UK Planning Reforms to Require Bird-Friendly Swift Bricks in New English Homes
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Summary
The UK government has announced planning reforms requiring new homes in England to include swift bricks - special nesting bricks for swifts and other cavity-nesting birds. The changes to the National Planning Policy Framework aim to support biodiversity by mandating these bird-friendly features in new housing developments. The policy will be open for public consultation until March 2026 and represents a significant step toward integrating wildlife conservation into urban planning and construction standards.
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The proposed policy changes, which will be open for consultation until 10 March 2026, include a section on improving the natural environment, stating that new houses should incorporate features to support
The UK government has announced reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, which will require new builds in England to be fitted with swift bricks.
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