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How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Get support to create woodland using the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO).
If you have installed solar PV panels or other eligible renewable electricity generation in your home or business, you may be able to earn money through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).
Find bird flu disease control zones and the rules you must follow in each zone.
Your responsibilities and rules to follow for watercourses on or near your property, and permissions you need to do work around them.
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Read about what to expect and how you can get ready to apply when Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) opens in 2025.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the educational access visits item.
Use the Fish Export Service to create a UK catch certificate for fish and shellfish caught by UK flagged vessels for export.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock troughs item.
Check for maintenance and downtime of the Rural Payments service over the next 4 weeks
In this working paper we're seeking views on potential mandatory community benefits for low carbon energy infrastructure, and shared ownership schemes.
Access times for Defence Training Estate Lulworth and Tynham Village, Dorset.
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