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How to change details of your environmental permit, transfer it to somebody else or cancel it.
Understand which licence you need to bring together captive birds, and the rules you must follow to prevent the spread of bird flu.
Common causes of artificial light nuisance, lights that are exempt and how councils can assess light.
Get information about biodiversity gain sites and any off-site gains allocated to developments.
Find out where SPZs are, what defines the different zones and why the Environment Agency must protect groundwater from pollution.
Guidance for employers who want to put in place a cycle to work scheme.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access in England.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
The MacKay Carbon Calculator provides a model of the UK energy system that allows you to explore pathways to decarbonisation, including net zero by 2050.
Register of nutrition and health claims that may be made in commercial communications in Great Britain.
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 01 February 2026
Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
Legally manufacture meters which are of the design originally approved and ensure they are verified to operate within the statutory limits.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the concrete yard renewal item.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Find out about Natural England’s proposal to designate an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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