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Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
Find out about extraordinary payments for replanting trees and woodlands in exceptional circumstances after the hot and dry weather.
The programme was established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe – and feel safe – now, and in the future.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
Guidance on large-scale master planning, the rights and obligations associated with the planning process, and environmental and sustainability challenges.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
This collection brings together all documents relating to Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) guidance.
This page gives a checklist of actions that applicants must complete before submitting a forestry Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application.
How biodiversity net gain (BNG) applies to irreplaceable habitats.
Protocols and procedures for testing the value for cultivation or use (VCU) of agricultural crops.
Guidance on 5 year housing land supply and Housing Delivery Test.
Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as a wide range of benefits to the woodland owner and society.
A series of events for local government to support the delivery of housing-led developments and regeneration.
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