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Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
Use the correct form to explain why your application meets the licence criteria and that there’s no satisfactory alternative to your planned activity.
When you need to complete a reasoned statement Before Natural England can…
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect water voles. Find out if you need to pay for the licence and how to report your actions.
Apply for a licence to do development or other work that may affect great crested newts and find out how much you may need to pay.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect species protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.
Find out what you should include in a heritage management plan, who to consult and the approval process for conditionally exempt properties.
The U16 exemption allows you to reuse the parts from depolluted end-of-life vehicles in other vehicles.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect bats, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.
The home of Groceries Code Adjudicator on GOV.UK. The Groceries Code Adjudicator is responsible for regulating the relationships between the UK’s largest grocery retailers and their direct suppliers by encouraging, monitorin…
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
A guide to non-standard files outside the standard Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office corporate file plans.
Apply for a licence to do development or other work that may affect otters and find out how to report your actions.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect natterjack toads and find out how to report your actions.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect smooth snakes or sand lizards and find out how to report your actions.
Get a licence to catch certain birds trapped on food premises.
Get help to classify organic chemicals that contain certain permitted additives or can be dissolved in water, for import and export.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
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