CPD accredited by The CPD Group, a globally recognised body for quality professional development. 

With this accreditation, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Collect CPD credits - The event will offer trackable CPD credits that contribute to attendees' yearly professional development requirements. These credits serve as a tangible way for professionals to validate their participation and learning at the event.

  • Receive personalised certificates - Each seminar attended and the event as a whole will earn participants a free personalised certificate. This certificate recognises their dedication to ongoing learning and professional advancement. 

  • Engage with high-quality content - Our events will continue to provide top-tier content through various seminars, talks and interactive sessions, enabling attendees to access cutting-edge insights and expertise in the industry.
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