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Find out when you are permitted to cut and trim hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture.
You can report obstructions on the road such as illegal signs, hedges, builders skips and scaffolding to the local council
A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for obstructing the work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Responding to suspected breaches of planning control.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
How to assess a planning application when there are invertebrates on or near a proposed development site.
Rules on buffer strips that you must follow if you have hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater or migratory fish on or near a proposed development site.
If you impound water, or plan to, you may need to apply for an impounding licence.
Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Michael Ford, Deputy High Court Judge on 3 May 2024.
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