Form

Get fast-track advice for SSSI assent

Public bodies should use this form to pay for fast-track advice for a proposal to carry out work on a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).

Applies to England

Documents

Fast-track advice request form for SSSI assent

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

For fast-track advice from Natural England, you’ll pay:

  • £500 for a straightforward proposal in less than 28 working days
  • £110 per hour, per adviser for a complex proposal to your defined deadline

Fill in the form and send it to: ProtectedSites@naturalengland.org.uk.

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

  • when you need assent
  • how to get advice
  • how to give notice
Published 8 April 2020