Update

R13Proportionality in EIA regime
On Track
Government Response: Environmental Outcome Reports for EIA proportionality

The Government will use Environmental Outcome Reports (EORs) to deliver procedural proportionality in the EIA regime, with EORs to be in place by December 2027 — consistent with the original target date. In the interim, the Government is continuing improvements to the existing system including affirming the Rochdale Envelope approach. The use of EORs as the delivery mechanism is a broader reform vehicle than the Taskforce's specific EIA amendments, but should achieve the same outcomes of reducing duplication and embedding proportionality in environmental assessment.

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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
EOR mechanism accepted with December 2027 timeline; interim improvements already underway.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 7: Environmental Assessments & Permitting
Owner: MHCLG
Current Status: On Track
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