Habitats

December 1st, 2025 by James Goudie KC

In OCEANA UK v SoS for Energy and Net Zero (2025) EWHC 3146 ( Admin ) Mould J at paras 41-61 inc reiterates the principles that apply to the interpretation and application of the Habitats Directive, relating to the appropriate assessment of implications for the integrity of a site from a plan or project in view of the site’s conservation objectives. At paras 131 & 142 the Judge explains the precautionary approach. At paras 166 & 179-183 inc he addresses the issue of climate change.

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