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How to make changes to the legal status of a public right of way.
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Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.
How to know if land is common land, commoner and landowner rights over the land, and the groups you can set up to manage it.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Register for a licence to survey bats using torches for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects - and report actions taken under the licence.
How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
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Information for pest controllers about the rules for using glue traps to catch rodents and how to apply for a licence.
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain species of wild birds by various means to preserve public health or safety.
How to assess planning proposals that may affect great crested newts if the developer applies to use the Natural England district level licensing (DLL) scheme.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land. Find out when and how to get permission to make changes to land.
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