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How to assess a planning application when there are otters on or near a proposed development site.
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.
How to assess a planning application when there are wild birds on or near a proposed development site.
How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
Find out how much your CITES permit, certificate or registration will cost.
As a planning authority, find out how to review applications that might affect protected sites and areas.
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.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
Find out what experience and references you need to support your application or registration, and what form your referees need to complete.
How Natural England assesses the condition of SSSIs, and the condition improvement process.
Guidance on the methods that can be used to help manage wild birds like geese, gulls and pigeons without a licence.
Get advice from Natural England on planning proposals that will require a protected species mitigation licence and what charges apply.
Register for a licence to survey bats using your hand, artificial light, endoscopes and hand-held nets for scientific, research or educational purposes, including for commissioned surveys in relation to proposed developments…
Find out when you must consult Natural England or the Environment Agency if you're preparing plans or considering development proposals.
Register for a licence to catch and relocate white-clawed crayfish for maintenance work on water bodies and find out how to report your actions.
Request initial informal advice or paid advice from Natural England about consent for activities on your SSSI land.
Ecologists can use European protected species (EPS) policies on development sites to benefit EPS by changing survey, mitigation or compensation methods.
Plants that you need a licence to sell.
How public bodies can get advice from Natural England about notice and getting assent for activities on protected sites.
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