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How to assess a planning application when there are bats on or near a proposed development site.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
An overview of key points around access agreements between property owners and network operators for the deployment of digital infrastructure.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the creation of scrapes and gutters item.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the ditch, dyke and rhine restoration item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the pond management (first 100 sq m) item.
Safety advice and regulations for driving vehicles used for engineering operations on public roads.
Why digging deep holes in the sand can be dangerous
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