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Give notice and get assent for a planned activity on or near a SSSI

Public bodies should use this form to give notice of a proposed operation affecting a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) that needs Natural England’s agreement.

From:
Natural England
Published
25 July 2019
Last updated
8 April 2020 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Notice of proposal to carry out an operation affecting a site of special scientific interest (SSSI)

MS Word Document, 25.1 KB

Details

As a public body, you must give notice and get Natural England’s agreement (assent) before carrying out a planned activity that’s likely to damage a SSSI or land near the site’s boundary.

Follow the guidance on your responsibilities on a SSSI to find out:

  • when you need assent
  • how to get advice
  • how to give notice

Send your completed form by email

Email your completed form to protectedsites@naturalengland.org.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 25 July 2019
Last updated 8 April 2020 + show all updates

  1. Added email return address.

  2. First published.

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