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The Broads Authoritiy conserves and enhances the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Broads and promotes opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Broads by the public. It also protects the interests of navigation. Broads Authority works...
Information about the scheme to restore English peatlands and how to apply for funding.
The Peak District National Park (PDNP) authority conserves and enhances the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Peak District and promotes opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the area by the public. PDNP works with the Department...
Apply to buy nutrient mitigation credits from Natural England to offset nutrient pollution from housing development.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has created an ideal ‘dance floor’ for a mating display by the endangered black grouse.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
This series brings together all documents relating to Natural Environment Statistics
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
The South Downs National Park (SDNP) authority conserves and enhances the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the South Downs and promotes opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the area by the public. SDNP works with the Department...
Natural Resources Wales ensures the environment and natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained and used, now and in the future. Natural Resources Wales works with the Welsh Government .
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park (YDNP) authority conserves and enhances the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales and promotes opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the area by the public. YDNP works with the Department...
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is the UK’s main agency for funding and managing research, training and knowledge exchange in atmospheric, Earth, biological, terrestrial and aquatic sciences. NERC works with the UK Research and Innovation .
Formal document describing the AONB technical support scheme (England).
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
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