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The home page for DSIT’s work supporting the secure and sustainable deployment of connected places technology, also known as smart cities.
Dozens of new bathing water sites in England have been designated ahead of the 2024 bathing season in the government’s largest ever rollout.
Competent authorities must take action to help protect, conserve and restore the protected habitats and species of European sites.
Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
How developers can create and enhance habitat off-site or buy biodiversity units to achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
Apply for your site to be approved to host heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests.
What happens when Rural Payments Agency field officers visit your holding, including checks on tagging, holding registers and movement records.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
Get information about biodiversity gain sites and any off-site gains allocated to developments.
‘Sites and services’ is a housing solution scheme for the poor where a serviced plot of land is bought for the inhabitant to build on and invest in
The sale of land is determined by the potential number of homes that a housing developer or registered provider can build on a given site.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
How developers can create and enhance habitat on-site to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Your responsibilities as a public body when carrying out or approving works on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
Find out about green taxes for businesses - tax relief for becoming more energy efficient and schemes for off-setting your environmental impact
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Learn how to check if your website or mobile app is accessible.
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