Delivering nature recovery within local planning

In February 2025, the government published updated planning guidance to outline the requirements in respect of the regard Local Plans should pay to Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS).

The intention of LNRS is to support local planning authorities in preparing Local Plans that enhance biodiversity and local planning authorities have a legal duty to have regard to the strategy for their area.

This toolkit has been prepared to help authorities in Kent to do this. Further advice and guidance will be added to this page during the lifetime of the LNRS.

If you have any questions please contact naturerecovery@kent.gov.uk