Decision

The South and East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee has decided to approve recommendations for managing risks related to Habitats Regulations, local government reorganisation, and delays in mitigation measures.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the South and East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee.

summary: The decision involves assessing and managing risks related to changes in Habitats Regulations, local government reorganisation, and delays in mitigation measures.

topline: The South and East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee has decided to approve recommendations for managing risks related to Habitats Regulations, local government reorganisation, and delays in mitigation measures.

reason_contentious: The issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves risk management and monitoring.

affected_stakeholders: ["South and East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee", "Local government officials", "Wildlife conservation groups"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.eastdevon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1230

Decision Maker: South and East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The report set out an update on the status of the risk register and the potential impact specifically of three identified major risks: ·        Changes to the Habitats Regulations as identified in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (at the time of the meeting, at the House of Lords) ·        Local Government Reorganisation ·        Delays to mitigation measures identified in the annual business plan.   Due to the timescales of the legislation for the first two items, the Executive Committee were concerned but not in a position to debate further until more was known from Government.  As the outcomes became clearer, the Executive Committee would be kept informed.   RESOLVED that the Executive Committee: 1.     Notes the identification, categorisation and prioritisation of risks as recorded in the accompanying Risk Register, associated with the delivery of the South East Devon Wildlife – Joint Habitats Sites Mitigation Strategy; 2.     Notes the control measures in place to mitigate the risks identified; 3.     Received an updated Risk Register report in 12 months.

Date of Decision: October 30, 2025