DEFRA and the Welsh Government are consulting on proposals to make changes to some of the flood risk exemptions and exclusions in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1154). Consultation closes 20th June. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/flooding/environmental-permitting-regulations/

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is consulting on changes to Approved Document B (fire safety). Consultation closes 25th May. The amendments are to statutory guidance on assessments in lieu of tests. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/approved-document-b-fire-safety-amendments-to-statutory-guidance-on-assessments-in-lieu-of-tests

DEFRA is carrying out an additional consultation on the new National Policy Statement for Water Resources.  This consultation covers proposals for the types and sizes of infrastructure which should be considered as ‘nationally significant’. Consultation closes 26th April. This consultation contains five questions specifically relating to the types and sizes of infrastructure. The responses we receive will inform the final amendments to the Planning Act 2008 infrastructure thresholds.  https://consult.defra.gov.uk/water/nps-infrastructure-types-and-sizes/