Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry
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The UK government will remove the paywall from large parts of the Land Registry to simplify the process of identifying landowners in England. This change, announced by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, is part of a broader land use framework aimed at balancing competing needs for land, including food production, housing, energy, and industry. The framework will assess land usage to meet the UK's net zero target, primarily through forests, peatland restoration, and renewable energy generation, which is estimated to require only 1% of land. New mapping will also aid in assessing how peatland restoration can mitigate flooding. The initiative seeks to increase transparency and accountability regarding land ownership, particularly for large landowners, to promote environmental restoration.
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AI-ExtractedThe land use framework will hardwire climate resilience and nature-based solutions into our decision-making.
Only about 1% of land will be needed for renewable energy generation.
Ministers will set out how much land is needed to meet the UK’s net zero target.
Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry.
1% of the population own half of England.
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