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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), National Parks and the Broads.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
Guidance on how the Environment Agency should handle landscape and environmental design issues in the development of capital projects.
Find out which items you can or cannot claim a VAT refund for under the DIY Housebuilders' Scheme.
Masterplanning is integral to creating well-planned and designed garden communities.
Government sets out ambitious new nature package, with measures to improve access to green space and connect the public with the natural world
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the maintenance of weatherproof traditional farm buildings option.
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