Form

Appeal refusal of consent for work on a SSSI

You can use this form to appeal if Natural England refuses you consent for an activity on a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Natural England
• Published: 2 June 2015
• Last updated: 7 June 2022
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  1. 7 June 2022

     Removed reference to coronavirus (COVID-19) and updated contact information for appeals.

  2. 3 July 2020

     Added a Covid-19 update to use email address only.

  3. 27 April 2020

     Replaced the form - updated to include a link to the privacy notice.

  4. 24 April 2020

     Added a link to the SSSI appeals privacy notice.

  5. 25 February 2019

     Updated the form (correcting the address for sending completed forms).

  6. 29 November 2018

     Updated to include the correct address to send completed forms which is: Programme Office and Casework Management Team, Horizon House (2nd Floor), Deanery Road, Bristol. BS1 5AH

  7. 2 June 2015

     First published.

Documents

SSSI - appeal refusal of consent form

PDF, 817 KB, 5 pages

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Privacy notice - SSSI appeals

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeal-a-management-notice-for-work-on-an-sssi/privacy-notice-sssi-appeals

Details

If possible, send your appeal by email to protected.areas@defra.gov.uk.

You can send your appeal to Defra by post, but it may take longer. If you appeal by post, email protected.areas@defra.gov.uk or call 0208 026 6794 to confirm.

Use this appeal form or write a letter to Defra (including the information requested in the form), if you disagree with the reasons Natural England gives for refusing you consent for works on a SSSI.

You’ll also need to read guidance on appealing a refusal of consent, which will help you decide whether to:

• appeal by written representations
• appeal by hearing
• appeal by inquiry

The process and timings will depend on the type of appeal you request.